HMCS Summerside and Moncton return from Neptune Trident 17-01

Media are invited to attend the homecoming of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ships Summerside and Moncton as they return from NEPTUNE TRIDENT 17-01, a deployment along the West Coast of Africa, working with allies and regional partner nations to build relationships and strengthen maritime security. This event will take place at HMC Dockyard on Jetty NB. Call 902-427-3766.

New program for first-time home owners

Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) and Joanne Bernard, Minister of Community Services and Minister responsible for Housing Nova Scotia, will be announcing funding for a new program. The event will be held at the Halifax Minister’s Regional Office, 1801 Hollis Street, Suite 1210. Call 902-426-6581.

Minister Brison to make an announcement

Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) will take part in an infrastructure event, with Labi Kousoulis, Nova Scotia Minister of the Public Service Commission. This event will take place at  Garrison Grounds, Citadel Hill, Halifax, 5425 Sackville St. Call 613-219-0149.

Preserving Social Housing

Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) along with Joachim Stroink, MLA for Halifax Chebucto, will be announcing funding to preserve social housing. The event will be held at the Mulgrave Park Caring and Learning Centre, 57 Jarvis Lane. Call 902-426-6581.

Paying off ceremony of HMCS Athabaskan

Media are invited to attend the paying off ceremony of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Athabaskan, which has served the Royal Canadian Navy and Canada for over 44 years with honour and distinction and is the last of the four Iroquois-class Destroyers to be paid off. This is an important occasion for all those who have served in … Read more

Minister Brison to Make Innovation Funding Announcement

Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) will make an announcement concerning a major investment in innovation in Atlantic Canada under ACOA’s Atlantic Innovation Fund. The event will be held at the IWK Health Centre, Goldbloom Pavilion, 5980 University Ave. Call 902-426-9417.

Government of Canada to Announce Investment in National Research Networks

Science Minister Kirsty Duncan (Etobicoke North, Ont.) will announce a significant investment in research networks under the Networks of Centres of Excellence program. The announcement is expected to have a significant impact on marine environment science and end-of-life healthcare in Canada. The event will be held at the Steele Ocean Science Building, 2nd Floor Atrium, 1355 Oxford … Read more

MP Darrell Samson to Make Innovation Funding Announcement

Liberal MP Darrell Samson (Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, N.S.) will make an announcement concerning a major investment in innovation in Atlantic Canada under ACOA’s Atlantic Innovation Fund. The event will be held at the Bethune Building, 1276 South Park St. Call 902-426-9417.

MP Fisher to make an announcement

On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, N.S.) will make an announcement concerning a major investment in innovation in Atlantic Canada under ACOA’s Atlantic Innovation Fund. This event will take place at Innovacorp Enterprise Centre, McNamara Boardroom, 1344 Summer St. Call 902-426-9417.

MP Fillmore to make an announcement

On behalf of Infrastructure and Communities Minister Amarjeet Sohi (Edmonton Mill Woods, Alta.), Liberal MP Andy Fillmore (Halifax, N.S.) will be participating in the grand opening of the Discovery Centre. This event will Discovery Centre, 1215 Lower Water St. Call 613-219-0149.