Don’t Be At It
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July 3, 2025 11:00 am
Introducing Tomorrow’s Towns—a forward-thinking placemaking program from Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador. Funded by the Government of Canada through the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) SDG Grant Program, this project empowers your community to become more sustainable, resilient, and vibrant.
By connecting you with strategic partners and expert guidance, the program helps you save valuable time often spent on research, fact-finding, feasibility, and funding applications for various projects, as well as provides valuable learning through webinars and training programs.
With five key streams, Tomorrow’s Towns supports you in launching impactful projects and seizing new opportunities, while also recognizing and rewarding your efforts to strengthen and give back to your community.
Sign up to become a Tomorrow's Town today and get started on your first stream!
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A community’s identity is deeply rooted in its history, culture, and artistic expression. The Heritage & Arts stream is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the unique traditions and stories that define Newfoundland and Labrador’s towns.
The way a town is designed and built has a profound impact on the health and well-being of its residents. The Healthy Built Environment stream promotes community planning and infrastructure development that prioritizes accessibility, active living, and social connectivity.
Access to safe, nutritious, and locally sourced food is a fundamental pillar of a thriving community. The Food Security stream supports municipalities in building resilient food systems that reduce reliance on imported goods and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s natural landscapes—its rugged coastlines, vast forests, and freshwater ecosystems—are among its most valuable assets. The Environmental Stewardship stream focuses on the responsible management and protection of these natural resources to ensure they remain healthy and accessible for generations to come.
The impact of climate change is becoming increasingly evident in Newfoundland and Labrador, with rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and more frequent extreme weather events threatening communities. The Climate Action stream equips municipalities with the knowledge and tools needed to mitigate these risks and adapt to a changing environment.
Tomorrow’s Towns is a program available to any member of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador in good standing.
No. Tomorrow’s Towns is an MNL program offered through your regular membership fee.
Municipalities who participate in Tomorrow’s Towns join a network of partners and experts who can help you complete projects in your town. You also receive assistance in facilitating meetings with these partners; webinars relevant to your proposed project; and access to training designed to bolster your municipal council and staff’s skill sets.
One of Newfoundland and Labrador’s oldest and most storied towns, Carbonear stands as a proud testament to endurance, entrepreneurship, and evolution. With roots stretching back to the 1500s, this vibrant community on Conception Bay has long been a hub for commerce, seafaring, and cultural exchange. Its natural harbour, once a sanctuary for English settlers and merchants, is now a gateway to history and hospitality.
Walking the streets of Carbonear is like stepping through time. Historic buildings, museums, and memorials speak of battles fought, ships launched, and lives shaped by the sea. From the courage of its early defenders to the grit of generations of fishers and traders, Carbonear’s past is alive in every stone and shoreline.
But Carbonear is far from frozen in time. It is a growing town with modern amenities, a vibrant arts scene, and a reputation for hospitality that welcomes newcomers with open arms. The town’s college campus, hospital, shops, and restaurants make it a service hub for the region, blending urban convenience with small-town charm.
Annual festivals, community events, and cultural celebrations infuse the town with energy and pride. Carbonear is a place where you can watch a concert in a restored church, walk scenic coastal trails, or sip coffee while overlooking a centuries-old harbor.
Carbonear is where the past and present walk hand in hand. It’s a town shaped by saltwater and story, resilience and reinvention—a place that proudly carries its legacy while charting a bold course forward.
