Rock Rugby girls hit field as federal funding aims to expand youth sports access - NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source

$755m to expand access to sport to build meaningful

Prince Albert – In Budget 2025, we outlined our plan to build Canada Strong. Since then, we have moved fast to build the major infrastructure, homes, sport, and industries that grow Canada’s economy and create lasting prosperity; empower Canadians with better careers and a more affordable life; and protect our communities, our borders, and our way of life. Supporting key ... Read More The post $755m to expand access to sport to build meaningful …

Rock Rugby girls hit field as federal funding aims to expand youth sports access - NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source

Some of Rock Rugby’s provincial girls group took to the field outdoors for the first time this season on Saturday at Swilers Rugby Club. The players and coaches were joined by the MP for St. John’s East, Joanne Thompson, who stopped by to highlight new federal funding aimed at expanding access to sport. The funding, announced in Ottawa’s Spring Economic Update, includes $755 million in support for both high-performance athletes and increased opp…