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Cumberland and Colchester counties businesses get new equipment, improve efficiencies to foster growth
From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency News release Government of Canada investments support clean, inclusive recovery and long-term economic growth May 12, 2022 · Amherst, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) A key part of Canada’s economic recovery is supporting businesses as they adapt, grow, and move forward from the COVID-19 pandemic. Small and […]
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Read MoreNL Government: House of Assembly Participating in National Moose Hide Campaign Day
May 12, 2022 Today marks Moose Hide Campaign Day across Canada, and the Honourable Derek Bennett, Speaker of the House of Assembly, is pleased to announce that the Legislature is participating in this day of ceremony. The Moose Hide Campaign (MHC) is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians, which calls on everyone to […]
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Read MoreNew Little Narrows Ferry Named for Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy
May 11, 2022 The new ferry that crosses Little Narrows between Inverness County and Victoria County will be named the Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy to honour a steadfast, compassionate leader of the Mi’kmaw Nation. The Department of Public Works held a contest involving the We’koqma’q Mi’kmaw School in Whycocomagh and the Rankin School of the […]
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Read MoreThe Government of Canada contributing $225K to support traditional births in First Nation communities within Atlantic Canada
From: Indigenous Services Canada News release May 11, 2022 The Government of Canada is taking action to support Indigenous communities in bringing traditional births back home. That is why the Government is announcing support for traditional births in First Nations in Atlantic Canada. As the Government of Canada continues its work in addressing anti-Indigenous racism […]
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Read MoreOfficial results of May 3 general election for Ordinary Members to the Nunatsiavut Assembly
May 10, 2022 The Nunatsiavut Elections Officer wishes to advise that the following have been declared elected to serve as Ordinary Members to the Nunatsiavut Assembly, following an official count of all ballots cast in the May 3 general election: Constituency Declared Elected Nain Tony W. AndersenRoxanne Barbour Hopedale Terry Vincent Makkovik Thomas Evans Rigolet […]
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Read MoreExpert Panel on Churchill Falls 2041 Announced; Premier Furey and Minister Parsons Available to the Media
May 11, 2022 The Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the Honourable Andrew Parsons, Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology, today announced the establishment of an expert panel to recommend potential approaches for the government to ensure maximum long-term benefits from the Churchill Falls assets, as recommended by the Muskrat Falls Commission […]
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Read MoreCape Breton University to Confer Four Honorary Degrees for Spring 2022 Convocation
On Thursday, May 19 and Friday, May 20, 2022, during in-person convocation celebrations, Cape Breton University will confer honorary doctorates on four individuals from Cape Breton who have made a significant impact in the arts and culture, medicine, and Indigenous Rights sectors. CBU will confer the degrees Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, on Bette MacDonald, […]
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Read MoreSaint Mary’s University Celebrates Outstanding Business Success, Commitment to Nova Scotia and Community of Four Alumni with Honorary Degrees
Four outstanding Santamarians will be honoured with honorary degrees at May convocation ceremonies, with recipients reflecting leadership in North American business and significant contributions to Nova Scotian and Mi’kmaw communities. “In each of these honorary degree recipients, our students can see the dedication, passion and commitment to excellence that leads to success,” says President Dr. […]
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Read MoreUNB to grant six honorary degrees during upcoming graduation ceremonies
The University of New Brunswick will award honorary degrees to six outstanding individuals at its spring graduation ceremonies in Fredericton and Saint John on May 25, 26 and 27. Dr. HEA (Eddy) Campbell will receive an honorary doctorate of science degree in Fredericton on May 25 at 2:30 p.m. Over his 10-year tenure as president […]
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Read MoreNunatsiavut Government: Working together to monitor and reduce spread of avian influenza in wild birds
The Nunatsiavut Government is working with the provincial Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture and Environment and Climate Change Canada to monitor for presence of the highly pathogenic avian Influenza (HPAI) in wild birds. NOTICE – Avian Flu NT4
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