Kelowna含羞草研究社檚 waterfront is getting some major upgrades, thanks to a pair of provincial grants.

It was announced last week by Tourism Minister Lana Popham that the Island Stage will be receiving just under $1 million in funding to rejuvenate its Waterfront Park location, something that Mayor Tom Dyas said will make it a 含羞草研究社渟pectacular venue含羞草研究社� for the performing arts in 含羞草研究社渙ne of Kelowna含羞草研究社檚 most loved parks.含羞草研究社�

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含羞草研究社淚 am really excited as I know the enhancements will elevate the visitor event experience and have a significant impact on our local economy with the influx of more and potentially diverse events.含羞草研究社�

Farther south, Kelowna含羞草研究社檚 newest waterfront park on Cedar Avenue will use a $390,000 grant to build a public pier, something that will surely be a hit with Okanagan paddlers.

The park is set to open early this summer.

Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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