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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 |
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"In celebration of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' 100th anniversary, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders in officially unveiling a new commemorative one-dollar circulation coin honouring this legendary team and its generations of loyal fans.The coin will enter general circulation beginning September 3, 2010, following the public unveiling of the coin at Regina's Northgate Mall. A public coin exchange will immediately follow the unveiling. The Mint is delighted to give the many supporters of Rider Nation a unique means of celebrating their team's centennial and the great traditions of Canadian football." The coins will also be available Thursday at the Riders stores at the Circle Centre Mall in Saskatoon, 3510 8th St. E., (after 3 p.m. CST). If you are a Riders fan (and who isn't?) head out to get one or two for your collection. They are going to go fast! |
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Tuesday, 24 August 2010 |
August 23, 2010 Vancouver, British Columbia-Today the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, toured the construction currently underway at YWCA Vancouver’s Health & Fitness Centre. “Once complete, the new and improved facility will ensure that users have access to the modern and essential infrastructure they need today and in the future,” said Minister Yelich. “It is exciting to see that work is underway in communities like Vancouver, and that our Government’s Economic Action Plan is accomplishing its goals.”
Western Economic Diversification Canada has committed $463,830 for improvements to the Centre through the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program, as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. Through building upgrades and a locker room expansion, the Centre will be able to accommodate more people each day, reduce its carbon footprint, increase operational efficiencies and create jobs for local workers.
The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RInC) program is investing $500 million in recreational facilities across Canada over a two-year period. Visit the RInC program in the West, or Canada's Economic Action Plan for more information. |
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Monday, 16 August 2010 |
 August 13, 2010 Abbotsford, British Columbia-The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, is attending the Abbotsford International Airshow today to meet with industry leaders and demonstrate the Government of Canada’s continued support for western Canada’s aerospace and defence sector.
“This event provides a valuable opportunity for representatives from the Western Canadian aerospace industry to build on their recent successes at the Farnborough International Airshow,” said Minister Yelich. “Our government recognizes the tremendous potential of the aerospace industry and is proud to play a leadership role in facilitating new growth opportunities.”
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) provided $13,000 to support the Industrial Regional Benefits (IRB) Bootcamp that took place prior to the Airshow. The Bootcamp provided an opportunity to educate western Canadian small- and medium-sized enterprises on the IRB policy and how best to engage Prime Contractors involved in IRBs.
Western Economic Diversification Canada is committed to advocating on behalf of western Canadian industry in the development and application of the federal procurement and Industrial and Regional Benefits policy. WD is also a business facilitator, partnering with, and promoting western Canadian firms and organizations to Prime Contractors that have IRB obligations. |
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