My cynical opinion? They will announce in a couple of months that there were no acceptable Qualifications and that the OSC will close at the end of some near future fiscal year. Hard to monetize a science museum.
Why is this surprising? There’s so much controversy about everything involving Ontario Place that they don’t want to give anyone an open for a news item. The faster people forget about this, the better for Ford and the OPC.
Not so weird when you think it might be quite unpopular. Can you imagine Ford saying during the last election period saying, " if elected, I will move the Science Centre... ", followed by thunderous applause.
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Not surprised. The Ford government has continually shown that cities are creations (and at the whim) of the ProvinceFord government uses new powers to sidestep Toronto’s say in Ontario Place plans | Globalnews.ca
The new order will effectively replace the local planning process and puts the province's plans for a spa, concert venue and science centre at the waterfront close to reality.
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Geez, who knew that Richard Florida's " creative city " included the likes of this Therme thingy. It could always be worse I suppose - just think of Ferris wheels. Bread and circuses forever !
Not a surprise to me at all, there was virtually no chance of it being subjected to an EA.Ontario Place 4 All has lost its battle in Divisional Court to have the West Island plan subject to an EA.
Group fighting Ontario Place spa dealt legal blow in fight against Doug Ford government
The Austria-based company Therme plans to create a $350-million water spa on the West Island.
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