MAY 2, 2008 — Sudbury’s burgeoning animation industry has landed another production assignment. A new television series will mean new jobs in one of the North’s emerging economic sectors.

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is investing $1,650,000 in the production of a new March Entertainment series titled “Pest Control 3000”. [Read the full news release]

ONTARIO BOOSTS SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS
McGuinty Government Invests In Growing Creative Sector

APRIL 29, 2008 — Ontario artists, including dancers, painters, actors, musicians and writers, will benefit from a big boost from the provincial government. [Read the full news release]

OTF Announces First-Ever Future Fund Grant Recipients

$2 million grant program will strengthen Ontario’s environment sector by fostering innovation and collaboration
Recipients represent collaborations of almost 100 participating organizations

APRIL 24, 2008 – The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) today announced the first five recipients of the Future Fund, a grant program created to enhance the future of Ontario communities. [Read the full news release] [See more photos]

ONTARIO CHAMPIONS CULTURE INDUSTRIES

APRIL 22, 2008 — Ontario championed its growing cultural sector today in the third week of Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC) hearings being held to determine whether changes need to be made to the country’s broadcasting system. Culture Minister Aileen Carroll urged the Commission to stay the course and reaffirm its regulatory commitment to Canadian programming.

• News release
• Submission to the CRTC
• Minister Carroll's presentation to the CRTC
• Ontario Media Development Corporation presentation to the CRTC

Premier McGuinty Announces Royal ontario museum's Community access program

Program to provide free museum tickets

APRIL 21, 2008 — Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today announced the Royal Ontario Museum’s Community Access Network, or ROM CAN, an innovative new program providing free Museum tickets directly to communities and individuals who may not otherwise visit the Museum. [Read the full news release]

Factory Theatre Receives Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation

Minister Aileen Carroll was on hand at Factory Theatre to help showcase the recent renovations to their Mainstage Lounge. Minister Carroll announced that the McGuinty government is providing $130,000 through the Ontario Trillium Foundation to Factory Theatre. These funds will go towards the replacement of the theatre’s roof and for new lighting equipment and drapery.

Renewed Museum Subway Station an Inspiring Step Forward for Toronto

APRIL 8, 2008, TORONTO — "Arts on Track is taking arts and culture to a new level," said Minister of Culture Aileen Carroll. "We are transforming Museum Station into a magnificent public space and highlighting two of Ontario's vibrant cultural attractions. By expanding into the subway, the ROM and the Gardiner will entice many new visitors through their doors."

The opening of the redesigned Museum Subway Station reflects the Toronto Community Foundation's commitment to connecting philanthropy to community needs. The Province of Ontario, partnering with the Toronto Community Foundation and the Toronto Transit Commission, contributed $2 million for Arts on Track.

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LUMINATO SHINES BRIGHTER WITH $15-MILLION BOOST

McGuinty Government Invests In Arts and Culture to Strengthen Economy

APRIL 7, 2008, TORONTO — Luminato, Ontario's largest art and cultural festival, is getting $15 million from the province to promote future growth, adding to Toronto's reputation as a world-class cultural centre.

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