Dana Metcalfe
Dana Metcalfe has built her life around standing up for those without a voice, championing accountability, and creating opportunities for people to be heard, supported, and empowered. Since arriving in Newfoundland, Dana has consistently shown her dedication to building community through both advocacy and action.
Her grassroots projects speak for themselves. She pioneered the Breastless & Beautiful Calendar, a bold and inspiring initiative that celebrated the strength of cancer survivors while raising awareness and funds for vital causes. She founded Out of the Ashes, a campaign that stepped in to help families who lost everything rebuild their lives with dignity and support. Through Bella’s Secret Garden, she created a space of healing, remembrance, and resilience for those facing life’s deepest challenges. Each of these projects reflects a single truth: Dana sees where people are struggling, and she takes action to help.
For her tireless work, Dana was recognized nationally as the recipient of the 2000 CABOTA and CFL Community Hero Award, an honour reserved for those whose dedication to service embodies courage, leadership, and compassion.
Beyond charitable work, Dana has been an outspoken voice for fairness, transparency, and community-first decision making. Her commitment to accountability drives her candidacy for council in Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s. She believes municipalities must serve the people openly and honestly, without hidden agendas or backroom deals. For Dana, transparency is not a slogan—it is a non-negotiable principle of governance.
Her vision for the community is rooted in practical action and respect for the people who call Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s home. She advocates for:
- Supporting agriculture and local producers, ensuring farmers and agriculturalists have the tools to bring their goods to market.
- Protecting property rights and fair development, so landowners can responsibly use and improve their land without unnecessary red tape.
- Expanding opportunities for seniors, creating spaces, programs, and activities that value the wisdom and needs of older generations.
- Strengthening community resilience, ensuring that residents have a voice and a say in the issues that matter most.
Dana is not a politician of convenience—she is a community builder, an advocate, and someone who has consistently stepped up when it mattered most. She has shown, time and again, that she is willing to stand in the gap, speak truth to power, and fight for fairness.
As a council member, Dana Metcalfe promises to bring this same energy, compassion, and determination to the table. Her track record of service and her commitment to accountability make her a strong, trusted choice for the people of Portugal Cove–St. Philip’s.
Contact Information
Phone: 709-771-0210
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Danajmetcalfe
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