Liberal MP Mark Eyking (Sydney–Victoria, N.S.) announced federal investments totaling just under two million for the local tech sector in Sydney, Cape Breton. The Government of Canada is contributing nearly $1,000,000 to Ubique Networks Inc. to support the development of a technology that will level the playing field for multiplayer online games by accessing a server which … Read more
On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Wayne Long (Saint John, N.B.) joined officials and volunteers to announce more than $38,000 in fundning through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for the Crescent Valley Resource Centre for infrastructure upgrades to the existing playground, including the installation of … Read more
Ocean Pride Fisheries Ltd. in Lower Wedgeport is undergoing a modernization and expansion of operations following a $500,000 (re-payable) investment by the Government of Canada through ACOA’s Business Development Program. This contribution has enabled the acquisition of specialized equipment which will allow the company to continue its sea cucumber research and development as well as enhance … Read more
Liberal MP Nick Whalen (St. John’s East, NL) and Christopher Mitchelmore, provincial minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development announced federal and provincial investments totaling more than $178,000 in support of the film and television production industry in the province. The Atlantic Studios Co-operative (ASCO) is receiving funding to purchase new equipment and upgrade existing equipment … Read more
4Deep Inwater Imaging of Halifax is developing the world’s first underwater fluorescence microscope, a device that will detect harmful algae at a very early stage. The microscope is expected to become a standard instrument in water quality monitoring and research, with applications in public health, aquaculture and shell fisheries. The Government of Canada is investing … Read more
On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Public Services and Procurement Minister Judy Foote (Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, Nfld.) announced over $103,000 in funding from the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for the Grand Bank Heritage Society and the Grand Bank Lions Club. The full release is available online. Call 709-772-2984. On behalf … Read more
The Government of Canada is contributing $21,000 to Nova Scotia’s Victoria Highland Civic Centre to replace a faulty condenser used in ice-making, and to complete necessary roof repairs. As well, the Meat Cove Development and CAP Association is receiving an investment of $12,500 to support upgrades at the Meat Cove Welcome Centre. The full release is available … Read more
On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Seamus O’Regan (St. John’s South-Mount Pearl, Nfld.) announced $513,525 in funding for the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Technology Industries to help with two projects that will strengthen the innovation and commercialization capacity of small- and medium-sized technology businesses in the province. … Read more
A delegation of 18 Atlantic Canadian companies will be attending the Oceanology International 2016 conference in London, UK from March 15 -17 to establish new partnerships and increase their export sales. This bi-annual event connects over 500 leading global suppliers with international buyers from the entire supply chain. Atlantic companies who attended the 2014 event … Read more
Liberal MP Matt DeCourcey (Fredericton, N.B.) announced an investment of more than $53,000 under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program (CIP 150) for the Fredericton SPCA Inc., Fredericton Community Services Inc. and the Geary Lions Club. Volunteers and staff of the recipient groups attended the announcement at the Greener Village Community Food Centre in Fredericton. The full release … Read more
