Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

Work and Life in the Bell Island Mines

Work in the mines of Bell Island was difficult and often dangerous.
ERCO and Long Harbour

One of the industries which the Smallwood government managed to lure to the province with the promise of cheap power was the ERCO.
Social Changes, 1730-1815

Newfoundland and Labrador experienced numerous social changes involving health, education, population, etc. during the period of naval government.
19th Century Health Care

Few health-care services existed in Newfoundland and Labrador at the start of the 19th century.