Backgrounder: Cape Breton will benefit from new construction, upgrades to help bring people back to public spaces safely
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests more than $274,000 in nine community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT |
| Reserve Mines Volunteer Fire Department | The fire department will upgrade the community hall’s kitchen with new plumbing and electrical, commercial flooring; a fire suppression system, a new fire escape, and kitchen appliances. This will ensure the hall can be used to full capacity to host community events and fundraisers. | $70,000 non-repayable | Darryl McNeil
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| Marcia Fiolek Memorial Community Playground Society | The society will undertake accessibility upgrades to the playground, including a wheelchair glider swing and accessible flooring under the swing, to better serve the community and ensure its long-term sustainability. | $61,000 non-repayable | Bryan Pratt Co-Chair 902-549-2428 bryanpratt@live.com |
| Lighthouse of Cape Breton Society | The society will upgrade the Undercurrent Youth Centre by increasing the recreational area by 40 percent, installing new windows, and a deck with a wheelchair ramp. The improvement will increase efficiency and accessibility to meet growing demand for its services. | $50,000 non-repayable | David Sawler President 902-849-7559 davidsawler@me.com |
| Inverness Victoria Federation of Agriculture | The federation’s building is used for various community functions. Funding will help install insulation, new windows and doors, wiring, and upgrade the building entrance to improve energy efficiency and accessibility, promoting the sustainability of an important community asset. | $39,000 non-repayable | Rodney Beaton Board Member Machinery and Special Projects Committee 902-258-5736 bayviewdairyfarm@gmail.com |
| East Bay and Area Community Council | The council will create an accessible section of the East Bay Hills Trail with a wide, hard packed base. This will allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy a portion of the trail that avoids steeper grades and shortens the original hike by approximately one kilometre. | $19,500 non-repayable | Dave King
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| Antigonish County District 9 Community Development Association | The organization will carry out upgrades at Cape Jack Beach Provincial Park located in Havre Boucher, where the association will install an accessible washroom and change house. The Association will also undertake levelling landscaping to improve accessibility and provide a space for recreational activities to be used by persons of all abilities. | $15,828 non-repayable | Mark Fougere Chair 902-435-3065 mickeyfoug@gmail.com |
| St. Peter's and Area Lions Club | The organization will upgrade its ballfield by adding topsoil to make it a safe area to play baseball and softball. Gravel will also be added to the walking trail to improve its accessibility and encourage people to explore the outdoor amenities. | $7,500 non-repayable |
Gerry Gibson 902-623-0220 gerry@st-peters-marina.com |
| River Bourgeois Community Services Society | The society will install an outdoor storage building to securely house recreation complex equipment to safeguard it against inclement weather and theft, ensuring it can be enjoyed by all community members. | $7,417 non-repayable |
Sharon Chilvers
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| Friends of Notre Dame de l’Assumption Cathedral Association | The committee will restore the steps, accessible ramp, and railings at the entrance to the Our Lady of Assumption, allowing for easier and safer public access. This will also permit the continuation of on-site tours at the 18th century building, which is the oldest Catholic church in Nova Scotia and has become a popular tourist destination. | $4,650 non-repayable |
Andre Boudreau Director 902-226-2625 andreboudreau14@gmail.com |
| TOTAL | $274,895 |
Contacts
Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Chris Brooks
Communications Director, Nova Scotia
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-830-3839
Chris.Brooks@acoa-apeca.ga.ca
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