Newmarket-Aurora MP Lois Brown was on hand at the York Curling Club last weekend to help mark the completion of the new renovations to the Club. Lois joined York Curling Club President Kent Milford, club members and community officials for a celebration of the completion of the important community recreational infrastructure project. 
 
Work on the project included renovating the exterior of the building and upgrades to the ice pad to accommodate two additional sheets of ice.
 
The governments of Canada and Ontario each committed up to $374,225 to support the project, while the York Curling Club contributed the balance of the total project cost of $1,123,800.
 
"The upgrades to this club provide a larger and better space to meet the needs of local curlers," said MP Lois Brown. "Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, projects like this are creating jobs and providing families with recreation facilities they will enjoy for years to come." 

"It's a proud day for Newmarket and the York Curling Club," said Kent Milford. "The funds from the RInC/Ontario REC program and the Town of Newmarket have ensured that the Curling Club will continue to be a vital part of the Newmarket Recreational Community for many years to come."
 
This project is one of more than 760 across the province that is moving forward thanks to a joint federal-provincial investment of more than $380 million under the Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program in Ontario and the Ontario Recreation Program. The governments of Canada and Ontario teamed up to support Ontario's communities and create jobs by improving recreational infrastructure, as these types of projects also encourage higher levels of participation in physical activity and community building. For more information on this initiative, please visit www.rinc-on.ca.