Media Releases


New Affordable Housing Units Constructed in Loon Bay

The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador today announced a combined investment of $140,000 in support of a recently constructed four-unit affordable housing project in Loon Bay for seniors, families and persons with disabilities. “This investment makes a real and lasting difference in our community,” said the Honourable Peter Penashue, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, [&he

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Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Pancake Breakfast Benefit

The Honourable Tom Hedderson, Minister of Transportation and Works and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, will attend the 8th annual CBC and Newfoundland and Labrador Housing and Homelessness Network pancake breakfast event at the Battery Hotel in St. John’s tomorrow (Tuesday, February 21). This charitable event, aimed at raising funds for housing […]

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Major Social Housing Renovations Underway in St. John’s

The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador today announced a cost-shared investment of more than $2 million under Canada’s Economic Action Plan for the ongoing renovation of 52 affordable social housing units in St. John’s. “The next phase of our Government’s Economic Action Plan is stimulating the economy and creating jobs during the global […]

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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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