MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES GRANT TO PICKERING
$300,000 Will Help Improve The Quality Of Life

PICKERING — The Ontario Ministry of Tourism is providing $300,000 to the City of Pickering to improve the quality of life for residents, announced Minister of Tourism Jim Bradley today.

“The Ministry of Tourism is pleased to support the City of Pickering,” said Bradley. “We are assisting community initiatives that will stimulate economic activity and increase the quality of life of Ontarians.”

The City of Pickering is planning the redevelopment of its waterfront including a series of public spaces along Lake Ontario, the world’s 14th largest lake.

“I am pleased the Ontario government recognizes the importance of supporting communities like Pickering,” said Mayor David Ryan.  “Pickering is a vibrant and active community that offers a rich variety of recreational, leisure and cultural activities for all ages and abilities.”

The vision of the Mayor’s Task Force report stated, “The Pickering Waterfront should create a distinct sense of Place. The sense must be nurtured by not only our heritage and unique natural setting, but also by what the waterfront represents to Pickering residents and visitors of all ages and abilities.”

“The Ministry of Tourism supports community initiatives because they promote economic growth, support small business and contribute to building prosperous communities,” said Bradley. “The City of Pickering is a great place for tourists to visit and enjoy the many recreational activities and spectacular waterfront scenery.”

Ontario’s tourism industry is an important economic sector, contributing $21 billion to the Ontario economy annually.

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Contacts:
David Oved, Minister’s Office, (416) 314-1400
Gary Wheeler, Communications Branch, (416) 325-8391