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Cash-strapped university says Jeno Tihanyi Olympic Gold Pool needs extensive repairs
Author of the article: Ben Leeson
Publishing date: Jul 08, 2021  â¢Â 7 hours ago  â¢Â 2 minute read  â¢Â Members of the Sudbury Synchro Club 11-12 team compete in the team routine event at the Jeno Tihanyi Olympic Gold Pool in Sudbury, Ont. on Sunday March 11, 2018. The pool has been closed for more than a year and Laurentian University saysit is unlikely the facility will re-open in 2021, even if public health guidelines allow. Gino Donato
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Despite a public plea earlier this week from the Jeno Tihanyi Olympic Gold Poolâs major user groups, Laurentian University said it is unlikely the facility will re-open in 2021, even if public health guidelines allow it.
Working together, the pool could become an asset and not a liability
Author of the article: Star Staff
Publishing date: Jul 07, 2021  â¢Â 19 hours ago  â¢Â 4 minute read  â¢Â Myriam Bernier of the Valley East Waves takes part in the girls 200 meter breaststroke event at the SLSC Spring Invitational at the JENO TIHANYI Olympic Gold Pool at Laurentian University, in Sudbury, Ont. on Sunday May 14, 2017. Local swimmers are pressing Laurentian to reopen the pool. Gino Donato
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Head coaches for the Jeno Tihanyi Olympic Gold Poolâs three major user groups released a joint statement Tuesday, accusing Laurentian University and the municipal, provincial and federal governments of overlooking the poolâs usefulness and calling for the facility to be reopened.
June 25th, 2021 By David Knox 3 commentsFiled under: News,
Nine News has appointed Brett McLeod as as Europe Correspondent, replacing Ben Avery in coming months, who will be returning to Adelaide after two years in the role.
Hugh Nailon, Director of News Melbourne said, “Brett is a senior network reporter, who will bring experience and gravitas to the role at a time when Covid is still dominating, Boris is in charge and the next chapter of the Monarchy will be compelling.
“Over the last two decades, Brett’s developed into an outstanding broadcaster of breaking news, as we saw recently with the George Pell Verdict, and when he expertly helmed the Network coverage of Prince Phillip’s death.
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In the labyrinth of funding grants, it was the province that ultimately decided and then recommended projects to support under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).
For Greater Sudbury, that means improvements to outdoor recreation courts, but it also means that Laurentian University’s application to ICIP for $20 million in deferred maintenance funding for the Ben F. Avery Athletic Complex was denied.
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“It’s important to understand the flow of how the money was invested and the role of the province and the role of the feds,” said Paul Lefebvre, Sudbury MP, during an interview. “And, it’s important to mention the role of the municipality.”