Riverview Lions Club will benefit from renovations to update its infrastructure

From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

News release

October 11, 2022 · Riverview, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)

Canadian cities and towns flourish when they have community public spaces to promote social interaction and physical activity, and provide access to recreational programs and facilities. These amenities are integral to the overall well-being of individuals, families and communities. Our economic recovery is closely linked to the vitality of our local communities and their shared spaces.

Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, announced an investment of $300,000 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for the Riverview Lions Club.

This support will allow the Riverview Lions Club to renovate and enhance accessibility at its facility to provide the community of Riverview and its members with a more efficient and greener community space to come together.

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.

Quotes

“Strong, vibrant communities in New Brunswick are a critical part of a robust and inclusive economic recovery. Investing in shared spaces like the Riverview Lions Club helps revitalize local economies, and gives residents a place to come together .”

-       The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA

“It is with heartfelt gratitude and appreciation that we were considered and received this significant funding from the federal government to allow the upgrades needed to our premises, so that we may provide a clean, safe, accessible and stress free environment to the valued members of our tri-community.”

-       Mike Stone, President, Riverview Lions Club

Quick facts

  • The Riverview Lions Club is a service club that supports health, education, sports, and youth programs through volunteering, fundraising and direct donations.

  • 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.

  • Canada’s regional development agencies are continuing to deliver targeted support for economic recovery. Application intake is open through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) for the Jobs and Growth Fund, the Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative, and the Tourism Relief Fund.

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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

Danielle Phillips
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Danielle.Phillips@acoa-apeca.gc.ca  

Brennan Beaumont
Past President
Riverview Lions Club
506-988-0881

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