Media Releases


Provincial Government Moves Forward on 10-Year Homelessness Plan

The Provincial Government is developing a 10-year strategy to end homelessness in Newfoundland and Labrador, with several initiatives already underway. Work on the strategy is being informed by recommendations contained in an independent consultant’s report entitled A Roadmap for Ending Homelessness in Newfoundland and Labrador, prepared by Orgcode Consulting Inc., and released earlier this

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New Downpayment Assistance Program Supports Homeownership

The Honourable Paul Davis, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced a $2.5 million investment for a new Downpayment Assistance Program (DAP) for first-time homebuyers. The two-year pilot program, administered by Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC), provides first-time homebuyers with low-to-moderate incomes the opportunity to qualify for downpayment loan assistance to

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Retrofits Modernize St. John’s Social Housing Properties

Can-Am Platforms and Construction Ltd. have been awarded a $300,000 contract for interior and exterior retrofit of four social housing properties on Goodview Street, St. John’s. “Providing quality affordable housing is key to building resilient and healthy communities and contributes to the development of stronger local economies. The Provincial Government remains firmly committed to supportin

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