Media Releases

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Committed to Improving Housing Outcomes for Canadians

June 28, 2016

The following was issued by Federal, Provincial and Territorial Housing Ministers of Canada June 28, 2016 – Victoria, British Columbia – Federal, Provincial and Territorial Housing Ministers Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for housing met today to discuss key priorities for housing in Canada. Ministers agreed to move forward with a renewed federal, provincial [&hellip

Minister Announces Supportive Living Funding for Gathering Place

June 21, 2016

The Gathering Place in St. John’s is receiving $60,000, provided through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s (NLHC) Supportive Living Program (SLP), to fund a full-time Volunteer Coordinator position. The Honourable Sherry Gambin-Walsh made the announcement today. “We are very pleased to be able to partner with the Gathering Place to fund this new position. This [&hel

Upgrades for Mount Pearl Public Housing Near Completion

January 20, 2016

Ten social housing units in five semi-detached buildings on Farrell Drive in Mount Pearl are getting $73,000 worth of roofing and interior upgrades. Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation awarded the contract to G.S. Hunt Ltd. last fall. “Our government is committed to building stronger communities. Renovations such as these help improve the quality of life […]

Renovation Work Improves Social Housing in Burin

January 15, 2016

Exterior and interior modernization and improvement work is currently underway on two social housing properties in Burin. Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) awarded a $131,000 contract to Cox’s Construction Ltd. to undertake the work on the homes, located on Topsail Road in Burin. “This work is part of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s ongoing […]