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Habitat Families Celebrate New Homes in Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. That is why the Governments of Canada and of Newfoundland and Labrador celebrated with two new Habitat for Humanity partner-families today, at a home dedication ceremony held in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. The Honourable Brian Warr, Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, and […]

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Premier Ball Announces Funding for a Temporary Low-barrier Emergency Shelter

The Honourable Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), today announced $732,000 to fund a temporary low-barrier emergency shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness.   A low-barrier shelter will provide more access to those in need of a safe place to shelter

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Minister Dempster Recognizes National Housing Day

The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children, Seniors and Social Development and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, has recognized today as National Housing Day. Since 1998, November 22 has been recognized throughout the country as a day to raise awareness about housing and homelessness and highlight how governments and community partners […]

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Federal and Provincial Governments Celebrate Groundbreaking for New Habitat Homes in Labrador

Two new Habitat for Humanity partner families will soon realize their dream of homeownership. The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Children Seniors and Social Development, and Minister Responsible for the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation, along with Yvonne Jones, Member of Parliament for Labrador, joined the families and project partners to celebrate at a sod-turning […]

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