Changes to Rural Economic Development
In May of 2012, the federal government announced that it was eliminating its funding to regional economic development boards (REDBs) in the Atlantic provinces.
Projects
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Explore by land, air, and sea
Ferry passenger traffic in the Strait of Belle Isle increased 18% after Phase III of the Trans Labrador Highway opened in 2009.
Air Traffic Growth
13% increase in passenger traffic at Goose Bay Airport in 2012.
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Grow in all directions
The biannual Northern Lights Business and Cultural Showcase has nearly tripled in size since it started in 2008.
Labrador Job Opportunities
3100 new jobs from Muskrat Falls.
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Connect Join the network
A fibre-optic telecommunications infrastructure between Happy Valley-Goose Bay and Labrador West is currently being constructed thanks to several key funders.
fibre-optic networks
24M in funding for fiber-optics.
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King Insurance
King Insurance and Investment Solutions Inc. is located in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, and has been offering financial advice for more than two decades.
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