A new Residential Energy Efficiency Program will assist low-income households to reduce home heating costs by making homes more energy efficient and encouraging better energy conservation practices. Over the next five years, government will invest $6.9 million in the second component of its plan to address rising home heating costs. The new program was unveiled […]
Read MoreOver $1-million in funding was announced today to redevelop the Wiseman Centre facility for older males, aged 30-65. The funding ($1,118,000) is being made available to the operators of the Wiseman Centre, the Salvation Army- Newfoundland and Labrador East Division, through the Government of Canada’s National Homelessness Initiative. In addition, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation […
Read MoreJoan Burke, Minister of Human Resources, Labour and Employment and Minister responsible for Housing, today announced the recipients of Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation’s (NLHC) Children’s scholarships for 2005. Each year, NLHC awards a total of six scholarships to high school graduates pursuing a post-secondary education. The scholarships are awarded in the Avalon/Eastern, Central
Read MoreSeniors in Holyrood will soon have access to affordable housing. Construction of a new 10-unit affordable housing building is being funded under the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Affordable Housing Agreement. The project was announced today by John Efford, Member of Parliament for Avalon, on behalf of Joe Fontana, Minister of Labour and Housing, along with Joan […]
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