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Revitalization Continues in St. John’s Social Housing Neighbourhood

The Provincial and Federal Governments, through Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, are investing a total of $740,000 toward the ongoing revitalization of 24 social housing properties in the Rabbittown area of St. John’s. The Honourable Clyde Jackman, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, made the announcement today at the Rabbittown Community Cen

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Habitat for Humanity Families Celebrate Home Ownership

Two new Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador partner families celebrated home ownership today, at a home dedication ceremony in Paradise. The two homes were constructed through an investment of $170,000, equally cost-shared between the federal and provincial governments under the 2011-14 Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement for Investment in Affordable Housing. The Honourable Dan C

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Retrofits Continue for Watson Street Social Housing

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation has awarded a $224,000 contract to Newfound Roofing Ltd. to undertake exterior renovations and electrical upgrades to six social housing homes on Watson Street in St. John’s. “Since 2007, close to 77 per cent of the province’s social housing units have received upgrades. These renovations are part of the substantial […]

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