Funding for four projects designed to build capacity and opportunities in key industries in Shelburne County, N.S., was announced by Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.). “Our Government is pleased to invest in the expansion and continued growth of Shelburne’s marine and tourism sectors,” said Shea. “Investments such as these … Read more
The Jacques Cartier Memorial Arena, in Alberton, P.E.I., will soon see a reduction to the facility’s energy consumption thanks to government support and new energy-efficient equipment. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced government support for this project. The Government of Canada, through ACOA, will invest $17,220 from the Community … Read more
Six key pieces of recreational infrastructure in Newfoundland and Labrador will be improved thanks to investments by the governments of Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nunatsiavut. The announcement was made at an event in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, N.L., by Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.); Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs; … Read more
Young people in this province of Newfoundland and Labrador looking to start their own businesses this summer will receive some extra help and mentoring thanks to support from the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced support for the Newfoundland and Labrador Association … Read more
The Town of Trinity, along with five other Bonavista Peninsula municipalities and partners, received a boost from the federal and provincial governments to develop a destination trail network to enhance tourism attractions in the region. The announcement was made by Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) and Keith Hutchings, Minister … Read more
The government announced funding for Skills Canada – Newfoundland and Labrador to promote skilled trades and technologies to youth as a viable career option through the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC). This federal funding of $87,690 through ACOA will enable team Newfoundland and Labrador to participate in the event being held in Vancouver, B.C. from … Read more
The week of March 25, Atlantic Canadian information and communications technology (ICT) companies are taking their products to the world stage at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, which is one of the largest annual gatherings of professional video game developers in the world, attracting nearly 20,000 game development professionals. In February, an Atlantic … Read more
The sewer and wastewater treatment systems along Dennis Point Road in Lower West Pubnico are being upgraded with an investment from the federal government. The investment was announced by Conservative MP Greg Kerr (West Nova, N.S.), on behalf of Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.). A federal investment of $550,000 … Read more
Owners of small- and medium-sized enterprises who attended the MAN Diesel & Turbo PrimeServ Atlantic Canada Industry Day in Halifax were encouraged to prepare and position themselves for work that will be created by the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS). The event was held under the Government of Canada’s Atlantic Shipbuilding Action Plan. The event … Read more
The Community of Linkletter, P.E.I., will enjoy long-term benefits for its community centre as internal and external infrastructure improvements are scheduled to begin on the facility shortly. Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) Gail Shea (Egmont, P.E.I.) announced government support for this project. The Government of Canada, through Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will invest … Read more
