The city’s “Love Kingston” project is receiving $95,700 through the provincial government’s Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries.
Five local festivals and events are part of $7 million in funding announced through the Ontario Reconnect Festival and Event Program. This funding will
Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Lisa MacLeod announced more than $7 million in funding to support 87 local and virtual events and initiatives across Ontario through the Reconnect Festival and Event Program.
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CORNWALL – The Ontario government has announced over $7 million for 87 festivals and events across the province to help them adhere to COVID-19 measures.
Tourism Minister Lisa MacLeod says the pandemic has had an “unprecedented, devastating impact on arts, tourism and culture in the province” and this money will help organizations deliver “innovative and safe experiences.”
In our area, there $41,000 for Winter Activation in Cornwall and $35,980 for The River of Lights in Brockville.
Cornwall Tourism Officer Kevin Lajoie says their application for “Winter Activation” included a number of activities: the Holiday Sparkle at Gray’s Creek Conservation Area, winter activities in Lamoureux Park (skating rink, toboggan hill, trails and lights) and support for fat bike and snowshoe trails in Guindon Park.