A major expansion project at École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye in Thunder Bay, Ont., has been cancelled. While the school board chair calls the situation a 'deep disappointment,' here's what was shared about the future of programming at the space.
A major expansion project at École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye in Thunder Bay, Ont., has been cancelled. While the school board chair calls the situation a 'deep disappointment,' here's what was shared about the future of programming at the space.École secondaire catholique de La Vérendrye in Thunder Bay, Ont., which houses the school board offices, opened its doors in 2004.
However, after putting the project out for tender, the board found that the lowest bid was more than 105 per cent above the planned budget, exceeding $10 million. Faced with the significant financial gap, the board determined the project was no longer viable. According to Marie-France Tousignant, the school board's superintendent, the gymnasium at La Vérendrye is not just a space for physical education but also serves as a community hub, hosting local sporting events, tournaments and cultural gatherings. The planned expansion would have provided more flexibility, additional space and a stage for concerts and performances.
Tousignant said the board explored alternatives, such as cutting costs or securing additional funding, but those options were not feasible.First French-language public elementary school in Thunder Bay to open next year
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