August 19, 2022 · Old Perlican, Newfoundland and Labrador · 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.
Targeted support a game changer for Old Perlican
Today, Churence Rogers, Member of Parliament for Bonavista-Burin-Trinity, announced an investment of $117,577 through Rediscover Main Streets for Legendary Coasts of Eastern Newfoundland. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.
The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, also announced a $50,000 investment from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
This support will allow Legendary Coasts of Eastern Newfoundland to host the first annual Deep Blues Seafood Festival in Old Perlican from August 19 to 21. The festival will invite residents and visitors to celebrate Newfoundland and Labrador's world-class seafood products with dishes prepared by local and international chefs while enjoying blues music played by accomplished musicians. The event will strengthen the region's tourism offerings, bring economic benefits to local businesses and encourage people to rediscover Old Perlican.
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.
