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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(File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks)

Scoreboard, Aug 5

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.