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The federal, provincial, and municipal governments are investing $8.84 million in water, stormwater, and wastewater infrastructure for St. Stephen, Harvey, Sussex, and Grand Lake, aimed at enabling housing development in rural communities. The funds will support up to 108 homes in St. Stephen (including 10 affordable units), up to 100 homes in Harvey, 21…
Open recordThe article reports that the provincial government funded Gaelic organizations in Victoria County, including a $10,917 grant to Colaisde na Gàidhlig for Au Cùrsa Bogaidh and a $10,000 grant to Comunn Fèis an Eilein for its Summer Gaelic Events Program. It notes the support is part of broader efforts to preserve Gaelic language and culture and strengthen…
Open recordNova Scotia is changing how RCMP officers are hired and how they serve across the province. The government announcement outlines major changes to RCMP funding, billing, and staffing practices.
The Nova Scotia government announced a plan to expand RCMP resources, including hiring 25 new officers with $16 million in the current year and $18 million annually thereafter. The move aims to address concerns about inadequate rural policing highlighted by the Mass Casualty Commission’s findings, while the government notes ongoing funding for…
Open recordThe article reports that Calgary will receive a free community soccer pitch funded through federal support and private charity. Specifically, Calgary Minor Soccer will benefit from Canadian Tire's Jumpstart charity and Sport Canada involvement.
Open recordThe article reports that federal Sport Secretary Adam van Koeverden announced a Build Communities Strong Fund investment of up to $33.6 million for sport infrastructure in Alberta, including upgrades to the Olympic Oval, WinSport halfpipe, and Nakiska National Ski Cross Training Centre. It also notes a $3-million annual increase to the Athlete Assistance…
Open recordA partnership between the Government of Canada, Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, and The City of Calgary has announced a commitment to create a future free-to-use community soccer pitch in Calgary, as part of Jumpstart’s plan to build 25 pitches across Canada by 2029. The project is supported by more than $2 million in federal funding through Sport…
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