Photo courtesy of the Armstrong Regional Co-op

By Liam Verster

Accessibility Upgrade Supports

Vernon Towne Theatre accessibility project receiving $32K boost

Jun 16, 2025 | 11:41 AM

A project to enhance the accessibility at the downtown Vernon theatre is getting some financial assistance.

The Armstrong Regional Cooperative and Otter Co-op are providing $32,000 to the Okanagan Screen Arts Society to help fund the accessibility project at the Vernon Towne Theatre.

“The Armstrong Regional Co-op is proud to support local organizations like the Okanagan Screen Arts Society that are making a difference to our members and to our community. When completed, the Vernon Towne Theatre’s accessibility project will open our local theatre and make it available for everyone in our community to enjoy,” Jason Keis, Marketing and Community Relations Manager of he Armstrong Regional Co-op, said.

“We’re incredibly excited to be a part of this important initiative. Improvements like this ensure that everyone in our community, regardless of ability, can enjoy the art, culture, and experience that the Vernon Towne Theatre provides,” Sean Weatherly, Otter Co-op and Angry Otter Liquor’s Marketing and Community Relations Manager, added.

The funding is coming from the Co-op Community Spaces program, which has $1 million to distribute to 14 projects, including the one at the local theatre.

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“We are very thankful to Co-op for their Community Spaces donation and excited to have it kick start our fundraising for the theatre’s accessibility project.” Scott John, managing director with the Okanagan Screen Arts Society, said.