Federal investment supports comfort centre in Big Pond, Cape Breton
Big Pond, Cape Breton, December 19, 2024 – The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a federal investment of $1 million to support the construction of a new comfort centre in Big Pond, Cape Breton.
The centre will provide a safe and welcoming space for families and friends of patients receiving care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. It will offer a range of services, including comfortable seating, a kitchen, and a play area for children.
“This investment will make a real difference in the lives of families and friends who are supporting loved ones during difficult times,” said Minister O’Regan. “The comfort centre will provide a much-needed space for them to rest, connect with others, and access support services.”
The new centre is expected to open in 2025. It will be located next to the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, in the former Big Pond Elementary School.
The Government of Canada is investing in the comfort centre through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s (ACOA) Innovative Communities Fund. The fund provides support for projects that promote economic growth and job creation in Atlantic Canada.
“The Innovative Communities Fund is helping to build stronger communities across Atlantic Canada,” said the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development. “This investment in the comfort centre will make a real difference in the lives of families and friends in Cape Breton.”
The Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation is also contributing $1 million to the project.
“We are grateful for the support of the Government of Canada and the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation,” said Dr. Greg Myatt, CEO of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. “This new centre will provide a much-needed space for families and friends of our patients.”
For more information, please contact:
Kyle Ferguson Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Natural Resources 613-790-1771 kyle.ferguson@canada.ca
Media Relations Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 506-452-3258 acoa.media.aco@canada.ca
Federal investment supports comfort centre in Big Pond, Cape Breton
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