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Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Lisa MacLeod announced more than $7 million in funding to support 87 local and virtual events and initiatives across Ontario through the Reconnect Festival and Event Program.

(Newswatch Group/File) CORNWALL – The Ontario government has announced over $7 million for 87 festivals and events across the province to help them adhere to COVID-19 measures. Tourism Minister Lisa MacLeod says the pandemic has had an “unprecedented, devastating impact on arts, tourism and culture in the province” and this money will help organizations deliver “innovative and safe experiences.” In our area, there $41,000 for Winter Activation in Cornwall and $35,980 for The River of ...

Submitted by Todd Smith – MPP Bay of Quinte – December 11th A $27,607 investment from the Province of Ontario will make holiday celebrations in downtown Belleville brighter this season, Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Quinte announced today. The Belleville Downtown District BIA’s Enchanted and Festival Lights programming was one of the first 27 project across Ontario to receive funding through the new Reconnect Festival and Event Program, a $9-million initiative to help municipalities and orga...

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