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Social Housing Renovations focus on Energy Efficiency in Western Newfoundland

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador continues to advance affordable housing initiatives with $152,000 to support energy efficiency improvements to social housing in Western Newfoundland through the modernization and improvement program. “Properly maintaining social housing is a priority for this government, as it ensures properties will continue to be available as affordable homes for pe

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NLHC Innovation Addresses Changing Social Housing Needs

Single people and smaller families are benefitting from new social housing options that better meet their needs. Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) is undertaking another reconfiguration project that redesigns an existing three-bedroom social housing unit in Buckmaster’s Circle, St. John’s into a two-bedroom home and a single-bedroom apartment. Eastern Siding Systems Ltd. was

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Newly Renovated Homes for Melville Native Housing Association

The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador today joined the Melville Native Housing Association in celebrating the completion of renovations to 75 affordable social housing homes owned and managed by the association in Happy Valley-Goose Bay. Contributions of $1.5 million were provided by both levels of government for a total investment of $3 million. […]

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$12,000 in Scholarships Help Tenants Pursue Continued Education

Twelve Newfoundland and Labrador Housing tenants attending post-secondary school have been awarded $1,000 scholarships. The scholarships are helping to meet the Provincial Government’s commitment to create healthier communities as outlined in A Social Housing Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador – Secure Foundations. “The Provincial Government conducts itself on the principle that education i

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