The provincial government is helping 14 communities and organizations in the northwest region rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
Washagamis Bay, near Kenora, is receiving $120,000 to build a new all-season multi-purpose outdoor rink.
The money will also be used to develop and implement an outdoor recreation program and hire a new Recreation Program Coordinator.
Pickle Lake is welcoming $113,300 to install a safe play structure, develop new volunteer and staff strategies, redesign the township website, and purchase more technological equipment.
Sioux Lookout is getting $67,000 to develop and manage an online community bulletin board and assist with the costs for an online used book story run by library staff and volunteers.
Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services is receiving $121,500 to renovate all their offices, purchase health and safety supplies as well as IT equipment.
The money will also assist in the purchase of washable furniture to allow safe in-person service.
The Path of the Paddle Association is welcoming $28,300 to hire staff to engage trail crews and conduct training and research to safely reopen the water trail.
The Dryden and Area Adult Learning Centre is getting $33,100 to develop a new strategic plan, upgrade its website and install a new air filtration system to improve air flow for clients, volunteers, and staff.
The funding comes from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Resilient Communities Fund and was announced this past week by Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries.
