Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner (Cape Breton–Canso, N.S.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $500,000 in the Regional Occupational Centre Society. The funding will be used to remodel and expand its MacQuarrie Drive Extension facility in Port Hawkesbury to accommodate its growing list of social enterprises. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-9417.
The Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Technology Industries is offering a program which pairs post-secondary graduates trained in international business development with growing technology businesses as a way to advance the industry. Liberal MP Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South–Mount Pearl, Nfld.) announced an investment of close to $370,000 from ACOA’s Business Development Program for NATI to deliver … Read more
Liberal MP Wayne Long (Saint John, N.B.) and Don Darling, Mayor of the City of Saint John, announced total funding of more than $398,000 for the Canada Games Aquatics Centre for infrastructure improvements. The Government of Canada is investing $197,470 in the project through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program while the City of Saint John is providing $200,790. The full release is available online. … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage Sean Casey (Charlottetown, PEI) was in Pictou to see the enhancements and announce a $30,942 contribution to the Hector Arena Commission Association, through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The funding supported a new scoreboard, upgrades to the Arena’s plumbing system, and a fresh coat of paint to the … Read more
Liberal MP Darren Fisher (Dartmouth–Cole Harbour, N.S.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $2.8 million in Appili Therapeutics Inc. to assist with the reformulation of the taste-masking liquid, as well as with commercialization activities to take the antibiotic through clinical trials. This project will also help with costs associated with the regulatory process for this newly developed … Read more
Liberal MP Pat Finnigan (Miramichi-Grand Lake, N.B.) announced $91,950 in funding to help the Village of Minto renovate the ageing Minto Community Centre, which houses the Public Library as well as the NB Internment Camp Museum, thanks to an investment from the Government of Canada. The full release is available online. Call 506-471-1565
Treasury Board President Scott Brison (Kings-Hants, N.S.) announced a $41,125 contribution through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program to assist in the revitalization of the Mermaid Imperial Performing Arts Centre. The funding contribution will allow Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia to undertake upgrades to the roof, backstage floors and interior and exterior walls. The full release is … Read more
Liberal MP Yvonne Jones (Labrador, Nfld.) announced federal funding of more than $618,000 for eight projects in Happy Valley-Goose Bay through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Dwight Ball, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, also announced more than $499,000 from the provincial government for four of these projects. The projects supported through these federal and provincial investments will benefit … Read more
Liberal MP Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PEI) announced that the Government of Canada will support the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9 with a $250,000 contribution to help the organization in its efforts to modernize and expand. The Legion will contribute $266,450 towards this project. The full release is available online. Call 902-566-7569. Liberal MP Rodger Cuzner (Cape Breton–Canso, N.S.) … Read more
Liberal MP Nick Whalen (St. John’s East, Nfld.) announced Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program funding of almost $270,000 for three projects in St. John’s at an event at Husky Energy Easter Seals House. Easter Seals Newfoundland and Labrador will use an investment of $100,250 to purchase and install a fully accessible play structure on the grounds of … Read more
