February 13 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced an investment of $100,000 for the Fraser Valley Regional District. The funding will be used to upgrade the fitness centre by extending the exercise area and improving accessibility to the facility. The full release is available online. Call 604-666-7038.

February 9 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Liberal MP John Aldag (Cloverdale-Langley City, B.C.) announced that two projects in Western Canada will receive a combined investment of over $555,000 through the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The first project will provide $500,000 to the City of Kamloops to replace the indoor track at the Tournament Capital Centre. The second project will be … Read more

February 6 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Twelve recreational and cultural facilities in rural Manitoba will undergo improvements thanks to an investment of $992,888, under the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced the funding at the Lac du Bonnet & District Sports Arena. The full release is available online. Call 204-984-8472.

February 2 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced that the Oliver Community Centre has received a much-needed renovation with a Government of Canada CIP 150 investment of $72,178. With this funding, the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society has improved the centre, including updating and expanding the weight room, upgrading the HVAC systems to increase … Read more

January 20 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Six communities in northwest Alberta will receive a total of over $400,000 through the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program and Canada 150 Fund and Canada Cultural Spaces Fund to help communities modernize local recreation facilities, as well as improve social and cultural infrastructure and programs. The full release is available online. Call 780-495-6892. The communities of Stettler, Consort, Killam, … Read more

January 19 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Slave Lake, Fort Vermilion and Barrhead will receive much-needed funding to upgrade valuable local infrastructure through the Government of Canada’s CIP 150 combined investment of over $1 million. The improvements made with this funding will help make community and recreational facilities more sustainable and enjoyable for many years to come. The full release is available … Read more

January 18 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Twenty-one community projects in Edmonton and the surrounding area will receive a total of over $3-million through the Government of Canada’s Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, Canada 150 Fund and Canada Cultural Spaces Fund to help communities modernize local recreation facilities, as well as improve social and cultural infrastructure and programs. Budget 2016 provided an additional $150-million over two years to … Read more

January 17 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Thirteen recreational and cultural facilities in Calgary will be upgraded with the Government of Canada’s CIP 150 investment of $2,738,214. The improvements made with the funding will help upgrade the facilities and support Calgary’s community spirit. Budget 2016 provided an additional $150 million over two years to Canada’s Regional Development Agencies to deliver further community funding … Read more

December 20 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) announced an investment of $4,390,906 for upgrades to sixty-two recreational and cultural facilities in Regina and across Saskatchewan. He made the announcement during a visit to the City of Regina Fieldhouse. The Government of Canada will support projects that seek to renovate, expand, and improve existing community infrastructure with a focus … Read more

December 19 – Western Economic Diversification Canada – Press Release

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Greg Fergus (Hull-Aylmer, Que.) announced a $3.34 million investment from the Government of Canada to Vendasta Technologies Inc. Vendasta helps marketing agencies and media companies sell digital marketing solutions to local small and medium businesses. The combined technologies will provide Vendasta’s clients with an expanded range of software … Read more