Industry Minister Andrew Parsons says there have never been so many opportunities in NL

    Thursday, 4 January 2024 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    He says the tech industry hoping to fill 2000 new jobs in the next few years, mining is getting more investment from outside the province, and a new year will see advancement in the renewable sector like hydrogen.

    Industry, Energy and Technology Minister Andrew Parsons says more than ever, there are so many opportunities for the future of Newfoundland and Labrador. Parsons says these opportunities are spread across many different fields. He says the tech industry hoping to fill 2000 new jobs in the next few years, mining is getting more investment from outside the province, and a new year will see advancement in the renewable sector like hydrogen. Parsons says there is more work to be done in the offshore wind energy sector and our oil sector continues to be the backbone and revenue is used in reinvesting and diversifying.  Parsons says he’s looking forward to seeing the culmination of projects that have been started. He’s also expecting big news coming from Labrador and central Newfoundland within the mining sector.

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Heavy Rain

      High: 7°C | Low: 0°C

    • Deer Lake

      Heavy Rain

      High: 7°C | Low: -1°C

    • Stephenville

      Heavy Rain

      High: 8°C | Low: 3°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Trash Talk, Thursday October 30, 2025

      On this edition of Trash Talk we talk about Halloween wrappers and more

    • The Plain Truth

      The Plain Truth, Wednesday October 29, 2025

      October is Woman's History Month

    • Qalipu Today

      Qalipu Today, October 28, 2025

      On the next episode of Qalipu Today, Central Vice Chief Colleen Paul will join the conversation.