Regional Development Corporation News Releases https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news.html Regional Development Corporation News Releases Investment in construction phase of New Brunswick Museum https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2024.03.0131.html The New Brunswick Museum building on Douglas Avenue in Saint John will be updated and expanded with investments from the provincial and federal governments and the museum itself. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:46:00 -0400 Development agreement signed with Amlamgog First Nation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2024.02.0083.html The provincial government has signed a development agreement with Amlamgog (Fort Folly) First Nation to support the community’s priorities related to housing, salmon conservation, a transition to green transportation and entrepreneurship. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:53:00 -0400 Funding increased for Community Investment Fund https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2024.02.0070.html The provincial government is investing more in a fund supporting community-based not-for-profits that deliver programs and services, as well as festivals and events. Money provided through the Community Investment Fund will increase by $3.7 million over the next three years. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:10:00 -0400 Funding for expansion of community centre at Natoaganeg First Nation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2024.01.0020.html The provincial government has allocated funding for an expansion of the Natoaganeg (Eel Ground) First Nation’s community development centre. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:42:00 -0400 Imperial Theatre receives funding for renovations and programming https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2024.01.0010.html The Imperial Theatre in Saint John is receiving funding to support its programming and renovations. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:57:00 -0400 Funding for hangar upgrades at Miramichi airport https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2024.01.0005.html The provincial government is supporting the Miramichi Airport Commission as it upgrades a vacant hangar to accommodate new tenants. Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:45:00 -0400 REVISED / Funding for Dieppe Boulevard extension https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2024.01.0004.html Dieppe Boulevard is being extended thanks to a combined investment of $42 million from the provincial, federal and municipal governments. Fri, 05 Jan 2024 14:14:00 -0400 Funding for community infrastructure projects in Caraquet https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.12.0602.html The provincial and federal governments have allocated nearly $460,000 to two community infrastructure projects in the municipality of Caraquet. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:06:00 -0400 Development agreement signed with Welamukotuk First Nation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.11.0554.html The provincial government has signed a development agreement with Welamukotuk (Oromocto) First Nation that will support the community’s goals related to housing, youth and families. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:16:00 -0400 Funding for municipal well infrastructure in Fundy Albert https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.11.0552.html The municipality of Fundy Albert will be building new wells and related infrastructure thanks to the combined investment of more than $12 million from three levels of government. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:25:00 -0400 Multi-year development agreement signed with Indian Island First Nation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.11.0549.html The provincial government has signed a development agreement with Indian Island First Nation that will support the community’s priorities related to roads, housing, youth and wellness. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 21:06:00 -0400 Investment in new Grand Lake wastewater treatment facility https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.11.0544.html The Chipman wastewater treatment facility will be replaced thanks to a combined investment of $13.2 million from the provincial, federal and municipal governments. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:33:00 -0400 New housing funding program to support local governments and non-profits https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.10.0508.html The provincial government has launched a new funding program under the Housing for All strategy to support local governments and non-profits in building more housing. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:16:00 -0400 Funding for upgrades to Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.10.0506.html The provincial and federal governments announced funding today for upgrades at one of the province’s historical sites, the Central New Brunswick Woodmen’s Museum. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 13:42:00 -0400 Modernization project announced for Moncton’s Capitol Theatre https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.09.0496.html A modernization project at Moncton’s Capitol Theatre will be supported by funding from the provincial and federal governments. Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:50:00 -0400 Funding supports Swallowtail Keepers Society’s restoration of New Brunswick tourism icon https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.09.0472.html Investments by the provincial and federal governments will support renovations and upgrades to the Swallowtail Lighthouse on Grand Manan Island. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:08:00 -0400 Funding for the YMCA Glenn Carpenter Centre in Saint John https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.09.0464.html The provincial government is providing financial support to help the YMCA of Greater Saint John build a new year-round building at the Glenn Carpenter Centre site. Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:20:00 -0400 Centre Maillet in Edmundston receives funding for renovations https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.08.0434.html More than $1.5 million in combined funding was announced by provincial and federal officials today for renovations to Centre Maillet, turning it into a multifunctional community centre offering community and cultural programming. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:54:00 -0400 Recreational tourism expanding in Edmundston https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.08.0433.html Funding from the provincial and federal governments was announced today to help Coopérative de récréotourisme du Madawaska develop mountain biking trails and a skills park at Mont Farlagne in Edmundston. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:21:00 -0400 Investment of $1.1 million will extend tourism season at McAdam Railway Station https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.08.0423.html Provincial and federal officials announced a more than $1 million investment today in upgrades to the energy system at McAdam Railway Station that will reduce heating costs and extend the tourism season. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:12:00 -0400 Tourism infrastructure investment of $1.1 million in Fundy-St. Martins https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.08.0410.html Provincial and federal officials announced a combined $1.1 million investment today for the revitalization of the community lighthouse visitor information centre and the construction of an amphitheatre in Fundy-St. Martins. Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:38:00 -0400 Community infrastructure upgrades in Moncton https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.08.0407.html Provincial, federal, and municipal officials announced funding today in Moncton to support upgrades at the Aberdeen Cultural Centre and to build a multi-functional outdoor synthetic field at la Fondation de l’école l’Odyssée. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:35:00 -0400 Investment to mitigate flood risk and build climate resiliency in Fredericton https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.08.0400.html The provincial, federal, and municipal governments today announced a combined investment of more than $39 million to improve Fredericton’s water and wastewater infrastructure to help mitigate the risk of flooding. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:56:00 -0400 Upgrades to arena, trail and park in Oromocto https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.08.0393.html The federal, provincial and municipal governments announced funding today for upgrades to infrastructure at the Kings Arrow Arena, Gateway Wetland Trail, and Deer Park in the Town of Oromocto. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:22:00 -0400 Investment announced in a new multi-purpose recreation centre for Caraquet https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/regional_development/news/news_release.2023.07.0367.html Three levels of government announced a joint investment of $22.5 million to build the Regional Generations Centre in Caraquet. Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:19:00 -0400 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:46:00 -0400