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Bishop's Falls

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Motto: "In Media Silva Maneo" (Latin)
"In the center of the forest, I remain"

Bishop's Falls

Location of Bishop's Falls in Newfoundland

Coordinates: 49°01′00″N 55°31′00″W / 49.01667°N 55.51667°W

Country

Canada

Province

Newfoundland and Labrador

Census division

Government

• Mayor

Robert (Bob) Hobbs

Area

• Total

28.12 km² (10.86 sq mi)

Population (2011)

• Total

3,341

• Density

118.8/km² (308/sq mi)

Time zone

Newfoundland Time (UTC-3:30)

• Summer (DST)

Newfoundland Daylight (UTC-2:30)

Area code(s)

709

Bishop's Falls is a Canadian town in the north-central part of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, with a population of 3,341 at the 2011 census.

1 Geography
2 History
3 Demographics
4 See also
5 References
6 External links

Geography[edit]

It is in Division No. 6, on the Exploits River, near the town of Grand Falls-Windsor and the town of Botwood. It is commonly thought of as having the warmest summer temperatures in all of Newfoundland and Labrador.

History[edit]

The railroad played a major part in the area's history, as the town was a central hub during the travels of the "Newfie Bullet". There is a trestle in the town which is the longest east of Quebec. The existing trestle is the last of many which were built and destroyed by the strong ice flows (and a flood) that occur in the winter. The town sits along the Exploits River which flows through and to the falls from which the town takes its name.

Bishop's Falls also boasts a few famous NHL names, such as Alex Faulkner.

Demographics[edit]

According to the 2006 Statistics Canada Census:

Population: 3,399
% Change (2001–2006): -7.8
Dwellings: 1,413
Area (km²): 28.12
Density (persons per km²): 120.9

	North: Division No. 6, Subd. C
West: Division No. 6, Subd. C	Bishop's Falls	East: Division No. 6, Subd. D
	South: Division No. 6, Subd. C

References[edit]

External links[edit]

Town of Bishop's Falls

Coordinates: 49°01′00″N 55°31′00″W / 49.01667°N 55.51667°W / 49.01667; -55.51667

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	High tech Bishop's Falls Grand Falls-Windsor Advertiser Wed, 12 Jun 2013 07:01:49 -0700 Technician and line worker Kent Samson of Bell Aliant put some of the lines in place at a Bishop's Falls residence as part of installing FibreOp. Bell Aliant recently introduced fibre optic technology for communications in several Newfoundland... Sue ...
	BCE INC. : Bell Aliant invests $1 million to extend FibreOP™ to Bishop's ... 4-traders (press release) Tue, 28 May 2013 07:37:37 -0700 BISHOP'S FALLS, NL, May 28, 2013 /CNW/ - Bell Aliant Inc. (TSX: BA) is expanding its FibreOP network in Newfoundland. This month, 1,650 customers in Bishop's Falls will have access to the future-proof FibreOP network. The $1-million investment builds ...
	Helping neighbours get back on their feet Grand Falls-Windsor Advertiser Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:11:38 -0700 The Bishop's Falls Lions Club is no different, and has now set up a committee to help a family from the community who lost everything. “That's what we're there for,” said Lion Oliver Rose said. “That's what we're known for, helping people who need help.”.
	East meets west Grand Falls-Windsor Advertiser Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:52:10 -0700 This will be a learning experience for both the groups, from British Columbia, and Fresh Start Theatre, the directors said, adding they have had youth from Springdale involved in the troupe, and have children participating for Buchans, Bishop's Falls ...
CBC.ca	Group hopes to boost Exploits River tourism CBC.ca Sun, 26 May 2013 10:14:04 -0700 Canning is campaigning for a new boat launch in Bishop's Falls, similar to the one in Grand Falls-Windsor. There are also submerged pillars under the waves, and Canning said a cleanup of the river would also be a good start to ensure everyone's safety.
	Athletic notes Grand Falls-Windsor Advertiser Fri, 31 May 2013 07:14:03 -0700 The Bishop's Falls Skate Park Committee has some upcoming fundraisers scheduled for June. All of the money raised will be used towards building a skateboard park in Bishop's Falls. June 7 – Coffee house – Bishop's Falls Salvation Army Church, 7 p.m..
Grand Falls-Windsor Advertiser	Innovating youth Grand Falls-Windsor Advertiser Mon, 27 May 2013 11:01:39 -0700 Helen Tulk Elementary of Bishop's Falls is one of 24 schools in the province to avail of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Innovation, Business and Rural Development Youth Innovation funding for a project the Grade 5 class.
The Telegram	Our post-season NHL performers The Telegram Tue, 21 May 2013 04:25:14 -0700 In fact, we can go all the way back to the 1962-63 season, when Alex Faulkner of Bishop's Falls - who will forever be known as the first Newfoundlander to play in the NHL - enjoyed a great post season with five goals in eight games. Coming off a 10 ...

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Bishop's Falls

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Demographics[edit]

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References[edit]

External links[edit]

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