July 11, 2025
Water Conservation Request
Effective immediately, and until July 18, 2025, the Town of Bishop’s Falls is asking residents to help conserve water by complying with the following measures:
- Residencies with civic numbers ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 can water lawns and fill pools on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
- Residencies with civic numbers ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 can water lawns and fill pools on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
- Please do not water lawns or fill pools between the hours of 12:00 am to 6:00 am.
The Town will evaluate this water conservation request next week and will advise the community if further action is necessary.
Your cooperation is appreciated.
July 3, 2025
Public Advisory: Bear Sighting on Thirteen Mile Crossing
There have been multiple sightings of a bear on Thirteen Mile Crossing over the past week, which have been reported to the proper authorities. Thirteen Mile Crossing and Botwood Highway residents are encouraged to do the following:
- Keep garbage properly stored.
- Do not keep dog food outside, and keep your property clean of dog droppings.
- Refrain from keeping bird feeders because they can attract bears and other wildlife.
If you encounter a bear, remain calm and back away. It is essential to give the bear space and a clear exit path before moving away. Please report sightings to the Provincial Government at 709-290-0364.
July 3, 2025
On Monday, July 7, 2025, the contractor will begin working on the Turners Road Waterline Upgrade Project. Residents living on Newtown Road, Turners Road, Junction Road, Hampton’s Hill, and Tower Road can expect water service interruptions (low pressure and/or discolouration) between July 7 and 9, 2025 (inclusive). Residents of Turners Road directly impacted by the project will receive a detailed letter from the Town in the coming days.
June 25th, 2025
Please click here for Mayor King's Project update: Project Update June 25, 2025 (Mayor King).pdf
June 20, 2025
Please be advised that from June 24 to June 27, 2025, Newfoundland Hydro will be upgrading its water distribution system, which will cause water discolouration and/or low pressure throughout the community. Due to the nature of the upgrades, residents can expect interruptions at any time during this period.
June 10, 2025
Click on the notice below to learn more about proposed changes to the Town’s Municipal Plan and Development Regulations regarding an area at 237 Main Street.
BF-PC-MPA-16-& DRA-18-2025.pdf
Please click on the notice below regarding the Public Hearing for Municipal Plan Amendment No. 10, 2023, and Development Regulation Amendment No. 12, 2023.
MPAs 10 DRA 12 PH-ad June2025.pdf
Please be advised that the Public Hearing scheduled for July 3, 2025, regarding Municipal Plan Amendment No. 10, 2023, and Development Regulation Amendment No. 12, 2023, has been cancelled. The Town did not receive any written objections.
On June 17-18, 2025, K of C Road will be impassable around 9 K of C Road to accommodate the installation of lateral service lines. Residents will be able to access the upper section of K of C Road from Hampton’s Hill – the lower section can be accessed as usual; however, some disruptions may be encountered resulting from construction. Residents living on K of C Road will also experience water service interruptions during this period, and residents in the surrounding area can expect some water discoloration.
Barry Saunders 2nd Annual Memorial Fun Run
July 12 2025.
May 9th, 2025
As part of its annual maintenance program, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the Public Works Department will begin flushing waterlines and exercising water valves throughout the community. This work will conclude on or before Friday, May 30, 2025 (weekend excluded). Residents may experience water discolouration and/or low pressure during this time.
April 25th, 2025
On Monday, April 28, 2025, a contractor will be performing testing on NL Hydro’s water system that may result in a disruption in water services. Residents, particularly those living in the east end, may experience water discolouration and/or low pressure.
Community Garden 2025
April 17, 2025
We are now accepting applications for planter boxes in the community garden. To apply, click on the link below. The deadline to apply is May 9, 2025.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HBLQ7F5
Seniors' Book Club
April 14th, 2025
With funding from the Government of Canada under the New Horizons for Seniors Program, the Town will host an eight ( 8 ) week seniors' (55 plus) book club beginning Tuesday, May 6, 2025, @ 6:30 pm. The weekly session will be held at 14 Exploits Avenue, Bishop's Falls. Books will be provided based on the feedback from the participants. There is space for ten seniors, who will be selected by random draw if demand exceeds the number of seats. The deadline to register is 12:00 pm on April 25, 2025. Please click here to register https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WKK3GKT
2025 Spring Clean-up
Spring clean up will take place from May 12th - 30th, 2025. Check out the poster for details via the link below.
2025 Spring Clean-Up .pdf
March 19, 2025
During the regular meeting on March 18, 2025, Council adopted a Street Sweeping Program. With the Town’s current resources, which include relatively new equipment, it is not possible to sweep every street annually because it is time-consuming. Given this constraint, Council established a schedule that outlines the streets that will receive annual attention, with the rest being addressed once every three years under normal circumstances. To see the Street Sweeping Program, click on the link below.
Street Sweeping Program.pdf
March 10th, 2025
With funding from the Government of Canada under the New Horizons for Seniors Program, the Town is launching a seniors' (55 plus) yoga and water aerobics program. The program will last six weeks, beginning in April 2025, and will include two classes each week. If you're interested in participating, complete the online registration form (link below) by March 28, 2025. There is space for 10 seniors - if more register, the Town will conduct a random draw.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RNBCKCV
March 7th, 2025
Municipal Plan Amendment No. 15, 2025, and Development Regulations Amendment No. 17, 2025: Council Removes the Land on Riverside Drive
On February 21, 2025, the Bishop’s Falls Town Council launched an initial public consultation regarding Municipal Plan Amendment No. 15, 2025, and Development Regulations Amendment No. 17, 2025, which propose the creation of the “Commercial Tourism Zone” that would be applied to land on Riverside Drive (in front of the Public Works Depot) and Station Road (east of the boat launch). As of the deadline on March 7, 2025, at noon, the Town received 126 objections, with 126 (100%) objecting to Riverside Drive and 23 (18%) opposed to Station Road.
The initial consultation process for municipal plan/development regulations amendments is designed to provide residents with an opportunity to share their views with Council before any additional steps are taken under the Urban and Rural Planning Act. It is clear, when it comes to the land on Riverside Drive, that the community does not support commercial development, and Council has heard those concerns clearly. It appreciates the views and feedback because it results in better policy decisions. Consequently, during a special meeting on March 7, 2025, Council resolved to exclude the land on Riverside Drive from Municipal Plan Amendment No. 15, 2025, and Development Regulations Amendment No. 17, 2025. The former and latter will proceed with Station Road only.
Since 2017, with support from ACOA and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Council has invested over $2,500,000 in tourism assets, including the Fallsview Lookout, Trestleview Park, Fallsview Park boat launch, and the Station Road boat launch. These assets were developed to drive commercial activity, and Council must continue to pursue policies and projects that support that goal. The land on Station Road, which is adjacent to the boat launch, is strategically located on the Exploits River and presents opportunities for commercial tourism development. For this reason, Council will continue the process under the Urban and Rural Planning Act to rezone it accordingly.
Residents opposing the rezoning on Station Road will have another opportunity to object during the public hearing, which will be scheduled after the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs reviews the amendment in accordance with section 15 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act.
Council very much appreciates the feedback from residents.
February 21st, 2025
Click on the notice below to learn more about proposed changes to the Town’s Municipal Plan and Development Regulations regarding a commercial tourism zone and land on Riverside Drive and Station Road (MPA 15, 2025 and DRA 17, 2025).
MPA 15 and DRA 17 Public Notice Feb 21, 2025.pdf
On January 1, 2025, the Towns and Local Service Districts Act took effect, replacing the Municipalities Act, 1999. The new act required Council to change some long-standing budget policies, which are summarized in the document below.
TLSDA Changes Summary.pdf
January 21st, 2025
URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT, 2000
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
TOWN OF BISHOP’S FALLS
MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 14, 2024 AND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AMENDMENT NO. 16, 2024
TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Bishop’s Falls Municipal Plan Amendment No. 14, 2024 and Development Regulations Amendment No. 16, 2024 adopted on September 17, 2024 and approved on October 22, 2024 have been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs.
THAT the Town of Bishop’s Falls Municipal Plan Amendment No. 14, 2024 and Development Regulations Amendment No.16, 2024 come into effect on the day that this notice is published in The Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette. Anyone who wishes to inspect a copy of these documents may do so at the Town Office during normal working hours.
TOWN OF BISHOP’S FALLS
Town Clerk
January 21st, 2025
URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT, 2000
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION
TOWN OF BISHOP’S FALLS
MUNICIPAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 13, 2024 AND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AMENDMENT NO. 15, 2024
TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Bishop’s Falls Municipal Plan Amendment No. 13, 2024 and Development Regulations Amendment No. 15, 2024 adopted on August 20, 2024 and approved on October 22, 2024 have been registered by the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs.
THAT the Town of Bishop’s Falls Municipal Plan Amendment No. 13, 2024 and Development Regulations Amendment No.15, 2024 come into effect on the day that this notice is published in The Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette. Anyone who wishes to inspect a copy of these documents may do so at the Town Office during normal working hours.
TOWN OF BISHOP’S FALLS
Town Clerk
December
12, 2024
Discretionary Use Notice – 206 Main
Street. The deadline to submit a written statement is January 15, 2025.
206 Main Street DUN.pdf
September 26, 2024
Discretionary Use Notice – 7 Newtown Road. The deadline to submit a written statement is October 16, 2024, @ 4:30 pm.
7 Newtown Road DISC Notice Sept 26, 2024.pdf
September 19, 2024
Please click on the notice below regarding the Public Hearing for Municipal Plan Amendment No. 14, 2024, and Development Regulation Amendment No. 16, 2024.
Hearing Notice MPA 14 2024 and DRA 16 2024.pdf
Please be advised the Public Hearing scheduled for October 16, 2024, regarding Municipal Plan Amendment Amendment No. 14, 2024, and Development Regulation Amendment No. 16, 2024, is cancelled. The Town did not receive any written objections.
August 21, 2024
Please click on the notice below regarding the Public Hearing for Municipal Plan Amendment No. 13, 2024, and Development Regulation Amendment No. 15, 2024.
Bishop'sFalls-MPA 13DRA-15-Notice for public hearing.pdf
Please be advised the Public Hearing scheduled for September 26, 2024, regarding Municipal Plan Amendment Amendment No. 13, 2024, and Development Regulation Amendment No. 15, 2024, is cancelled. The Town did not receive any written objections.
July 19, 2024
Click on the notice below to
learn more about proposed changes to the Town’s Municipal Plan and Development
Regulations regarding the Business Park Zone (MPA 14, 2024 and DRA 16, 2024).
MPA 14-DRA 16 initial consult ad.pdf
June 19, 2024
Click on the notice below to learn more about proposed changes to the Town’s Municipal Plan and Development Regulations regarding Comprehensive Development Areas (MPA 13, 2024 and DRA 15, 2024).
Notice - MPA 13, 2024 and DRA 15, 2024.pdf
June 6, 2024
Discretionary Use Notice – 179 Main Street. The deadline to submit a written statement is June 26, 2024. Click on the notice for additional details.
179 Disc Use Notice Jun 6, 2024.pdf
Waterline Flushing 2024
As part of its annual maintenance program, on Monday, May 27, 2024, the Public Works Department will begin flushing waterlines and exercising water valves throughout the community. This work will conclude on or before Friday, June 7, 2024 (weekend excluded). Residents may experience water discolouration and/or low pressure during this time. The Town apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
Construction Update – May 14, 2024
On Monday, May 13, 2024, the Public Works Department began replacing a culvert that crosses Main Street immediately east of Tim-Br Mart. The Department anticipates this project will be completed by Friday, May 17, 2024, rather than Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Main Street (around civic addresses 97 and 91) will be impassable during construction; therefore, traffic diversions and detours are established at the following control points:
(1) Beaumont Heights/Main Street: Commercial traffic will be rerouted via Station Road.
(2) REWA Road/Main Street: Residential traffic will be rerouted via REWA Road and Greenridge Road.
(3) Construction Site (Tim-Br Mart-Lions Club area): Residential traffic will be rerouted via the Lions Club parking lot.
(4) West-End Overpass: Commercial traffic will be rerouted east via the TCH on-ramp.
Please see the attached diagrams.
Construction Site.png
Traffic Control Stop 1.png
Traffic Control Stop 2.png
Traffic Control Stop 3.png
Commercial and residential vehicles will be permitted beyond the control points if they reside or have a business purpose in the area; however, there will be no thoroughfare between 97 Main Street and 91 Main Street (the construction area).
Click below for the details regarding the 2024 Spring clean-up that takes place from May 21, 2024, to June 7, 2024.
2024 Spring Clean-Up .pdf
April 1, 2024
Discretionary Use Notice – 19 Centennial Drive. The deadline to submit a written statement is April 17, 2024. Click on the notice for additional details.
19 Centennial DuN Apr 1, 2024.pdf
February 21st, 2024
Please click on the notice below regarding the Public Hearing for Municipal Plan amendments No. 10, 2023, No. 11, 2023, and No. 12, 2023, and Development Regulation amendments No. 12, 2023, No. 13, 2023, and No. 14, 2023.
MPAs 10-12 & DRAs 12-14 public hearing ad (1).pdf
Please be advised the Public Hearing scheduled for March 14, 2024, @ 6:00 pm regarding Municipal Plan Amendment Amendments No. 10, 2023, No. 11, 2023, and No. 12, 2023, and Development Regulation Amendments No. 12, 2023, No. 13, 2023, and No. 14, 2023, is cancelled. The Town did not receive any written objections.
December 21, 2023
Discretionary Use Notice – 19 Forest Road. The deadline to submit a written statement is January 9, 2024. Click on the notice for additional details.
Disc Notice 19 Forest Road Dec 19, 2023.pdf
Click on the notice below to learn more about the following proposed changes to the Town’s Municipal Plan and Development Regulations:
MPA 10, 2023, and DRA 12, 2023: Hampton’s Hill
MPA 11, 2023, and DRA 13, 2023: Knights of Columbus Road
MPA 12, 2023, and DRA 14, 2023: 64 Main Street
The deadline to submit written comments or objections is noon on January 19, 2024.
MPA10-12 and DRA 12-14 Notices.pdf
December 15, 2023
The Town of Bishop’s Falls is participating in the Canoe Procurement MNL Municipal Group Buying Program next year. Click on the following notice for more details.
Canoe Procurement Notice Dec 15, 2023.pdf
Land Sale – 390 Main Street
November 22, 2023
The Town of Bishop’s Falls intends to sell 390 Main Street, Bishop’s Falls. Please click on the ad and survey below for more information.
390 Main Street Land Sale Ad.pdf
390 Main Street Survey.pdf
November 9, 2023
Please click on the notice below regarding the Public Hearing for Municipal Plan amendment No. 9, 2023 (McMahon’s Lane), and Development Regulation amendment No. 11, 2023 (McMahon’s Lane).
McMahon's Lane-Notice for public hearing.pdf
Please be advised the Public Hearing scheduled for November 30, 2023, regarding Municipal Plan Amendment 9, 2023 (McMahon’s Lane), and Development Regulations Amendment 11, 2023 (McMahon’s Lane), is cancelled. The Town did not receive any written objections.
October 20, 2023
Discretionary
Use Notice – 5 Newtown Road. The deadline to submit a written statement
is November 8, 2023.
Click on the notice for additional details.
Disc Notice HBB 5 Newtown Road.pdf
October 11, 2023 - Notice of Tax Sale
Click the link below to read a notice regarding a tax sale scheduled for November 15, 2023.
Tax Sale Public Notice Oct 11, 2203.pdf
August 10, 2023
Click on the following notice and FAQ to learn more about proposed changes to the Town’s Municipal Plan and Development Regulations.
MP 8 and DR 10 Public Notice Aug 10, 2023.pdf
FAQ MP 8 and DR 10 August 2023.pdf
August 9th, 2023
Click on the following notice to learn more about proposed changes to the Town’s Municipal Plan and Development Regulations.
MP 9 and Dr 11 Public Notice Aug 9, 2023.pdf
July 25th, 2023
Please click on the notice below regarding the Public Hearing for Municipal Plan amendment No. 7, 2023, and Development Regulation amendment No. 9, 2023.
Public Notice -MP7 & DR9.PDF
Please be advised the Public Hearing scheduled for August 17, 2023, @ 7:00 pm regarding Municipal Plan Amendment 7, 2023, and Development Regulations Amendment 9, 2023, is cancelled. The Town did not receive any written objections.
June 21, 2023
Please click on the notice below regarding a discretionary use at 13 Centennial Drive. The deadline for written statements is July 11, 2023.
DN 13 Centennial Drive.pdf
May 18, 2023
Please click on the notice below regarding the Public Hearing for Municipal Plan amendment No. 6, 2023, and Development Regulation amendment No. 8, 2023.
Public Notice - MP 6 and DR 8.jpg
Please be advised the Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, June 15, 2023, @ 8:00 pm regarding Municipal Plan Amendment 6, 2023, and Development Regulations Amendment 8, 2023, is cancelled. The Town did not receive any written objections.
May 18th, 2023
Please click on the notice below regarding the Public Hearing for Municipal Plan amendment No. 5, 2023, and Development Regulation amendment No. 7, 2023.
Public Hearing Notice - MP 5 and DR 7.jpg
April 17, 2023
Click on the following notice to learn more about proposed changes to the Town’s Municipal Plan and Development Regulations.
Ad - MP 7 and DR 9.pdf
March 23, 2023
Sale of Asset: 2014 Generator. The bid submission deadline is April 10, 2023, @ 2:00 pm. See the ad for more details. Generator Ad Sale (1).pdf
March 7, 2023
Click on the following notices to learn more about proposed changes to the Town’s Municipal Plan and Development Regulations.
MP Amendment 5/Development Regulations Amendment 7 MP 5 and DR 7 Public Notice (1).pdf
MP Amendment 6/Development Regulations Amendment 8 MP 6 and DR 8 Public Notice.pdf
The deadline to submit a signed statement outlining your concerns is March 31, 2023.
November 10th, 2022
Discretionary Use Notice – 11 Turners Road. The deadline to submit a written statement is November 30, 2022. Click on the notice for additional details.
11 Turners Road Disc Notice Nov 10, 2022.pdf
Oct 26th, 2022
Discretionary Use Notice – 57 Country Road. The deadline to submit a written statement is November 16, 2022. Click on the notice for additional details.
Disc Notice 57 Country Road.pdf
August 30th, 2021
Please see below for Notice of Registration.
0830GazetteNotice_BishopsFalls.pdf
May 28th, 2021
Please see below for the Public Notice for 467 Main street
Public Notice 467 Main Street.pdf
May 19th, 2021
Please see below for Notice of Adoption.
AMENDMENT TO MUNICIPAL PLAN AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
0517NoticeOfAdoption.pdf
May 19th, 2021
Please see below for the Discretionary Use Notice for 301 Main Street.
Disc Notice 301 Main Street.pdf
May 3rd, 2021
Notice of Registration: Development Regulations Amendment No. 5.
Notice Amendment 5.pdf
March 18, 2021
The Bishop’s Falls Town Council intends to issue a Homebased Business Licence to allow a private hockey coaching/instruction business to operate at 12 Lingard Place. The deadline to submit written feedback is March 25, 2021, @ 4:00 pm. Click on the link below for the Discretionary Use Notice.
Disc Notice 12 Lingard Place.pdf