Kedgwick and Saint-Quentin getting a boost through Rediscover Main Streets initiative
News release
October 13, 2022 · Kedgwick, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Atlantic Canada’s main streets, downtowns and neighbourhoods are vibrant spaces where people gather to enjoy all that our urban and rural communities have to offer. After more than two years of the pandemic, people are yearning to safely connect and return to the region’s downtown areas. The Government of Canada, through the Rediscover Main Streets initiative, is supporting community-led projects that will bring energy back to these lively and important community hubs.
Today, René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, announced total investments of $88,983 through Rediscover Main Streets for two projects in the Restigouche region. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.
An investment of $55,155 to the Rural Community of Kedgwick will support activities to encourage residents and visitors to enjoy the downtown area, including the development of outdoor movie nights, the redevelopment of the farmers' market, and the installation of a digital sign and the production of an online guide to promote businesses and community events in the area.
An investment of $33,828 to the City of Saint-Quentin supported the installation of new promotional signage for the Western Festival held last July. The festival is a major annual event that benefits downtown businesses.
The Rediscover Main Streets initiative helps non-profit organizations team up to create new activities, develop marketing initiatives and promote events, all of which encourage residents and visitors alike to rediscover what the region’s communities have to offer and drive more support for local businesses.
The Government of Canada is committed to helping small businesses and local communities recover and together work hard to build a strong and resilient economic recovery that works for every Canadian.
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“Our main streets, downtowns and neighborhoods are at the heart of our vibrant rural and urban communities here in Atlantic Canada. These initiatives will help breathe new life in our communities big and small, and encourage residents and visitors to come out and enjoy everything the region has to offer.
- The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA
"The success of Main Street businesses is critical to building strong, vibrant and resilient communities. These investments will help reinvigorate the downtowns of Kedgwick and Saint-Quentin and encourage people to rediscover and celebrate their communities, bringing economic benefits to the entire region."
- René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche
Quick facts
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On March 18, 2022, ACOA launched Rediscover Main Streets a $10 million initiative to support locally-driven measures aimed at encouraging Atlantic Canadians and visitors to rediscover main streets and neighbourhoods across the region.
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The Rediscover Main Streets initiative complements other federal, provincial and municipal measures to help businesses and communities build back better.
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, ACOA has invested just under half a billion dollars to help businesses and organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic, protecting more than 20,000 jobs in communities across the region.
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Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Dominque Bouchard
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Dominique.Bouchrd@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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