For Immediate Release
July 17, 2008

Residents Of Prince Edward Hastings Getting Active
McGuinty Government Enhances Sport and Recreation Programs

NEWS

Ontario is helping people of all ages and abilities get more active and remain healthy through physical activity programs offered across the province.  

Four local organizations have received a total of $52,715 through the Ontario government’s Communities in Action Fund (CIAF). CIAF provides funding to not-for-profit organizations at the local and provincial levels to improve opportunities for community sport and physical activity.

 This funding will allow local organizations to enhance or develop the following programs:

$ 18,875	Town of Bancroft	New Swim Program Youth under 18
$   5,517	Community Development Council of Quinte	SAY Outloud Supporting Alternative Youth
$ 16,323	Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre	Adult Fit Program
$ 12,000	West Lake Catamaran Sailing School	Youth Sailing Program

“This funding will provide people in our communities with a chance to be more active,” said MPP Leona Dombrowsky. “The additional programs that will be created or enhanced with these grants will help to increase opportunities for residents in Prince Edward-Hastings to be more physically fit.”

“The McGuinty government is committed to working at the community level to improve rates of physical activity,” said Health Promotion Minister Margarett Best. “Programs funded through the Communities in Action Fund are important in our efforts to provide all Ontario families with a chance to participate in sport and recreation.”

QUICK FACTS

1. CIAF has already benefited more than one million Ontarians of all ages and backgrounds.
2. Over the past five years, more than 1000 local and provincial organizations have received more than $32 million through CIAF.

LEARN MORE

• The Communities in Action Fund is part of ACTIVE2010, Ontario’s Strategy for Sport and Physical Activity.

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For Information:

Sheila Alexander
613-962-1144
ldombrowsky.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org