1945

September: Japan surrenders. World War II ends.

About 12% of all deaths in Newfoundland and Labrador are due to tuberculosis. This is about three times the percentage of people who died from this disease in Canada.

1946-48

The National Convention replaces Commission of Government. Newfoundland begins to decide its future.

1947

January: Drivers in Newfoundland and Labrador switch from driving on the left side of the road to the right side.

February: St. John's businessmen and professionals form the Responsible Government League. Their goal is to make Newfoundland and Labrador an independent country with an elected government again.

A school of nursing opens in St. Clare's Hospital.

1948

June: The first referendum on Newfoundland's future produces no clear winner.

July: In the second referendum on Newfoundland's future, 52.34% vote for union with Canada.

September: Electric Street cars are taken out of service in St. John's.

December: Newfoundland and Labrador signs the Terms of Union with Canada.