Matching Articles"Politics" (Total 21)

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  • Canadian Presence in Newfoundland during World War II
    As the likelihood of war increased in the 1930s, Canada realized that its defence hinged on the protection of Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • 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.
  • Antoine Parat
    Biography of Antoine Parat, governor of Plaisance from 1685-1690.
  • Bellot dit Lafontaine
    Biography of Bellot dit Lafontaine, governor of Plaisance from 1664-1667.
  • Daniel d'Auger de Subercase
    Biography of Daniel d'Auger de Subercase, governor of Plaisance from 1702-1706.
  • Jacques-François de Mombeton de Brouillan
    Biography of Jacques-François de Mombeton, governor of Plaisance from 1690-1701.
  • Joseph de Monic
    Biography of Joseph de Monic, acting governor of Plaisance from 1697-1702.
  • La Palme
    Biography of La Palme, governor of Plaisance from 1667-1670.
  • La Poippe
    Biography of La Poippe, governor of Plaisance from 1670-1684.
  • Louis de Pastour de Costebelle
    Biography of Louis de Pastour de Costebelle, interim governor of Plaisance from 1690-1691.
  • Nicolas Gargot
    Biography of Nicolas Gargot, governor of Plaisance in 1660.
  • Philippe de Pastour de Costebelle
    Biography of Philippe de Pastour de Costebelle, governor of Plaisance from 1706-1713.
  • Sieur de Kéréon
    Biography of Sieur de Kéréon, governor of Plaisance in 1655.
  • Thalour du Perron
    Biography of Thalour du Perron, governor of Plaisance from 1652-1663.
  • Gander Airport and World War II
    Gander's airport was the largest on the planet in 1940 and played a crucial role in ferrying aircraft from North America to Britain during the WWII.
  • Labrador West
    Large-scale and lucrative mining developments dominated Labrador West during the 1950s and 1960s.
  • "The Third Mill": Labrador Linerboard Ltd., 1973-1977
    Development, construction, and fate of the third linerboard mill in Newfoundland and Labrador, created in Stephenville by the Smallwood government.
  • Megaprojects
    Information about Megaprojects undertaken by the Smallwood government to further industrialize Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Social Changes, 1730-1815
    Newfoundland and Labrador experienced numerous social changes involving health, education, population, etc. during the period of naval government.
  • Social Changes, 1815-1832
    Newfoundland and Labrador society became increasingly complex during the reform era.

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