Fogo Island reinvents itself with bold economic revival plans
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Off Newfoundland’s coast, Fogo Island is undergoing a remarkable transformation as local entrepreneurs and community leaders drive innovative, sustainable development. This reinvention aims to preserve the island’s unique character while charting a new economic course, positioning it as a compelling model for regional revitalization.
This week on 60 Minutes, Jon Wertheim takes viewers to a remote Canadian island that is trying to reinvent itself.
A small island off the coast of Newfoundland is redefining itself with the help of a local businesswoman who combined deep pockets with a deep appreciation for the island's past.
A small island off the coast of Newfoundland is redefining itself with the help of a local businesswoman who combined deep pockets with a deep appreciation for the island's past.
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