DEVOLIN ANNOUNCES CELEBRATE CANADA FUNDING FOR BROCK TOWNSHIP

June 13, 2007

CANNINGTON - Local MP Barry Devolin, on behalf of the Honourable Bev Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage, has announced a total of $2300 for two separate Celebrate Canada projects in Brock Township.

The Cannington Lions Club will receive $1500 to help cover the costs of their Canada Day celebration while the Beaverton Canada Day Committee will get $800 to purchase fireworks. Both events plan such things as children’s activities, live entertainment and fireworks.

“Celebrate Canada activities have become a tradition offering Canadians the opportunity to share their pride in their country,” said Devolin. “The success of these events is due, in great part, to the volunteer members who work tirelessly to ensure each Canadian has an opportunity to enjoy local celebrations.”

I’d like to thank Walter Schummer of the Cannington Lions Club and Karen Windatt of the Beaverton Canada Day Committee for their hard work and their successful application for funding,” stated Devolin. “Having the opportunity to thank people for their hard work and commitment to making our communities better is one of the most rewarding things that I do as your MP.”

“Canada Day is an opportunity to gather in our communities, from coast to coast to coast, and to proudly celebrate all we have in common,” said Devolin. “It is an opportunity to celebrate our achievements, which were born in the audacious vision and shared values of our ancestors, and which are voiced in nearly all of the languages of the world through the contribution of new Canadians. 

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For more information contact:
Barry Devolin, MP 
(705) 324-2400 or (866) 688-9881