Heritage Downey Road Cemetery will benefit from accessibility upgrades
News release
Government of Canada supports revitalization of historic cemetery
August 26, 2022 · North Preston, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Adapting community spaces to be safe and accessible is integral to helping Canadian cities and towns thrive. Revitalizing existing and regionally significant areas contributes to the overall well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
Today, Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook, announced an investment of $22,500 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for the Heritage Downey Road Cemetery Society. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.
This support will allow the society to improve and expand the grounds of the historic 200-year-old Downey Road Cemetery in North Preston. Project activities include clearing debris, grooming and levelling pathways, and installing benches. These enhancements will provide community members of all abilities safe access to visit the cemetery.
The CCRF was launched in June 2021. The fund provides $500 million over two years to Canada’s regional development agencies (RDAs) to invest in shared and inclusive public spaces. The Government of Canada is committed to investing in shared spaces to make them safer, greener and more accessible. This will help stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for Canadians.
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“Investing in accessibility upgrades for communities in Nova Scotia is vital to ensuring all residents feel welcome and safe. Enhancing shared public spaces like the Heritage Downey Road Cemetery in North Preston gives residents a place to gather, celebrate and honour the lives of their loved ones.”
- The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA
“This historic cemetery has been deteriorating, and I hope that these upgrades provided through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund will help residents find comfort in moments of need.”
- Darrell Samson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Sackville-Preston-Chezzetcook
Quick facts
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The Heritage Downey Road Cemetery Society is a non-profit organization that was created by volunteer community members to oversee and find ways to improve and expand the cemetery location.
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The Canada Community Revitalization Fund supports two major streams of activity:
o Adapting community spaces and assets so that they may be used safely in accordance with local public health guidelines.
o Building or improving community spaces to encourage Canadians to re-engage in and explore their communities and regions. -
Application intake for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund is now closed. If you have a pending application, please contact your account manager for more information.
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Canada’s regional development agencies are continuing to deliver targeted support for economic recovery. Application intake is open through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency for the Jobs and Growth Fund, the Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative, and the Tourism Relief Fund.
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On March 18, 2022, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency launched Rediscover Main Streets , a $10 million initiative to support locally-driven measures aimed at encouraging Atlantic Canadians and visitors to rediscover main streets and neighbourhoods across the region. This initiative complements other federal, provincial and municipal measures to help businesses and communities build back better.
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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
Peter Day
MP Darrell Samson’s Office
902-861-2311
Ivan Willis
President
Heritage Downey Road Cemetery Society
902-435-9085
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