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N.L. awards contract to build 40 new affordable housing units in St. John's

N.L. awards contract to build 40 new affordable housing units in St. John's

Abby Cole

Published: Dec 19, 2025

Updated: Dec 19, 2025

CBC News

Excerpt

A $17-million contract has finally been awarded to build a long-awaited affordable housing complex in the east end neighbourhood in St. John’s.

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