Town of Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook

Town of Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook Who Are We? The Town of Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook (GBS) is located on Route 431 on the south side of Bonne Bay. Hugh McKenzie. A0K1K0

The three Towns were settled around the late 19th century with Birchy Head and Shoal Brook being named for geological features and Glenburnie named as a tribute to the scottish origins of its original settler, Mr. The three communities became incorporated as one in 1978. The population according to the 2021 census was 241 residents. However, this number rises dramatically in the tourist season! Town Council:
Mayor Bella Young
Deputy Mayor Adrian Simmonds
Councillor William Anderson
Councillor Joyce Young
Councillor Vanessa Tucker

Visit our Town Office:
We are located at 144 Tableland Drive in Shoal Brook, next door to Pike's Service Station. Mailing Address:
General Delivery
Birchy Head, NL.

09/16/2026
09/08/2026

Attention Glenburnie Residents,

Ian will be checking the filters at the chlorine building on Wednesday, Sept 9th between 10-10:30. You may experience some reduction in water pressure or a short loss in water.

Thank you for your understanding.

09/03/2026

Tides change. Seasons change. After spending time in this quiet landscape, you might just feel changed too.


Photo: Tom Cochrane Photo. / Go Western Newfoundland

“DON’T TELL THE NEWFOUNDLANDERS” SCREENING ACROSS THE PROVINCEBased on Greg Malone’s best-selling book, “Don’t Tell The ...
09/03/2026

“DON’T TELL THE NEWFOUNDLANDERS”
SCREENING ACROSS THE PROVINCE

Based on Greg Malone’s best-selling book, “Don’t Tell The Newfoundlanders” tells the true story
of Newfoundland’s less-than-constitutional confederation with Canada in 1949.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

ST. JOHN’S NL, Canada, September 2, 2026 – Produced in association with Blue Pinion Films, the feature-length documentary, “Don’t Tell The Newfoundlanders”, tells the true story of
Newfoundland’s less-than-constitutional confederation with Canada in 1949.

Screening across the province this September, the documentary features rare and never-before-seen archival film footage, as well as interviews with Newfoundland historian, John Fitzgerald, celebrated author, Bernice Morgan and renowned political satirist, Rick Mercer. The film also features recorded audio of the debates and arguments between Joey Smallwood, Peter Cashin and others at the National Convention leading up to Confederation.

St. John's - Sat Sept 12th ••
Eastport - Thur Sept 17th ••
Twillingate - Sat Sept 19th ••
Stephenville - Thur Sept 24th ••
Corner Brook - Fri Sept 25th ••
Grand Falls-Windsor - Sat Sept 26th ••
Gander - Sun Sept 27th ••
Woody Point - Wed Sept 30th ••
Norris Point - Thur Oct 1st ••
St. Anthony - Sat Oct 3rd ••

Narrated by Greg Malone, produced and directed by Brad Gover, and edited by Christopher Darlington, the feature length documentary is supported by NIFCO, the Newfoundland
Independent Filmmakers Cooperative, and made with the financial participation of PictureNL and ArtsNL, with special thanks to Bell FibeTV1 for their continued support of the film.

An in-person Q+A talkback with Greg Malone and Brad Gover will follow each screening.
A preview teaser trailer and an exclusive clip can be found at the links below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVWEzTD9w0A

For more information, contact:
Brad Gover, Producer [email protected] (709) 351-0444

•• LOCATION DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED

Discover the true story of Newfoundland’s less-than-constitutional ...

Reminder! Water shut-off happening soon!
09/02/2026

Reminder! Water shut-off happening soon!

🚨WATER SHUT-OFF NOTICE 📣 GLENBURNIE RESIDENTS ‼️
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 2nd - THURSDAY, Sept 3rd

Wednesday, Sept 2nd
To perform maintenance and cleanout of the intake at the dam.

Maintenance staff will begin at 9am. Please prepare to be without water for the majority of the day.

Thursday, Sept 3rd
Flushing hydrants to clean out debris and dirt from the lines. Water pressure and loss may be sporadic throughout the day.

We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we work to maintain our system.

🚨WATER SHUT-OFF NOTICE 📣 GLENBURNIE RESIDENTS ‼️WEDNESDAY, SEPT 2nd - THURSDAY, Sept 3rdWednesday, Sept 2ndTo perform ma...
08/31/2026

🚨WATER SHUT-OFF NOTICE 📣 GLENBURNIE RESIDENTS ‼️
WEDNESDAY, SEPT 2nd - THURSDAY, Sept 3rd

Wednesday, Sept 2nd
To perform maintenance and cleanout of the intake at the dam.

Maintenance staff will begin at 9am. Please prepare to be without water for the majority of the day.

Thursday, Sept 3rd
Flushing hydrants to clean out debris and dirt from the lines. Water pressure and loss may be sporadic throughout the day.

We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we work to maintain our system.

Address

144 Tableland Drive
Glenburnie, NL
A0K1K0

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17094537220

Website

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