Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

• Federal Fiona recovery fund providing $9 million for community comfort centres

  Federal Minister of Rural Economic Development Gudie Hutchings says the funds can be used to equip "climate comfort centres" with generators, satellite phones, blankets and cots.

  Environment

  Sep 22, 2023
  
• Ottawa announces plans to spend $6.3 million on Nova Scotia tourism projects

  The money will be spent on 53 new tourism projects throughout the province. Among the recipients will be the Eskasoni First Nation in Cape Breton, which will receive $500,000.

  Canada

  May 24, 2023
  
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• Federal government announces funding for East Coast tech firms and startup hub

  The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency says the funding includes interest-free repayable loans for the companies and a non-repayable grant for startup hub Volta Labs Inc.

  Tech

  Jan 20, 2022
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• Accessibility advocates say Peggy’s Cove viewing deck will ensure safe access for all

  Accessibility advocates say a new infrastructure project at Peggy's Cove falls in line with the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act mandate.

  Politics

  Jan 24, 2021
• University of New Brunswick developing portable coronavirus diagnostic tests

  Researchers at the University of New Brunswick are coming up with a faster way to diagnose COVID-19 with point-of-care devices that can be used by clinicians.

  Health

  Aug 1, 2020
• New road and observation deck officially opens at Fundy Trail Parkway

  The Walton Glen Gorge Observation Deck and a new 12.7-kilometre stretch of roadway are now open along the Fundy Trail Parkway.

  Environment

  Jul 7, 2020
• Ottawa to give $46 million to Quebec, Atlantic provinces to help boost tourism

  Atlantic Canada is also receiving $4.5 million for its various tourism marketing associations to boost travel across the region.

  Money

  Jun 23, 2020
• Federal government offers coronavirus relief money to Atlantic Canadian businesses

  Ottawa is offering more assistance to small and medium-sized businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

  Economy

  May 22, 2020
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• New home of MBA program puts UNB students closer to Saint John business community

  "In this case, we feel like we’re truly in a business school. We feel like these people are taking us seriously.”

  Education

  Jan 23, 2020
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• Justin Trudeau to name Atlantic Canada MP as advisor for region’s development

  The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is tasked with assisting growth in one of Canda's most economically depressed regions. 

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2019