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.”
Driver in hospital and two people injured after car crashes through Hew and Draw
Close to 62 percent of people diagnosed with dementia are women
Camber Arts students perform "The Prom" at the Arts and Culture Center, complete with 12 piece band
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Roddickton RCMP looking into theft of guns from a home and a theft at the local arena
