Howard Watson Nature Trail (Blackburnnews.com File Photo)Howard Watson Nature Trail (Blackburnnews.com File Photo)
Sarnia

Local Projects To Receive Funding

Seven local projects are to receive nearly $459,000 in federal funding through the Canada 150 Infrastructure Program.

Sarnia-Lambton MP Pat Davidson says it commemorates Canada's 150th birthday in 2017 and helps boost economic activity through infrastructure investments.

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$265,000 is earmarked for area trail development including the Howard Watson trail.

The Village of Oil Springs gets funding for accessibility upgrades, Point Edward's waterfront park will be expanded, a roof will be replaced at the Enniskillen Community Centre, and a splash pad is to be installed at the Wyoming pool.

Due to limited funding, Sarnia's applications for Centennial Park and Clearwater Arena were denied.

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Province providing Family Service Kent $586K

The funding will be used to expand the organization's Senior Trustee Program, which provides trusted, practical financial support to seniors experiencing cognitive decline, isolation, or financial vulnerability.

Detail blue line with puck on ice hockey rink. © Can Stock Photo / fotoduki

Scoreboard, Nov. 14

Loads of local hockey action, and Canada punched a ticket to the semis of the IIHF Women's World Championship.