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70 Scout Groups win big adventures with funding from Hydro One and Scouts Canada's Grizzly Den
70 Scout Groups win big adventures with funding from Hydro One and Scouts Canada's Grizzl...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n 70 Scout Groups win big adventures with funding from Hydro One and Scouts Canada's Grizzly Den\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n TORONTO\n \n \n ,\n \n \n Aug. 16, 2022\n \n \n /CNW/ - Hydro One and Scouts Canada are pleased to announce 70 Ontario Scout Groups will receive funding for their bucket list adventures. Scout Groups across\n \n Ontario\n \n were encouraged to dream big and pitch their adventure ideas to the Grizzly Den judges, a group of seasoned volunteer Scouters and representatives from Hydro One. From an Algonquin Provincial Park wilderness backpacking trip to a dog sledding camp in\n \n Haliburton\n \n , Hydro One's Grizzly Den program will give 1,200 Scouting youth aged five to 18 once-in-a-lifetime experiences ranging from\n \n $500\n \n to\n \n $8,000\n \n in cost.\n \n \n \"The last two years have made it challenging for our Groups to fundraise for safe, fun adventures,\" said\n \n Andrew Price\n \n , Scouts Canada Executive Commissioner and CEO. \"We are grateful to Hydro One for providing our youth the opportunity to challenge themselves, discover new skills and learn critical problem-solving techniques as they embark on their adventures.\"\n \n \n \"With fund support from the Grizzly Den, our Scout Troop travelled by bicycle for four days from\n \n Ottawa\n \n to\n \n Montreal\n \n . Imagine, 18 teenagers cycling nearly 200kms? We didn't set any world records getting there but it was an empowering experience, full of personal bests,\" shared\n \n Marc Chamberland\n \n , a volunteer Scouter of 25 years. \"Overall, our youth were exhausted after completing such an exciting journey but their enthusiasm was high.\"\n \n \n \"As we emerge from the pandemic, it is critical to support organizations that provide youth in communities across the province with access to safe outdoor adventures that build confidence and resilience,\" said\n \n Jay Armitage\n \n , Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Hydro One. \"We are proud to support Scouts across\n \n O...