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New Brunswick launches ‘Buy Local’ summer tour
The provincial government unveiled more details of its "Buy Local" initiative, introducing a specially decorated van that will tour New Brunswick this summer. Student Victoria Blakely will crisscross the province in the Buy Local van. Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Michael Olscamp will accompany her to fairs, festivals and markets ...
Alberta premier visits New Brunswick
Premier David Alward welcomed Alberta Premier Alison Redford to the legislative assembly on Friday, June 7. Redford was in New Brunswick to promote the economic benefits of a west-east pipeline.
Team New Brunswick participated in pre-Canada Games rally
Members of Team New Brunswick’s women’s soccer team are all smiles during the team’s recent rally for the upcoming Canada Games. The Games will be held Aug. 2-17 in Sherbrooke, Que., bringing together 4,200 athletes to compete in 20 disciplines at 20 sites. Team New Brunswick will consist of 415 ...
Nursing Home Week
New Brunswick is observing Nursing Home Week, June 2-8. From left, front row: Premier David Alward; and Jean-Eudes Savoie, president, New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes. Standing: Michael Keating, executive director, New Brunswick Association of Nursing Homes; Social Development Minister Madeleine Dubé; and Jodi Hall, director of operations, New Brunswick ...
Provincial government investing in sports equipment for persons with disabilities
The provincial government is investing $180,000 in Para New Brunswick over three years to buy sports equipment for persons with disabilities. Premier David Alward made the announcement during the Disability Awareness Week breakfast co-hosted by the Premier's Council on the Status of Disabled Persons and the Disability Awareness Week Executive ...
Provincial government investing in intercultural centre
The provincial government is investing $2 million to help establish a centre for ethno-cultural and settlement organizations at the previous YMCA premises on Saunders Street in Fredericton. From left: New Maryland-Sunbury West MLA Jack Carr; Human Resources Minister Troy Lifford; Dexter Noel, chair of the Fredericton Intercultural Centre steering committee; ...
New innovation fund established to help small-, medium-sized enterprises
The provincial government is investing $7.25 million in a new innovation fund to help small- and medium-sized enterprises become more productive and competitive. Premier David Alward made the announcement today. From left: Calvin Milbury, of the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation; Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; Bob Hatheway of the New ...
Provincial, federal governments make additional investments in Fundy Trail Parkway
The provincial and federal governments are making a further, combined investment of more than $7.9 million to continue work on the Fundy Trail Parkway east of St. Martins. From left: Saint John MP Rodney Weston; Fundy Royal MP Rob Moore; Harley Tingley, president of Fundy Trail Development Authority; Premier David ...
Federal and provincial support for Apex Industries Inc.
The provincial and federal governments announced investments in Apex Industries Inc. to help improve the company’s competitiveness and to create greater opportunities for the aerospace and defence sector. From left: Jack Stultz, president of APEX Industries Inc.; Premier David Alward; Keith Parlee, chief operating officer, APEX Industries Inc.; National Revenue ...
Provincial government investing in McAdam company
The New Brunswick government is investing up to $125,000 in a modernization project at Soleno Inc. in McAdam. From left: Premier David Alward; Alain Poirier, president of Soleno Inc.; and York MLA Carl Urquhart.
Federal, provincial support for Centreville trailer manufacturer
Representatives of the provincial and federal government joined company officials today to celebrate the opening of B.W.S. Manufacturing Ltd.'s new facility. They also announced provincial and federal investments that helped the company acquire a neighbouring manufacturing facility to establish the new plant, enabling the company to increase its capacity while ...
Provincial government increasing assistance to small-, medium-sized businesses
The New Brunswick government is increasing financial assistance for small- and medium-size businesses to create jobs. From left: Justice Minister and Attorney-General Marie-Claude Blais; Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; Premier David Alward; Environment and Local Government Minister Bruce Fitch; Dieppe Mayor Yvon Lapierre; and Moncton Deputy-Mayor Merill Henderson.
Atlantic premiers working together for a strong Atlantic economy
Strengthening the regional economy, creating jobs, and providing training opportunities for Atlantic Canadians were highlights of the discussion as Premier David Alward met with his Atlantic counterparts April 28 and 29. From left: Alward; Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale; Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter; and Prince Edward Island Premier ...
Workplace training company to create up to 22 jobs in Miramichi
Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc., headquartered in St. John's, N.L., will create up to 22 full-time positions at its newly established Centre of Excellence in Miramichi. From left: Emad Rizkalla, founder and chief executive officer, Bluedrop Performance Learning Inc.; and Premier David Alward.
Provincial, federal governments invest in Heveco Ltd.
The New Brunswick and federal governments are investing a total of $775,000 to help Heveco Ltd. reduce costs and improve productivity at its peat moss operation in Tabusintac. From left: Tracadie-Sheila MLA Claude Landry; Miramichi Bay-Neguac MLA Serge Robichaud; Premier David Alward; Miramichi MP Tilly O'Neill-Gordon; Rolf Mecking, general manager, ...
Provincial, federal governments invest in Tracadie-Sheila company
The New Brunswick and federal governments are investing a total of $888,650 to expand MQM Quality Manufacturing Ltd. of Tracadie-Sheila. From left: Tracadie-Sheila MLA Claude Landry; Serge Thériault, of MQM Quality Manufacturing Ltd.; Léopold Thériault, president of MQM Quality Manufacturing Ltd.; Premier David Alward; and Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud.
Premier closes budget debate
Premier David Alward closed debate on the 2013-14 provincial budget.
Premier encouraged by important step in West-East pipeline
Premier David Alward said he is encouraged by an announcement that TransCanada Corp. will hold a binding open season to obtain firm commitments from interested parties for a pipeline to transport crude oil from Western Canada to eastern Canadian markets. Alward was joined by Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield ...
Premier meets with U.S. Ambassador
Premier David Alward met with the United States Ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson, in Fredericton today to discuss shared economic and energy opportunities. Energy and Mines Minister Craig Leonard; Tourism, Heritage, and Culture Minister Trevor Holder; Saint John Mayor Mel Norton, and Richard Riley, Consul General at the U.S. ...
New videos launched to promote Maliseet language, culture
New videos to promote and preserve the use of the Maliseet language in New Brunswick were launched today in Fredericton by community members from the Tobique First Nation. The short films feature elders speaking to youth learners in various social settings and locations with the aim of reducing the drastic ...
New provincial export strategy released
Premier David Alward released a new provincial export strategy containing a dynamic range of measures to support existing exporters and encourage new ones. Entitled Growing Global Markets: Ten actions to create a wealthier New Brunswick through exports, the strategy contains 10 action items to grow New Brunswick's export economy.
Construction project completed on Route 103 in Carleton County
Premier David Alward, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claude Williams, and Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Dale Graham recently visited the completed Shaw Hill construction project on Route 103 in Simonds, Carleton County. The province invested about $830,000 on widening the road, improving highway alignment, installing a new drainage and culvert ...
New Brunswick companies to attend International Boston Seafood Show
Premier David Alward is leading a trade mission of New Brunswick seafood companies to the largest seafood show in North America as part of the provincial government's economic development strategy. The International Boston Seafood Show attracts more than 16,000 buyers and sellers of seafood products from more than 90 countries. ...
New rescue boat for Lac-Baker
The provincial government is investing $16,200 to help purchase a rescue boat for the Village of Lac-Baker. From left: Louis Nadeau, fire chief, Lac-Baker Fire Department; Lac-Baker Mayor Alpha Nadeau; Premier David Alward; and Madawaska-les-Lacs MLA Yvon Bonenfant.
Successful meeting between the governments of New Brunswick and Quebec
Premier David Alward and Quebec Premier Pauline Marois held a successful meeting in Montreal on Feb. 18. From left: Alward; and Marois.