The Government of Canada and the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador announced further investments in Atlantic WoodWORKS!, a program that aims to increase the use of locally produced solid wood materials in the non-residential building sector in Atlantic Canada. Atlantic WoodWORKS! is led by the Maritime Lumber Bureau (MLB), whose … Read more
Saint John’s Harbour Station Arena will benefit from a new ice plant chiller, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada. On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Conservative MP Rodney Weston (Saint John, N.B.) joined Harbour Station Commission officials to make the announcement. The project includes replacing the ice … Read more
With its sleek design and impressive specs, 4Deep Inwater Imaging’s submersible holographic microscope is an attractive tool for water analysis requirements across the globe. With a concept developed in the Physics Department at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, 4Deep has gone from a proprietary algorithm to a microscope that can be submerged 6,000 metres … Read more
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore‘s (Fundy Royal, N.B.) office issued a statement. “I can confirm that Mr. Lynn’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation was terminated as of May 27, 2014. Mr. Lynn’s appointment was terminated with cause. This decision was taken as a result of findings from an … Read more
The Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces are celebrating the anniversary of an agreement to work together towards a common goal: increasing the number of Atlantic Canadian companies competing in international markets. That agreement, the Canada-Atlantic Provinces Agreement on International Business Development (IBDA), continues to be a catalyst for Atlantic Canadian businesses looking … Read more
The Newfoundland Chocolate Company is enjoying the sweet taste of success as it expands its business to meet production demands at its Duckworth Street Chocolaterie in downtown St. John’s. The artisan chocolate maker has been producing a unique array of premium chocolates by hand since 2009 using locally sourced ingredients, such as Newfoundland and Labrador … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and P.E.I. Fisheries and Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley were in Alberton, P.E.I. to announce federal funding of $165,500 for the four Rural Action Centres on Prince Edward Island. This funding will support Ventures 2000 Limited, the Central Development Corporation, … Read more
Smartpods is undertaking two initiatives aimed at reducing production costs and gaining greater knowledge, thanks to investments by the Government of Canada. The Smartpods office environment technology is designed to improve employee health and wellness, increase productivity and lower health related costs. The funding will assist the company with the development, manufacturing and distribution of … Read more
The Centre for Entrepreneurship Education and Development (CEED), in partnership with St. Francis Xavier University’s Gerald Schwartz School of Business, is hosting the 2014 Canadian Council for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (CCSBE) Conference from May 22 to 24, 2014. Over 125 participants from across the country and around the globe are gathering in Antigonish to … Read more
Residents of the Edmundston area will now be able to host new shows and major cultural events thanks to renovations to Salle Léo-Poulin. After over 40 years in operation, the largest auditorium in Madawaska has received a makeover. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) officially opened Salle Léo-Poulin following extensive renovations to the … Read more
