Ewart John Arlington Harnum


Ewart John Arlington Harnum was a Canadian businessman and the fifth Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland from 1969-1974.
Born on Sound Island in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland, Harnum was educated at Bishop Feild College, St. John's. His business background was in insurance, as he worked for Dale and Company Limited, followed by Bowring Insurance, Mutual Life Insurance of Canada and finally W.U. Knowling Insurance Limited. Harnum then established his own business, Harnum Insurance Agencies.
Harnum was very active in the community and served on many boards. Following is a list of his many accomplishments: