BONAVISTA COUNCIL
Welcome to Historic Bonavista, a town with a proud past and a bright future. Bonavista’s history is deeply rooted in the fishery, but now includes a variety of businesses and attractions. The historic Cape Bonavista Lighthouse, The Ryan Premises, The Matthew Legacy, whales, puffins and icebergs – it’s all here.
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Bonavista offers all of the essential services and a variety of businesses that supply the usual requirements to its citizens, along with many unique shops. We also have a dedicated and visionary town council and staff working hard to serve the community and prepare Bonavista for the future.
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In the last decade, Bonavista has undergone quite a face-lift. Our revitalized downtown area, under the leadership of the Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation, has instilled Bonavista with a strong sense of community pride. Many old homes and buildings have been given a new life and now reflect the charm of days gone by. It is our people who have made this community great and it is our people who make me proud to serve as Mayor of Bonavista. Whether you have chosen to make Bonavista your home or are here for a visit, I’m sure you’ll find you have made a wise choice. I invite you to explore our website further to discover all that we have to offer. The future is looking bright and we have only just begun!
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Mayor John Norman
John Norman
COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
Fisheries
Deputy Mayor Reginald Butler
Councillor Barry Randell
Councillor Lindsay Phillips
Recreation
Deputy Mayor Reginald Butler
Councillor Nicole Abbott
Councillor Colleen Tinkham
Emergency Executive
Mayor John Norman
Deputy Mayor Reginald Butler
ECHO, Crystal Fudge
CAO, Stephanie Lodge
Fianance
Councillor David Hiscock
Councillor Colleen Tinkham
Councillor Barry Randell
Tourism & Culture
Councillor Colleen Tinkham
Councillor Nicole Abbott
Councillor Lindsay Phillips
Councillor Barry Randell
Negotiating
Mayor John Norman
Deputy Mayor Reginald Butler
Councillor David Hiscock
Public Works
Deputy Mayor Reginald Butler
Councillor Lindsay Phillips
Councillor Barry Randell
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES FOR
COMMUNITY & REGIONAL ORGNAIZATIONS
Cruise NL
Councillor Colleen Tinkham
Crystal Fudge, ECHO
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Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark
Councillor David Hiscock
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Hike Discovery
Councillor Colleen Tinkham
Crystal Fudge, ECHO
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The Matthew Legacy
Councillor David Hiscock
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The Garrick Theatre
Mayor John Norman
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Bonavista Historic Townscape Foundation
Councillor Barry Randell
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Stewardship Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (SAM)
Crystal Fudge, ECHO
Urban Municipalities Committee
Councillor David Hiscock
Stephanie Lodge, CAO
Crystal Fudge, ECHO
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Library Board
Councillor Nicole Abbott
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R.C.M.P.
Councillor Colleen Tinkham
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Bonavista Pasture
Councillor Barry Randell
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Bonavista Fire Department
Councillor Reginald Butler
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Bonavista Library Board
Councillor Nicole Abbott