Newfoundland and Labrador’s department of Transportation and Infrastructure is promising policy changes after a Conception Bay South family spoke out about the expropriation and resale of the land where their home once stood. 60 days to leaveThe letter said the department had originally determined the land wouldn’t be needed, but construction plans had changed. Cyndie said she considered fighting the order, but doubted she’d win — and she wanted to avoid more stress on her family. In a statement, Transportation and Infrastructure spokesperson Janelle Simms said the department acquired the land " through a negotiated purchase agreement, not expropriation." He said he’s spoken to Cyndie Stapleton about the situation.
