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Newly Renovated Homes for Melville Native Housing Association

The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador today joined the Melville Native Housing Association in celebrating the completion of renovations to 75 affordable social housing homes owned and managed by the association in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Contributions of $1.5 million were provided by both levels of government for a total investment of $3 million. […]

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$12,000 in Scholarships Help Tenants Pursue Continued Education

Twelve Newfoundland and Labrador Housing tenants attending post-secondary school have been awarded $1,000 scholarships. The scholarships are helping to meet the Provincial Government’s commitment to create healthier communities as outlined in A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations. “The Provincial Government conducts itself on the principle that education i

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Social Housing Upgrades Focus on Energy Efficiency

The Provincial Government continues to advance the goals of A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations by supporting renovations to improve the energy efficiency of social housing. A $240,000 renovation project for exterior work is currently underway at a seven-unit building on Watson Street in St. John’s. “Renovation and improvement projects help to […

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Provincial Social Housing Plan Advanced, Homes Created in 2012

Through Budget 2012: People and Prosperity, the Provincial Government’s social housing plan saw the creation of 224 new housing units and the provision of more than 1,700 rent supplements. Significant progress was made in advancing A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations, a 10-year plan aimed at improving the housing circumstances of […]

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