Mayor Chow announces $2m to support Toronto’s festivals

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Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow announced the City of Toronto’s new Special Events Stabilization Initiative (SESI), a one-time pilot grant program providing a total of up to $2 million in financial relief to local special event organizers affected by rising operating costs, especially those related to health, safety and security of the general public and event attendees.   Toronto’s festivals …

Canada supports tourism in Ottawa Region

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FedDev Ontario enhances three Ottawa region tourism organizations with $530,000 investment Ottawa – With its historic landmarks, natural beauty and cultural festivals, Ottawa is a prime tourism destination in Canada. By attracting domestic and international visitors, the local tourism sector is contributing to good jobs and economic growth in the community and across Ontario. +Marie-France Lalonde, Member of Parliament for …