Terri Woods-Boone, a Grade 9 student from Corner Brook, has been named Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s (NLHC) Students on Ice scholarship winner for 2012.
As this year’s recipient, Ms. Woods-Boone will participate in the Students on Ice Arctic Youth Expedition 2012, joining 80 high school, college and university students from around the world on a two-week ship-bound expedition to the eastern Canadian Arctic this summer.
“This unique experience will enable this young woman to gain a truly global perspective on the environmental challenges facing this planet,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “This is a world-class experience and we are pleased to help make it a reality for a dedicated student in our province.”
This is the second year NLHC has partnered with the Students on Ice organization in order to provide an opportunity for a young person to participate in this popular educational program.
“I congratulate Ms. Woods-Boone for earning this tremendous opportunity,” said Vaughn Granter, MHA for Humber West. “I’m sure she will be a fine ambassador for the province, and I hope she enjoys every moment of this once in a lifetime educational experience.”
For the past 11 years, Students on Ice has been taking young people to the Arctic and Antarctic regions in order to educate them on the pressing challenges facing the circumpolar regions. The goal of the program is to empower students to raise awareness about the impacts of climate change and other environmental, social and geopolitical issues. While on their Arctic expedition this summer, participants will be accompanied by a team of 35 scientists, historians, artists, explorers, educators, leaders, innovators and polar experts. Students will encounter wildlife and visit Arctic communities while learning about the effects of climate change on Arctic ecosystems. Participants will also learn about scientific and traditional knowledge systems, and participate in hands-on research activities.
“When this opportunity was mentioned to me, I wanted to do it right away,” said Ms. Woods-Boone. “I want to make a difference in the world, and I believe this program will help me do that because it brings together students from many cultures to learn about the environment and what we can do to protect it. I thank the NLHC for this scholarship, and I look forward to telling stories about the trip when I get back.”
Ms. Woods-Boone was among several student tenants who entered NLHC’s essay contest and was selected as scholarship winner by an internal NLHC committee. The cost of the expedition is $9,500 per student and covers all expenses, including flights, accommodations, meals, and the educational program.
Described as a role model for her peers, Ms. Woods-Boone volunteers at Dunfield Park Community Centre in Corner Brook as a tutor in the centre’s Homework Haven program. She also helps supervise the Kids Eat Smart program. Always eager to learn, she has participated in several workshops including teen suicide prevention, drug awareness and prevention, bullying awareness, mental health and additions, and she is certified in First Aid.
To be eligible for NLHC sponsorship, students must be between 14 and 18 years of age and full-time high school students whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are NLHC tenants.
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VIEW PHOTO >>: Grade 9 student Terri Woods-Boone has been awarded the 2012 NLHC Students on Ice Scholarship and will take part in an educational expedition to the eastern Canadian Arctic this summer.
Media contacts:
Jason Card
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
729-3015, 699-0470
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Geoff Green
Founder and President
Students on Ice
1-819-827-3300
1-866-336-6423
geoff@studentsonice.com
Tess Burke
Communications Manager
Government Members Office
709-729-3511, 699-2402
tessburke@gov.nl.ca
Terri Woods-Boone, a Grade 9 student from Corner Brook, has been named Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s (NLHC) Students on Ice scholarship winner for 2012.
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) continues the revitalization of the Cashin Avenue neighbourhood with an investment of $977,000 to renovate and remodel an eight-unit social housing building.
“These renovations will see major remodelling of the building and will help create social housing spaces that will be an excellent fit for this vibrant neighbourhood,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “This work is a key part of the ongoing revitalization plan for this area that has also included substantial renovations to Froude Avenue Community Centre, the construction of four accessible homes, and renovations to many more units.”
G.S. Hunt Ltd. has been awarded the contract to carry out work on the building located at the corner of Vimy Avenue and Cashin Avenue.
In keeping with the goal of the Provincial Social Housing Plan – Secure Foundations, to improve the quality of NLHC homes, this work will address current demographic needs. The four units in the Cashin Avenue wing will become two-bedroom units with a third bedroom being converted into a laundry room. Three of the four-bedroom units in the Vimy Avenue wing will become three-bedroom units, which will create space for laundry facilities. A fourth unit will be made fully accessible with ramped entry, wider doors and hallways, and an accessible kitchen and bathroom.
The building will receive complete interior and exterior renovations, including new siding, windows, doors, interior walls and floors, new kitchens and bathrooms, and new electrical and ventilation systems. The anticipated completion date for this work is November 2012.
A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, released by the Provincial Government in August 2009, outlines a long-term vision for social housing. It is aimed at improving the housing circumstances of people with low incomes and helping create healthier communities. Budget 2011 Standing Strong: For Prosperity. For Our Future. For Newfoundland and Labrador also allocated $25.9 million for social housing infrastructure, including $10.4 million for maintenance and $12 million for renovations and improvements.
NLHC is the province’s largest landlord with approximately 5,573 non-profit social housing dwellings province-wide.
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Media contacts:
Jason Card
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 699-0470
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) is investing $197,000 to replace windows on dozens of social housing units in the St. John’s and Mount Pearl areas.
“The Provincial Government is committed to maintaining affordable social housing that meets the needs of people with low incomes,” said the Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation. “These window replacement projects will help modernize these homes and make them more energy efficient, to the benefit of tenants.”
Eastern Siding Systems Ltd. has been awarded a contract valued at $138,000 to replace 161 windows on NLHC units, and Coastal Building Products and Services Ltd. was awarded a contract valued at $59,000 to replace 94 windows. The anticipated completion date for the work is June 2012.
The Provincial Government recognizes the importance of leading by example in responding to climate change and improving energy efficiency. This commitment is evidenced through two separate, yet complementary, action plans focused on climate change and energy efficiency, Charting Our Course: Climate Change Action Plan 2011, and Moving Forward: Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2011.
A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, released by the Provincial Government in August 2009, outlines a long-term vision for social housing. It is aimed at improving the housing circumstances of people with low incomes and helping create healthier communities. Budget 2011 Standing Strong: For Prosperity. For Our Future. For Newfoundland and Labrador also allocated $25.9 million for social housing infrastructure, including $10.4 million for maintenance and $12 million for renovations and improvements.
NLHC is the province’s largest landlord with approximately 5,573 non-profit social housing dwellings province-wide.
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Media contacts:
Jason Card
Director of Communications
Department of Transportation and Works
709-729-3015, 699-0470
jasoncard@gov.nl.ca
Jenny Bowring
Manager, Communications
Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation
709-724-3055
jmbowring@nlhc.nl.ca