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Bench Winterfest to Receive Provincial Funding

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The Bench Winterfest in Beamsville will receive $64,000 from the province.

Tourism Minister Lisa MacLeod says the funding will help support socially distanced outdoor activities.

Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff says it's an important investment for Niagara's tourism sector.

The Ford Government is investing $4.4-million towards the province's tourism industry and $3.4-million of it will be going to 27 events and initiatives.

You can find a complete list of all the recipients online here.

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