Media Releases


Scholarships awarded to adults pursuing post-secondary education

Three clients of the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) who are pursuing   post-secondary education have been awarded $1,000 scholarships.Paul Shelley, Minister Responsible for Housing, today announced the recipients of the NLHC’s Adult Scholarship Program for 2005. Each year, NLHC awards scholarships in the Avalon/Eastern, Central, and Western/Labrador regions to adults purs

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More funding for Affordable Housing in Newfoundland and Labrador

The federal and provincial governments today announced an additional $10.62 million to create more affordable housing for Newfoundland and Labrador residents most in need. The signing of Phase II of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Affordable Housing Agreement was announced by the Honourable R. John Efford, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador, on behalf of the […]

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6.9 million Residential Energy Efficiency Program unveiled

A new Residential Energy Efficiency Program will assist low-income households to reduce home heating costs by making homes more energy efficient and encouraging better energy conservation practices. Over the next five years, government will invest $6.9 million in the second component of its plan to address rising home heating costs. The new program was unveiled […]

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Funding announced to redevelop the Wiseman Centre in St. John’s

Over $1-million in funding was announced today to redevelop the Wiseman Centre facility for older males, aged 30-65. The funding ($1,118,000) is being made available to the operators of the Wiseman Centre, the Salvation Army- Newfoundland and Labrador East Division, through the Government of Canada’s National Homelessness Initiative. In addition, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation […

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