Bridgewater was born when settlements on the east and west sides of the LaHave River were joined by a bridge around 1825. The river has been at the heart of the community’s identity ever since. The Government of Canada announced an investment of $1,480,097 to help Bridgewater “take back the riverbank” through a series of … Read more
The Boys and Girls Club of Summerside is undergoing a major expansion that will allow the Club to help hundreds of additional young people and their families. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced the Government of Canada’s support for this expansion project. The Boys and Girls Club of Summerside will now … Read more
Two curling clubs in Pictou County will benefit from improved recreational facilities thanks in part to Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding announced Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.). The Government of Canada has approved a contribution of $25,500 for the Westville Curling Club toward the … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Conservative MP Greg Kerr (West Nova, N.S.) announced $48,386 in funding the Municipality of the District of Clare, Nova Scotia, to undertake infrastructure upgrades to the Saulnierville Legion (community centre). The full release is available online. Call 613-941-7241. Cape Breton’s cultural tourism offerings … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister of Labour Scott Armstrong (Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley, N.S.) announced $12,868 in funding for the Economy Community Recreation Centre to replace the centre’s roof. The full release is available online. Call 613-941-7241. On behalf of Minister of State … Read more
The Village of Doaktown’s community park will be improved, thanks in part to Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) funding announced Conservative MP Tilly O’Neill Gordon (Miramichi, N.B.). The Government of Canada has approved a contribution of $33,517 to add a splash pad to the existing community park. The full release is available online. The Corner … Read more
The Rotary Club of Summerside is renovating an existing facility to establish the Rotary Regional Community Learning Centre, providing a new home for the Rotary Regional Library with space for multi-purpose meeting rooms, business work stations and community space to develop entrepreneurial skills, support business development, and facilitate lifelong learning. The Regional Community Learning Centre … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, Sask.), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced over $1.6 million to support the Food Island Partnership, a new industry-led, government-supported partnership that will engage primary industries, food producers, culinary experts and research institutions to expand food … Read more
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) announced $280,000 in funding for the Town of Trinity, Nfld. to help upgrade an existing park and its waterfront. The full release is available online. Call 613-941-7241. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and to the Minister of … Read more
Over the years, Shelburne’s historic architecture and seaside vistas have doubled for 17th century Salem, Massachusetts and other cinematic locations. The Guild Hall was never intended to serve as a permanent structure and its current state of disrepair requires that it be shut down. Community consultations have developed a consensus to cease spending on the aging and … Read more
