Reports

2023

• Asiamah, A. (2023) Identifying Policy and Program Options to Increase Housing Access and Affordability in Rural Newfoundland. Jurisdictional Scan Report.
• Asiamah, A. R. Ature, A. Oppong, L.Butters, K. Vodden, and S. Decker. (2023). Housing Needs in Western Newfoundland. Summary Report.
  • Policy Brief: Housing Needs in Western Newfoundland

2022

• Affram, A., L. Butters, A.R.A Ature, K. Vodden, and S. Decker. (2022). Quantifying Housing Needs in Western Newfoundland: Final Report. Prepared for the Community Mental Health Initiative (CMHI) Inc. Corner Brook, NL.
• Butters, L., H. Hall, K. Vodden, D. Lionais, S. Burns, R. Kanyangarara, M. Sanchez, and J. Lawlor. (2022). Source Communities and Inter-Provincial Employment in Eastern Canada: Examining Economic Dependencies on Employment-Related Geographical Mobility (E-RGM) in Parker’s Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador and New Waterford, Nova Scotia. Report to the The Harris Centre – Applied Research Fund, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

2021

• Reid, B., A. Hudson, S. Eger, and I.J. White. (2021). State of Rural Canada 2021: Opportunities, Recovery, & Resiliency in Changing Times: Newfoundland and Labrador. Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation: 101-110.
• Ryser, L., M. Mateus, G. Halseth, S. Markey, L. Hallstrom, K. Vodden, R. Gibson, J. Dale, J. Barrett, and M. Porter. (2021). Entrepreneurial Local Governments in Canada: Innovating for Rural Resilience – Phase 1: Final Report. 52 pp.
• Ryser, L., M. Mateus, G. Halseth, S. Markey, L. Hallstrom, K. Vodden, R. Gibson, J. Dale, J. Barrett, and M. Porter. (2021). Entrepreneurial Local Governments in Canada: Innovating for Rural Resilience – Phase 1: Case Study Report. 46 pp.
• Ryser, L., M. Mateus, G. Halseth, S. Markey, L. Hallstrom, K. Vodden, R. Gibson, J. Dale, J. Barrett, and M. Porter. (2021). Impacts of Municipal Reform on Small Municipalities Across Canada. Phase 1: Final Report. 76 pp.
• Vodden, K. and Cunsolo, A. (2021). Rural and Remote Communities: Chapter 3 in Canada in a Changing Climate: National Issues Report, (ed.) F.J. Warren and N. Lulham. Government of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario.
  • Warren, F. and Lulham, N., editors. (2021). Canada in a Changing Climate: National Issues Report. Government of Canada, Ottawa, ON.

2020

• Minnes, S., K. Vodden, D. Walsh, K. Parewick, M. Asamoah-Boaheng, and A. Hudson. (2020). Challenges with rural drinking water infrastructure operations and maintenance in rural Newfoundland and Labrador during COVID-19. The Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation: 12 pp.
• Hall, H., K. Vodden, J. Barrett, and L. Butters. (2020) Mobile Work in Long Harbour. Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador: 4 pp.

2019

• Butters, L., H. Hall, and K. Vodden. (2019) Mobile Work in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador: 4 pp.
• Butters, L., H. Hall, and K. Vodden. (2019) Mobile Work in Labrador West. Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador: 4 pp.
• Butters, L., H. Hall, and K. Vodden. (2019) Mobile Work in the Clarenville-Isthmus area. Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador: 4 pp.
• Butters, L., H. Hall, G. Halseth, L. Ryser, K. Vodden, and S. Markey. (2019) Policy Synthesis: Community Impacts of Labour Mobility. Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador: 19 pp.
• Lowery, B., and K. Vodden. (2019). Analysis of Asset Mapping Initiatives in Rural NL. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency: 53 pp.
• Uthman, R.A. (2019). Preliminary Community Sustainability Assessment Report Town of Baie Verte. Town of Baie Verte: 20 pp.

2018

• Butters, L., H. Hall, and K. Vodden. (2018). Mobile work in the Straits and South Coast. Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador: 4 pp.
• Vodden, K., and V.K. Chireh. (2018). Exploring Regional Approaches to Drinking Water Management in the Strait of Belle Isle. The Harris Centre-RBC Water and Outreach Applied Research Fund: 61 pp.

2017

• Butters, L., S, Jean, K. Vodden, and S. Khattab (2017). Forum on Housing and the Mobile Workforce in Newfoundland and Labrador: Final Report. Memorial University of Newfoundland: 35 pp. 
• Stoddart, M.C.J., G. Catano, H. Ramos, K. Vodden, B. Lowery, and L. Butters (2017). Regional Tourism Networks and Social-Environmental Wellbeing in Rural Coastal Communities. The Harris Centre – Applied Research Fund: 45 pp.
• Lowery, B., and K. Vodden. (2017). Community Report: Sustainability Report Card and Public Engagement Project, Clarenville-Bonavista-Isthmus Region. Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland: 10 pp.
• Lowery, B., and K. Vodden. (2017). Bonavista Region Directory of Key Organizations for Regional Development. 

2016

• Butters, L., A. Romero, A.R. Abdulai, S. Evans, N. Islam, A. Oppong, E. Rutta, N. Arsenault, and O. Echikwonye. (2016). Our Way Forward: Sharing Knowledge and Building Capacity for Regional Development. Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland: 10 pp.
• Daniels, J., and K. Vodden. (2016). Sunnyside drinking water project: Examining chlorinated disinfectant by-products, resident perceptions and practices and municipal responses in securing safe drinking water in the town of Sunnyside, NL. The Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development: 90 pp.
• Lowery, B., and K. Vodden. (2016). Moving towards sustainability in the Clarenville-Bonavista rural secretariat region. Regional Council of the Clarenville-Bonavista Rural Secretariat Region: 63 pp.
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2015

• Breen, S.P., S. Minnes, and K. Vodden. (2015). A Regional Approach to Drinking Water Management: NL-BC Comparative Water Systems Study. Memorial University:  85 pp.
• Daniels, J., and K. Vodden. (2015). Sunnyside Drinking Water Project: Examining Chlorinated Disinfectant By-Products, Resident Perceptions and Practices and Municipal Responses in Securing Safe Drinking Water in the Town of Sunnyside, NL. The Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development: 87 pp.
• Holisko, S. and K. Vodden. (2015). Assessing the Factors Impacting the Sustainability of the Clarenville-Bonavista Rural Secretariat Region: Phase Two Final Report. Environmental Policy Institue, Memorial University: 70 pp.

2014

• Barrett, J., and R. Gibson. (2014). Examination of Community Foundations in Atlantic Canada. The Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development: 36 pp.
• Daniels, J., K. Vodden, S. Minnes, and S. Breen. (2014) Canadian Regional Development a Critical Review of Theory, Practice, and Potentials: A Case Study of the Kittiwake Economic Zone, Newfoundland and Labrador. The Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development: 36 pp.
• Gibson, R., J. Barrett, and K. Vodden. (2014). Fostering Sustainable Futures for Rural Community and Regions through Philanthropy Final Report. The Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development: 43 pp.
• Hall, H., J. Walsh, K. Vodden, and R. Greenwood. (2014). Challenges, Opportunities, and Strategies for Advancing Innovation in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development: 33 pp.
• Holisko, S., D. Speed, K. Vodden, and A. Sarkar. (2014). Developing a Community-Based Monitoring Program for Drinking Water Supplies in the Indian Bay Watershed: A Baseline Study of Surface Water Quality, Contamination Sources and Resident Practices and Perceptions. The Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development: 72 pp.
• Holisko, S., E. Parrill, K. White, and K. Vodden. (2014). Assessing the Factors Impacting the Sustainability of the Clarenville-Bonavista Rural Secretariat Region. Office of Public Engagement, Government of NL: 55 pp.
• Kerezi, V., N. Renaud, A. Mitchell, and K. Vodden. (2014). Community Based Learning Models: An Analysis of Literature and Secondary Data. Rural Secretariat/Office of Public Engagement, Government of NL: 55 pp.
• Karim, N., H. Hall, and K. Vodden. (2014). Innovation Case Study: Anaconda Mining Inc. – Pine Cove. Canadian Regional Development: 3 pp.
• Parill, E., K. White, K. Vodden, J. Walsh, and G. Wood. (2014). Regional Asset Mapping Initiative. Humber-Northern Peninsula-Southern Labrador Region (2014). Paul Parsons, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency: 70 pp.
• Parill, E., K. White, K. Vodden, J. Walsh, and G. Wood. (2014). Regional Asset Mapping Initiative. Report Appendices.  Paul Parsons, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency: 265 pp.
• Thomas, E., K. Vodden, R. Chuenpagdee, and M. Woodrow. (2014). Fishing Policies and Island Community Development. The Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development: 48 pp.
• Vodden, K., and S. Minnes. (2014) Exploring Solutions for Sustainable Rural Drinking Water Systems: a study of rural Newfoundland & Labrador drinking water systems. The Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development: 92 pp.
• White, K., S. Schulke, E. Parrill, and K. Vodden. (2014). Mapping and Assessing Industry Clusters for Green Innovation in Newfoundland and Labrador. Database and Search Tool Development – Phase II. Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association: 41 pp.
• Woodrow, M., H. Woodrow, E. Parrill, K. Vodden, and D. Lane. (2014). Exploring Innovation in the Inshore Fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa: 58 pp.

2013

• Barrett, J., and R. Gibson (2013). Charitable Giving and Volunteering in Canada and the Atlantic Region: A Review of Secondary Data. Leslie Harris Centre for Regional Policy and Development: 26 pp.
• Billah, M., R. Gibson, and K. Vodden. (2013). Rural Immigration on the Avalon Peninsula: Exploring Options for Sustainability Memorial University: 87 pp.
• Gibson, R., and S. Parmiter. (2013). Assets, Revenues, and Gifts to Canada’s Atlantic Community Foundations. Leslie Harris Centre for Regional Policy and Development: 37 pp.
• Lam, J., K. Carter, L. McGillis, C. Pike, M. McCahon, and K. Vodden. (2013). Networks for Business Innovation (Corner Brook). Leslie Harris Centre for Regional Policy and Development: 37 pp.
• Skeard, J., M Sutherland, P. Leveque, and K. Vodden. (2013). Understanding Land Use in the Grand Falls – Windsor – Baie Verte – Harbour Breton Region: Final Report. Rural Secretariat/Office of Public Engagement, Government of NL: 71pp.
  • Understanding Land Use – Appendices
• Smith, D., M. Woodrow, and K.Vodden. (2013). Rationalization of the Fishing Industry Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: 8 pp.
• Smith, D., M. Woodrow, and K.Vodden. (2013). Seafood Prices and Market Access for the Inshore Fishery Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: 8 pp.
• Smith, D., M. Woodrow, and K.Vodden. (2013). Fisheries Regulations that Work. Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: 8 pp.
• Smith, D., M. Woodrow, and K.Vodden. (2013). The Viability of Coastal and Small Island Communities. Government of Newfoundland and Labrador: 6 pp.
• Vodden, K., H. Hall, and D. Freshwater. (2013). Understanding Regional Governance in Newfoundland and Labrador: A Survey of Regional Development Organizations. Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation: 207 pp.
• Vodden, K., K. Carter, and K. White. (2013). Primer on Innovation, Learning, and Knowledge Flows. Leslie Harris Centre for Regional Policy and Development: 19 pp.
• White, K., and H. Hall. (2013). Chatman’s Bakery: Diversification and Innovation in the Family Business (Innovation Case Study). Department of Geography, Memorial University: 5 pp.
• White, K., and H. Hall. (2013). Holson Forest Products Ltd: Innovative Adaptations in the Forestry (Innovation Case Study). Department of Geography, Memorial University: 4 pp.
• White, K., and H. Hall. (2013). New Wood Manufacturers Inc.: Adaptability and Sustainability in Dynamic Production (Innovation Case Study). Department of Geography, Memorial University: 3 pp.
• White, K., and H. Hall. (2013). The Northern Peninsula Business Network: Cooperation and Innovation (Innovation Case Study). Department of Geography, Memorial University: 2 pp.
• White, K., and H. Hall. (2013). St Anthony Basin Resources Incorporated (SABRI): Expanding Regional Social and Economic Benefits (Innovation Case Study). Department of Geography, Memorial University: 4 pp.
• White, K., and H. Hall. (2013). Versatile Stones Inc: Innovation in Newfoundland’ Only Cultured Stone Producer (Innovation Case Study). Department of Geography, Memorial University: 2 pp.

2012

• Guppy, L., and K. Vodden. (2012). Canadian Provincial Policies and Programs for Women in Leadership. Leslie Harris Centre for Regional Policy and Development: 36 pp.
• Lysenko, E. (2012). Analysis of Literature and Secondary Data for Recommendations Related to Transportation Models on the Avalon Peninsula. Rural Secretariat/Office of Public Engagement, Government of NL: 50 pp.
• Mirza, R., K. Vodden, and G. Collins. (2012). Developing Innovative Approaches for Community Engagement in the Grand Falls-Windsor – Baie Verte – Harbour Breton Region. Rural Secretariat/Office of Public Engagement, Government of NL: 79 pp.
• Mirza, R., K. Vodden, and G. Collins. (2012). Developing Innovative Approaches for Community Engagement in the Grand Falls-Windsor – Baie Verte – Harbour Breton Region – Summary Report. Rural Secretariat/Office of Public Engagement, Government of NL: 14 pp.
• Mirza, R., and K. Vodden. (2012). Engaging Youth for Sustainable Coastal Community Economies. Leslie Harris Centre for Regional Policy and Development:  36 pp.
• Porter, M. (2012). Looking to the Future: Assessing Current Understandings of the Impacts of Large-Scale Industrial Development in West Labrador and Isthmus Regions and Identification of Future Research Needs and Potential Mitigation Strategies. Rural Secretariat/Office of Public Engagement, Government of NL: 33 pp.
• Porter, M., and K. Vodden. (2012). An Analysis of Municipal Readiness for Socio-Economic Development Opportunities in the Isthmus of Avalon Region. Rural Secretariat/Office of Public Engagement, Government of NL.: 60 pp.
• White, K., J. Barrett, and D. Downey. (2012). Case Study Analysis in Support of Forestry Development in the Central West Region, NL. Memorial University: 23 pp.

2011

• Douglas, D. (2011). Primer on Integrated Development. Leslie Harris Centre for Regional Policy and Development: 8 pp.
• Freshwater, D., A. Simms, and K. Vodden. (2011). Defining Regions for Building Economic Development Capacity in Newfoundland and Labrador. Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador: 33 pp.
• Gibson, R. (2011). Primer on Collaborative Multi-Level Governance. Leslie Harris Centre for Regional Policy and Development: 10 pp.
• Lysenko, E., and K. Vodden. (2011). Applicability of the Local Labour Market Development Approach in Newfoundland and Labrador: A Case Study of the Avalon Gateway Region. Rural Secretariat/Office of Public Engagement, Government of NL: 55 pp.
• Lysenko, E. (2011). Labour Market Profile for the Avalon Gateway Region (Economic Zone 18). Rural Secretariat/Office of Public Engagement, Government of NL: 25 pp.
• Markey, S. (2011). Primer on Place-Based Development. Leslie Harris Centre for Regional Policy and Development: 6 pp.
• Markey, S. (2011). Primer on New Regionalism. Leslie Harris Centre for Regional Policy and Development: 8 pp.
• Reimer, B., K. Vodden, and M. Brett. (2011). Primer on Rural-Urban Interdependence. Canadian Regional Development: A Critical Review of Theory, Practice and Potentials: 10 pp.
• Skeard, J., C. Holloway, and K. Vodden. (2011). The Analysis of Labour Market Factors Impacting Primary Industries in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, with a special interest in the Clarenville-Bonavista Rural Secretariat region. Memorial University: 26 pp.
• Tucker, A. (2011). Guide to Using Smart Network Analyzer: Tips for Entering Data Online and Network Mapping. Department of Geography, Memorial University: 21 pp.
• Tucker, A., R. Gibson, K. Vodden, and J. Holley. (2011). Network Weaving for Regional Development on the Tip of the Northern Peninsula – Project Report. Northern Peninsula Regional Collaboration Pilot: 56 pp.

2010

• Daniels, J., J. Peckham, K. Vodden, and B. Woodford. (2010). Beyond the Document: Economic and Socio-Economic Planning Processes. Gander-New-Wes-Valley Community-based Research Project Steering Committee: 47 pp.
• Gibson, R., and K. Vodden. (2010). Prosperity Through Collaboration: Review of Regional Development Models and Potential Applications to the Burin Peninsula. Mike Graham, Chair of Burin Peninsula Regional Council: 24 pp.
• Gibson, R., and K. Vodden. (2010). Regional Collaboration and the Economy of the Burin Peninsula. Mike Graham, Chair of Burin Peninsula Regional Council: 16 pp.
• Lysenko, E., and K. Vodden. (2010). Labour Market Development in Newfoundland and Labrador: Regional Challenges and Active Solutions. Department of Geography, Memorial University: 36 pp.
• Vodden, K., E. Lysenko, and D. Freshwater. (2010). Urban-Rural Interaction in Newfoundland and Labrador: Summary of Pilot Region Questionnaire Results. Municipalities of Newfoundland and Labrador: 97 pp.

2009

• Bhuiyan, S.A., and R. Roberts. (2009). Economic and Socio-Economic Planning Processes: Twillingate Islands Tourism Association. Geography 3350, Memorial University: 16 pp.
• Cole, P., J. Daniels, and B. Everard. (2009). Regional Planning Process in Gander Bay (2009). Geography 3350, Memorial University: 15 pp.
• Freshwater, D. (2009). Active Labour Market Policy: Implications for Local Labour Markets and Regional Development. Rural Urban Interaction NL: 30 pp.
• Higdon, M., and C. Power. (2009). Economic and Socio-Economic Planning Processes: Twillingate-New World Island Development Association. Geography 3350, Memorial University: 11 pp.
• Ledwell, A., and M. Lynch. (2009). Economic and Socio-Economic Planning Processes: Town of Tilting. Geography 3350, Memorial University: 13 pp.
• Peckham, J., and B. Woodford. (2009). Economic and Socio-Economic Planning Processes: Fogo Island – Change Islands. Geography 3350, Memorial University: 14 pp.
• Powell, M., and K. Welcher. (2009). A Review of Socio-Economic Planning in New-Wes-Valley Geography 3350, Memorial University: 14 pp.
• Sharron, C., J. Jensen, and M. Ginn. (2009). Examining the Socio-Economic Planning Process in Lewisporte Area. Geography 3350, Memorial University: 17 pp.