Thunder Bay, Oliver Paipoonge and Confederation College are all getting a piece of the financial pie from the Ontario Government.
Through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), there will be more than $18.7 million coming to the area for 24 specific projects.
With 49 projects in total that have been announced in the area since 2018, there are going to be three major ones that will help with attracting students to the college, as well as improving tourism points.
- $1.5 million for Confederation College to expand and modernize its aviation programs, including purchasing five trainer aircraft and two flight simulators, as well as renovating and upgrading the college’s Aviation Centre of Excellence located at the Thunder Bay International Airport
- $1.2 million for the City of Thunder Bay to further develop cruise ship docking infrastructure at the former Pool 6 grain elevator waterfront property adjacent to Prince Arthur’s Landing
- $477,375 for the Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge to build a car museum to house a collection of racing cars and automotive paraphernalia next to the Founders’ Museum and Pioneer Village.
A full list of the projects funded can be viewed here.