On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Mark Eyking (Sydney-Victoria, N.S.) announced $29,300 in funding to upgrade the Loaves and Fishes facility on Charlotte Street. The full release is available online. Call 902- 426-9417.
The Francophone economic development council of Prince Edward Island, known as RDÉE PEI, has been running a competition for Acadian and Francophone entrepreneurs called The Dragons’ Contest over the past few months. The winner of the $10,000 first prize will be announced during the “Entrepreneurs’ Gala” this Saturday at the Centre Belle-Alliance in Summerside. ACOA’s … Read more
Liberal MP René Arseneault (Madawaska-Restigouche, N.B.) announced a total investment of $133,750 under ACOA’s Business Development Program for upgrades and management tools that will enable the Centre plein air Mont Farlagne to maximize the hill’s potential and expand into year-round operations. The Government of Canada’s investment includes a repayable contribution of $110,500 to renovate the main lodge and … Read more
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency announced a federal-provincial investment of more than $134,000, through the International Business Development Agreement, to help enable a delegation of 27 Atlantic Canadian companies and organizations to participate in this year’s Seafood Expo North America taking place March 6-8, 2016 in Boston, USA. The full release is available online. Call 506-851-2085. On behalf of Innovation, Science … Read more
On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Small Business and Tourism Minister Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) announced more than $1.2 million to support tourism initiatives being undertaken by the Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation, the Gros Morne Cooperating Association, Gros Morne Summer Music Inc. and the Nunatsiavut Government. The full release is … Read more
On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs Yvonne Jones (Labrador, Nfld.) announced a $70,000 in federal funding to offset the costs of marketing and hosting Cain’s Quest, a week long competitive world-class endurance race that travels across Labrador. The full release is … Read more
Thanks in part to government support, the Municipality of Lot 11 and Area will be able to extend ‘three-phase power’ to five seafood processors in the areas of Conway, Milligan’s Wharf and East Bideford. Processors have indicated that stringent regulations are in place to maintain the highest standards of processed seafood products and that this … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Rodger Cuzner (Cape Breton–Canso, N.S.) announced a $2,000,000 repayable contribution from the Government of Canada in a community-based internet technology company here in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Locally owned, staffed and operated for the past forty years, Seaside Wireless Communications is receiving this support through … Read more
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced more than $36,000 in support of the 2016 Enactus Canada Regional Exposition, taking place Feb. 25-26, 2016 in Halifax, N.S. The Atlantic Canadian event celebrates the achievements of Canada’s future leaders and helps them develop their entrepreneurial skills through competition. The full release is available online. Call 343-291-1777.
On behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), Liberal MP Karen Ludwig (New Brunswick Southwest, N.B.) announced $430,000 in funding for the Friars Bay Development Association towards infrastructure improvements for the Welshpool Hall and Wharf, under the historic name of Welshpool Landing. The Friars Bay Development Association is also providing $180,000. … Read more
