Heritage and Official Languages Minister Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) issued the following statement: “On the occasion of the 37th Gala de l’ADISQ, I am pleased to highlight the remarkable contribution of all the singers, songwriters, composers, entrepreneurs and artists of Quebec’s music industry. Year after year, these creative people shine with talent and originality, and … Read more
Canadian Heritage, in collaboration with exclusive sponsor Manulife, wishes to inform the public that the inaugural season of Northern Lights will conclude on Sept. 12, 2015. This free sound and light show on Parliament Hill is presented every evening, seven days a week (weather permitting); as of Sept. 1, showings will begin at 9 p.m. More information … Read more
Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Ont.) announced the Government of Canada would provide $3.5 million in funding to Swimming Canada through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program for the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m). This major international event will take place-for the first time in Canada-from December 6 to 11, 2016, at the Windsor Family Credit Union … Read more
Conservative MP Joe Preston (Elgin-Middlesex-London, Ont.) announced a total of $13,900 in funding to support two local heritage projects in Elgin County. The Iron Horse Festival of St. Thomas is receiving $11,900 and the Tyrconnell Heritage Society has been awarded $2,000. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788. The Government of Canada will recognize the Fathers of … Read more
On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.), Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Restigouche, N.B.) announced $21,800 under the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program for Edmundston’s Foire Brayonne. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788. On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.), Parliamentary Secretary to … Read more
Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Ont.) announced $100,000 in federal funding through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program to Cycling Canada Cyclisme to support the International Cycling Union Mountain Bike World Cup. The event is taking place from July 31-Aug. 2, 2015, at Mont Sainte-Anne, Quebec. The full release is available online. Call 819-934-1122.
The Government of Canada is providing $31,500 to the Societe Acadienne de Clare for a monument called Odyssee acadienne de la baie Sainte-Marie and six interpretive plaques to mark the 125th anniversary of Universite Sainte-Anne. This funding is being provided under the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program. The full release is available online. … Read more
The Government of Canada is investing a total of $187,525 for improvements to the Ship’s Company Theatre. Funding of $87,525 from Canadian Heritage, provided under the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will support the renovation of the theatre space, both indoors and outdoors, as well as the purchase of specialized equipment. Funding of $20,000 ($10,000 for … Read more
On behalf of Heritage and Official Languages Minister Shelly Glover (Saint-Boniface, Man.), Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Chris Warkentin (Peace River, Alta.) announced $39,800 in funding under the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program for the Town of Spirit River’s 100th anniversary. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-7788. On behalf of … Read more
Minister of State (Sport) Bal Gosal (Bramalea-Gore-Malton, Ont.) announced $150,000 in funding for Golf Canada in support of the 2015 RBC Canadian Open. This funding is being provided through Sport Canada’s Hosting Program. The Government of Canada is providing $50,000 in funding over two years ($25,000 for 2015–16 and $25,000 for 2016–17) for the 12th and the 13th editions … Read more
