Facility will be a year-round space where students, staff and community members can stay active and healthy
TIMMINS — The Ontario government is investing $2 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology build a state-of-the-art sports dome and clubhouse on its Timmins campus. As part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario, the province is making strategic investments to build stronger, healthier and more self-reliant northern communities by building new and revitalized local infrastructure, creating jobs and helping community members stay active and connected.
“Our government is proud to make strategic investments in community infrastructure projects across Northern Ontario that create safe, accessible hubs to foster connection and help people stay active,” said George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. “A new athletic facility at Northern College will improve access to sports and recreation, which brings people together across generations while also encouraging active lifestyles.”
Northern College’s sports dome will have a large soccer field and three smaller fields, as well as volleyball, basketball, tennis, pickleball and badminton courts and tracks for running and walking. The clubhouse will be connected to the dome and have a weight room and change rooms. Both spaces will be open throughout the year and empower students, college employees and people living in the area to stay active. The complex will host sports leagues, tournaments and community and cultural events, as well as improve important college programs, such as paramedicine, policing and firefighting.
“The building of the Northern College Sports Dome has become a possibility with the generous financial contribution from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation, which has helped turn a vision into a reality,” said Mitch Dumas, President and CEO, Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology. “Together with the NOHFC we are building a state-of-the-art facility that will serve our students and region. This $2 million investment will allow Northern College to open doors in developing new programs and opportunities to help meet the growing demands in the North.”
The Ontario government is prioritizing investments through the NOHFC that protect northern industries and jobs, mitigate the impacts of U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions and secure new opportunities for the long-term prosperity of Northern Ontario. The renewed focus is boosting competitiveness and ensuring the North remains a leader in Ontario’s economy. This new direction is in addition to the province’s investment of an additional $30 million over three years, bringing the NOHFC’s annual budget to a total of $110 million. Together, these initiatives will benefit communities of all sizes, both rural and urban, including Indigenous communities.
Quick Facts
- Through its funding programs, the NOHFC offers support to public and private sector economic development projects across Northern Ontario.
- Since June 2018, the NOHFC has invested more than $1 billion in 8,079 projects in Northern Ontario, leveraging more than $3 billion in investment and creating or sustaining over 12,500 jobs.
Quotes
“Access to modernized sports and athletic spaces is imperative for the health and well-being of our students – both inside and outside of the classroom. Through this investment, our government is ensuring that students at Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology can stay active and connected to the local community while preparing for in-demand careers.”
– Nolan Quinn, Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
“Postsecondary athletics help build more than athletes. They build confidence, teamwork and leadership, preparing young people to become the leaders of tomorrow. The new sports dome at Northern College will give students and residents in Timmins a modern, year-round space to train, compete and stay active. Through major investments in sport and recreation infrastructure, our government is breaking down barriers to participation and investing in the potential of Northern Ontario.”
– Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport
Additional Resources
- The NOHFC, Northern Development Offices and Small Business Enterprise Centres support northern communities, businesses and other stakeholders in identifying economic development opportunities and government funding programs.
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