Island of Ponds
  Island of Ponds | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53°28′N 55°53′W / 53.46°N 55.89°W |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Province | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 200 (approximate)[1] (2007) |
| Ethnic groups | Métis[2] |
Island of Ponds is an island off of the east coast of Labrador. The Labrador mainland lies to its south and a channel called Domino Run separates it from Spotted Island to the north.[3] The only remaining settlement on the island is Black Tickle.[1] It is connected to the mainland by a seasonal coastal ferry service.[1]
Island of Ponds consists mainly of igneous rock with a shallow cover of sediment, insufficient to support trees.[2] The island is named for its 366 shallow ponds.[2] Despite the many ponds, access to safe drinking water has been a long-standing problem for residents of the island.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c d Moore, Oliver (10 November 2007). "A town on death row". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
- ^ a b c d Hanrahan, Maura (1 January 2003). "Water rights and wrongs: safe drinking water remains a distant hope for residents of Black Tickle and many other Indigenous people in Canada". Alternatives Journal. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
- ^ Houghton, Frank (27 September 1955). "Nursing Station at Mary's Harbor Replaced First Grenfell Hospital". Ottawa Citizen. p. 21. Retrieved 8 January 2012.