N.S. news: Funding to Restore Lunenburg Opera House [Video]

The Lunenburg Opera House will see a major transformation.

The Nova Scotia government announced on Monday its spending money from its Community Economic Development Fund on the project.

“The Opera House fills a significant need in Lunenburg’s cultural sector, providing a much-needed arts, cultural and performing arts facility,” said Economic Development Minister Susan Corkum-Greek. “The restoration of this beautiful and iconic facility in Lunenburg ensures the continued celebration of the culture and history of Nova Scotia through music and live performances.”

The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society applied to restore and revitalize the Lunenburg Opera House into a community asset offering year-round entertainment and an event space, according to a news release from the Nova Scotia government.

“This Department of Economic Development funding will bring the Lunenburg Opera House to a shovel-ready stage for its extensive restoration, renovation and revitalization,” said Tom McFall, vice-president of the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival board. “Upgrading this 116-year-old landmark concert hall, in the …