New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition Receives Federal Funding
Government of Canada supports the 188th edition of the province's agricultural and cultural exhibition
(firmenpresse) - FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK -- (Marketwired) -- 07/28/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing funding of $36,100 to Fredericton Exhibition Ltd. for the 188th edition of the New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition (NBEX).
The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Member of Parliament (Fredericton), made this announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
The funding, provided under the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, will support the NBEX from September 6 to 12, 2015. Activities include musical performances featuring local artists, theatre presentations, woodworking demonstrations and traditional First Nations dance performances.
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"We are proud to invest in organizations like Fredericton Exhibition Limited that contribute to economic growth in our communities and enrich the quality of life of Canadians."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"The NBEX is a great opportunity for Fredericton''s residents and visitors to enjoy performances by talented local artists and performers. Our Government is pleased to support projects that highlight Canada''s rich heritage, develop the arts in communities, and encourage a sense of culture, pride and unity in Canadians."
-The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Member of Parliament (Fredericton)
"Thanks to Canadian Heritage support, this year for the first time ever the New Brunswick Provincial Exhibition is proud to feature a heritage pavilion that will include educational components and displays of New Brunswick''s rich history, as well as showcase local talented visual and performing artists. The 5,400-square-foot exhibit will be open during the seven-day NBEX with an interactive lineup of non-stop presentations and performances."
-Mike Vokey, Executive Director, Fredericton Exhibition
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Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Gilles Theriault
Communications Manager
Atlantic Region
Canadian Heritage
506-851-3980
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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Datum: 28.07.2015 - 06:00 Uhr
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