Senator Ethel Cochrane, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Minister Responsible for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, along with the Honourable Trevor Taylor, Minister of Transportation and Works and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland Labrador Housing, will officially open Eastern Gate Manor, a 12-unit housing project in St. John’s. The opening ceremony will take place today (Wednesday, May 20) at 3:30 p.m., Eastern Gate Church, 759 Empire Avenue (formerly St. John’s First Assembly Pentecostal Church).

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