Community Composting Made Possible
Presented by MMSB with NL Composting Co-operative
May 7, 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.
Deep in the interior of Newfoundland, surrounded by rugged wilderness and winding rivers, lies Buchans—a town built by ambition and shaped by resilience. Once the heartbeat of Newfoundland’s mining industry, Buchans is a place where the story of the land runs deep beneath the surface, in veins of ore and the echoes of generations who dug, hauled, and forged a life from the rock.
Established in the early 20th century by the American mining company ASARCO, Buchans rose quickly from wilderness to bustling town. At its peak, it was a model of industrial success, with homes, schools, and recreation built to support the mining families who came from across the island and beyond. The mines may have closed, but the spirit of Buchans endures—resilient, proud, and deeply connected to its roots.
Today, Buchans offers a quiet, reflective beauty. Its landscape tells a story of industry and nature in conversation: rusting headframes silhouetted against a backdrop of shimmering lakes and evergreen forests. The town’s history museum offers a glimpse into the lives of miners and families who helped shape modern Newfoundland through grit, sacrifice, and determination.
But Buchans is not only a place of the past. It remains vibrant through its community events, outdoor recreation, and the fierce pride of its people. Moose hunting, snowmobiling, and fishing are not just pastimes—they’re lifelines, connecting residents to the land they love.
In Buchans, history and heart go hand in hand. It is a place of memory and meaning, where the stories of yesterday fuel the spirit of today, and where every trail and riverbank offers the chance to rediscover a legacy forged in stone and sustained by community.
