Feds Invest Nearly Two Million Into Sudbury Initiatives

By: Nick Liard

Four local initiatives stand to benefit from a near 2 million dollar investment from the Federal Government.

FedNor announced it will be investing the money through their Northern Ontario Development Fund, with the biggest contribution being 1 million dollars to the Sudbury Airport for a new 32 thousand square foot hangar.

The money will assist the Sudbury Airport Community Development Corporation build a hangar that will help expand existing business and create new opportunities with air cargo and engineering companies.

Other investments were almost 500 thousand for a manufacturing management training system, 200 thousand for youth initiatives and 180 thousand to Science North for a Wildlife Rescue travelling exhibit.