Families in the Township of Billings will benefit from improved community spaces for a better quality of life

News Release

$16,000 from the Government of Canada will support upgrades to the Kagawong Post Office Museum

September 15, 2017 – Kagawong, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario - FedNor

Families in the Township of Billings will benefit from upgrades at the Kagawong Post Office Museum for cultural and social activities as a result of a $16,000 investment from the Government of Canada.

The funding was announced today by the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for FedNor.

The FedNor contribution will be used to replace the roof to help preserve and protect this important historic building and the cultural artifacts on display. The funding will also be used to install new soffit, facia, doors, windows, walls and ceilings.

This investment is being allocated under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program, a $300-million fund that was established to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday through investments in community spaces that bring Canadians together. Of that amount, $10.4 million is being invested across Northern Ontario.

Quotes

"This investment is a community-building project to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary. And there’s no better way to mark this milestone than to celebrate the places that bring us together – the places that allow us to stay fit, unwind, and connect with our friends and neighbours. That’s how we establish the bonds of common understanding and friendship in a country where people come from every corner of the world. The values of openness, diversity and inclusion that define all Canadians are forged in our community spaces."

- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for FedNor

"The funding announced today will help modernize an important local facility that touches the lives of all our residents. Investing to preserve and protect the historic Kagawong Post Office Museum will help improve postal services, boost tourism and showcase local artifacts for residents and tourists to enjoy for many years to come."

- Mayor Austin Hunt, Township of Billings

Quick Facts

  • In addition to today’s announcement, the Algoma–Manitoulin–Kapuskasing region has received a total of $1,512,288 for 25 projects under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program.

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Contacts

Barclay Babcock
Communications Officer
FedNor
705-690-0957
barclay.babcock@canada.ca

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