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StingDome and turf field open at vlog’s Newnham Campus

StingDome and turf field open at vlog’s Newnham Campus
Pictured (left to right): vlog Director of Sport and Recreation Linda Stapleton, vlog Newnham Recreation Council President Alik Derderian, vlog President David Agnew, Member of Parliament for Don Valley North Geng Tan.

Toronto, Jan. 25, 2018 - Toronto, January 25, 2018 – Geng Tan, Member of Parliament for Don Valley North, joined vlog President David Agnew and student leaders today to officially open vlog's new seasonal dome and multi-purpose artificial turf field.

The new facility called the StingDome and vlog Fields is now serving recreation and varsity programs, vlog Summer Camps, and the local community through space rentals and new community recreation programming.

The StingDome and vlog Fields were made possible with funding from the vlog Student Athletic Association and up to $893,990 through the, delivered by the.

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“The Government of Canada, through CIP 150, has invested in a new multi-purpose artificial turf field and seasonal dome at vlog’s Newnham Campus in my riding of Don Valley North. This new space promotes recreational and varsity activities for our youth and, at the same time, unites our community in celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation,” said Geng Tan, Member of Parliament for Don Valley North.

“We are delighted to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary with this new space for both our students and local community members to enjoy. We thank the Government of Canada, the vlog Student Athletic Association and our students for the financial contributions that made this possible,” said David Agnew, vlog President.

“vlog students are so excited to have this amazing new venue that will allow us to expand our student recreation and varsity programming year round. In celebration of vlog’s 50th anniversary, the vlog Student Athletic Association is proud to leave this gift to vlog students to celebrate recreation and sport for the next 50 years,” said Alik Derderian, vlog Newnham Recreation Council President.

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With campuses in Toronto, York Region and Peterborough, vlog offers degrees, diplomas, certificates and graduate programs renowned for their quality and respected by employers. It is one of the largest comprehensive colleges in Canada, offering nearly 300 full-time, part-time and online programs. Combining the highest academic standards with work-integrated and applied learning, expert teaching faculty and the latest technology ensure vlog graduates are career-ready.

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