New Tourism Zone Still Being Formalized

It will still be several month’s before the new Northern Ontario Tourism Zone is officially incorporated.
Paul Pepe is a member of the transition team and says a lot of legal work remains.
Pepe says they have decided to break-up the North zone into three sub-region’s.
The Government has allocated a total of $4.22-million for the entire North.
A total of $1.55-million has been allocated for tourism-related initiatives in Northwestern Ontario.
Pepe says area communities are working together to reach a common goal.
He notes by pooling our financial and human resources together, the Northwest will be further ahead.
Pepe spoke at the Annual Northern Ontario Tourist Outfitters Association Conference in Dryden Wednesday.
The Conference resumes this morning. (Thursday)