In those years there were more Irish migrants than English, but Irish migration came almost to a halt by 1833, and English migration continued at a slower rate for a longer time. read more
Historically the settlers of Newfoundland were French, Irish, English and some Basque. This originally caused many disputes and battles mainly between the French and the British over control of the island. This ended with the signing of the treaty of Utrecht when the French ceded all control of Newfoundland over to the British. read more
The musical Come From Away takes place in Newfoundland. The show tells the story of Operation Yellow Ribbon, the effort to help passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. read more
Newfoundland and Labrador has the population of a medium city spread over a large area. In many smaller communities a single family; locally known as CFA or "come from away"; can have an impact. While hidden before the 1960's, short term relationships and "modern families" also have played a great role. read more