Media Releases


Provincial Homelessness Funding Announced

Fifteen non-profit groups were awarded more than $900,000 in 2011-12 to help address homelessness in their communities. The Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, made the announcement today at an event held at the Salvation Army’s Wiseman Centre in St. John’s. “The Provincial Homelessness Fund is part of the Provincial […]

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Media Advisory: Minister to Announce Provincial Homelessness Funding

The Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will announce grants under the Provincial Homelessness Fund for 15 non-profit groups tomorrow (Friday, February 3). The event will take place 2:00 p.m. at the Wiseman Centre, located at 714 Water Street in St. John’s. – 30 –   Media contacts: Jason Card […]

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Social Housing Refurbishment Project Complete in St. John’s

Four social housing units on Anderson Avenue in St. John’s have undergone significant renovations and remodelling. The work was completed in December 2011 by Locbar Limited through a contract valued at approximately $597,000. “The scope of work for this renewal project was extensive and the renovated homes will provide comfortable living spaces for tenants,” said […]

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St. John’s Social Housing Properties Remodelled

Extensive remodelling of an eight-unit social housing building in St. John’s is now complete. In December 2011, Kelloway Construction Ltd. completed a contract valued at approximately $929,000 to redevelop the building on Freshwater Road, including substantial updating and renovations. “This renewal project significantly updated the entire building, which is in keeping with the Provincial Gove

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