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 person treated for injuries after falling over an embankment in Corner Brook on Saturday
West coast police officers honoured for removing impaired drivers from our roadways
Youth VenturesNL is making a difference in the community by offering opportunities to young people
Corner Brook Bay of Islands Pride dealing with hate messages
Government says traffic should be flowing more efficiently now on TCH between Corner Brook and Deer Lake
