Liberal MP Nick Whalen (St. John’s East, Nfld.) announced an investment of $100,250 from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for the Town of Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s to enhance the Rainbow Gully Community Field, the town’s only artificial turf surface. This investment will be used to expand the community’s well-used field by an additional nine … Read more
Liberal MP Colin Fraser (West Nova, N.S.) announced an $11,197 contribution, through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, to support the Twelve Baskets Food Bank Association as it upgrades and expands its building. Additional support for the project also includes $11,697 from the Association. The full release is available online. Call 902-426-9417.
Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) announced support for Copper Bottom Brewing to make leasehold improvements and purchase brewing equipment. The Government of Canada is supporting this project with a $216,000 repayable contribution. The provincial Department of Economic Development and Tourism will provide up to $187,500 in repayable support for the purchase and renovation of the … Read more
As part of the new Atlantic Immigration Pilot announced in July 2016, the provinces will now start designating regional employers to participate in the Pilot. The federal ministers and Atlantic premiers also announced the expansion of the Accelerated Growth Service to Atlantic Canada. This initiative – which provides financing support, advisory solutions, and expert counselling to … Read more
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced a $9.2-million investment from the Government of Canada that will go to Springboard Atlantic, a network of 19 academic institutions that works to turn promising research into new products and services. The funding will also be used to help entrepreneurs and researchers protect their ideas through patent applications … Read more
Liberal MP Colin Fraser (West Nova, N.S.) announced $20,026 in funding for the Forest Glen Community Center to assist with upgrades to the building through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Improvements include the installation of a new metal roof and two heat pumps, plumbing upgrades, the removal of north-facing windows and refinishing the north side of the building with vinyl … Read more
Liberal MP Bill Casey (Cumberland-Colchester, N.S.) announced funding totaling $142,000 for two community projects in Amherst and Parrsboro. A $90,000 contribution is being provided to the Lions Club of Amherst for enhancements to the Amherst Lions Park, which is located on the former West Highlands School property. A $52,000 non-repayable contribution is being provided through the Business Development … Read more
Liberal MP Wayne Easter (Malpeque, PEI) announced support for Treetop Haven Inc. to bring this new accommodation product to PEI. The Government of Canada is supporting this project with a $400,896 repayable contribution. The five TreePODs will sleep from one to six people and consist of one or two bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchenette, lounge, private … Read more
Liberal MP Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) announced contributions totaling $33,200 for completion of infrastructure upgrades to two Mahone Bay locations through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. A $20,250 contribution supports the Town of Mahone Bay as it enhances the attraction of Jubilee Park through the addition of a natural playground. A $12,950 contribution supports the Mahone … Read more
Liberal MP Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.) announced a $48,000 contribution through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program to assist in revitalizing the Eastern Shore Wildlife Association Lodge. The renovations are also supported by a $20,000 contribution from the Province of Nova Scotia through the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage; a $10,000 contribution from the Halifax … Read more
