News & Events

March 31, 2021

This spring and summer, the Burin Peninsula Health Care Foundation challenges you to get moving!

CHALLENGE #1: Hike da Boot, and Around da Loop – 319km

A virtual challenge for those living on the Burin Peninsula, or wishing they could be back home.  Virtually walk, hike, run, bike or swim your way down the Burin Peninsula Highway and through its many communities.  A grand total of 319km, done anywhere, anytime.  Track your own kilometers using your at-home equipment, Fitbit, or whatever method works best for you!

REGISTER NOW to earn your finisher’s medal upon completion: http://www.bphcf.ca/hike-da-boot-and-around-da-loop-challenge

CHALLENGE #2:  Burin Peninsula Trails Challenge – 42km

Between now and September, walk, hike, run or stroll 12 municipal trails on the Burin Peninsula, a grand total of just over 42km.  Municipal trails included in this challenge are:

1.       Cook’s Lookout Trail, Burin – 4.5km

2.       Salt Pond Walking Trail, Burin – 2.1km

3.       Burin Heritage Boardwalk, Burin – 0.8km

4.       Jane’s Pond, Marystown – 0.8km

5.       Landing Place Pond, Marystown – 1.8km

6.       Chamber Cove, St. Lawrence – 5.3km

7.       Cape Chapeau Rouge, St. Lawrence – 5.3km

8.       Winterland Eco Trail, Winterland – 3.6km

9.       Marine Hike Trail, Grand Bank – 3.5km

10.   Nature Trail, Grand Bank – 4.5km

11.   Horsebrook Trail, Fortune – 6.3km

12.   Long Ridge Trail, Garnish – 3.6km

Directions to each trail included in this challenge can be found at www.bphcf.ca/burin-peninsula-trails-challenge

REGISTER NOW to earn your finisher’s medal upon completion: http://www.bphcf.ca/burin-peninsula-trails-challenge

Registration is $40 per participant, per challenge, or waive the registration fee by collecting pledges with a minimum of $40 in sponsorships.  Sponsorship forms available upon request by contacting 891-3456 or burin.foundationstaff@easternhealth.ca.  Registration fees accepted via E-Transfer at burin.foundationstaff@easternhealth.ca.  All funds raised will support the purchase of a Transport Monitor for the Intensive Care Unit at the Burin Peninsula Health Care Center, which will be used while transporting cardiac patients to our tertiary center in St. John’s.

Share photos on social media using #bptrailschallenge or #hikedabootchallenge

Are you up for the challenge?

January 19, 2021

The Stewardship Association of Municipalities is now accepting applications for the SAM Conservation Scholarship; the deadline is May 1st, 2021!

January 15, 2021

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

Due to an issue with one of the pumps at the water tower, residents are being asked to reduce the limit of water use over the next few weeks until the issue is resolved.

Council thanks everyone for their cooperation in this matter and will be notified when the issue has been resolved.

December 16, 2020

December 03, 2020

Taking Care During Difficult Times During the Holidays. Make the most of this Holiday Season!

November 24, 2020

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

Effective immediately, November 24, 2020

The Recreation Center and Recreation Facilities (playground and tennis court) are closed to the public until further notice.

Council has made this decision with the safety of the children and residents in mind.

We encourage residents to follow all regulations and limit contact with others as much as possible.

Please stay safe!

November 24, 2020

TO ALL RESIDENTS WITH SECURITY SYSTEMS:

IT HAS COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE WINTERLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE TOWN COUNCIL, DUE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CHANGING THEIR LOCAL PHONE NUMBER, THE SECURITY COMPANIES DO NOT HAVE THE CORRECT NUMBER TO CALL IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY.

IF YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW, HAVE A SECURITY SYSTEM INSTALLED IN YOUR HOME, PLEASE CALL THE TOWN OFFICE TO GET THE CORRECT NUMBER AND ENSURE YOUR SECURITY COMPANY HAS BEEN UPDATED.

RESIDENTS ARE ALSO REMINDED TO CALL 911 IN CASE OF ANY EMERGENCY AND NOT THE LOCAL NUMBER.