A month after cancelling most of its 2020 season, the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake says it will be welcoming back audiences for outdoor performances. In a Twitter post, Shaw Festival says they will be putting on a "series of musical performance opportunities and a few other surprises." She said the money would help the Shaw Festival to continue "welcoming visitors, adapt to the new reality and keep supporting the region's visitor economy." "The Shaw will use these funds to provide free and low-cost outdoor performance activities and purchase equipment to ensure the safest possible experience for everyone," said executive director of Shaw Festival, Tim Jennings in a media release. The Shaw Festival normally brings in more than 250,000 attendees, is one of Niagara's 20 largest employers, and generates over $220 million in economic activity each year.

Source: CBC News August 25, 2020 20:48 UTC