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Table of Contents
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Global Relations and the Spanish Influenza
The Spanish flu did not originate in Newfoundland and Labrador, but the ports, shipping schedules, and global trade relations made it vulnerable.
The 1918 Spanish Flu
The Spanish flu of 1918-19 killed between 20 and 40 million people worldwide. It is one of the largest outbreaks of disease in recorded history.
The 1985 Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord
The 1985 Atlantic Accord is an agreement between the Newfoundland and Labrador and Ottawa concerning the management of the oil and gas reserves.
Changing Government 1971-1972
On 18 January 1972, Joseph Smallwood resigned as premier and was replaced by Frank Moores, leader of the Progressive Conservative party.
Disasters 1892-1929
Some of Newfoundland and Labrador's best-known and most destructive disasters occurred during the era of Responsible Government.
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.
The Grimes Government, 2001-2003
The Grimes government was a difficult period for the provincial Liberals, marked by internal strife, declining popularity, and strong PC opposition.
The Moores Government 1972-1979
The election of a Progressive Conservative government led by Frank Moores in 1972 marked a turning point in Newfoundland and Labrador politics.
Prohibition in Newfoundland and Labrador, 1917-1924
Prohibition in Newfoundland and Labrador was a dominion-wide ban on alcoholic beverages from 1917 to 1924.
The Peckford Government 1979-1989
The pursuit of resource management dominated Peckford's time in office. Offshore oil, the fisheries, and hydroelectric developments topped the agenda.
Provincial Politics 1972-2001
This article is about the Provincial government during the period of 1972-2001 and the change of leadership it underwent during that time.
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.
Social Changes 1972-2001
Newfoundland and Labrador society changed considerably during the last three decades of the 20th century.
Social Changes under the Commission of Government
One of the Commission of Government's major goals while in office was to improve social services in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The St. John's Fire of 1892
About the St. John's fire that started on 8 July 1892 in a stable after a lit pipe or match fell into a bundle of hay.
The Tobin Government, 1996-2000
Brian Tobin replaced Clyde Wells as premier and leader of the Newfoundland Liberals on 26 January, 1996.
The Tsunami of 1929
On 18 November 1929 a tsunami struck Newfoundland's Burin Peninsula and caused considerable loss of life and property.
Public Response to the 1929 Tsunami
The tsunami left the people of the affected communities on the Burin Peninsula in desperate need of help, a role the public gladly filled.
Meech Lake
The Meech Lake Accord was a set of constitutional amendments agreed upon by the federal and provincial governments on 30 April 1987.
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