Bus Stop Theatre

• Bus Stop Theatre purchases building after nearly 2-year campaign

  In fear of having to shut down in 2019, the theatre called for funding from the government and the community to buy the building and keep their space.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2020
  
• Province investing $355K to help Bus Stop Theatre complete major renovations

  The province said the work will begin once the building is acquired from its current owners.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2020
  
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• Halifax council approves $250,000 in funding for Bus Stop Theatre Co-Operative

  The decision was met by a round of applause from supporters of the theatre who attended Tuesday's meeting at Halifax City Hall.

  Entertainment

  Jan 28, 2020
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• Coming to Halifax council: Bus Stop Theatre funding, Lake Banook improvements

  Among other topics, council will debate funding for the long-term sustainability of the Bus Stop Theatre, future improvements to Gorsebrook Park and regulations around secondary suites. 

  Politics

  Jan 27, 2020
• Halifax council to provide $250K over next 2 years for Bus Stop Theatre

  “This falls short of what need to make an outright purchase but it’s enough to help us leverage some support and to help make a solid down payment and secure the property before the sale."

  Politics

  Jun 4, 2019
• Coming to Halifax council: Bus Stop Theatre funding, flyer delivery bylaw, Elections Act rules

  New snow-clearing contracts, rules around public memorials and a request to implement changes recommended by Nova Scotia's Chief Electoral Officer are up for debate on Tuesday.

  Politics

  Jun 2, 2019
• Bus Stop Theatre makes financial plea to Halifax council in bid to keep doors open

  The Bus Stop Theatre is asking Halifax regional council for $750,000 in financial assistance to purchase the building in which the theatre co-operative is housed.

  Entertainment

  May 28, 2019
• Sold-out Halifax disX show breaks down disability barriers

  Speakers at the inaugural Halifax DisabilityX show shared their personal stories on Thursday in an attempt to shed some light on what it's like to live with a disability.

  Canada

  Jan 24, 2019
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• Dartmouth playwright cancels Chinese opera inspired play after criticism of cultural appropriation

  The play, described as a "modern fable," was told in the form of a traditional Peking opera, including the costumes and makeup associated with the Chinese theatre style.

  Nov 10, 2015