Updated plan for Nelson Civic Theatre

The newly announced federal grants celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday can kick start the big reno to the Nelson Civic Theatre.

The non-profit society is asking council to support the $500,000 grant application and match that to go towards a first floor common concourse. This additional would cost about $1.5 million.

It would link the various spaces in the city-owned building becoming a multi screen and digital conference centre.

Society President Marilyn Mint explains.

The society is still confident it can fund raise about $1.3 million for a second movie screen. A third screen is in longer term plans.

Council is expected to approve the grant application next week.

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