Hornby Island is finally getting a long dreamed-of artists centre, with construction set to begin between mid and late January. Andrew Mark, the executive director of the Hornby Island Arts Council, says the centre will serve as a multi-purpose public space and be a significant addition to the island community. An interior rendering of the upcoming Hornby Arts Centre. Ground can be broken as soon as a few more tree-removal permits are secured, says the Hornby Island Arts Council. "Doing this kind of a construction project in a pandemic is really giving all of us something to focus on," she said.

Source: CBC News January 09, 2021 19:01 UTC