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STEPHEN JEFFERY stephen.jeffery@eap.on.ca
Resident boat launches would cost $5 or $150 for a seasonal pass, while non-resi- dents would pay $10 for a launch and $225 for a seasonal pass. The minimum length of boat charge would increase from 20 feet to 25 feet, while the seasonal slip rental would rise from $49.90 per foot to $58 per foot. Daily slip rentals would change from $2.20 per foot to $15 per hour, for a minimum of three hours. In her report to council, Parks and Recreation EJSFDUPS-JTB#VSSPVHITTBJE UIFBENJOJT - tration believed “the fees are reasonable given the cost for the provision of services”. The township reserved the right to approve any changes to user fees for the marina, while approval of service fees for watersports, restaurants and other services were out of scope. The marina was expected the Internet for e-commerce, maintaining contact with existing clients and developing new clients for their products and services. RRRF funding also helped local businesses in other areas. RRRF funding aid was available to busi- nesses in the agriculture, retail, food and beverage, tourism, and other sectors. The (SFFO#FBWFS$PNQBOZPG)BXLFTCVSZJTPOF example of a local business that benefited from RRIF funding. The company, which specializes in high- quality products made of natural materials, was able to expand its online operation to better compete in the global e-commerce market. “As said by Winston Churchill, never waste a good crisis,” stated Alain Ménard, Green #FBWFS$PNQBOZQSFTJEFOUi*USVMZCFMJFWF that crises, like COVID-19, can create new opportunities or key learnings that may be useful in the future. We are so thankful for the FedDev Ontario funding, which helped us to act on an opportunity that positively impacted our sales.”
A private company will manage the L’Orignal marina for the next five years, under a Champlain Township agreement. Councillors agreed at a January meeting to approve the leasing arrangement with Riverest, Inc, a company which owned the stone house of the same name at 52 Wharf Street. Riverest owners Alexandra Quester and André Chabot’s proposal included the transformation of the marina and surroun- ding area into a “waterfront destination” to attract tourism and local interest in the area, as well as an eventual doubling of capacity. 6OEFSUIFQSPQPTBM VTFSGFFTXPVMECF introduced for residents to launch boats, which had previously been a free service.
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Riverest, Inc. exploitera la marina de L’Orignal pendant au moins cinq ans dans le cadre d’un accord de sous-location avec le canton de Champlain. — photo d’archives
Almost 3000 jobs in Eastern Ontario were protected during the first year of the pandemic thanks to business sup- port aid from the federal government. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) reported in its year-end summary that more than $27.6 million was provided to agencies like the Prescott-Russell Community Futures Development Corporation to help almost 380 local businesses to deal with the impact of COVID-19 on their operations. “Throughout this time of crisis,” stated Mona Fortier, middle class prosperty minister and associate finance minister, “I continue to be impressed by the resilience and creativity shown by so many businesses.” Much of the funding came through the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF) through programs that helped businesses adapt to the new commercial reality by either developing or expanding their presence on
to operate as in previous years during 2021, with the exception of the user fee changes and a new website. Development approvals for the expansion of the facility were expected to be submitted to council later this year in order to begin
construction in 2022. The township proposed an annual rental fee of $18,000. The marina’s revenue in 2020 was $137,000. The marina is expec- ted to operate from May to September, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
LEGION GIFT FOR HAWKESBURY FOOD BANK
The Hawkesbury Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 472), in collaboration with the Delta Bingo Gaming, donated $200 to the Hawkesbury Food Bank. Legion President Mervin Ward (left) presents the cheque to Robert Lefebvre, food bank representative. —supplied photo
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