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News Release
Satellite Imagery Will Help Promote Terrace Bay
August 11, 2009
McGuinty Government Supports Online Program to Boost Business Investment
NEWS
Ontario is helping the Township of Terrace Bay market itself to the world by using satellite imagery.
Through the support of the Northern Communities Investment Readiness (NCIR) initiative, the township will produce customized aerial photographs taken by satellites of the Terrace Bay area.
The images will be posted on the Ontario Investment and Trade Services website to attract potential investors, provide information about specific real estate investment opportunities and broadly promote the region.
QUOTE
“Using state-of-the-art tools like satellite imagery will help Terrace Bay market local investment opportunities to a global audience, as well as to promote the many benefits of living in this family-oriented community.”
- Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry
QUICK FACTS
- Terrace Bay is receiving $3,665 through the NCIR.
- To date, over $1.5 million in NCIR funding has been approved for 162 initiatives across the North.
Anne-Marie Flanagan, Minister’s Office, 416-327-0655
Mike Dunlop, NCIR Initiative, 807-475-1773
ontario.ca/north-news
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