The North Queens Fire Association (NQFA) and the North Queens Board of Trade (NQBOT) have partnered to build an emergency response facility, business hub and innovation centre for their community. The new centre will provide the area with much-needed infrastructure and technology to enhance community partnerships and business development opportunities. The newly constructed 14,592 square … 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.) announced a combined investment of $187,437 for five communities across Prince Edward Island to make needed infrastructure upgrades to community facilities. Eastern Kings Sportsplex Inc., Wheatley River Women’s Institute, Harbour Authority of Covehead, Long Creek Women’s Institute, and … Read more
On behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.), Conservative MP Tilly O’Neill Gordon (Miramichi, N.B.) announced support to the Village of Neguac along with David Alward, Premier of New Brunswick. Serge Robichaud, MLA for Miramichi Bay-Neguac and Village of Neguac officials also took part in the event. The citizens of Neguac … Read more
Rainbow Security Technologies Ltd. (RSTL) will purchase new equipment and acquire new expertise, thanks to investments by the Government of Canada. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) announced government funding toward these projects. The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, is providing a repayable investment of $130,150 toward the purchase … Read more
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) announced that the Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, is providing repayable contributions of $295,000 for two projects. Alantra Leasing Inc. is undertaking an initiative aimed at improving the company’s expertise and expanding its market reach. The first project allows the company to hire … Read more
With safety-critical systems becoming increasingly complex, companies are spending significant sums of money for verification and validation (V&V) software to ensure the safety and accuracy of their products. Quantum Research Analytics (QRA) is turning this challenge into an opportunity, thanks to assistance from the Government of Canada. QRA is a Halifax-based start-up specializing in the … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and P.E.I. Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley announced a combined investment of $320,000 towards necessary enhancements to the south side of the Montague Waterfront in P.E.I. The Town of Montague will undertake initiatives to revitalize the south side of the local waterfront. This will include establishing a facility for … Read more
Active Communities Inc. (ACI) is calling on seniors (55 plus) in Eastern P.E.I. that have an interest in exploring the idea of entrepreneurship. ACI, a not-for-profit group, is a regional economic development organization mandated to facilitate business growth in the eastern region of the Island. With support from the federal and provincial governments, ACI has … Read more
Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, N.B.) outlined details of the Government of Canada’s plan to expand the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s (ACOA) presence in Cape Breton. The Government of Canada will introduce legislation this spring authorizing ACOA to assume responsibility for the direct delivery of economic development programs, services and … Read more
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Saint John to start officially construction of the new YMCA facility. The new YMCA project includes the construction of a 6,300-square-metre (70,000-square-foot) community building to be built on Churchill Boulevard, which will include recreational spaces, multi-purpose space, meeting and instructional rooms.The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund (ICF), … Read more
