Francois (/frænˈsweɪ/ fran-SWAY) is a local service district and designated place in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located on the southern coast of Newfoundland on François Bay at the end of a small fjord. There is a general store, a post office and a small museum, accessed by concrete pathways and boardwalks. Most residents pronounce the name "Fran-sway",[1] and its proper spelling is without the cedilla found in the French word françois.
Francois | |
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| Nickname: "Fransway" | |
  Francois Location of Francois in Newfoundland | |
| Coordinates: 47°34′6″N 56°44′30″W / 47.56833°N 56.74167°W | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 64 |
| Time zone | UTC-3:30 (Newfoundland Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-2:30 (Newfoundland Daylight) |
| Area code | 709 |
| Highways |  Ferry to Burgeo |
Francois is inaccessible by road and may be reached only by air or sea.[2][3][4]
History edit
The community was first settled in the 1700s, and resisted the government resettlement programs of the mid 20th century,[5] though it reconsidered and rejected resettlement in 2013 and again in 2021.[6][7]
Geography edit
François is in Newfoundland within Subdivision E of Division No. 3.[8] It is located on the southern coast of Newfoundland on François Bay at the end of a small fjord. The community is approximately 36 km east of the community of Grey River.[6]
Demographics edit
As a designated place in the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, François recorded a population of 64 living in 28 of its 47 total private dwellings, a change of -28.1% from its 2016 population of 89.[9] With a land area of 5.09 km2 (1.97 sq mi), it had a population density of 17.5/km2 (45.3/sq mi) in 2016.[10]
Government edit
Francois is a local service district (LSD)[11] that is governed by a committee responsible for the provision of certain services to the community.[12] The chair of the LSD committee is Austin Fudge.[11]
Transportation edit
There is no road to the village, which can only be accessed by boat and helicopter, and snowmobile in the winter.[13][14][5] Francois is serviced by an intra-provincial ferry in Burgeo.[15]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Ward, Nick. "Storm System an 'Acute and Evolving Situation', Says Furey; Urges Residents to Stay Home". Vocm.com. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
- ^ Bird, Lindsay (Aug 20, 2020). "Fighting for first pay raise in 8 years, some ferry captains in N.L. look to strike on Friday". CBC News. Retrieved Nov 21, 2020.
- ^ "No deal: Provincial government ushers in essential service ferry schedule as of Tuesday morning". CBC News. Aug 24, 2020. Retrieved Nov 21, 2020.
- ^ Stoodley, Allan (Oct 25, 2020). "Decades after resettlement, tiny communities still dot Newfoundland's 'forgotten coast'". CBC News. Retrieved Nov 21, 2020.
- ^ a b (14 August 2014). What it means to be a Newfoundlander is quickly changing, The Globe and Mail
- ^ a b MacIsaac, Chantelle (13 January 2014). No resettlement for Francois Archived 2014-08-26 at archive.today, Prince Albert Daily Herald
- ^ "First test of new government relocation policy fails as Francois residents vote against resettlement". CBC News. December 16, 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions, census subdivisions (municipalities) and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Newfoundland and Labrador)". Statistics Canada. February 7, 2018. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
- ^ "Census Profile, 2021 Census". Statistics Canada. Retrieved Feb 9, 2022.
- ^ "Population and dwelling counts, for Canada, provinces and territories, and designated places, 2016 and 2011 censuses – 100% data (Newfoundland and Labrador)". Statistics Canada. February 7, 2018. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ a b "Directory of Local Service Districts" (PDF). Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. October 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ "Local Service Districts – Frequently Asked Questions". Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ Crummey, Michael. Sweet, secluded society, Saltscapes (May/June 2011)
- ^ (12 October 2014 - air date?). Fog of the Outport, Land and Sea, CBC
- ^ Tait, Bryan. "Ramea-Burgeo ferry back on course". Saltwire.com. Retrieved 31 January 2022.