Town of Colinet, St. Mary's Bay

08/13/2026

FRAUD ALERT!

See the following email from Eastern Regional Service regarding a fraudulent email which may appear to originate from ERSB.

Dear Residents,

We have received reports of a phishing email that appeared to originate from an Eastern Regional Service Board (ERSB) email address. After investigation, we have confirmed that this email was not sent by ERSB.

Please be advised that the Eastern Regional Service Board does not accept e-mail money transfers as a method of payment and would never ask residents to send money via email transfer in response to an unsolicited message.

If you have received a suspicious email claiming to be from ERSB, we encourage you to:

Do not click any links or open any attachments.
Do not send any payments or provide personal information.
Delete the message and report it as phishing through your email provider.

We take the privacy and security of our residents seriously. Our team is actively monitoring the situation and investigating the source of these fraudulent messages. We remain committed to protecting personal information and maintaining the integrity of our communications.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding an email you have received, please contact our office directly using the contact information available on our official website.

Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Eastern Regional Service Board
255 Majors Path, Suite 3
St. John’s, NL A1A 0L5
Tel: 709.579.7960
Toll Free: 877-878-2166

Every household in Newfoundland and Labrador should have access to essential municipal services. They’re an important part of keeping our communities clean and our residents safe.

08/10/2026

08/05/2026

Anxiety, Recovery and Wellness: A free 10-week virtual group

NL Health Services is offering a free, virtual Anxiety, Recovery and Wellness group for adults (18+) who want to better understand anxiety and learn practical skills to support their mental well-being.

This interactive 10-week group explores a variety of topics related to anxiety, recovery, and wellness, helping participants build effective coping strategies and increase confidence in managing anxiety.

Throughout the program, you'll learn skills to help you:

Reduce the impact of anxiety

Cope with racing thoughts

Overcome avoidance

Better understand and manage the body's response to anxiety

Build practical tools to support recovery and overall wellness

No previous experience is needed. Everyone is welcome.

Two 10-week options are available:

📅 Evenings: Tuesdays, September 29 – December 1, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (Newfoundland) | 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (most of Labrador)

📅 Daytime: Thursdays, October 1 – December 3, 2026
🕜 Time: 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Newfoundland) | 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (most of Labrador)

Where: Virtually

To learn more or register, email [email protected] and include "Anxiety, Recovery and Wellness" in the subject line and** indicate which group you are signing up for in your subject line (Evening/Daytime).**

NL Health Services recognizes that people of all ages and walks of life have unique mental health needs.

We're committed to being as inclusive and accommodating as possible, which is why we offer our groups multiple times throughout the year and across different time windows to support participation for everyone. Stay tuned for future group offerings and schedules.

08/03/2026

Mental health is something we all experience and understanding the basics can help us better care for ourselves and support those around us. Whether you’re looking to build a foundation of knowledge, refresh what you already know, or learn new ways to support your well-being, this session provides an opportunity to explore the important role mental health plays in our everyday lives.

This week’s session is focused on Understanding and Coping with Mental Health. Together, we’ll explore:

✔️ What mental health is and why it matters.

✔️ The difference between mental health and mental illness.

✔️ Factors that can influence our mental health and overall well-being.

✔️ Practical tools and strategies to help improve mental health, build resilience and strengthen coping skills.

sessions are open, welcoming spaces to learn more about mental health and access helpful resources. This session offers a safe, judgement-free environment to gain knowledge, develop practical skills, and explore ways to support your mental health and overall well-being.

To register, email: [email protected]

To learn more: https://rebrand.ly/wellness-wednesdays

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Newfoundland) | 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (most of Labrador)

Location: Online via Zoom

NL Health Services is committed to being as inclusive and accommodating as possible, which is why we offer our groups multiple times throughout the year and across different time windows to support participation for everyone. Stay tuned for updated group times.

07/29/2026

Please note the town office will be closed Tuesday, August 4. The office will be open on Wednesday, August 5, for this week only due to the closure on Tuesday.

Send a message to learn more

07/29/2026

Please share this tender posting with contractors who may be interested in snow clearing for the town 2026-27.

07/17/2026

Public Advisory: Province-Wide Fire Ban Lifted

The province-wide fire ban issued on July 8 ends July 17 at midnight.

The Provincial Government reminds residents that it is still forest fire season in the province. Anyone planning to have an open outdoor fire should check the Fire Hazard Map beforehand.

Learn more: www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2026/fal/0717n06/

07/14/2026

Please be advised that there was a suspected case of Swimmer's Itch reported in Rocky River over the past weekend. Low water levels and warmer water temperatures may have created an ideal environment for the spread of the parasites that cause this condition. Keep in mind that all rivers and ponds are experiencing low water levels at warmer temperatures right now so please exercise caution when swimming in any river or pond until water levels improve.

To avoid swimmer's itch:

1. Stay in deep water: Parasites are most concentrated in warm, shallow, weed-heavy shorelines.
2. Towel dry vigorously: As soon as you step out of the water, dry off completely with a towel. The parasites tend to burrow into your skin as the water evaporates from your body.
3. Shower immediately: Rinse off with fresh tap water right after swimming if possible.