Newfoundland and Labrador's health authority spent $1.82 million on a mental health and addictions rental subsidy program last year. Susan Evoy says she doesn't feel safe living next to one of the rental properties.
Canada's inaugural housing advocate visited St. John's this week to meet with the premier and housing minister to discuss the dire need for improved housing for Labrador Inuit.
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Corner Brook mayor Jim Parsons says many municipalities need the province to step in and provide the resources to help solve critical shortages in housing.
NLHC issued a request for proposals Thursday for a minimum 30-bed low-barrier emergency shelter in the Corner Brook area, citing a spike in the number of clients in need on Newfoundland's west coast.