Kelownasa国际传媒檚 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 sa国际传媒渟pectacular venuesa国际传媒� for the performing arts in sa国际传媒渙ne of Kelownasa国际传媒檚 most loved parks.sa国际传媒�

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Farther south, Kelownasa国际传媒檚 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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