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NB: Major investment made in learning technologies centre
[FREDERICTON, NB] – The provincial and federal governments are working with municipal partners to support New Brunswick’s growing knowledge sector with the creation of More
NL: Project gets funding to explore new uses for pulp and paper ash
[CORNER BROOK, NL] — A new research project will help determine whether ash produced through burning by Corner Brook Pulp and Paper can be reused for agricultural, horticultural and forestry applications. Funding through the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board, $10,000, was announced by the project partners in Corner Brook on Wednesday. More
NL: Funding marks new era for fisheries science research
[ST. JOHN’S, NL] — Having relied for decades upon the research of the federal government and others, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has committed to substantial investments which will significantly expand long-term fisheries science capabilities for the province. Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador Danny Williams announced $14-million in funding More
NL: Feds invest over $750,000 in sustainable tourism institute
[ROCKY HARBOUR, NL] — The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Parks Canada, is making a significant investment in the Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism (GMIST) to help the leading-edge experiential tourism institute enhance the content and delivery of its curriculum. More
PE: More berths means bigger opportunities for Montague
[MONTAGUE, PE] — The waiting list for a berth at the marina in Montague is over – at least for now. And the confirmation of a $156,000 joint government project on Friday will boost the size of the Montague marina and accommodate up to 80 vessels. More
PE: Funding fosters expansion of cabinetry business
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — The federal and provincial governments recently announced a joint investment of $1.3 million to assist in the growth of P.E.I.’s Chandlers Cabinets and Millwork. In operation for over six decades, the company has been experiencing considerable growth in recent years, both in annual sales and the scale of their projects. More
PE: Lobster industry nets marketing funding
[CHARLOTTETOWN, PE] — The Canadian lobster industry is receiving a federal and provincial investment of $417,000 for a comprehensive marketing strategy. Federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea, made the announcement on behalf of ACOA minister Keith Ashfield, at UPEI in Charlottetown on Saturday. More
NS: Mayors press Ottawa for continued infrastructure funding
[SYDNEY, NS] — In the face of a looming federal government deficit, mayors in Atlantic Canada are urging Ottawa to continue funding municipal infrastructure programs. The Atlantic Mayors’ Congress met last Friday in Halifax to discuss the need to “stay the course on its local infrastructure funding More
NB: Laforge Holstein receives funding for biogas plant
[GRAND FALLS, NB] — Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will be reduced in the province as the result of a project being supported by the New Brunswick Climate Action Fund, Environment Minister Rick Miles announced on Monday. The Department of Environment is providing an investment of $903,870 to Laforge Holstein Ltd. More
NS: Business park receives $500,000 for expansion
[BARRINGTON, NS] — The Government of Canada is helping to strengthen community infrastructure and improve economic development capacity by investing in the expansion of the Barrington Business Park project. More
NS: ACOA under fire for favouritism
[HALIFAX, NS] — The Canadian Press is reporting that policy analysts are raising concerns that the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency seems to have been favouring certain organizations in terms of funding over the past two decades. For more information, read the story at: http://www.ngnews.ca/index.cfm?sid=319077&sc=516 More
NS: Yarmouth waterfront receives funding boost
[YARMOUTH, NS] — The revitalization of the Yarmouth waterfront is continuing with support from the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF), a key economic stimulus initiative contained in the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. More
NB: Funding injection spurs business growth
[FREDERICTON, NB] — Three companies in Fredericton will expand and hire new employees with help from the NB Growth Program, Business New Brunswick Minister Victor Boudreau announced on Thursday. More
NS: Lobster marketing gets stimulus funds
[YARMOUTH, NS] — One of Atlantic Canada’s most successful and delicious exports will soon be making an impact in cities across China, thanks to the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF), a key economic stimulus initiative contained in the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament for West Nova, on behalf of the Honourable [...] More
NS: Funding helps forestry industry grow
[KEMPT, NS] — The Department of Natural Resources’ Forestry Action Plan is helping landowners manage sustainable and healthy forests in southwestern Nova Scotia with the recent announcement of $150,000 in funding for the Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute. More
