Building North Bay’s First Cricket Ground
Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced that the Ontario government is investing $1,675,000 for North Bay’s first Cricket ground. This investment is part of the province’s $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF), a province-wide initiative that helps communities revitalize local facilities, grow the economy, and promote active, healthy living across Ontario.
“We are thrilled to congratulate the City of North Bay on receiving this funding to build new cricket grounds through the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “By increasing sport and recreational opportunities for families, our government is committed to investing in vibrant, healthy communities here in Nipissing and across Ontario.”
This project will establish a regulation-sized cricket pitch to cater to the recreational needs of North Bay's diverse population. It will help attract and retain new residents, fostering community engagement. It will also enhance sport tourism, benefiting the local hospitality industry.
“We’re incredibly grateful to the Province of Ontario for this investment through the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund,” said Mayor Peter Chirico. “We’re proud to support the growth of cricket in North Bay and look forward to the opportunities that our first regulation-sized cricket grounds will bring. This project will strengthen community connections and enhance recreational opportunities for all.
“At a time when Ontario families are facing rising costs due to tariffs, our government is proud to support organizations focused on delivering better services for people while breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for children and young people,” said Neil Lumsden, Minister of Sport. “With investments in infrastructure like this, we are protecting Ontario jobs, strengthening our communities and building a more resilient and self-reliant economy.”
CSRIF is a key part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario workers, businesses and families by unleashing the economy and getting more shovels in the ground, with a historic $200 billion investment to build highways, hospitals, transit, schools and other critical infrastructure across the province.
