As well, since 2019, there has been a ten-fold increase in emergency shelter use in areas beyond the Avalon Peninsula.
A new report calls for action to address the rural housing crisis. The study from Choices for Youth (CFY) and Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) looked at 11 communities across the province to better understand rural housing needs. The study found that, in eight of the communities, one-third of renters were living in unaffordable housing and that, since 2019, there has been a ten-fold increase in emergency shelter use in areas beyond the Avalon Peninsula.
Young boy struck by an impaired driver in St. John's last week has died from injuries
Weekend car accident in Corner Brook leads to search of the woods for a possible occupant
Premier Tony Wakeham focused on healthcare funding and Canada's defense strategy at last week's Premiers meetings
St. Anthony RCMP seizes a vehicle from unlicensed, uninsured driver for second time this week
Gov of NL, extended coverage for patients with cleft lip and/or palate
