Liberal MP Bobby Morrissey (Egmont, PEI) announced support for the Regional Cultural Events Centre to upgrade Harbourfront Theatre’s audio equipment. The Government of Canada is providing $109,000 in non-repayable assistance for the project, including $45,500 through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) and $65,000 through Canadian Heritage’s Canada Cultural Spaces Fund. The full release is available online. Call 902-566-7569.
Liberal MP Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) announced the Government of Canada is investing $500,000 in Ubique Networks Inc. to expand the commercialization of the company’s Swarmio eSports Platform that delivers a fully automated and lagless gaming experience for amateur and professional gamers. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-9417. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), … Read more
Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth–Cole Harbour, N.S.) announced the Government of Canada is contributing $350,000 to Easter Seals Nova Scotia to help renovate its new facility, enabling the expansion of its employment and vocational training offerings. Funding for this project is being allocated through ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-9417. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of … Read more
Liberal MP Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PEI), along with Chris Palmer, provincial Minister of Economic Development and Tourism, announced support for the Central Coastal Tourism Partnership’s Sea the Coast, PEI’s premier paddle festival, from Confederation Bridge to Victoria-by-the-Sea, celebrating PEI’s coastal community, authentic food and Indigenous culture. The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, is providing a $25,000 during … Read more
On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Rodger Cuzner (Cape Breton–Canso, N.S.) announced a $1,000,000 contribution to assist with the expansion of the We’koqma’q First Nation’s aquaculture operation. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-9417. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of … Read more
The governments of Canada and Prince Edward Island have invested $195,000 to help the Town of Souris expand its popular Gateway Park. Visitors, residents and businesses alike will benefit from enhanced services and increased economic opportunities resulting from the second phase of development at the Park. Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced that the ACOA, … Read more
Liberal MP Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) announced the Government of Canada is investing $750,000 in the Membertou Council to venture into the boat building industry and serve market demand for fishing vessels under 45 feet in length. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-9417.
The federal and provincial governments are investing $95,000 for the Gander and Area Chamber of Commerce to improve visitor experience at the Gander Tourism Information Centre by building a deck overlooking Gander Lake for musical and theatrical performances. Liberal MP Scott Simms (Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame, Nfld.) announced a non-repayable investment of $70,755 from ACOA’s Innovative Communities Fund and Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Small Business and Tourism Alaina Lockhart (Fundy Royal, N.B.) announced more than $46,000 from the Government of Canada towards accessible community infrastructure in the Riverside-Albert region. The Albert Agricultural Society #133 received funds to support improvements to the Albert County Exhibition Hall, including the construction of a roof overhang to promote the use of … Read more
Liberal MP Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) announced the Government of Canada is contributing $150,000 to Curling Canada to help the organization host the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Sydney in February 2019. The support will enable Curling Canada, in partnership with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and the local curling community, to stage the national women’s curling championship February 16 to … Read more
