Ontario has ruled out a casino on the site of Ontario Place on Toronto’s waterfront as it issues a call for development proposals.
The government has also previously ruled out residential uses, and won’t accept any proposals that require capital or operating funding from the province.Story continues below advertisement Michael Tibollo, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, says Ontario Place is a jewel, it just needs to be polished.
He says visions for the site could include sport and entertainment landmarks, public spaces and parks, recreational facilities, and retail space.
globetoronto Ford Government rules out Toronto and, well, Ontario. Hello, private developers, have at public waterfront.
globetoronto Some sense, finally. This was/is a family destination, and should remain so.
globetoronto The casinos and condos are reserved for developer friends above the air space of new subway stations.
globetoronto Tear it down and turn it all into a nature preserve
globetoronto What about a NEW INDEPENDENT WSIB redevelopment Lol, lot's of support for this I bet. WSIB is FAKE and represents SMOKE & MIRRORS
globetoronto This is being said like it's the only bad thing that can happen to the site.....like we should all breath a sigh of relief or something. Do better on this story Globe, this is not a headline.