The province spent over $1.1 million on hosting and promotion for travel bloggers, writers and journalists over four years. CBC reports flights, food, accommodations and more were covered for 879 people between 2011 and 2015. Lots of provinces do this, and it’s to have people come here and then promote through their writing.
Category: News
Provincial funding for local food
The province is investing $415,000 to promote local food and beverages in 2017-18. Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Rick Doucet says New Brunswick households spend about $2.6 billion on food annually. The funding will support aspects of the department’s Local Food and Beverages Strategy.