Newfoundland and Labrador Housing Corporation Issues Request for Proposals to Build Four New Homes in St. John’s

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham ordered a review of a tentative hydro deal with Quebec’s Hydro-Québec that was announced in 2024, and he intends to use the review to guide future negotiations for the province. The draft agreement would raise Hydro-Québec’s payments for Labrador electricity and expand Churchill River hydro capacity, but the…

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has agreed to pay $45.8 million to individuals abused at Catholic-run institutions in Newfoundland and Labrador, including Mount Cashel, as part of a $121-million court-ordered compensation. A tentative settlement was presented to Supreme Court Justice Garnett Handrigan for approval, which would reduce the…

The article reports ongoing legal proceedings involving the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of St. John’s (RCEC) over clergy abuse claims, including insolvency processes, property sales, and settlements with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. It notes recent developments such as interim distributions to survivors, court rulings on…

The St. John’s region in Newfoundland and Labrador is experiencing a hot housing market with rising median prices and record-low months of inventory, driven by slow new construction and increased immigration interest. Supply constraints are linked to skilled-worker shortages, higher development fees and costs, and a stated need to dramatically boost…

The City of St. John’s has received an application to rezone land at 746 Blackmarsh Road to allow for apartments, enabling a new affordable housing development in the west end. The article reports that this rezoning effort is part of paving the way for affordable housing in St. John’s.