Liberal MP TJ Harvey (Tobique–Mactaquac, N.B.) joined the Stockford family in Woodstock yesterday to mark the official opening of the new Stockford Reefer Services facilities. The new building is two and a half times larger than the former facility and includes three reefer repair bays, cross docking ability, a driver lounge, a large parts room, office spaces, as well as … Read more
Sustaining and expanding export markets is the goal of the 31 Atlantic Canadian companies and organizations exhibiting at Seafood Expo North America from March 19 to 21 in Boston, USA. They will be selling seafood, developing global partnerships and promoting the region’s important fish and seafood industry – which will help sustain and create well-paying jobs for … Read more
Liberal MP Bobby Morrissey (Egmont, PEI) and Tina Mundy, PEI Minister of Family and Human Services, were joined board members, staff, and clients of Community Connections to announce federal and provincial support which will aid in the delivery of the Employment Outreach Program for adults and youth with intellectual disabilities. The ACOA will provide a non-repayable contribution of $350,000 … Read more
The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s Business Development Program, is assisting the Town of Port Hawkesbury to promote the municipality as a premier sports-tourism destination. Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner (Cape Breton–Canso, N.S.) announced $87,000 in funding for the Town of Port Hawkesbury to host the 2017 Elite 10 – Grand Slam of Curling, March 16-19, 2017. The full … Read more
Liberal MP Karen Ludwig (New Brunswick Southwest, N.B.) announced an investment of $21,620 through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for the project to upgrade the St. Stephen Curling Club, a structure built in the 1800’s. This investment will fund plumbing upgrades, painting, as well as the installation of ice dehumidifiers and a new roof. The full release is … Read more
Liberal MPs Rodger Cuzner (Cape Breton–Canso, N.S.) and Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) announced that the Government of Canada announced today that it will invest a total of $1.4 million dollars over the next three years to assist the Celtic Colours Festival Society as it grows and expands the reach of this world-class event. Of this funding, $1.2M will come from ACOA’s Innovative … Read more
Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) announced that the Government of Canada is providing a $243,366 non-repayable contribution to La Société Promotion Grand-Pré. The funding will support the development of new cultural tourism products and experiences for visitors to the Grand-Pré National Historic Site. The project involves the development of five products and events recommended in la Société’s … Read more
A database designed to connect entrepreneurs and researchers with almost 400 pieces of equipment available at 19 post-secondary institutions across Atlantic Canada is making its official debut, due to an investment of $198,747 from the Government of Canada. The Atlantic Facilities and Research Equipment Database is an open-access databank service that links users with the facilities and … Read more
Liberal MP Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South – Mount Pearl, Nfld.) announced almost $265,000 from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for upgrades to recreational and community infrastructure in St. John’s and on the Southern Shore. The funding will go the St. Bon’s Forum Corporation, the Vera Perlin Society Inc., the Town of Witless Bay and Southern Shore Arena Association. The full … Read more
Public Services and Procurement Minister Judy Foote (Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, Nfld.) and Eddie Joyce, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Municipal Affairs and Environment, announced a total investment of $1,600,751 for six projects in the Isthmus region. The full release is available online. Call 709-772-2984. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) and Heath MacDonald, PEI … Read more
