CALLANDER, Ont. — Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli joined the Callander Legion Branch 445 to recognize two Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grants and to present the Legion with certificates of congratulations.
“As 2022 marked the 75th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 445 in Callander, on behalf of the provincial government, we would like to recognize all the hard work the volunteers have put forward over the years to keep this facility running for veterans, their families and the community,” said Fedeli. “Thank you, Branch 445, for always being a welcoming environment and for dedicating so much time and effort to all the programs the Legion has to offer.”
This funding has helped Branch 445 modernize its building and sports field to continue providing programs and events in Callander for years to come.
Ron Devost, on behalf of the Callander Legion Branch 445 said, “The impact of these Ontario Trillium Foundation grants cannot be overstated. These grants from the Ontario Trillium Foundation assisted the Callander Legion in continuing to support our Veterans and their families with significant repairs and renovations of our facility. We are extremely thankful to Minister Fedeli and the Trillium Foundation for their continued support of our Legion and for providing this incredible opportunity to extend the life of our building and services exponentially.”
The previously announced funding breakdown is as follows:
- $310,200 through OTF’s Community Building Fund to improving the energy efficiency
- and accessibility of the building and upgrading the baseball fields, lighting and dug-outs.
- $117,300 through OTF’s Community Resilient Fund to help offset the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic so they can deliver the best service possible for the community.
