'Just a ghost town': The Northern Peninsula and its population predicament

[@juanitasullivan3372]

Wow! I lived in St. Anthony for a few months back in 2003. It was in trouble then. I moved back to Nova Scotia. This video was done in 2016 and it's sad to see now. Another commenter on here suggested advertising St. Anthony for writers and artists. As a writer myself, I have to say that is an excellent suggestion. It's so beautiful there and it would be a haven.

[@HalifaxHercules]

Many parts of Western Newfoundland are also in trouble, not just the Northern Peninsula, but especially Corner Brook whom has endured 50 consecutive years of population decline.

[@kookamunga2458]

I heard it in the news again last year that the idea of a land link to Labrador is being considered. This could be an economic boom for the northern peninsula.

[@agalakovnatalia6224]

Offer a free houses and you will have immediate responds. You can't expect successful professionals to move there, but you can give a chance for better life to peoples on welfare or disability. At today economic it is a lot of peoples who don't have any addiction problems, but simply loose there jobs and struggle to survive in the big city.

[@OutThere5]

This is happening to a lot of places around Newfoundland. You’ll see a big resettlement in the decades to come . Our provincial government don’t understand how to manage this province like a business unfortunately. There have been a lot of bad decisions and even corruption that has hurt Newfoundland. Now we’re going to feet the pain as people move away, and communities shrivel down to nothing. I’m a business owner and the government is slowly driving me to up-root and move my family out of Newfoundland for good

[@RenegadeManta799]

Hey if u can supply me with a job that pays a living wage I will happily move to St.Anthony tomorrow

[@-LightningRod-]

@Kyle Schalitz Canadians and in fact EVERYONE on the Globe is underemployed out of Money with no more Time Unless YOU are filthy RICH and making MORE that YOU can spend. I feel for YOU brother Canada needs a New Plan

[@gabyanto2690]

@@-LightningRod- Yes! Canada need more good inmigrants. Like me and my children. You have a beutiful country!

[@SupermanBB]

@@gabyanto2690 no offence but more immigration isn’t the answer. We have an over abundance of immigration happening. The problem is the large overstepping government and half of your paycheque going to these crooks

[@theoneanton]

I can be a doctor in NL, or for over double the money do the same job in BC

[@blueputtee]

It's not only your community it's all N.L that's loosing young people because of lack of employment.They move to bigger centers to probably get ahead but not for a better life style but for a better living.When I grew up at home there were about 600 plus people now there are less than 130 living now and most are pensioners.The school houses 80 students for 5 communities.

[@pinkcichlid]

I would love to spend the warmer months in NL to escape the BC noise, although I really don't know how to travel back to BC easily and have the peace of mind that the properties in NL can stay safe.

[@davidmarshall718]

Obviously your BC is defined as the "Lower Mainland" (metro Vancouver). That is 1/300 of the land area of the province.

[@HalifaxHercules]

Its not just the Northern Peninsula losing people, so is most of Western Newfoundland. Corner Brook as endured population declines for 50 years in a row, St. Anthony for nearly 30 years. Not only is Corner Brook's population decline a concern, so is their demographics as nearly 1/2 the Western Newfoundland city's population are seniors or low income earners. Corner Brook is already seeing evidence of decline as some shopping malls like Valley Mall and Millbrook Mall are struggling to look for tenants as you see "For Lease" signs almost everywhere.

[@DXingTraveller]

With the advent of remote work, perhaps the federal government can incentivize new residents by offering tax free living and investing in high speed internet? I love Newfoundland and as a remote tech worker myself would move there in a heartbeat. So peaceful and beautiful.

[@brianfuller7691]

There is a worldwide trend towards urbanization but in NL, more of. Fishing hasn't been regarded as a future or a profitable trade for decades. Since about 2005, the population is slowly(very much) increasing. But, NL has the oldest population in Canada and decades of outmigration have changed the province completely. Oil revenue and oil jobs likely can't be the future. A shrinking tax base does not aid in planning for the future or even providing present needs.

[@gabyanto2690]

I am from Argentina. I want to move there whit my children and wife.

[@abugalib9696]

Build tourist infrastructure; market yourself. Get experts to look into the matter. Keep prices low and then offer higher end services.

[@TheRockyCrowe]

100% THIS. Not only tourist infrastructure but they should also market themselves as a hub for factories which is a win-win: make a deal for cheap location costs/ tax breaks for factory owners and good pay for workers = economic boom.

[@Booyaka9000]

Being **reliant** on tourism before covid was a terrible idea, and it's an even worse idea now. Tourism should be a part of your economy but not the dominant part, otherwise, your future's going to be built on sand.

[@Katarina4567]

I would move here.

[@stayalivesweetheart]

Offer the space as a writer and artist ‘retreat’. You might get surprised.

[@bonnieashford5207]

It must be so hard to finance the essential services; education and health services....without strong tax base....

[@brianfuller7691]

It's been very difficult in NL.

[@macalister8881]

B.c , and alberta transfer 44 billion a year to have not provinces , so dont worry about who pays what eh

[@hurleyad33]

@@macalister8881 Newfoundland actually doesn't get equalization payments at the moment.

[@dougaustin6010]

Nl's biggest export is its people.

[@brianfuller7691]

Yes, true and sadly so.

[@nicholaskelly9791]

Maybe I should move back too St. Anthony

[@nlhockey286]

HEY I LIVE HERE!

[@davidfildes9826]

Was there 71 building new t exchange.rock roads..frontier town ..loved it...got a bit tired of cod tongues though..Viking village just a field..

[@Me-lb8nd]

There's lots more to see at Lanse aux Meadows now. Very interesting place. And St. Anthony's is a really nice town. Sad to see it decline.

[@alonsocushing2398]

So sad to see. Why is this being allowed to happen?

[@luket.7468]

No one allowed it. Their economy fizzled out, people moved on... it's an isolated community, and society's moving toward interconnectivity.

[@jimstewart3283]

Why so sad? There have been lots of towns that are abandoned do to economics or freeways by passing a town and it no longer gets enough money to survive. It's just change. I'll tell you one thing my husband has had 4 major carriers. Each change do to economics. But no oh wow is me, just hitting the pavement and reinventing him self to keep his family feed.

[@joseluismonge2381]

I whan to live.. There..is beautiful place

[@angelitorosales889]

Dear mayor. i am from the Philippines. I am willing to migrate there in your town. I have a young wife and 6 healthy kids.

[@newfoundlandmapping4493]

I don’t think the mayor will see this lol

[@sunshinewaychannelswc1390]

Immigrants applied several times, but always rejected. Personally I applied twice but it was rejected

[@pm6613]

A ghost town means nobody lives there.

[@garychynne1377]

no money no funny. no words

[@OriginalWrestlingDocumentaries]

Nice place unless u ever want to see the sun again of course

[@deguircecil7282]

Perfect to immigrant Who love Canada and want raise theirs famillies in the great Northen area to rebuilt hope & locals economy in the next 20 years Trudeau and his liberals majority team must Get action NOW for a better tomorrow This town seem more safe & secure than lots of big cities in Canada I think the entire provinve of Newfoundland province is always secure anyway Patrick (:

[@maygodswillbedonetooyou.2252]

Deguir Cecil the liberals won’t do anything here thier isn’t anything for them to steal from the peopl

[@cooterhazzardbhogg8236]

@@maygodswillbedonetooyou.2252 best comment ever lol! You got to be a newfoundland er.

[@ciarandevaney385]

That damn education ruins everything.

[@jimstewart3283]

There you go playing the blame game. It's always someone else's fault. Not just plain and simple economic change. My husband and I drove a long haul truck. Sorry can't remember the town may have been in Canada . But we picked up tanned cow hides and took them to Mexico. At the front of this plant was the story of how this plant go there. They said that this was a farming community for many years. But as the kids grew up and no longer worked the farms and left the town was dieing. So they had many meetings on what to do. One farmer donated his land and they all started to make inquiries for a business to come in. Hence the tanning co. which employed many and this supported the town shops. So pull up your big boy pants and don;'t sit around waiting for someone else to solve your problems.

[@bindardundat454]

Lots of empty basements there

[@jimstewart3283]

So give it back to nature.

[@MAC-vi7fy]

This may not sound nice to many people but only immigration can fix this. Canadians with higher lifestyle would rarely want to live and work in rural areas

[@lofi_Insomnia_]

why it not sound nice? everyone in na is immigrant unless you are aboriginal

[@MAC-vi7fy]

@@lofi_Insomnia_ Right, but many may like to think otherwise unfortunately.

[@newfoundlandmapping4493]

They can’t even hold their own population, how would they bring in migrants? Plus immigration is unsustainable long-term

[@DeHirvilammi]

WHY NOT GET REFUGEE TO LIVE THERE FIRST WHEN COMMING TO CANADA

[@matthewrenton1423]

Please

[@newfie4320]

Need jobs and it wouldn’t be this way! How’s a refugee going to make living?

[@jamaikan3889]

They’ll get mistreated or lynched

[@kerriwilson7732]

@@jamaikan3889 you have a warped view of rural Canada. Have you even one solid example of an immigrant endangered by locals in rural Canada? Or just your own racist view of rural Canada being hateful?

[@newfoundlandmapping4493]

How do you expect them to bring in people when they can’t even keep the people they have? I’ve heard this pop up a few times and it’s a stupid idea!

[@jerrymajorenos8440]

so sad

[@aisasalo1364]

....i can stay at your town as long as you can give me a job.... 😊😊or even only food...i am good in serving people...

[@zabaleta66]

Pretty young thing......

[@shawn4116]

@@zabaleta66 Kinda creepy my guy ngl

[@newfoundlandmapping4493]

@@shawn4116 lmao

[@Kdotovo]

They needs a to sell the land an make fancy ass houses for the rich folks from California to go to in the summers make a few million dollars an get some popular people out there

[@mohammedilyashasan9602]

Even I can move if you give me a PR

[@mcscotty325]

I think it's kind selfish to keep your children in such a desperate situation just because you want to cruise around in your boat and snowmobile and shoot moose. Living the lifestyle you want without regards for your family. This could very well have long-term consequences on your children. They are not getting the quality of education, part-time job opportunities, or social interaction that is so crucial to their development. In the end, you'll reap what you sow.

[@Commonsense43]

:(

[@hammyred919]

Keep voting liberal

[@mohammedilyashasan9602]

Fill it up with young Syrian or other refugees, it will prosper ... I’m sure

[@marcspencer7621]

I think you’re correct

[@dwynepen7626]

Not likely government's regulations and restrictions there too

[@ricklavers2233]

Re settlement is what is needed in nfld. Move everyone to the larger area's . Save tax dollars and develope new jobs .

[@macalister8881]

No imigrants there ..? Hmmmm

[@jamaikan3889]

Cool stories but these little Canadian towns are racist as hell

[@larryphelps6607]

...this is about Newfoundland not south Africa.....

[@pinkcichlid]

Dang was just about to buy a summer home there, guess my Asian face won't be welcomed lol

[@caitlinhickey6]

pinkcichlid not true at all. How are you stupid enough to believe such a sweeping statement as “all of these little Canadian towns are racist as hell” when this person has most likely never been to NL , nor these little towns, nor met all of the people in them? If you’re stupid enough to believe a clearly idiotic comment on the internet, then you most definitely should not buy a house here.

[@slenderfoxx3797]

Nice generalising...

[@ianobrien1719]

Saying all little Canadian town are racist is the most racist thing I've ever heard

[@adolforuiz3114]

But wat happens with the American dream

[@larryphelps6607]

liberals have tried to turn it into a nightmare , but they're about to be swept from the pages of time.

[@tubedude1077]

send the asylum seekers there

[@andrewpum]

What would the asylum seekers do there?

[@farmgirl768]

The place should welcome immigrants

[@ammirza8323]

Fill it up with educated immigrants.

[@christianfreedom-seeker2025]

Jobs, careers. This is why a lot of Canadians have illegally come into the USA because things are so bad because of socialism in Canada.

[@newfoundlandmapping4493]

Socialism is killing my province. I don’t consider myself a Canadian but a Newfoudlander. It’s sad witnessing the death of my homeland

[@OneSon744]

Buy it Mr. Trump. For the U.S. of course. The whole beautiful wonderful peninsula.