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Three festivals and events in Perth-Wellington getting funding boost from province

Three festivals and events in Perth-Wellington are on the receiving end of a funding boost from the province.

Perth-Wellington MPP Randy Pettapiece says his riding will receive a total of $288, 864 which will go towards the Stratford Festival for their The Forum program, Stratford Summer Music and the Stratford Blues and Ribfest.

The funding is coming from Celebrate Ontario which supports festivals and events throughout the province.

Ontario is investing $13 million in over 250 festivals and events in communities across the province, plus another $4 million in additional funding for blockbuster events.

Celebrate Ontario Funding in Perth-Wellington:

The Forum (Stratford Festival)                      $250,000

Stratford Summer Music                                $30,000

Stratford Blues and Ribfest                            $8,864

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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