• Operators Selected for New Transitional and Supportive Living Initiatives in St. John’s

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-10-23 11:40:13.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Housing, Social Services]

  The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation (NLHC) has awarded contracts to two new operators to replace the Horizons at 106 facility, which is scheduled to close by December 31, 2026. Stella’s Circle was awarded a three-year contract costing approximately $1.3 million annually to provide moderate case management and at least five in-home support visits per week for 25 individuals. Bensaid Services was awarded a three-year contract costing approximately $2.2 million annually to operate an intensive case management model with dedicated 24/7 staffed response for 20 individuals. These contracts total approximately $3.5 million annually—significantly lower than the $14.5 million spent operating Horizons at 106 in 2025-26—and will accommodate the 45 current residents alongside short-term NLHC housing options while a third RFP for light case management remains under review.

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• More Than $23 Million in Funding to Facilitate Water and Sewer Projects Throughout the Province

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-10-19 15:50:39.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Infrastructure, Housing, Municipal]

  The governments of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, and local municipalities announced a combined investment of $23.6 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund to upgrade drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems across the province. The funding encompasses 10 specific municipal projects, including $5.3 million allocated for upgrades along Holden Street in the City of Mount Pearl to support approximately 435 existing households and enable up to 1,390 new housing units. Other funded projects involve water and sewer upgrades in Stephenville ($6.79 million total), water tower replacement in Twillingate ($6.39 million total), and infrastructure improvements in Port au Choix, Witless Bay, Centreville-Wareham-Trinity, Leading Tickles, Gambo, and Beachside.

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• Community Infrastructure Strengthened Through Investment in Wastewater Infrastructure in Nain

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-10-01 15:00:37.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Municipal, Infrastructure, Housing, Environment, Indigenous]

  The governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador, alongside the Inuit Community Government of Nain, have announced a combined investment of approximately $3.9 million to upgrade the sanitary sewer system in Nain. Funded through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund—which allocates $123.1 million to Newfoundland and Labrador—the project involves replacing damaged sewer mains and manholes, installing inflow protectors, and completing surface grading. These upgrades are designed to reduce sewer backup risks, protect local marine ecosystems, improve climate resilience, and support future population growth and housing development in the community.

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• Provincial Homeowner Support Programs Launching Next Week

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-22 13:30:29.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Housing, Affordability, Social Services, Seniors]

  The Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation is launching applications for two expanded and enhanced homeowner support programs backed by an annualized investment of $7.3 million introduced in Budget 2026. The Home Repair Program for low-income homeowners doubles the forgivable loan from $5,000 to $10,000 (and from $6,500 to $13,000 in Labrador), increases the lifetime maximum funding from $12,500 to $30,000, reduces reapplication wait times from seven to five years, and removes pre- and post-inspection requirements, operating under an income threshold of $42,500 ($65,000 in Labrador). Meanwhile, the Home Modification Program doubles its forgivable loan from $7,500 to $15,000, eliminates occupational therapist recommendations and pre- and post-inspections for minor accessibility modifications like handrails and grab bars, and operates under an income threshold of $51,500 ($65,000 in Labrador).

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• Temporary Housing Assistance for Conception Bay North Residents Extended to March 2027

  Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
  Date: 2026-09-10 16:50:18.0
  Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Housing, Social Services, Emergency]

  The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has extended the Temporary Housing Assistance Program to March 31, 2027, to continue providing financial support for households in Conception Bay North that lost their uninsured primary residences in the 2025 wildfires. Additionally, the province directed the Canadian Red Cross to allocate its $3.1 million portion of the Appeal Fund toward long-term housing solutions. Officials from the Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation and the CBN Wildfire Response and Recovery Team will conduct one-on-one sessions with affected residents to establish permanent housing paths.

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