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Thing5 has created 51 jobs in Bathurst
Thing5, a provider of call centre services, has expanded its operations in the province and created a new facility with 51 employees in Bathurst. From left: Nepisiguit MLA Ryan Riordon; Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; Robert Campbell, vice-president, Thing5; and Premier David Alward.
Federal and provincial funding for Doaktown drinking water system
Federal, provincial and municipal governments have committed a combined $1.2 million to upgrade the Village of Doaktown’s drinking water system. From left: Doaktown Mayor Charles Stewart; Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart; Miramichi MP Tilley O'Neill Gordon; and Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud.
Provincial, federal governments announce support to modernize Carleton Civic Centre
The provincial and federal governments announced today an investment of up to $8 million to modernize and expand the Carleton Civic Centre. From left: Tobique-Mactaquac MP Mike Allen; Premier David Alward; Bernard Valcourt, minister of state for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and La Francophonie; Woodstock Mayor Art Slipp; and Scott Dunlop, chair of the civic centre project steering committee.
Provincial, federal governments invest in infrastructure in Campbellton
The provincial and federal governments joined the City of Campbellton in announcing a combined investment of $1,388,359 in the water and wastewater system in the municipality. From left: Campbellton Mayor Bruce MacIntosh; Bernard Valcourt, minister of state for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and La Francophonie; and Campbellton-Restigouche Centre MLA Greg Davis.
Provincial, federal governments invest in improvements to New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Centre
The provincial and federal governments announced a combined investment of more than $550,000 to help Les Amis de l’Aquarium inc. make infrastructure improvements to the New Brunswick Aquarium and Marine Centre. From left: Shippagan Mayor Jonathan Roch Noël; Bernard Valcourt, minister of state for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and La Francophonie; Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; and Bernard Paulin, ...
Federal and provincial support helps Sunny Corner Enterprises expand
Miramichi-based Sunny Corner Enterprises Inc. will increase its fabrication capabilities with the support of a combined investment of more than $2 million by the federal and provincial governments. From left: Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Robert Trevors; Miramichi MP Tilly O'Neill-Gordon; and Premier David Alward.
New funding application process for film industry announced
A new funding application process for the film industry in New Brunswick was announced by Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud in Tracadie-Sheila. The process is based upon months of work by a group of film industry leaders and government staff.
Province invests in customer contact centre in Bathurst
The provincial government is investing $1.5 million to assist Aditya Birla Minacs (Minacs) in establishing a customer contact centre in Bathurst, creating 200 full-time positions. From left: Bathurst Mayor Stephen Brunet; Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; Gus Gikas, vice-president of operations, Aditya Birla Minacs; and Nepisiguit MLA Ryan Riordon.
Renovations to Atholville Industrial Mall
The Atholville Industrial Mall will receive more than $390,000 in renovations thanks to investments by the federal, provincial and municipal governments. From left: Campbellton-Restigouche Center MLA Greg Davis; Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; Atholville Mayor Raymond Lagacé; and Bernard Valcourt, minister of state for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and La Francophonie.
New public market for Beresford
A curling rink in Beresford will be renovated to enable it to host public markets in the spring, summer and fall, thanks to investments by the federal, provincial and municipal governments. From left: Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; Beresford Mayor Raoul Charest; and Bernard Valcourt, minister of state for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and La Francophonie.
New manufacturing plant in St-Arthur
Federal and provincial government investments totalling more than $600,000 will allow Meubles St-Arthur Inc. to acquire and improve an abandoned factory in St-Arthur. The company will use the factory to specialize in the production of solid wood doors and dried hardwood outdoor furniture. From left: Bernard Valcourt, minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and La Francophonie; Economic ...
Federal and provincial support for Edmundston industrial cleaning company
Water Blasting and Vacuum Services Inc., an industrial cleaning company, received $390,000 in federal and provincial support today to help modernize its operations and improve its productivity. From left: Edmundston Mayor Jacques Martin; Health Minister Madeleine Dubé; Luc Laforge, chief executive officer, Water Blasting and Vacuum Services Inc.; and Minister of State for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and La Francophonie ...
Maple syrup processor expands with government support
Restigouche Brands Inc., a Saint-Quentin based maple syrup processor, is expanding its operations with the help of nearly $600,000 from the federal and provincial governments. From left: André Bouffard, director Financial Services and treasurer of Citadelle, Maple Syrup Producers' Cooperative; Saint-Quentin Mayor Robert Beaulieu; Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and La Francophonie Bernard Valcourt; Post-Secondary Education, ...
New Campbellton library officially opens
The Campbellton Centennial Library officially opened its doors in its new and improved facility on Oct. 21. From left: Campbellton Mayor Bruce MacIntosh; MLA for Campbellton-Restigouche Centre Greg Davis; Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Martine Coulombe; and library board member Mel Parker.
Provincial, federal, municipal governments confirm support for multi-sport pavilion
Provincial, federal and municipal government representatives confirmed their continued support for the new Edmundston multi-sport pavilion. At the same time, the provincial government announced an additional contribution of $2 million. From left: Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud; Bernard Valcourt, minister of state for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and for la Francophonie; MLA for Madawaska-les-Lacs Yvon Bonenfant; Health Minister Madeleine ...
Province supports new Saint John YMCA
The provincial government is providing a parcel of land and funding for design work toward the development of a new YMCA in Saint John. From left: Shilo Boucher, acting chief executive officer of Saint John YMCA; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; and Wellness, Culture and Sport Minister Trevor Holder pose with preliminary drawings of the new Saint John YMCA.
Official opening of new Fairfield Community Centre
Federal and provincial government representatives joined members of the Fairfield community on Oct. 16 to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fairfield Community Centre. From left: Glen Savoie, MLA for Saint John – Fundy; Rob Moore, MP for Fundy-Royal; Wayne Cochrane, deacon, Fairfield Baptist Church; Jason Gomke, project manager, Fairfield Community Centre; and Geoff deJong, pastor, Fairfield Baptist ...
New Fredericton YMCA opens officially
The new YMCA officially opened in Fredericton on Saturday, Oct. 15. From left: Fisheries and Oceans Minister Keith Ashfield, Kathy Russell, chief executive officer, Fredericton YMCA; Premier David Alward; David Rioux, president, Fredericton YMCA board of directors; Fredericton Mayor Brad Woodside; Karina LeBlanc, former president, Fredericton YMCA; and J.W. (Bud) Bird, honorary co-chair of the fund-raising campaign.
Phase Two of community centre project officially opens
A ceremony was held Oct. 13 to mark the completion of the second and final phase of development for the Crossman Community Centre / Kay Arena. From left: Bill Hennessy, Kay Crossman Community Foundation representative; Robert Goguen, MP for Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe; Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Consumer Affairs Marie-Claude Blais; and George LeBlanc, mayor of Moncton.
Provincial, federal governments invest in Tracadie-Sheila company
The provincial and federal governments are making a combined investment of more than $800,000 to help Les Entreprises A.& R. Savoie & Fils ltée expand and improve its competitiveness and efficiency. The company is better known by its trademark, Supreme Homes. From left: Robert Savoie, chief executive officer of Supreme Homes; Premier David Alward; Claude Landry, MLA for Tracadie-Sheila; ...
Provincial, federal governments launch construction of multifunctional centre
A sod-turning ceremony was held today to start the official construction of the Shippagan Multifunctional Centre. From left: Bernard Valcourt, minister of state for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and la Francophonie; Jonathan Roch Noel, mayor of Shippagan; Premier David Alward; and Economic Development Minister Paul Robichaud.
Infrastructure improvements for Saint John Boys and Girls Club
The provincial government is investing $150,000 in infrastructure improvements at the Saint John Boys and Girls Club. From left: Glen Tait, MLA for Saint John East; Carl Killen, MLA for Saint John Harbour; Premier David Alward; David Merrithew and Cathy Rignanesi, co-chairs of the capital campaign; with members of the Boys and Girls Club of Saint John.
Investment made to construct skateboard park in Blackville
The provincial government is investing $12,700 in the construction of a skateboard park in Blackville. In photo: Premier David Alward, right; and Southwest Miramichi MLA Jake Stewart, left; and some young people from Blackville celebrate the announcement.
Investment in Miramichi airport
Premier David Alward today announced a $500,000 investment to improve the Miramichi airport and to help build the region's economy. From left: Gerry Cormier, mayor of Miramichi; Thomas Linkletter, chair of the Miramichi Airport Commission; Alward; Robert Trevors, minister of Public Safety; and Paul Robichaud, minister of Economic Development.
Sod-turning held for Fundy Civic Centre
A sod-turning was held today to mark the official start of construction of the Fundy Civic Centre in Sussex. Premier David Alward joined representatives of the federal government, the Town of Sussex and the board of the Fundy Civic Centre at the construction site.