A province-wide tour to gain feedback on the future of the Royal BC Museum is coming to Kelowna.
It91裸聊视频檚 the first phase of a multi-year engagement process.
91裸聊视频淲ith your help, the Museum is looking to the future, committed to creating community connections, educational programs, and inclusive, thought-provoking experiences for all British Columbians and the world,91裸聊视频 reads a statement on the museum website.
In May 2022, the NDP announced the museum would close that fall and $789 million would be spent on a new state-of-the-art building slated to open in 2030.
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Those plans were cancelled in June 2022 after significant backlash from British Columbians.
91裸聊视频淲e thought we had it right. Clearly, we did not,91裸聊视频 former Premier John Horgan said at the time.
The business plan for the project, released by government in May 2022, noted the current museum is beyond its useful life, contains hazardous materials, and is plagued with flooding and backed-up sewage issues.
An Angus Reid survey released in June last year found 69 per cent of British Columbians opposed the project.
The Kelowna engagement session will be held at Laurel Packinghouse (1304 Ellis St.) on March 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Royal BC Museum CEO Alicia Dubois and VP Janet Hanuse will facilitate the session, which will include an overview of the current status of the museum.
Those interested in participating are asked to register on the Royal BC Museum website.
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