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Hornepayne Receives Support To Strengthen Local Economy
July 14, 2009
McGuinty Government Funds Study Of Hallmark Town Centre
NEWS
The Town of Hornepayne is ensuring the future viability of its Hallmark Town Centre and strengthening the local economy thanks to funding from the province.
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is providing $86,870 to study the sustainability of the multi-purpose community and business facility. The local landmark houses a number of businesses as well as most of the community’s public amenities such as a library, a post office, a hotel, a bank and apartments.
The study will help assess alternate uses for the centre, determine how to eliminate its operating deficit and pursue new owners for the building. It is currently the property of Hallmark Hotels.
QUOTES
“By investing in this study, we are helping Hornepayne chart a more certain future for its multi purpose complex and plan for new investment opportunities in the community.”
- Mike Brown, MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin.
“Our government is committed to helping small northern communities enhance their municipal infrastructure. This facility is unique and is critical to the well being of the community.”
- Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry and chair of the NOHFC
QUICK FACTS
- Hornepayne is located along the Canadian National Railway (CNR) main line and is an important supply stop for the VIA train. The Hallmark Town Centre was constructed in 1978 and provides housing for CNR employees.
- This NOHFC investment is provided under the NOHFC’s Infrastructure and Community Development Program, which supports feasibility studies and the subsequent development of community facilities that create jobs in the North.
- Read about Hornepayne, Ontario
- Learn more about the NOHFC’s programs
Michel Lavoie, Communications Branch, 705-564-7125
ontario.ca/north-news
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