Bélair announces Transfer of the Hearst (Lac Ste. Thérèse) Harbour Facility

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HEARST - Réginald Bélair, Member of Parliament for Timmins - James Bay, on behalf of the Honourable Geoff Regan, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, today announced that the federal government has transferred ownership of the Hearst (Lac Ste. Thérèse) facility in Ontario to the Local Services Board of Lac Ste. Thérèse."The Local Services Board of Lac Ste. Thérèse has clearly demonstrated an interest in managing and developing the area's waterfront assets for the benefit of the community," said Mr. Bélair. "The transfer will ensure that the Local Services Board of Lac Ste. Thérèse is able to continue with this focus for years to come."The Hearst (Lac Ste. Thérèse) facility is comprised of 0.077 hectare of property consisting of a timber crib and span wharf. In conjunction with the transfer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will provide federal funding to the Local Services Board of Lac Ste. Thérèse to undertake safety-related repairs and to construct a concrete launching ramp.This transfer is part of the Recreational Harbour Divestiture Program administered by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Small Craft Harbours Branch. The Local Services Board of Lac Ste. Thérèse will become the new owner of the facility and will continue to operate the harbour as a public facility.

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