KITCHENER Some big projects in Wellington County and Guelph will be getting $6.2 million from the provincial and federal governments. The projects are renovations and expansions of the Elora Community Centre, the YMCA of Three Rivers in Guelph, and Hope House. “The newly renovated Elora Community Centre will provide everyone equal opportunity to participate,” said Centre Wellington mayor Kelly Linton. “Whether its seniors, youth, or anyone else in your family, we’re very pleased to see the project moving ahead with the support of all levels of government.” The federal government will be giving $3.4 million this weekend, while the province will be chipping in $2.8 to help pay for all the work.
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ELORA, ON, April 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Across the country, Canadians are feeling the impact of COVID-19, on their families, their livelihoods and their way of life. Together, the governments of Canada and Ontario are working to reduce the impact of the pandemic, ensure health and safety, rebuild businesses, and promote job creation, growth and investment.
Today, Lloyd Longfield, Member of Parliament for Guelph, on behalf of the Honourable Catherine McKenna, Canada s Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Stephen Crawford, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Infrastructure and Member of Provincial Parliament for Oakville, on behalf of the Honourable Laurie Scott, Ontario s Minister of Infrastructure; His Worship Kelly Linton, Mayor of the Township of Centre Wellington; Jaya James, Executive Director of HOPE House; and Peter Sweeney, Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA of Three Rivers, announced joint funding for three community and cultu