Media Releases

Provinces and Territories Disappointed with Federal Government’s Lack of Engagement on Housing Issues in Canada

April 3, 2008

Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for Housing met last night with the Honourable Monte Solberg, Federal Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in Gatineau, Québec, to discuss a series of critical housing issues. The provincial/territorial housing ministers expressed their great disappointment that Minister Solberg is not able to provide a firm response to

New Affordable Housing and Shelters Renovations across Newfoundland and Labrador

February 19, 2008

The residents of Botwood and Peterview will benefit from three new housing developments in these central Newfoundland and Labrador communities, thanks to an investment of more than $2.4 million, through the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Affordable Housing Agreement which is cost-shared 50/50 with the Federal and Provincial Governments. In addition, shelters in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Gander [&h

Province Contributes $4.2 Million to Cashin-Froude Makeover

February 19, 2008

Residents in the Cashin-Froude area of St. John’s can look forward to a major transformation in their community over the next six years. The Province will contribute $4.2 million to makeover one of Newfoundland Labrador Housing’s (Housing) oldest residential neighbourhoods. The $4.2 million funding for this project will come from Newfoundland Labrador Housing’s annual budget, […]

Housing Increases Provincial Apprenticeship Opportunities

January 8, 2008

As a result of Provincial Government investments to ensure a highly-qualified work force to meet increasing labour demands, Newfoundland Labrador Housing (Housing), has hired 11 apprentices located in St. John’s, Grand Falls-Windsor, Corner Brook and Stephenville. The apprentices were hired through the Government Hiring Apprentices Program. The announcement was made today by the Honourable Shawn