La facture grimpe mais Ottawa répond présent
‘Préserver ce lieu, ce n’est pas seulement préserver un bâtiment. C’est préserver notre mémoire. C’est transmettre notre histoire.” C’est sur ces mots que Ginette Lavack, députée fédérale de Saint-Boniface-Saint-Vital a […]
The bill continues to rise as Ottawa responds with an investment. Federal Deputy Ginette Lavack announced a federal investment of 400,000 CAD for the Saint-Boniface Museum, in the name of Minister Marc Miller. This investment, designated as its first annual payment, will cost $205.00 plus GST for one year. The money will be used to continue restoration works on the historic building, which has been closed to the public since June 2024.
The next phase will involve the windows, exterior envelope, and accessibility of the main entrance. Despite the generous support from the government and private donations, there is still a need for between 600,000 and 700,000 CAD to complete the project.
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