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  Labrador West Information - A Scoff an' Scuff
Labrador is named after the Portuguese explorer, João Fernandes Lavrador, who discovered it in 1492 with Pedro de Barcelos.
The Labrador information varies from the earliest known human habitation of Labrador, the fight for ownership, the exploration and development of the iron ore industry, development of hydroelectric power, and highlights both towns in Labrador West (Labrador City and Wabush) plus short segments about other primary Labrador towns (Churchill Falls and Goose Bay).
In May of 2006, we moved from Labrador, the mainland portion of the province of "Newfoundland Labrador," to Newfoundland the island portion.
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  Newfoundland and Labrador - Printer-friendly - MSN Encarta
Labrador is not well suited for agriculture, apart from some sheltered inland valleys in the south, and on Newfoundland the poor soil and a short growing season discourage the raising of most crops.
Labrador also has deposits of high-quality uranium, which have yet to be mined in significant quantities because of the high costs of development.
Newfoundland and Labrador is represented in the Canadian Parliament by seven elected representatives in the House of Commons and five senators appointed by the federal government to the Senate.
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 Newfoundland and Labrador - MSN Encarta
Labrador is bordered by Québec province on the south, west, and north; the Atlantic Ocean on the east; and the Strait of Belle Isle on the southeast.
Newfoundland, located southeast of Labrador, meets the Atlantic Ocean on the east and south, the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the west, and the Strait of Belle Isle on the north.
The Churchill River in Labrador is the province’s longest river.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761554355/Newfoundland_and_Labrador.html   (1069 words)

  
 Labrador - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Claims have persisted concerning the Labrador Peninsula with Quebec, although they were settled by judicial decision in 1927 by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
Just like its island neighbour Newfoundland, human settlement in Labrador was historically tied to the sea as witnessed by the Montagnais, Innu and Inuit, although it has also been demonstrated that both the former also made significant forays throughout vast areas of the interior as well.
The present community of Labrador West is entirely a result of the iron ore mining activities in the region.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Labrador   (1716 words)

  
 Labrador West, Newfoundland and Labrador - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Labrador West (2001 pop.: 9,638, an 8% decline since 1996) refers to a region in western Labrador in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador containing the twin towns of Labrador City and Wabush.
Labrador West is also home to tremendous wilderness opportunities in a pristine state with little human settlement or development.
The nearest population centres to Labrador West are the ports of Sept-Iles and Baie-Comeau to the south and the military town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay to the east.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Labrador_West,_Newfoundland_and_Labrador   (323 words)

  
 Labrador : Regions in Brief | Frommers.com
The southeast corner of Labrador is served by ferries shuttling between St. Barbe, Newfoundland, and Blanc Sablon, Québec.
Labrador City is the terminus of the Québec North Shore and Labrador Railway (the QNS&L), which departs from Sept-Iles, Québec, and is the only passenger train service in the entire province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
418/968-7803 in Québec, or 709/944-8205 in Newfoundland and Labrador).
www.frommers.com /destinations/labrador/2994010043.html   (1936 words)

  
 Newfoundland and Labrador - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Geographically, the province consists of the island of Newfoundland and the mainland Labrador, on Canada's Atlantic coast.
Possession of Labrador was disputed by Quebec and Newfoundland until 1927, when the British privy council demarcated the western boundary, enlarged Labrador's land area, and confirmed Newfoundland's title to it.
In 1959, a local controversy arose when the provincial government pressured the Moravian Church to abandon its mission station at Hebron, Labrador, resulting in the relocation southward of the area's Inuit population, who had lived there since the mission was established in 1831.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Newfoundland_and_Labrador   (2796 words)

  
 Grand Lake-North West R., Labrador, 1996 - Schwarz
The basic archaeological sequence for central Labrador was initially developed by William Fitzhugh during the late 1960's and early 1970's (Fitzhugh 1972, 1974, 1975, 1977, 1978).
The proposed route for this hiking trail ran 50 km from North West River to the foot of Mokami Mountain on the Sebaskachu River.
West of the gully, the stratigraphy was comparable, except for the appearance of charcoal in a strata above the light grey leached level.
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 Detailed Climate Information about Newfoundland and Labrador : Maxxim Vacations
The weather in Newfoundland and Labrador is an attraction all by itself.
Bonavista on the East Coast is the windiest location, with an average annual wind speed of 28 km/h, St. Albans, in the sheltered Bay d'Espoir on the south coast, is the least windy location, with an average yearly speed of 11.5 km/h.
On the west side, Labrador ice moves into the Gulf of St. Lawrence through the Strait of Belle Isle, but the vast majority of the ice is formed within the Gulf itself and the estuary.
www.maxximvacations.com /newfoundland-labrador/climate.asp   (2527 words)

  
 Labrador : Introduction | Frommers.com
Labrador may be far removed and remote, but it has long played an outsized role in the collective consciousness of the region.
It has been said that the whale oil of Newfoundland and Labrador was as valuable to the Europeans as the gold of South America.
Labrador is considered a world-class destination among anglers.
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Randy was elected to the House of Assembly for Labrador West in the provincial Election of 1999, having run twice in the Federal Riding of Labrador, taking second place.
He was also Founding Chairperson of the Labrador West Branch of the Children's Wish Foundation, and Member of the Community Futures Committee for Labrador.
Labrador West is the iron ore capital of Canada with two modern day mining communities — Labrador City and Wabush.
www.hoa.gov.nl.ca /hoa/mha/labrador_west.htm   (244 words)

  
 Atlantic Salmon Stocks Report
In 1989, a quota system was first introduced for the remaining commercial fisheries of Labrador and Newfoundland, designating a total Atlantic salmon harvest of 1,300 mt. By 1992, the total quota was reduced to 193 mt and a 5-year moratorium on commercial landings in Newfoundland was announced (May 1993; DFO 1993).
Assessing the effects of the West Greenland and Canada fisheries upon U.S. Atlantic salmon is complicated by the differential geographic distribution of multiple stocks between years, differential distribution of individual stocks within years, and the varying age of maturation (1SW, 2SW).
The agreed upon quota for the West Greenland fishery in 1993 was 213 mt. However, the North Atlantic Salmon Fund, a private interest concerned with Atlantic salmon conservation, purchased West Greenland's 1993 and 1994 quota.
library.fws.gov /salmon/asalmon72.html   (6092 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Canada
The distance from the Atlantic Ocean on the east to the Pacific Ocean on the west is 3000 miles, and from the borders of the United States to the farthest point in the Arctic Ocean at least 1500 miles.
The Iroquois loves the land, the Algonquin the water; the former is fond of war and all manly sports, the latter although aggressive is lazy; the Algonquin is taciturn and nomadic, the Iroquois is garrulous and sedentary in his habits.
To the east are the Micmac, Malecite, Abnaki, Nascapi, and the Montagnais of Labrador; west of Quebec are the Missisauga and the Ojibwa Confederacy; and in the southern part of the north-west the Saulteurs, Wood Cree, Plain Cree, the Blackfeet, the Mixed-bloods, and the Piegans.
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 Labrador West - Main Attractions
Labrador West is the vast resource-rich region along the Labrador/Quebec border, an expanse of wilderness with pockets of modern industrialization in the Labrador City, Wabush, and Churchill Falls area.
Labrador 400 International Sled Dog Race: Mushers from the U.S. and Canada race their dogs through 400 miles of Labrador wilderness, in March.
Sport Fishing: The lakes and rivers of Labrador West are renowned for trophy-size fish.
members.tripod.com /~Lab_West/attract.htm   (346 words)

  
 Labrador Retrievers
Labradors with poor temperaments are often the result of thoughtless breeding and will not appear in dogs from either show lines or field lines that have been conscientiously bred.
Labradors were first imported to the United States during World War I. At this point, the AKC still classified them as "Retrievers;" it was not until the late 1920's that the retrievers were split up into the breeds we know today in the AKC.
The Labrador Retriever has been used heavily in the US as a gundog; the American Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. (LRC, Inc), is to this day primarily a field trial organization, and it was instrumental in forming the AKC field trials.
www.k9web.com /dog-faqs/breeds/labradors.html   (10072 words)

  
 Labrador Snowmobile Tours, Fly-fishing Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: )
At Powell's Labrador Adventures we limit the number of Fishermen we accommodate, so that each trip is custom planned, it is our wish to make your trip a memorable one, worthy of recommendation to others.
It is meant forthose who appreciate the great outdoors, surrounding the lodge is a region of spectacularwilderness with abundant wildlife and pristine trout and salmon.
Labrador is 294,330 square kilometres of unmatched majesty
www.labradorsalmon.com /book   (1225 words)

  
 Labrador West - A taste of heaven in the middle of the wilderness -
Labrador West - A taste of heaven in the middle of the wilderness -
In the sixties and seventies, many men went to Labrador West with the intentions of working in the mines for a couple of years, and then returning home, never suspecting that they want to stay any longer than that in such an isolated community.
This site is meant as a resource for anyone interested in learning more about Labrador West and all it has to offer, and is also an expression of my deep love for the area that I will forever call home.
www.veinotte.com /labrador   (227 words)

  
 Labrador West Canada Remote guided snowmobiling expedition Canadian Migrating caribou herd Moose Aurora borealis Innu ...
Labrador West has one of the longest snowmobile seasons in all of North America and thousands of miles of areas where there is only virgin snow.
Labrador The Big Land is one of the last unspoiled wilderness areas left to be explored.
Labrador has an area of 294,330 square kilometers and a Population of only 32,000 people.
www.adventures.ca /gasnet/520-1.htm   (689 words)

  
 PC Newfoundland and Labrador   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Member for Humber West since August 2, 2001, Danny Williams served since 2001 as Progressive Conservative Party Leader and as Opposition Leader prior to winning the government on October 21, 2003.
He practised law in Newfoundland and Labrador beginning in 1972 and was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1984.
He has also been involved in Newfoundland and Labrador’s oil and gas industry as president of offshore oil and gas supply and services company OIS Fisher, and in the hospitality and tourism industry through the operation of three golf courses and one hotel resort.
www.pcparty.nf.net /dannywilliams.htm   (378 words)

  
 Labrador West Music Festival
The Labrador West Music Festival nurtures a friendly, non-competitive atmosphere where amateur musicians of all ages can enjoy performing and hearing others perform while gaining new musical insights from experienced adjudicators.
The Labrador West Music Festival accepts contributions to establish awards for participants such as bursary, scholarships, and commemorative prizes.
The Labrador West Music Festival will be pleased to assist you in establishing an award that reflects your wishes and meets the needs and interests of the festival.
www.labwestmusic.ca   (307 words)

  
 Labrador West
The Labrador West Business and Investment section of the website is comprised of historical, statistical and general information compiled with the investor in mind.
The Economic Development Department welcomes feedback pertaining to the relevance and delivery of information presented.
The Town of Labrador City and the Town of Wabush assume no responsibility for any actions or assumptions on the part of any individual pertaining to information contained on this site.
www.labradorwest.com /default.php?display=cid1038&mid=18   (106 words)

  
 Labrador West - Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: )
"Labrador West" is the western portion of Labrador, some of you are thinking "Great, now where is Labrador".
   The mining towns of Labrador City and Wabush have the largest open pit ore mining operation of concentrate and pelletizing in North America, and has grown since 1958.
This is just a taste of what Labrador West has to offer.
members.tripod.com /lab_west   (195 words)

  
 Transportation for caribou hunting in Quebec-Labrador   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Your journey will begin at Goose Bay, or Labrador City, Canada and from there you will be flown to one of our lodges located in Quebec/Labrador, Canada.
Please note that this service is a seasonal operation and that rates and schedules are not available until at least May or June.
Also available once a week is a trip from Labrador West to Schefferville, Quebec, that takes approximately 8 hours.
www.labrador-caribou.com /transportation.html   (563 words)

  
 Labrador Caribou Outfitters How to Get Here
The Trans-Labrador Highwauy, Route 500, is a gravel road between Labrador City and Happy Valley - Goose Bay.
Commercial airlines provide daily flights in "Wabush, Labrador" and "Shefferville, Quebec" One of our Representatives will meet you at the airport and provide transportation to the camp.
Also available once a week is a trip from Labrador West to Schefferville, Quebec.
www.labradorcaribououtfitters.com /tgh.html   (310 words)

  
 Labrador Retriever page of weindexed.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Labrador retriever puppies, golden yellow, chocolate brown and fl labrador retriever dogs.
Labrador retriever site is sure to contain puppy pictures and information on the dogs.
PA Labrador Retriever Breeders Bernese Mountain Dogs PA Labrador Retriever breeders and Bernese Mountain Dogs and breeders of PA breeding quality Labrador Retriever and Bernese Mountain Dog puppies.
www.weindexed.com /animals/pets/dogs/dog-races/labrador-retriever   (597 words)

  
 Labrador West to get 911   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Now, the communities of Wabush and Labrador City, along with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, local mining companies and a number of other organizations, have formed a partnership to bring the service to the region.
The Labrador West service is expected to be in place by September.
A young Newfoundland and Labrador boy died Thursday afternoon after collapsing during a public skate at a local arena.
cbc.ca /canada/newfoundland-labrador/story/2006/07/20/911-service.html   (1229 words)

  
 Labrador West Arts and Culture Centre
A division of the Department of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, the head offices of the Arts and Culture Centres are located in the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre.
Committed to excellence and presenting the best to patrons, the Arts and Culture Centres offer a wide variety of programming from the best that Newfoundland has to offer to diverse artists from across Canada and abroad.
The Labrador West Arts and Culture Centre in Labrador City was opened in April 1986 and houses a 350 seat proscenium theatre and gallery/exhibition space.
labradorwest.artsandculturecentre.ca /main.asp   (271 words)

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