Welcome to Stephenville, the next city in NL

    Monday, 19 June 2023 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Mayor Tom Rose says they have lots of reasons to believe city status is on the way within the next 5 to 10 years.

    The Mayor of Stephenville believes the west coast town could become the next city in NL. World Energy GH2 has announced a wind project in the area and they have also acquired the Stephenville Port. The final steps in the sale of the Stephenville Airport to businessman Carl Dymond could be made any day now. Mayor Tom Rose says they have lots of reasons to believe city status is on the way within the next 5 to 10 years. He says investment in the area could be scaled as the biggest in Atlantic Canada. Mayor Rose says this growth will also spread to other neighbouring communities, like Corner Brook. He says it's been awhile since Stephenville had a boom but it's having one now. Statistics Canada says there are 6,278 people living in Stephenville.

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Sunny intervals

      High: 19°C | Low: 6°C

    • Deer Lake

      Sunny intervals

      High: 20°C | Low: 4°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • The Plain Truth

      The Plain Truth, Wednesday June 11, 2025

      June is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to shed light on one of Canada's leading health challenges

    • Corner Brook In Council

      Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday June 9, 2025

      Corner Brook City Council Meeting, Monday June 9, 2025

    • Qalipu Today

      Qalipu Today, Tuesday June 10, 2025

      On this episode of Qalipu Today, we broadcast an informative conversation about the education and training supports available to members through Qalipu First Nation.