January 12 – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Press Releases

New Brunswick Conservative Senator Percy Mockler, on behalf of National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB), announced L’Atelier des Copains will receive more than $40,000 to help the organization with infrastructure improvements and modifying a new recyclables collection vehicle by installing a customized hydraulic box. Call 506-452-2466.

January 4 – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Press Releases

Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, NB), on behalf of National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB), joined in as Canadian Syrup Inc. formally celebrated the re-opening of its 12,000 square foot production facility today by highlighting the company’s new production and packaging capacities. The full release is available online. … Read more

December 20 – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Press Releases

Fisheries Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE) announced the federal and provincial governments have invested almost $3.2 million to rebuild the Evangeline Multi-Generational Sports Facility after a devastating fire on April 11, 2010. The full release is available online. Call 902-566-7569.

December 13 – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Press Releases

National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced more than $3.1 million from the government, the Government of New Brunswick and the municipality of Shippagan for a new multifunctional centre. The full release is available online. Call 506-452-3917. National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced nearly $1.5 million from the government, Government of New … Read more

November 29 – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Canada Press Releases

Conservative New Brunswick Senator Carolyn Stewart Olsen helped celebrate the opening of Sackville’s water tower, which received federal funding of more than $1.2 million. The full release is available online. Call 506-452-3310. National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced a combined investment with the Government of New Brunswick of over $875,000 in upgrades to … Read more

November 26 – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Press Releases

The federal and provincial governments would like to congratulate Island Abbey Foods, of PEI, for winning the 2010 Global SIAL d’Or prize for their award-winning Honibe product, a non-sticky solid form of honey. Call 902-626-2878. Federal, provincial and municipal officials joined with owner Ray Murphy to mark the official re-opening of Murphy’s Community Centre. Call … Read more

November 8 – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Press Releases

National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB) announced Charlottetown-based company, Solarvest (PEI) Inc. will receive more than $377,000 in support of a new source of renewable energy by generating hydrogen through algae production. The full release is available online. Call 902-566-7569.

October 12 – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Press Releases

Fisheries Minister Gail Shea (Egmont, PE), on behalf of National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB), announced $30,000 in funding to help the Aviation Heritage Society restore three historical airplanes showcased at Slemon Park. The Province of Prince Edward Island invested a total of $252,595 through Skills PEI and the Island Community Fund. The Aviation … Read more

September 24 – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Press Release

The 2010 Jazz and Blues Festival is officially underway. Representatives from the Government of Canada, the Province of Prince Edward Island, the City of Charlottetown and title sponsor, TD Canada Trust along with Brown’s Volkswagen gathered on the main stage to participate in the opening ceremony on September 23. Call 902-368-0264.