Little Bay Islands

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Little Bay Islands is a largely vacant town, in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It was an outport community which subsisted for nearly two centuries until the fishing industry in the area collapsed in the late 20th century. In addition to Little Bay Island proper, it includes Mack's Island (connected by bridge), Goat Island, Harbour Island, and Boatswain Tickle Island. In 2019, the permanent residents voted to be relocated and nearly all of the 55 residents departed by the end of the year. This was part of a relocation program operated by the provincial government for small communities that had become expensive to service. Property owners who were permanent residents were paid at least $250,000 in compensation for relocation expenses. Two residents decided to stay, living off the grid and installing solar panels and wireless internet. Some of the residents who relocated would still return to the town and live there occasionally.

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