Some local tourism businesses are getting some federal support.
The Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario - FedNor - has announced over $8.75-million to create and maintain nearly 600 jobs in the North.
Locally, that includes:
-Hawk Air's receiving a non-repayable contribution of $28,671 to purchase four 22-stroke boat motors, fuel tanks, and propellers to replace existing two-stroke motors
-Errington's Wilderness Islands is receiving $100,000 to modernize facilities and equipment, including new windows, an air purification system, expanded docks, a second gender-neutral washroom in the main lodge, assistive devices in its buildings and boats, and solar panels
-Moose Horn Lodge is receiving $80,000 to construct a heated snowmobile enclosure to extend its operating season to be the only lodge operating in the Chapleau area in winter
-Garson's Fly-In Outposts is receiving $36,000 to upgrade its outpost camps and docks in the Hornepayne and White River areas, paving the way for new cabin windows and doors, insulation, LED lighting, energy and efficient appliances, with upgrades to its water and septic systems and the extension of its docks
-P-K Resort's receiving $66,316 to install a solar panel
-White Lake Lodge is receiving $77,850 to improve the cabin's with eco-friendly and energy efficient heat pumps, proper drainage lines, new windows, and vinyl siding, new flooring, and upgraded washroom fixtures, to help it become a year-round operation.
Destination Northern Ontario's also receiving $243,000 for a pan-Northern accommodations sector recovery and development initiative, while the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is getting $305,555 for new equipment.