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Tobique First Nation to build house for first time in 13 years – CBC
Sep 10, 2016 Tobique becomes first First Nation in Atlantic Canada to get Habitat home Tobique First Nation is breaking ground on a new house for the first time in over a decade because a partnership with a charity group. “We haven’t built a house here in over 13 years because of [Indigenous and Northern […]
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Indigenous communities deserve economic choice – Netnewsledger
September 8, 2016 HALIFAX, N.S. – Analysis – To help First Nations convert more of their land into urban reserves, the federal government has decided to improve its Additions to Reserve (ATR) policy. It’s a step in the right direction but more can be done to enhance the economic benefits. Urban reserves are First Nation-owned […]
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Community hall will hopefully be built by mid-fall, says We’koqma’q chief – 101.5FM
09 September 2016 The chief of the We’koqma’q First Nation says people in his community have been making do since the community centre was lost to a fire. The structure, built in 1967, was destroyed in a fire on Dec. 28; no one was injured in the blaze. Chief Rod Googoo says construction on a […]
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Elsipogtog Youth Summer Co-operative in New Brunswick receives donation from The Co-operators
MONCTON, NB, Sept. 8, 2016 – Today John Harvie, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of The Co-operators presented a cheque for $25,000 to the Elsipogtog Youth Summer Co-operative at the Elsipogtog First Nation in New Brunswick. The funding will support the development, organization and operation of the youth worker co-operative, which will create employment […]
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First Arctic patrol ship by Irving is a ‘significant challenge’: president – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 7, 2016 12:38 HALIFAX _ The president of Irving Shipbuilding says putting all the pieces together for the construction of Canada’s first Arctic offshore patrol ship on time and within budget is a “significant challenge.” Kevin McCoy said while attending a defence industry conference in Halifax that his firm still plans to deliver […]
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Tentative contract deal reached with Nova Scotia’s 9,000 public school teachers – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 7, 2016 HALIFAX _ The Nova Scotia government says it has reached a tentative contract agreement with about 9,000 unionized public school teachers. The province says no details will be released until the agreement is ratified by members of the Nova Scotia Teachers Union. Education Minister Karen Casey says the sides worked […]
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Government of Canada delivers more than $7.8 million to Prince Edward Island for community infrastructure projects
First of two annual installments under federal Gas Tax Fund September 6, 2016B – Infrastructure Canada Investing in infrastructure is vital to creating middle class jobs today and sustained economic growth for years to come. Modern, efficient community infrastructure contributes to a high quality of life by helping connect people to jobs, improve water systems, […]
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Government of Canada delivers more than $27 million to Nova Scotia for community infrastructure projects
First of two annual installments under federal Gas Tax Fund September 6, 2016 – Infrastructure Canada Investing in infrastructure is vital to creating middle class jobs today and sustained economic growth for years to come. Modern, efficient community infrastructure contributes to a high quality of life by helping connect people to jobs, improve water systems, […]
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Government of Canada delivers more than $15.6 million to Newfoundland and Labrador for community infrastructure projects
First of two annual installments under federal Gas Tax Fund September 6, 2016 Infrastructure Canada Investing in infrastructure is vital to creating middle class jobs today and sustained economic growth for years to come. Modern, efficient community infrastructure contributes to a high quality of life by helping connect people to jobs, improve water systems, and […]
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Fortis Inc. President and CEO Barry Perry to present at Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference
ST. JOHN’S, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR – Fortis Inc. (TSX:FTS) President and CEO, Barry Perry, will present at the Barclays CEO Energy-Power Conference in New York City, New York on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 3:45 pm (Eastern Time). A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Corporation’s website, www.fortisinc.com. About Fortis […]
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