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.
There is something poetic in the name Heart’s Content, and this historic coastal town lives up to it in every way. Nestled along the quiet shores of Trinity Bay, Heart’s Content is a place of gentle beauty and global significance. Though small in size, it occupies a grand place in world history as the site where the first successful transatlantic telegraph cable was landed in 1866.
That singular moment connected North America and Europe through instant communication and placed Heart’s Content at the very center of a technological revolution. Today, the Cable Station Provincial Historic Site stands as a proud reminder of that legacy—a beautifully preserved time capsule that continues to draw visitors and history enthusiasts from around the world.
But there is more to Heart’s Content than cables and history. It is a town steeped in tradition, shaped by the sea and sustained by its people. Colorful saltbox homes, fishing stages, and walking trails line the shoreline, offering postcard-perfect views and peaceful places to reflect. The natural beauty is quiet and unassuming, much like the town itself.
Life here follows a slower rhythm, one that encourages connection—to the land, to history, and to one another. Residents take pride in their heritage and welcome guests with a warmth that is both heartfelt and enduring. Local events, church gatherings, and family ties weave a strong social fabric that speaks to generations of community spirit.
In Heart’s Content, past and present meet in harmony. It is a place that honors its remarkable story while continuing to offer the simple, meaningful joys of coastal Newfoundland living.
