Northumberland County to receive $2.47 million in COVID-19 emergency funding from the Province

The following statement has been issued on behalf of Northumberland County Warden Bob Sanderson.

"On August 12, the Ontario government, in partnership with the federal government, announced $5.1 million in COVID-19 emergency relief funding for Northumberland-Peterborough South municipalities, including $2.47 million for Northumberland County. This funding is part of a $4 billion emergency assistance package secured by Ontario for municipalities through the Safe Restart Agreement.  

From the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, local municipalities have swiftly adapted operations to meet the emergent needs of the community while continuing to provide the essential services on which our residents rely. On behalf of County Council, we thank the Province, in partnership with the Federal Government, for this urgently-needed funding, which will significantly reduce the financial burden of unanticipated costs assumed by municipalities as a result of this global crisis, and fortify the public services that will be vital to community well-being and economic recovery going forward.”

Access the full media release announcing this funding.