Media Releases

Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Reach Agreement on Delivery of Investments for Canadians in Housing Need

August 16, 2011

The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador today announced a combined investment of close to $41 million under a new affordable housing agreement, which will continue to reduce the number of households in housing need. The agreement comes as a result of the recently announced Investment Affordable Housing 2011-2014 Framework Agreement between the federal, […]

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation Welcomes Affordable Housing Proposals

July 25, 2011

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation advises that requests for proposals are now being called for the development and operation of affordable rental housing throughout the province. “This call for proposals is an opportunity to develop more affordable housing for the specific needs and priorities of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians,” said Darin King, Minister Responsible for Newfo

Grand Bank Social Housing Units to Be Upgraded

July 25, 2011

The Provincial Government is investing more than $80,000 to upgrade eight affordable social housing units in Grand Bank this summer, as part of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s 2011-12 modernization and improvement program. “I am delighted with the significant gains we have made over the past two years in upgrading our existing housing portfolio throughout […]

Fortune Seniors’ Cottages to Receive Window Retrofits

July 22, 2011

Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is continuing to improve its existing affordable social housing portfolio through a $40,000 Provincial Government investment to replace windows for eight seniors’ cottages in Fortune this summer. “We recognize that quality of life is affected by one’s surroundings and this work is in keeping with our long-term priorities to preserve […]