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Minister Dempster Recognizes National Housing Day

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, has recognized today as National Housing Day. Since 1998, November 22 has been recognized throughout the country as a day to raise awareness about housing and homelessness and highlight how governments and community partners […]

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Federal and Provincial Governments Celebrate Groundbreaking for New Habitat Homes in Labrador

Two new Habitat for Humanity partner families will soon realize their dream of homeownership. The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children Seniors and Social Development, and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, along with Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, joined the families and project partners to celebrate at a sod-turning […]

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Minister Dempster Announces 2018 NLHC Scholarship Recipients

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded its 2018 scholarships to tenants currently pursuing post-secondary studies. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000. Youth scholarships are awarded based on the results of scholarship scores, which are derived from a student’s performance on public exams through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Adult schola

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Provincial and Federal Governments Announce $270 Million Housing Agreement

Demonstrating a joint commitment to affordable housing for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, the Provincial and Federal Governments have agreed to invest a total of $270.6 million to help protect, renew and expand social and community housing in the province, as well as to support Newfoundland and Labrador’s priorities related to housing repair, construction, and affordability. This […]

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