Province spending $1.2M on building upgrades for 3 local organizations
The provincial government has announced it is spending $1,223,500 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to support some infrastructure work on buildings used by three local organizations.
The Coopérative Centre Francophone de Thunder Bay is receiving $928,155 to replace its roof, upgrade its multi-service room and expand its community hall by 500 square feet.
“While the roof represents the bulk of the work, these investments have also enabled us to carry out major renovations and improve our common areas,” explained the centre’s President, Claudette Gleeson.
“This project allows the centre francophone to continue and fulfill its mission of uniting, welcoming and promoting the French-speaking community in northwestern Ontario.”
The Vedic Cultural Centre is receiving $194,618 to upgrade its facility, including replacing the roof, installing a high-efficiency HVAC system and improving accessibility.
The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society is receiving $100,727 to replace its two boilers.
The upgrade will ensure energy efficiency and proper heating and cooling of the building.
“Community enhancement projects and ensuring Ontarians can access welcoming spaces have become more important than ever as we face unprecedented economic uncertainty,” said the Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth, George Pirie.
“Our government is helping important cultural and community spaces keep their doors open to ensure people get the support they need, and Thunder Bay remains a great place to live and visit.”
