Citizens for a New Performing Arts Centre (CN-PAC) in Kelowna has one million reasons to smile.

The city has budgeted $1 million for the feasibility, consultation and design of a new centre in the 10-Year Capital Plan, which was reviewed by staff and council April 24.

害羞草研究所淎 larger, more modern venue in the heart of Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 Cultural District will be an enormous boon for our dynamic young city and the entire region,害羞草研究所� said Myles Bruckal, CN-PAC president.

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A post on the group害羞草研究所檚 website, dated April 23, includes an open letter to council expressing frustration that no money from a provincial grant received by the city was being directed towards the arts.

害羞草研究所淲e strongly believe that this is yet another missed opportunity. The city has repeatedly told us to 害羞草研究所榮how us the money害羞草研究所�. The provincial grant is just the kind of found money that would enable us to kickstart the process of building a badly-needed performing arts venue for our vibrant and growing community.害羞草研究所�

The letter refers to the provincial Growing Communities Fund which saw the city collect $26.8 million.

City Manager Doug Gilchrist said an important part of proceeding with the centre is partnership development.

害羞草研究所淏oth the timing and the cost to taxpayers would be subject to how comprehensive of a partnership development we could get.害羞草研究所�

Bruckal added CN-PAC is grateful for council害羞草研究所檚 commitment.

害羞草研究所淏y moving so quickly and decisively, the mayor and councillors have shown that they share our vision for the creation of an inviting, inspiring and contemporary performing arts centre for future generations.害羞草研究所�

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