6 March 19-25, 2011 HORIZONS 2011

BY DANIEL MACEACHERN said. “Also, the infrastructure pro- St. John’s topped GDP list in 2010 gram is coming to an end. As well, THE TELEGRAM with tighter mortgage rules and t. John’s saw the most growth in slower growth in disposable income, Sgross domestic product (GDP) of Modest growth predicted for this year we expect there will be some decline any Canadian census metropoli- in housing starts this year as well.” tan area in 2010, according to a new together to spur production. “The Long Harbour project is a ment rate drop half a percentage As the report notes: “Overall eco- report from the Conference Board of “After falling for a couple of years, significant project - it is a US$2.8-bil- point from 8.2 per cent in 2009 to 7.7 nomic growth will also be held back . there were some production increas- lion capital expenditure that is taking per cent in 2010. this year by more moderate output The recent report credits gains in es in the oil and gas sector with the place through a construction period Personal income per capita also growth in the services sector.” offshore oil production as well as startup of the North Amethyst field,” that runs from April 2009 through to grew 3.8 per cent in 2010, from Still, the economic outlook for St. growth in construction - especially she said. February 2013,” he said, adding that $35,605 in 2009 to $36,974 last year. John’s is rosy, with the board predict- the start of work on the Long Har- “So that worked its way into the at its peak last year, there were Total housing starts grew by 5.6 per ing growth of 2.9 per cent, with a con- bour nickel processing plant - for St. numbers. The other thing was, as between 800 and 1,000 people work- cent, from 1,703 in 2009 to 1,799 in tinued drop in the unemployment John’s 5.8 per cent growth in GDP, part of the stimulus program at the ing on the construction site, with 2010, not quite returning to the 2008 rate. slightly beating Kitchener-Cam- federal level, there was infrastructure another 500 to 600 working in sup- level of 1,863 starts. “They’re in quite a good position, bridge-Waterloo in Ontario (also list- spending that was going on. At the port roles in procurement and plan- The report predicts an easing of having the oil and gas sector over the ed as 5.8 per cent in the report, same time there was also increased ning. growth in 2011 because most of the last few years, the number of service rounded off) among 27 metropolitan housing starts because of low inter- However, economic growth last reasons for the growth in 2010 won’t sectors that have set up shop in St. areas across the country. est rates as part of the recovery, as year in St. John’s followed a decline of continue, said McIntyre. John’s, so what’s happening there Jane McIntyre, an economist with well.” 5.8 per cent in 2009 - mainly due to “The peak spending on the (Long affects St. John’s as well. And with the the board, said the biggest element Bob Carter, Vale spokesman, said declines in offshore production - Harbour) project is done - that’s not development of Hebron and stuff like boosting economic growth in the St. late 2009 and 2010 were devoted to meaning the city’s output is still to say the project is done or finished that, the services side of the economy John’s area was the Vale nickel pro- getting the site ready for the founda- slightly under its 2008 level of nearly or anything, just that the peak spend- will continue to do well.” cessing plant in Long Harbour, but tion as well as the erection of the $7.8 billion. ing happened last year, so we’ll see there were several factors that came main steel buildings of the plant. St. John’s also saw its unemploy- some scale-back in that respect,” she [email protected] Town of Where Growth is a Way of Life WE’RE OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT 0-4863809 • Home to Mortier Bay – one of the biggest natural and ice-free harbours in Eastern North America • Strategically competitive location for supply and service of the Marine and offshore oil and gas industries • Home of Kiewit Offshore Services (KOS) and Ocean Choice International (OCI) Fish Processing Plant All Roads Lead to Marystown • Home of Harris Drive Business Park and Marine Industrial Park (McGettigan Boulevard - Power’s Cove) • Major Retail/Business/Government Service Centre for the Burin Peninsula Now In Progress • Water Treatment Facility • Regional Recreation Facility/Wellness Centre • Major Retail Expansion Find out what Marystown has to offer you by contacting us at: P.O. Box 1118, Marystown, NL A0E 2M0 Hub of the Burin Peninsula (709) 279-1661 Fax: (709) 279-2862 www.townofmarystown.ca email: [email protected]

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0-4863884 commercial hub and service centre of Newfound- How far things have come. Charter services available across . land and ’s Burin Peninsula. Marystown continues to be a great place to live and Located on the eastern side of the peninsula, and raise a family. situated largely around Creston Inlet, which flows The surrounding area – including Burin, which is into Mortier Bay and from there on into Placentia also home to the Burin Peninsula Health Care Cen- Bay, Marystown covers an area 61.97 square kilo- tre – has four public schools and three public trade BURIN PENINSULA metres and is currently home to approximately colleges. The community has two shopping malls, 5,500 residents. featuring several top chains, a number of other If you are planning a business startup, Marystown has long relied on the ocean for em- businesses, including a Wal-Mart store as well as a 76 Villa Marie Drive, takeover, modernization or expansion, the P.O. Box 487, ployment. The community’s two major industries good selection of restaurants from which to Marystown, NL A0E 2M0 CBDC Burin Peninsula may be able to help have historically been shipbuilding and the fishery. choose. through some of its programs and services. The shipyard in Marystown first opened in 1967 There is a whole host of options for those inter- Tele: (709) 279-1600 Fax: (709) 279-4088 Toll Free: 1-866-612-6800 279-4540 and was expanded to include the addition of the ested in maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle, Email: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-888-303-CBDC Cow Head fabrication facility in 1992. The ship- from a seasonal swimming pool, a track and field Website: www.marystownhotel.com (2232) yard was privatized by the provincial government complex, two softball diamonds, an ice rink and Check out our website! later in the decade and is currently owned and op- several beautiful walking trails. www.cbdc.ca erated by Peter Kiewit and Sons. The town also offers just a quick ATV or snowmo- Lodging, Weddings, Conventions, Business Meetings; 0-4863947 Over the years, a variety of different ships were bile trip into the countryside where outdoor enthu- constructed in Marystown including trawlers, fer- siasts can enjoy hunting, fishing, camping and call or drop by, we cater to your needs ries, tugs and offshore supply vessels. other activities. The history of shipbuilding in the community, The improvements keep coming. 0-4863913 which up until 1909 was actually known as Mortier The current Town Council has secured the funding Bay, goes back much further. to build a $12 million water treatment facility, Among the first ships built here were 20 to 30 ton which will supply the whole community with fishing schooners during the 1840s. clean, pristine water. Thomas J. Hodder built the largest fishing And the town is moving into phase three of the de- Serving both business schooner ever constructed along the Eastern velopment of the Marine Industrial Park at Powers and residential Seaboard at Creston North in 1950. Much of the Cove, near Mooring Cove. It currently offers 20 customers throughout wood for the 234-ton ‘Alberta Wareham’ was cut serviced commercial lots and the town is moving from the local area. ahead on development of a 1,000-foot wharf to ac- the Atlantic Provinces Around the same time the shipyard was built, a commodate ocean-going vessels. for Over 50 Years! modern fish plant was constructed and opened in Marystown truly is a place where growth has be- Call one of our 3 Locations for a Mooring Cove. The plant is currently owned by come a way of life. Free Estimate Ocean Choice International and continues to be a major employer. As the largest centre on the Burin Peninsula Marystown, NL: 709-279-3900 HISTORY Marystown has: , NL: 709-368-7162 According to a speech given by former Mayor E.P. Reddy during Heritage Week to the Kinsmen Club - The largest, deepest, ice-free harbour with space Bedford, NS: 902-455-0309 of Marystown Feb. 25, 1978, the first English availability on the Eastern Seaboard; speaking person to settle at Mortier Bay is thought - Only Marine Industrial Park on Burin Peninsula 0-4863951 to be Joseph Cleal in 1800. and a light industrial business park; Others with names still common to the area – of - The largest hotel and conference center on the METAL English, Irish and French decent – would soon fol- Peninsula; low, settling all around the region now known as - The highest availability of housing and rental MANU-WORKS Marystown. units on the Peninsula; During World War II, Mortier Bay was deemed a - The largest recreational complexes on the Penin- LTD. strategic site and was even selected as the location sula; to evacuate the Royal Family should the Germans - The widest variety of banking and financial com- METAL FABRICATION invade Britain. panies on the Peninsula; The first Town Council in Marystown was elected - The largest and highest number of shopping and

& ASSEMBLY 0-4864931 in 1951 and the first goal was to widen narrow and retail outlets on the Peninsula; For Construction, winding roads and remove picket fences. Before - The largest and most modern Fire Department on the decade was out Canning Bridge was built con- the Peninsula; Offshore & Fishery necting Marystown North and South, previously - The largest Primary, Secondary and Post Second- Fuel Tanks, accessible only by boat, and electricity was then ary Institutions on the Peninsula; Marine Hatches, brought to the community. - The majority of construction/concrete companies The province’s resettlement program in the 1960s on the Peninsula; Scallop Rakes saw many residents move to Marystown swelling - Airport services within 15 minutes of Marystown 0-4870052 the population above 6,000. boundaries. 51 Main 832-0505 0-4884244