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News Release
Waterfront Plan To Boost Tourism In Rainy River
July 08, 2009
McGuinty Government Supports Plan To Attract Visitors, Boost Economy
NEWS
Ontario is supporting a comprehensive waterfront development plan for Rainy River that will help identify new economic development opportunities for the community.
Through this plan, the Town of Rainy River will identify services and facilities required to market the community as a tourism destination, attract new business and industry as well as new professionals.
QUOTES
“Our government is committed to helping northern communities capitalize on opportunities that allow them to become successful and economically self-sufficient.”
- Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, and Chair of the NOHFC.
QUICK FACTS
- The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is providing $18,900 toward this project through its Infrastructure and Community Development Program.
- Located on the Canada/U.S. border, Rainy River provides access to the United States highway system.
- Since January 2005, the NOHFC’s Infrastructure and Community Development Program has invested more than $162 million in some 323 projects in Northern Ontario.
- About the NOHFC’s Infrastructure and Community Development Program
- About Rainy River
Michel Lavoie, Communications Branch, 705-564-7125
ontario.ca/north-news
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