$42,000 OTF GRANT FROM THE ONTARIO GOVERNMENT GIVES COMMUNITY A LIFT

COLDWATER, ON – Today, April 19, 2025, Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop met with the team at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater to hear more about the $42,000 Capital Grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) that was used to replace aging windows and doors, purchase two new air/heat units, and purchase a water softener. The project will save on heat and hydro and will also make it more comfortable for the patrons who attend functions.

“The Coldwater Legion plays a vital role in supporting our veterans and strengthening our community,” said Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North. “I am proud that through another OTF grant our government is helping ensure this important space remains safe, comfortable, and accessible for all. These upgrades will support year-round programming and bring long-term benefits to the many people who rely on the Legion as a hub for connection and support.”

“We were able to replace two aging air units with more efficient heat/air units that will make it more comfortable for our members,” said Kari Malmström, First Vice-President, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 270 Coldwater. “We also replaced several aging windows and doors that will be a significant savings for our heat and hydro.”

The Coldwater Branch No 270 of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League was founded on January 2, 1935, and the Branch's Ladies' Auxiliary followed on May 6, 1948. Read more in the About Us section of our branch web site about the history of the Coldwater Legion Branch and the men and women who proudly carried the torch for more than eighty years.

“Non-profit organizations across Ontario deliver programming that makes a difference,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. “That’s why funding that my ministry is providing through the OTF is so important. Our government wants to ensure that these programs and spaces remain the heart of communities across our province.”

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 more than $2.6 billion in support of 28,000 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. Visit otf.ca to learn more.

Attending the OTF Recognition event at the Coldwater Legion are, left-to-right: Norm Marion; MPP Jill Dunlop; Anne Frankish; Cheryll Barr; and Kari Malmström.