Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and P.E.I. Agriculture and Forestry Minister George Webster were in Travellers Rest to announce a combined investment of $569,000 for RWL Holdings Ltd. to purchase innovative, technologically advanced equipment for a high-speed potato wash facility. This new optical-sensing sorting equipment allows RWL Holdings to offer a new … Read more
The Northern Hardwood Research Institute was officially opened at the Université de Moncton – Edmundston campus (UMCE), thanks to the support of the Government of Canada, the Province of New Brunswick and private sector partners. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) and Madeleine Dubé, New Brunswick’s Minister of Social Development, were on … Read more
New Brunswick’s composites materials sector will get the support it needs to develop and create new employment, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada. Through this project the group will engage the services of a consulting firm specialized in the field of composite materials to assess the potential of New Brunswick manufacturing companies to … Read more
The New Brunswick Filmmakers’ Co-op will purchase state-of the-art equipment to enable the organization to provide access to high-quality production resources and services for media artists throughout the region, 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 Keith Ashfield … Read more
A new Economic Information Observatory, intended to enhance cooperation between Atlantic Canada and Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, is launching its first information bulletin, which will provide insight to businesses in both regions to support economic growth and provide direct access to France and Europe for Atlantic Canadian entrepreneurs.The Economic Information Observatory is made up of two … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and Summerside Mayor Basil Stewart were in Summerside to announce a combined investment of $703,089 to make necessary enhancements to the Credit Union Place. The City of Summerside will undertake upgrades to the multi-use facility to better serve local residents and visitors. This facility welcomes over 500,000 people annually … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and P.E.I. Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley were in Charlottetown to announce a combined investment of $144,760 for three communities across Prince Edward Island to make needed infrastructure upgrades to community facilities. The full release is available online. Call 613-941-7241.
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and Advanced Learning Minister Allen Roach announced government support for Junior Achievement of Prince Edward Island (JAPEI). The JAPEI programs are offered to students in elementary, junior and senior high schools. Programs are delivered by local volunteers from the business community. The Government of Canada, through ACOA, is … Read more
Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and PEI Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Ron MacKinley were in Charlottetown to announce a combined investment of $50,500 for the P.E.I. Firefighters’ Association to enhance the Fire School facility. The P.E.I. Firefighters’ Association have undertaken upgrades to their warehouse training facility to ensure Island firefighters are … Read more
Marwood is expanding its facility, purchasing new equipment and adding 20 new full-time jobs thanks to investments by the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick.The project involves the construction of a new wood scanning and optimizing plant, and the purchase of specialized wood scanning technology as well as trimming equipment to improve … Read more
