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Infrastructure funds safeguard Quesnel environment
November 09, 2007
Quesnel, British Columbia – The City of Quesnel will receive $460,000 from the federal and provincial governments to improve the reliability of the City’s sewer system and safeguard a critical local fish habitat. Dick Harris, MP for Cariboo-Prince George, and John Rustad, MLA for Prince George-Omineca, today announced the funding through the Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF).
Funding to improve Princeton’s water system
November 09, 2007
Princeton, British Columbia – The Town of Princeton will receive more than $1.7 million in federal and provincial funding to extend and upgrade its water system, and improve water quality and fire protection. Ron Cannan, MP for Kelowna-Lake Country, and Rick Thorpe, MLA Okanagan-Westside announced the funding under the Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF) today.
RM and Town of Minitonas to Benefit From $831,000 Infrastructure Investment
November 09, 2007
Minitonas, Manitoba – The Rural Municipality and Town of Minitonas will benefit from an infrastructure project jointly announced today by the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba. Funding of $831,000 towards increasing the size and capacity of the lagoon, through the Canada-Manitoba Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF), is based on equal contributions from the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba, and local partners.
RM of Lansdowne to benefit from $660,000 Infrastructure Investment
November 09, 2007
Arden, Manitoba – The Rural Municipality of Lansdowne will benefit from an infrastructure project jointly announced today by the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba. Funding of $660,000 for the project through the Canada-Manitoba Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) is based on equal contributions from the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba, and local government.
New funding to help technology entrepreneurs thrive
November 09, 2007
Victoria, British Columbia — Vancouver Island entrepreneurs will have new opportunities to grow their enterprises, thanks to an investment of $120,000 by the Government of Canada designed to strengthen the Island’s technology sector through leading-edge business mentoring programs.
Funds to improve drinking water for Peachland residents
November 09, 2007
Peachland, British Columbia — The District of Peachland will receive almost $3 million in federal and provincial government funding to improve and enhance its drinking water system, the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, and Rick Thorpe, MLA for Okanagan-Westside, announced today.
Renewed Sewer System for McCreary Residents
November 09, 2007
Village of McCreary, Manitoba — The federal and provincial governments will invest $2 million in a new arterial road in Chilliwack to ease vehicle congestion and reduce greenhouse gases. The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister for Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians and John Les, MLA for Chilliwack-Sumas, announced the contribution under the Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF) today.
Funding offers Chilliwack Commuters Efficient Alternative
November 09, 2007
Chilliwack, British Columbia — The federal and provincial governments will invest $2 million in a new arterial road in Chilliwack to ease vehicle congestion and reduce greenhouse gases. The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister for Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians and John Les, MLA for Chilliwack-Sumas, announced the contribution under the Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF) today.
St-Pierre-Jolys Benefits From $185,500 Infrastructure Investment
November 08, 2007
St-Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba — The Village of St-Pierre-Jolys will benefit from infrastructure project funding thanks to the Canada-Manitoba Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF). This joint funding exceeds $185,000 and is based on equal contributions from the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba, and the local municipality.
RM of De Salaberry to Benefit From $1 Million Infrastructure
Investment
November 08, 2007
St. Malo, Manitoba — The Rural Municipality of De Salaberry will benefit from an infrastructure project jointly announced today by the Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba. Funding of $1 million for the project through the Canada-Manitoba Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) is based on equal contributions from the governments of Canada and Manitoba, and the local municipality.
Federal and BC governments support new leading-edge Centre
November 08, 2007
Vancouver, British Columbia — A new Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS) will receive more than $780,000 from Western Economic Diversification Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education to pioneer developments in new technologies, product innovations and services.
Outreach initiatives boost B.C.’s emerging
wireless sector
November 06, 2007
Vancouver, British Columbia — A series of new outreach initiatives will strengthen British Columbia’s wireless industry sector by developing a range of new business opportunities. These include measures to accelerate innovation, achieve commercialization and build new partnerships between wireless companies across the province and internationally.
New funding for Downtown Eastside entrepreneurs
November 06, 2007
Vancouver, British Columbia — The Government of Canada, through the Vancouver Agreement, today announced $190,000 in funding towards the Eastside Movement for Business and Economic Renewal Society (EMBERS) to expand a business entrepreneurship and coaching program in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Federal Government Invests in Renewable Energy Research Facility
November 06, 2007
Dawson Creek, British Columbia — Students, researchers and industry in B.C.’s Northeast region will have new training and business opportunities thanks to an investment of $150,000 by the Government of Canada to build an alternative energy research and training centre at the Dawson Creek campus of Northern Lights College.
Government funds to improve Langley sewer lines
November 02, 2007
Langley, British Columbia — Mark Warawa, MP for Langley, and Rich Coleman, MLA for Fort Langley-Aldergrove announced today a joint federal and provincial funding contribution of $6 million to improve sewer infrastructure in the Langley area.
Chase Benefits from Waste Water Upgrade
October 26, 2007
Chase, British Columbia — Residents in the Village of Chase will benefit from improvements to the wastewater collection system, thanks to an investment of $489,000 from the federal and provincial governments, Colin Mayes, Member of Parliament for Okanagan-Shuswap, and Kevin Krueger, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson, announced today.
Improved Sewer Collection System for Lantzville
October 19, 2007
Lantzville, British Columbia — The District of Lantzville is receiving nearly $3.2 million in federal and provincial government funding to replace individual septic systems with a municipal sewer collection system, James Lunney, MP for Nanaimo-Alberni, and Ron Cantelon, MLA for Nanaimo-Parksville, announced today.
Canada’s New Government commits $1.35 million for Kelowna
International Airport expansion
October 13, 2007
Ron Cannan, MP for Kelowna-Lake Country, announces $1.35 million towards
expanding Kelowna airport Airport.
Kelowna, British Columbia — Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna – Lake Country, today announced on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification that up to $1.35 million is earmarked to expand the Kelowna International Airport. The expanded airport facility will generate greater access to business opportunities and a thriving tourism industry in the Central Okanagan region.
Improved drinking water for mission residents
October 13, 2007
MISSION, British Columbia – Mission and area residents will benefit from improved drinking water and a healthier community thanks to a joint investment of more than $3.6 million from Canada’s New Government and the Province of British Columbia, announced today by, Randy Kamp, MP for Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission, and Randy Hawes, MLA for Mission – Maple Ridge, announced today.
Mentoring Program for Simon Fraser University Receives Support
from Canada’s New Government
October 12, 2007
Vancouver, British Columbia – Simon Fraser University is one step closer to delivering a new business mentoring program, thanks to an investment of nearly $30,000 from Canada’s New Government through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD).
Canada’s New Government Assists Rural Diversification with
Bio-Products Investment
October 12, 2007
Quesnel, British Columbia — Canada’s New Government is responding to the need for innovation in the forestry sector to help mitigate the economic impact of Mountain Pine Beetle infestation, by investing $150,000 toward research and development of local forest bio-energy and bio-product commercial facilities. This research will assist the diversification and sustainability of the economy of Quesnel and other rural communities.
Winnipeg Partnership Agreement funds 17 projects to build sustainable
neighbourhoods
October 12, 2007
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Seventeen projects designed to revitalize Winnipeg neighbourhoods are receiving $871,792 from the Winnipeg Partnership Agreement (WPA).
Funding improves Vanderhoof water system
October 11, 2007
Vanderhoof, British Columbia – Canada’s New Government and the Province of British Columbia are jointly investing $1 million in upgrades to Vanderhoof’s drinking water system through the Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF). The announcement was made today by Dick Harris, MP for Cariboo-Prince George, and John Rustad, MLA for Prince George-Omineca.
$2 Million in funding expands Winfield Rec Centre
October 11, 2007
Winfield, British Columbia — The federal and provincial governments are investing $2 million toward the construction of an 8,500 square foot addition to the Winfield Recreation Centre in Lake Country. Ron Cannan, MP Kelowna-Lake Country, and Al Horning, MLA for Kelowna-Lake Country announced the funding for the project from the Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund today.
Canada’s New Government Invests in Advanced Networks Taskforce
October 11, 2007
Prince George, British Columbia — Business and industry in Prince George will soon have more opportunities for growth and technological innovation, thanks to an investment of $27,500 from Canada’s New Government into an advanced networks taskforce that will study the expansion of local ultra-high speed Internet access.
Canada's New Government Invests in Skills Training for Pine Beetle
Affected Communities
October 11, 2007
Prince George, British Columbia — Residents in rural communities whose jobs have been affected by the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation will have access to new skills training through the College of New Caledonia.
Canada’s New Government Invests in Increased Opportunities
for Women Entrepreneurs
October 10, 2007
Vancouver, British Columbia — Women entrepreneurs throughout the lower mainland will have greater access to business education and mentorship as Canada’s New Government, through Western Economic Diversification Canada, announces $100,000 in funding towards the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs of BC (FWE BC) for four entrepreneurship initiatives.
Government funds enhance Alexis Creek’s water supply
October 10, 2007
Alexis Creek, British Columbia — Canada’s New Government and the Province of British Columbia are investing more than $1.1 million to improve access to safe, clean drinking water in Alexis Creek. The announcement was made today by Dick Harris, MP for Cariboo-Prince George, and John Rustad, MLA for Prince George-Omineca.
More Canadian companies are successfully competing in Asia, says
new report
October 10, 2007
MP Russ Hiebert speaks to reporters at a news conference to launch the
Asia Pacific Gateway Website in Vancouver, BC.
Vancouver, British Columbia — A new report launched today by the Asia Pacific Foundation with support from Western Economic Diversification Canada, demonstrates how Canadian companies are successfully doing business with Asia. The report, Leading the Way – Canadian Business Strategies in Asia was announced at S.U.C.C.E.S.S.’ Choi Hall by Russ Hiebert, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and the Minister of Western Economic Diversification on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification.
Funds Improve Water Quality for Williams Lake River
October 10, 2007
Williams Lake, British Columbia – Canada’s New Government and the Province of B.C. will invest $483,330 in Williams Lake’s stormwater system to improve water quality in Williams Lake River and protect the community’s natural water systems. Dick Harris, MP for Cariboo-Prince George, and John Rustad, MLA for Prince George-Omineca announced the joint funding today, which will come from the Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF).
Canada’s New Government to help small businesses enter
global markets and address skills shortages
October 10, 2007
Vancouver, British Columbia — In celebration of Small Business Week, Canada’s New Government is investing $414,685 to launch two new initiatives that will help small businesses enter international markets and address skill shortages.
Infrastructure Funds to Improve Gold River Sewer System
October 09, 2007
Gold River, British Columbia – Gold River is receiving more than $240,000 in federal and provincial funding to improve reliability and energy efficiency in the Village’s sewer system, Ron Cannan, MP for Kelowna – Lake Country, and Ron Cantelon, MLA for Nanaimo – Parksville, announced today. The Canada-BC Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF) grant will result in the replacement and relocation of an aging pump station, that was installed in the late 1960s, with a wet well and two energy efficient pumps. This project is conditionally approved pending the completion of an environmental assessment.
Funds to Improve Comox Traffic Flow & Pedestrian Safety
October 09, 2007
Comox, British Columbia – Traffic flow at the Comox Valley Airport will be improved and emissions reduced thanks to $1,309,316 in federal and provincial funding to construct a traffic circle, Ron Cannan for Kelowna-Lake Country, and Comox Valley MLA Stan Hagen announced today.
Pan-Western Expansion of French Cybereducation
October 09, 2007
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Four western Canadian post-secondary institutions are collaborating to develop six new online courses in French for teachers pursuing a Master of Education. This pilot project is benefiting from $430,000 through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) to increase access and improve content of online post-secondary education currently serving official language minority communities.
Improved Water Treatment in Greater Vernon Thanks to Federal
and Provincial Funding
October 05, 2007
Vernon, British Columbia –- Residents in the Greater Vernon region will see improvements to their water system thanks to nearly $14 million from the federal and provincial governments for the construction of a new treatment plant on Duteau Creek.
R.M. of Wreford receives over $71,000 for road resurfacing from
federal and provincial governments
October 03, 2007
Nokomis, Saskatchewan – RM of Wreford residents will benefit $71,366 in combined federal and provincial funding for a road resurfacing project through the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
Southwest municipalities receive $1.45 million in federal and
provincial infrastructure grants
October 03, 2007
Maple Creek, Saskatchewan — Residents of six municipalities in southwest Saskatchewan will benefit from over $1.45 million in combined federal and provincial funding for six infrastructure projects through the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
Enhancing Biomedical research for a healthier Canada —
$3.2 Million investment for the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Engineering
September 28, 2007
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Biomedical research in Manitoba received a boost today with a $3.2 million investment under the Winnipeg Partnership Agreement (WPA). The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Engineering will acquire state of the-art biomedical imaging and biosensing equipment to create an enhanced Bio-Engineering Facility. This new equipment will train students and improve interaction between Manitoba’s biotechnology industries and local research and clinical institutions.
Safer road for Fort Qu’Appelle residents
September 28, 2007
Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan – Fort Qu’Appelle residents will benefit $310,000 in combined federal and provincial funding for a road improvement project through the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
New Biofuels Development Council receives federal-provincial
funding
September 28, 2007
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — The new Saskatchewan Biofuels Development Council (SBDC) will have the resources to promote biofuels and biofuel production facilities in the province, thanks to an investment of $276,000 by Canada's New Government and the Government of Saskatchewan.
Wakaw, St. Brieux and the R.M. of Humboldt benefit from $350,000
infrastructure investment
September 28, 2007
Wakaw, Saskatchewan – Wakaw, St. Brieux and the R.M. of Humboldt will benefit from $350,000 in combined federal and provincial funding for three infrastructure projects through the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
Canada's New Government Finalizes $11 million Contribution Agreement
for Prince George Airport Expansion
September 21, 2007
Prince George, British Columbia — The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, today confirmed completion of final steps in an $11 million federal investment to expand the Prince George Airport. This contribution is being matched by a commitment of up to $11 million from the Province of British Columbia, which was announced today by Premier Campbell at the Prince George Airport.
Canada’s New Government Brings High-Speed Internet to North
Vancouver Island
September 19, 2007
Brenda Swanson and Evelyn Clark of Community Futures of Mount Waddington
demonstrate the new high speed internet access in the office.
Port MacNeill, British Columbia — Access to the global marketplace for local entrepreneurs is just one of the benefits for residents of Northern Vancouver Island, as Canada’s New Government, through Western Economic Diversification Canada, invests $60,000 for high-speed Internet access.
$2 Million In Funding Announced To Repair And Upgrade Cameron
Street Bridge
September 17, 2007
PRINCE GEORGE, British Columbia – The federal and provincial governments are investing $2 million to repair and upgrade Prince George’s Cameron Street Bridge, improving access for pedestrians and cyclists. The Honourable Jay Hill, MP for Prince George-Peace River, and Shirley Bond, Deputy Premier and MLA for Prince George-Mount Robson, announced the contribution from the Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF) today.
Winnipeg's soccer enthusiasts to enjoy new indoor Complex at
the University of Manitoba in 2008
September 17, 2007
Artist’s rendering of the new indoor soccer complex at the University
of Manitoba. The first-class facility will be home to Winnipeg’s first
multi-field, indoor soccer complex and will open for the 2008 season.
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Construction will soon begin on a modern indoor soccer complex at the University of Manitoba. The first-class facility will be home to Winnipeg’s first multi-field, indoor soccer complex and will open for the 2008 season.
Residents from Yorkton-Melville area municipalities will get
a better water system and road improvement
September 14, 2007
Kamsack, Saskatchewan - Residents of Yorkton and Melville area municipalities will benefit from more than $1 million in federal and provincial funding for eight infrastructure projects through the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
R.M. Of Emerald And Area Residents To Benefit From New Well
September 14, 2007
Wishart, Saskatchewan - Residents in the Rural Municipality of Emerald and the surrounding area will benefit from $21,252 in combined federal and provincial funding through the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
Infrastructure Funds To Provide R.M. Of Meeting Lake With Safer
Highway Access
September 14, 2007
MAYFAIR, Saskatchewan – The R.M. of Meeting Lake will benefit from a joint federal-provincial investment of $88,274 through the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) for an infrastructure project.
Goodsoil receives $500,000 to upgrade wastewater system
September 13, 2007
GOODSOIL, Saskatchewan – The Village of Goodsoil will benefit from a joint investment of $500,000 from Canada’s New Government and the Province of Saskatchewan to build a new wastewater system designed to handle the growth the community is experiencing.
Canada's New Government and Province of B.C. Fund Renewable Energy
Project in the City of North Vancouver
September 13, 2007
The City of North Vancouver, British Columbia – The City of North Vancouver will take a greener approach to renewable energy thanks to more than $204,000 from the Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF), James Moore, MP for Port Moody-Westwood-Port Coquitlam, and Katherine Whittred, MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale, announced today.
Prince Rupert Container Terminal Opening New World of Opportunities
September 12, 2007
Prince Rupert Container Terminal Grand Opening
Prince Rupert, British Columbia – The grand opening today of the Prince Rupert Fairview Container Terminal is creating a new high-speed, congestion-free trade corridor between Asia and North America. This hails a new era for Prince Rupert, a major milestone in the gateway initiatives of Canada and British Columbia, and a wave of new business opportunities for CN Rail and Maher Terminals.
Estevan- and Weyburn-area municipalities receive $1 million in
federal and provincial infrastructure grants
September 11, 2007
Radville, Saskatchewan – Residents of Estevan- and Weyburn-area municipalities will benefit from $1,056,234 in combined federal and provincial funding for six infrastructure projects through the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
$2.3 Million Investment Expands Opportunities for Manitoba's
Bilingual Communities
September 7, 2007
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Over $2.3 million in funding under the Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) will be invested to promote investment, attract tourism and foster economic development in bilingual communities in Manitoba.
Canada’s New Government Gives Research And Development Boost
to the Pork Industry
September 7, 2007
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Manitoba’s pork industry will benefit from an investment of almost $200,000 from Canada’s New Government towards equipment for the new swine research facilities at the University of Manitoba’s National Centre for Livestock and the Environment.
Canada's New Government Invests $2 Million To Attract First Time
Industrial Users To Synchrotron
September 7, 2007
Minister Rona Ambrose with Dr. Bill Thomlinson, Executive Director of
the Canadian Light Source at the First User Program funding announcement.
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Industrial users have one more reason to conduct research at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) synchrotron at the University of Saskatchewan to improve their business: a new First Users program that offers reduced fees to first-time industrial users thanks to funding from Canada’s New Government.
Communities invited to submit proposals for Mountain Pine Beetle
funding
September 7, 2007
VANCOUVER, B.C. — The Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, announced that Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) has launched a Request for Expressions of Interest for the Mountain Pine Beetle Community Economic Diversification Initiative (CEDI) today.
Funds support new first nations interpretive centre
September 5, 2007
Port Alberni, British Columbia – The federal and provincial governments are providing more than $1.78 million in combined funding for the Tsu-ma-as Transformation Centre, a new First Nations interpretive centre in the Alberni Valley. Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, and Ron Cantelon, MLA for Nanaimo-Parksville, on behalf of Community Services Minister Ida Chong, announced the funding today.
Parksville Benefits from Improved Drinking Water System
September 5, 2007
Parksville, British Columbia – The community of
Parksville will enjoy cleaner, more reliable water thanks to $452,000
in funding from the new Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund.
Nanaimo-Alberni MP James Lunney, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose,
President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental
Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, and Ron Cantelon,
MLA for Nanaimo-Parksville, on behalf of Community Services Minister Ida
Chong, announced the funding today.
Montmartre gets $318,324 Infrastructure Investment from Federal
and Provincial Governments
September 4, 2007
Montmartre, Saskatchewan – Residents of Montmartre will benefit from $318,324 in combined federal and provincial funding for infrastructure through the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
Safer streets in Dundurn
September 4, 2007
Dundurn, Saskatchewan – The Town of Dundurn will be able to make street repairs with $219,464 in combined federal and provincial funding from the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
Village Of Nakusp To Benefit From Improved Waste Water Treatment
System
September 4, 2007
NAKUSP - The Village of Nakusp will improve its waste water treatment system thanks to an investment of $647,381 in federal and provincial government funding through the Canada-British Columbia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF). The funding was announced today by Jim Abbott, MP for Kootenay-Columbia on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, along with Minister of Community Services, Ida Chong.
Safe water for central Saanich residents
August 31, 2007
CENTRAL SAANICH – A $1.1-million federal and provincial funding contribution, through Canada-British Columbia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF), will connect 64 homes in Central Saanich to a supply of safe drinking water.
Regional district of columbia-shuswap benefits from infrastructure
funds for new water system
August 29, 2007
SALMON ARM – The community of Lakemount, in the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, will have access to clean, safer drinking water thanks to $633,332 in federal and provincial government funding, Okanagan-Shuswap MP Colin Mayes and Shuswap MLA and B.C. Minister of Health George Abbott, announced today.
Research project to increase value of by-products from ethanol
fuel production
August 16, 2007
Winnipeg, Manitoba – The University of Manitoba will receive funding for further research to enhance the value of livestock feed uses for distiller’s dried grain, a high protein by-product of ethanol production. The Canada-Manitoba Economic Partnership Agreement is contributing $202,820 towards the project.
Federal Funding for Entrepreneur Camp Enables Young Francophones
to Improve Skills
August 09, 2007
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - Francophone youth interested in business and entrepreneurship went to camp this week: Camp Jeunes Entrepreneurs at Blackstrap Lake near Saskatoon. Canada’s New Government provided more than $65,000 for the camp, which teaches basic business skills and provides a taste of entrepreneurship as a career option.
National Maritime Centre receives $560,000 in funding from Canada’s
New Government and the Province of British Columbia
July 27, 2007
North Vancouver, British Columbia - The City of North Vancouver is one step closer to building a new National Maritime Centre, thanks to $560,000 in combined funding from Canada’s New Government and the Province of British Columbia. This funding will develop a detailed business plan for a new world-class maritime centre.
Canada’s New Government and the Saskatchewan government
fund First Nations diamond exploration liaison office
July 25, 2007
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan — Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis in the Prince Albert area will have a new resource to fully access benefits from the diamond exploration industry, thanks to a $200,000 investment from Canada’s New Government and the Government of Saskatchewan for an exploration liaison office in Prince Albert.
More than $1.9 million in new funding to improve water quality
for Valemount and Loon Lake communities
July 25, 2007
VALEMOUNT – The communities of Valemount and Loon Lake are the latest recipients of federal and provincial funding aimed at improving drinking water quality, Betty Hinton, M.P. for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo and Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George – Mount Robson, said today in announcing nearly $2 million in combined funding from the Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF).
Winnipeg One Step Closer to Becoming Global Leader in Neurosciences
July 23, 2007
Winnipeg, Manitoba – Manitoba will benefit from an investment of $13.5 million from Canada’s New Government through Western Economic Diversification (WD) to establish a world-class innovation centre, focussed on neurosciences research, at the Siemens Institute for Advanced Medicine.
Dawson Creek City Hall goes green thanks to investments from
Canada’s New Government and the Government of British Columbia
July 23, 2007
DAWSON CREEK – Dawson Creek City Hall will be greener and more energy efficient as a result of more than $400,000 in Canada-B.C. Municipal Rural Infrastructure funding, Prince George Peace River MP Jay Hill and Peace River South MLA Blair Lekstrom announced.
Northwest Communities benefit from funding for runway expansion,
clean drinking water and energy efficiency projects
July 19, 2007
MP Dick Harris, Smithers Mayor James Davidson and MLA Dennis MacKAY
cut a cake to commemorate the infrastructure announcements in Smithers.
SMITHERS – British Columbia’s northwest residents will benefit from more than $5.6 million in combined federal and provincial funding to extend the runway at the Smithers Regional Airport, improve drinking-water quality in the Terrace-area and increase energy efficiency in the District of Houston’s arena and pool.
Over $4.5 million in new funding to support green infrastructure
in Okanagan
July 19, 2007
OSOYOOS – Canada’s New Government and the Province of British Columbia are providing more than $4.5 million to enable the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to connect over 120 rural properties to the Town of Osoyoos’ sewage treatment plant.
Canada’s New Government Investing $80 million in BC Communities
Hit by Mountain Pine Beetle
July 18, 2007
Prince George, British Columbia — The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, announced today the commitment of more than $80 million from the federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program to help communities in British Columbia manage the long-term impacts of the unprecedented beetle infestation in the province.
Canada's New Government Announces $6 Million Commitment Toward
Kamloops Airport Expansion
July 18, 2007
Kamloops, British Columbia — The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources today announced up to $6 million earmarked to expand the Kamloops Airport. The expanded airport facility will provide greater access to a growing regional tourism industry anchored by Sun Peaks Resort, the second largest ski area in B.C.
Three Rural Infrastructure Projects to Benefit from $248,000
Investment
July 16, 2007
Anola, Manitoba — Three community-based projects in southeast Manitoba will benefit from over $248,000 based on equal contributions from the Government of Canada, the Province of Manitoba and local partners through the Canada-Manitoba Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF).
Franco-Manitoban Businesses to Benefit from $3 Million Loan Program
July 12, 2007
Winnipeg, Manitoba — An investment of $600,000 from Canada’s New Government through Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) will be leveraged into a $3 million loan program for Francophone entrepreneurs across Manitoba by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and the Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (CDEM).
Medical drug research and development supported by Canada's New
Government
July 06, 2007
Minister Rona Ambrose watches cancer researcher Sandi Dunn at the Centre
for Drug Research and Development in Vancouver.
Vancouver, British Columbia — Researchers working in universities and hospitals across British Columbia are getting a boost from the Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) thanks to $300,000 in funding from Canada’s New Government through Western Economic Diversification Canada.
Investments in Technology to improve product safety and Innovation
July 05, 2007
Minister Rona Ambrose and Minister Maxime Bernier pose with Dr. James
Watzke and Dr. Verna Magee-Shepherd at the BCIT announcement in Vancouver.
Vancouver, British Columbia — Canadians will benefit from improved product safety and pre-manufacturing product innovation thanks to an investment by Canada’s New Government for a new Advanced Prototyping Hub at the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT).
Canada’s New Government and Community Futures Celebrate
Local Success
June 29, 2007
Penticton, British Columbia — Today, Penticton area entrepreneurs celebrated their business successes, achieved with the support of Community Futures Okanagan-Similkameen. Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country, on behalf of Minister Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, emphasized to local entrepreneurs the important role British Columbia Community Futures (CF) offices play in creating a thriving business environment.
Weyburn receives funding of over $340,000 from Federal and Provincial
Governments to improve its wastewater treatment system
June 29, 2007
Weyburn, Saskatchewan — The City of Weyburn received $342,500 from the Canada-Saskatchewan Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund to improve its wastewater treatment system.
Canada's New Government Strengthens Trade and Investment Ties
between California and Western Canada
June 27, 2007
Edmonton, Alberta — Western Canada’s innovation sector and high-tech entrepreneurs will benefit as Canada’s New Government joins an Alberta-led trade and investment mission to California.
Winnipeg’s French Quarter Benefits from Infrastructure
Funding
June 26, 2007
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Green space surrounding the former St. Boniface City Hall will soon be transformed into an attractive sculpture garden with a $525,000 contribution through the Canada-Manitoba Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF). The funding is based on equal contributions from the Governments of Canada, Manitoba and the City of Winnipeg with La Maison des artistes visuels francophones Inc. to support landscaping and site preparation for the new sculpture garden.
New Science and Technology Strategy Strengthens Health Technologies
in Alberta
June 26, 2007
Edmonton, Alberta — Patients at the Caritas Health Group’s COMPRU (Craniofacial Osseointegration Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation Unit) in the Misericordia Community Hospital experience a better quality of life and enhanced treatment options. The Science and Technology Strategy of Canada’s New Government will ensure centres, such as COMPRU, make Canada a world leader in innovation and technology commercialization.
Manitoba Aboriginal Entrepreneurs to Benefit from Renewal of
Funding
June 23, 2007
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Aboriginal entrepreneurs are poised to take on new business challenges and opportunities with a $168,300 investment from Canada’s New Government. The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification, announced the renewal of funding for the Aboriginal Business Service Network.
Wei Wai Kum Cruise Ship Terminal Opens
June 05, 2007
On June 5th, 2007, Campbell River residents took part in celebrating
a historic day: the official opening of the Wei Wai Kum Cruise Ship
Terminal, the first Aboriginal-themed and owned cruise ship terminal
in the world. It officially opened with the arrival of Regent Cruises’
700-passenger Seven Seas Mariner.
Campbell River, British Columbia – The first of its kind in the world, the First Nation-themed Wei Wai Kum Cruise Ship Terminal officially opened today with the arrival of Regent Cruises’ 700-passenger Seven Seas Mariner. Owned and operated by the Campbell River Indian Band, this $24.5 million terminal development will bring huge, long-term economic benefits to Campbell River and the entire regional economy with the creation of over 200 jobs and estimated average annual impacts of $11.4 million.