At midnight on March 31st, 1949, Newfoundland officially became a Canadian province. Canada, from Sea to Sea 🍁 #Newfoundland 📸 Getty Images | HISTORY

Explore Newfoundland: A Comprehensive Primer

In April 1932, Newfoundland reached a breaking point. The Great Depression had devastated the economy, and years of government corruption and mismanagement left the country drowning in debt. Thousands of Newfoundlanders—many hungry, jobless, and desperate—marched on the Colonial Building in St. John’s, demanding accountability from Prime Minister Sir Richard Squires and his Liberal government. What began as a protest quickly turned into one of the largest uprisings in Newfoundland’s history. Nea