The Westdale Theatre restoration project received a $220,000 funding boost from the city on Wednesday morning.
The funding, approved by the general issues committee, will come out of Councillor Aidan Johnson’s Ward 1 specific infrastructure cash budget.
Get breaking National news
Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox as it happens so you won't miss a trending story.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
A non-profit group purchased the theatre in May and is trying to raise $2 million to restore the 1935 facade while updating the building to meet modern accessibility standards.
- Christine Fréchette claims more Quebecers are warming up to fracking
- Opposition ‘politicking’ on Weedmark private flights unless evidence exists, says policy expert
- Canada took the trade war to Trump’s backyard. Americans didn’t care
- Judge temporarily halts Kelowna’s expropriation plans for Hotel Eldorado boardwalk
The Westdale Theatre Group hopes to reopen the heritage building next Canada Day.
Councillor Johnson notes that theatre restoration was the most popular choice among ward residents who participated in an annual “participatory budget” vote.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.