Rick Norlock delivers funding for the Port Hope and District Agricultural Society
Port Hope, On, September 8th, 2010 - Today at the Town Park Recreation Centre in Port Hope ON, Member of Parliament Rick Norlock delivered news of funding from the "Building Communities through Arts and Heritage, Local Festivals‟ program through Heritage Canada. The Port Hope and District Agricultural Society will receive $7,500 in funding.
The Port Hope and District Agricultural Society is a local incorporated, volunteer-run organization. "Corn is King‟ is the theme of the 179th Port Hope Fair. From September 17th-19th, 2010 the Fair will present a full range of activities including: agricultural displays and demonstrations; a 4H Dairy Show; the Port Hope Horse Show; heavy horse, beef and goat competitions; stage entertainment; a new midway; vintage cars; antique tractors; baking; needlework; quilt; fruits and vegetable competitions; school displays and more.
The arts and heritage component of the Fair will include music and dance performances by local artist, demonstrations of contemporary and heritage arts and crafts, and an exhibition of heritage farm equipment complimenting the "Corn is King‟ theme.
Right - Rick at the Fair
Congratulations on the 179th Anniversary,” said Rick Norlock, MP for Northumberland-Quinte West. “The Port Hope Fair continues to be a great opportunity to experience many aspects of rural living, by showcasing the talent of local artists and promoting agricultural education the Fair brings back more visitors every year.”
Trying out the old ways
Since its creation in 2007 the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Program has increasingly gained popularity. The program supports access to a broad range of artistic expression, cultivating local heritage by promoting cultural diversity. Please find more information on this fund here:
http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1267799042836
Construction Set to Begin on Eastern Ontario's Broadband Mega-Network
August 31st, 2010 Northumberland and Quinte West, Ontario - Rick Norlock, MP is proud to confirm that construction is set to begin early September, 2010 for Ontario's largest rural broadband network. This high-speed delivery infrastructure will expand internet services to approximately one million residents and businesses located throughout Eastern Ontario. Bell Aliant and Bell Canada have been awarded the contract to complete infrastructure of this project.
Canada's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Chuck Strahl, as well as the Honourable Carol Mitchell, Ontario's Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs were present today with the Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus Inc. (EOWC) to announce steps forward of the broadband network to be built in Eastern Ontario. The EOWC is made up of 13 upper and single-tier municipalities within Eastern Ontario, as well as separated municipalities of First Nations communities.
"Affordable and accessible internet service in today's world is integral to the day to day operations of small businesses and families throughout Northumberland-Quinte West, said MP Rick Norlock. "Today's announcement is further progress in our promise to local families and businesses whose standard of living in rural Ontario will improve through their connection to global economies and communities. Through the hard work and cooperation of several organizations today's announcement has been possible, these include; the Northumberland Community Futures and Development Corporation, the Eastern Ontario Warden's Caucus, as well as all levels of government."
To learn more, please see the official press release, and photo.
The EOWC Broadband Plan and construction schedule is available, as well as information regarding Canada's Economic Action Plan, and information about Ontario's Rural Broadband Progress
Rick Norlock, MP delivers funding for local culture and heritage with the 20th Annual Trenton Scottish Irish Festival
Quinte West, August 24th, 2010 - Today at City Hall in Quinte West Ontario, Member of Parliament for Northumberland-Quinte West, Rick Norlock delivered news of funding from the ‘Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Funding' program through Canadian Heritage. For the 20th Anniversary of the Trenton Scottish Irish Festival, $6,900.00 will be delivered locally in funding from the federal government.
The 2010 Trenton Scottish Irish Festival presents its 20th annual festival in the City of Quinte West on September 10 and 11th. Festival activities will include musical and dance performances by local artists, local pipe and drum bands, local historical talks, and a display of artwork by local artisans.
“I am proud to be part of a government that celebrates and values diversity on a community level, while promoting local tourism," said MP Rick Norlock. "Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of the Trenton Scottish Irish Festival, this is truly a great opportunity for neighbours and visitors throughout Quinte West to discover local arts, culture, heritage, and share their Celtic pride.”
L to R: Rick Norlock, MP Northumberland-Quinte West; Sarah Tummon, City of Quinte West; Ike MacDonald, Trenton Scottish Irish Festival; and Councillor Bob Wannamaker, City of Quinte West.
“We are so pleased to have received funding from the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Program. It is with support like this, that we are able to put on a bigger and better event for the Trenton Scottish Irish Festival’s 20th Anniversary. Celtic Arts and Heritage are both very important to the Festival and we look forward to showcasing this in our new ‘Celtic Heritage Place’, “said Beth Cleaton, Chair of the Trenton Scottish Irish Festival.
The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Funding Program promotes opportunities for Canadians to experience a collection of local culture and heritage. Canadians can express cultural diversity while boosting local tourism and economic growth. For more information please visit the Canadian Heritage website: www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1267799042836
For more information on the Trenton Scottish Irish Festival please visit: www.trentonscottishirish.com/
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