Rural Economic Development and ACOA Minister Gudie Hutchings says “It is vital for these facilities to have the capacity, resources and tools to support and shelter our families and neighbours when they need it most."
$1.5 million has been announced for seven climate comfort centre projects in western and southwestern Newfoundland and Labrador. The support is being delivered through the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund and will help ensure that the comfort centres are equipped, accessible and ready to serve residents of all abilities during extreme weather events. This investment supports various planning, rebuilding, upgrading and outfitting activities to improve existing comfort centres in the Towns of Channel-Port aux Basques, Rose Blanche-Harbour Le Cou, Burnt Islands, Burgeo, Ramea and Harbour Authority of Magaree-Fox Roost. Rural Economic Development and ACOA Minister Gudie Hutchings says “It is vital for these facilities to have the capacity, resources and tools to support and shelter our families and neighbours when they need it most. And we also know that after the crisis, these centres will help communities get back on their feet. And we also know that after the crisis, these centres will help communities get back on their feet.”
Police recover a stolen Mercedes from Stephenville Crossing
RCMP looking for suspects from an early morning smash and grab at a Stephenville gas bar on Monday
Deer Lake RCMP catch ATV operator with no insurance, registration, or license
New initiative out to help drought-hit farmers and producers
"The Heterosexuals" on stage at the Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre tonight
