1953

Hydro electric stations are built at Cape Broyle and Horse Chops.

A polio epidemic sweeps Newfoundland.

1953-1965

A major resettlement program is undertaken. Under this program, 119 outport communities are shut down.

1956

The federal Unemployment Insurance Act is amended to include fishermen.

October: 3rd provincial election. Joseph R. Smallwood is reelected as premier.

1957

The Carbonear Community Red Cross Hospital opens

1959

January to March: International Woodworkers of America strike in central Newfoundland.

August: 4th provincial election. Joseph R. Smallwood is reelected as premier.

1961

The population on Bell Island is 12,281.

October: Memorial University opens.

1962

July: The iron ore mine in Labrador City opens.

November: 5th provincial election. Joseph R. Smallwood is reelected as premier.

1963

Central Newfoundland Hospital replaces the Lady Northcliff in Grand Falls.

The school of nursing opens at Memorial University.

1964

A new hospital opens in Gander.

1965-1975

A joint federal/provincial resettlement program moves 4,168 households, almost 21,000 people from 461 outports.

1966

The iron ore mines on Bell Island close.