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Fish advisory issued for Octagon and Rocky Ponds

Joan Marie Aylward, minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) and Dianne Whalen, Mayor for the Town of Paradise, today released the results of a health and ecological risk assessment that had been conducted in Octagon and Rocky Ponds, Paradise. A joint statement was made today by Minister Aylward and Mayor Whalen. “I […]

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New members join NLHC Board of Directors

Joan Marie Aylward, minister responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), today announced the appointment of two new members to the corporation’s board of directors. Joining the board are: Mr. Barry W. Sheppard – St. John’s and Ms. Carla Hancock – St. John’s. In welcoming the two appointees, Minister Aylward commented: “Over the past […]

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Environmental study of Octagon and Rocky Ponds continues

The Town of Paradise and Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) today released the latest findings of the ongoing environmental study of Octagon and Rocky Ponds. A joint statement was made today by  Joan Marie Aylward, Minister responsible for NLHC and Mayor Dianne Whalen of Paradise. The latest findings are positive and show that there […]

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Students win scholarships sponsored by NLHC (Western/Labrador)

Ula King of Labrador City, Kimberly Rowsell of Corner Brook, and Jennifer Payne of Stephenville are the recipients of $750 scholarships awarded by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) for the Western/Labrador region of the province. The winners were announced today by Lloyd Matthews, minister responsible for housing. NLHC has awarded nine such scholarships to […]

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