Archives for March 13, 2020

COVID – 19 Update
Dear valued patrons

The safety of our patrons, artists and staff is of utmost importance to us at Venables Theatre, and as such, we are carefully monitoring developments around COVID-19 and following the Public Health Agency of Canada and HealthLink BC for recommendations, guidance, and direction.

Currently, all Venables Theatre performances and events – with audiences of less than 250 people – are proceeding as scheduled.

Specifically, the events schedules this weekend (see below) all have attendance levels safely below the 250 person threshold and are not cancelled.
Friday March 13th – Dreams / Arrival
Saturday March 14th – God is a Scottish Drag Queen
Sunday March 15th – The Dance Studio Competitive Showcase
If you no longer wish to attend, you may re-sell your tickets or give them to a friend or family member.

The BC Government has issued a statement that gatherings of 250 or more people should be cancelled. If Venables Theatre is mandated by a governing body such as Interior Health, School District 53 or the Provincial or Federal Government to cancel all events, we will offer refunds to tickets purchasers.

As a not-for-profit live performance venue, we rely on the ongoing attendance and support of faithful patrons like you. Venables Theatre is looking out for your health and safety by implementing extra disinfecting and sanitation measures throughout our spaces.

In the meantime, our website and social media channels will be updated with any additional actions we are implementing to keep you safe, as well as any changes to our schedule.

Thank you for your trust in Venables Theatre and we look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event.

Sincerely,

Leah Foreman
Theatre Manager
Venables Theatre

This area north of the Town is of particular concern of local residents, the province and the regional district – each with a slightly different concern or suggested remedy.

I will not define the problem as much of it is self evident on TV, Newspaper, or on-line articles that try to inform.

Here is one stream of thought, an opinion, a possible solution:

A plebiscite will be necessary to engage all residents and landowners in Area C RDOS

That public vote should be held this fall….

It should ask a simple question – are you in favour of a RDOS service for flood control for all of Rural Area C RDOS?

Proposed cost to be a parcel tax not one based on assessed values.

If passed by the electorate – then RDOS could apply for grants to fix flooding problems in that rural region caused by nature’s undetermined intentions.

Meaning those man made flooding would be treated differently.

Now I could go on and on – with regard to areas that need fixing and those that the provincial government has already made great progress on.

Would the grants be large? Would tax payers have to pay a lot? I do not have those answers.

BUT – this would be a start.

Canada 1

UK 10

USA 41

 

Italy 234

Iran 514

China 3177

Facts here are accurate – they however do not report on every country or region in this world