Pursuing a post-secondary education is paying off for Newfoundland Labrador Housing (Housing) tenants in the province. Each year, Housing awards scholarships to high school graduates and adults pursuing a post-secondary education. The scholarships are awarded in the Avalon/East, Central and Western/Labrador regions to tenants’ children and adult tenants returning to school. Each scholarship is v
Read MoreNew life has been brought to one of Newfoundland Labrador Housing’s (Housing) oldest residential neighbourhoods. Buckmaster’s Circle in St. John’s Centre has recently undergone a remarkable transformation, as a result of exterior painting completed on 208 homes in the community. Eastern Sidings Systems Inc. was awarded a contract for $215,000 to undertake this project. The [&hell
Read MoreExterior renovation work has just been concluded on 10 social housing dwellings located on Barachois Street, in St. John’s. Eastern Siding Systems Inc., who was awarded the $198,516 contract in July 2007, has now completed this project. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Shawn Skinner, Minister Responsible for Housing and Minister of Human […]
Read MoreNewfoundland Labrador Housing’s (Housing) Modernization and Improvement (M&I) Program continues to infuse the local economy. J & J Enterprises 1999 Limited of Gander has received a $74,000 contract to refurbish and renovate eight houses on Collishaw Crescent in Gander. The Honourable Shawn Skinner, Minister Responsible for Housing and Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employmen
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