Cornwall Curling Club Receives $200K Boost

Cornwall Ontario – The Ontario Government is protecting critical community infrastructure by investing $200,000 to transform the Cornwall Curling Club. This funding, provided through the Ontario Trillium Foundation, will equip the Club to further establish itself as a regional hub for community activities and venue for world-class curling competitions.

“Whether its family events, recreational leagues or competitions, the Cornwall Curling Club is a pillar of community in Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry,” said Nolan Quinn, MPP of Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry. “This investment from our government will allow the Club to expand and modernize their world-class facility so people from across Eastern Ontario can continue to gather, compete, and make incredible memories right in the heart of our community.”

Over the next year, the Cornwall Curling Club will modernize its space to expand the facility’s lifespan so the club to continue hosting events and welcome curlers and guests from Eastern Ontario and around the world.  The Cornwall Curling Club is currently hosting the renowned Shorty Jenkins Classic Bonspiel, which kicked off on September 10th and runs through the 14th.

“The Cornwall Curling Club is a hub for both competitive and social curling, and this investment ensures we can continue to welcome curlers of all ages and backgrounds for generations to come,” said Robert Mahon, Past-President of the Cornwall Curling Club. “With the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, we’re not only preserving our 20-year-old facility, but also creating new opportunities through strategic renovations, equipment upgrades, and outreach initiatives to attract new curlers and volunteers.”

Quick Facts

• The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province.
• Last year, OTF invested nearly $105M into 732 community projects and multi-sector partnerships. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment.

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• Shorty Jenkins Classic Returns September 10-14

About the Cornwall Curling Centre

One of Ontario’s oldest curling clubs enjoys a modern, state-of-the-art curling facility on the banks of the beautiful St. Lawrence River in Cornwall. The facility sports six sheets of ice that are in constant use by adults and kids alike. The Centre is located at 220 Water Street East, next to the Cornwall Aquatic Centre and Cornwall Civic Complex. Ample free parking is available.

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