Reference: N14047E
Minister Rob Moore announces funding for projects in Placentia Bay and St. John’s.
May 28, 2014 – St. John’s, N.L. – Veterans Affairs Canada
The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, today announced funding for the construction of a new cenotaph in Placentia Bay and the restoration of the Caribou Memorial in St. John’s, Newfoundland-and-Labrador.
Festival of Flags Inc. is receiving up to $50,000 through Veterans Affairs Canada’ s Community War Memorial Program to construct the Placentia Bay Veterans Cenotaph within the Garden of Memories, located on the grounds of the former United States military base in Argentia. The cenotaph will be a focal point in the community and will recognize all major conflicts of the 20th century. The names of all Placentia Bay service men and women will be inscribed on the cenotaph.
The City of St. John’s received $24,182 through Veterans Affairs Canada’s Cenotaph/Monument Restoration Program for the restoration of the Caribou Memorial, located in Bowring Park. The project involved restoring the base and recasting the bronze antlers. The iconic memorial is dedicated to those who served and lost their lives during the First World War.
Nicholas Bergamini
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
613-996-4649
Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468
