Ontario Place

• Former Toronto police chief Mark Saunders to be paid up to $171K per year as Ontario Place advisor

  An Ontario order-in-council said Mark Saunders was appointed to the position on Feb. 25 and will serve until Feb. 24, 2024 at the latest.

  Politics

  Mar 5
• TIFF announces venue, pricing details in response to coronavirus pandemic

  Staggered presales to TIFF contributors and insiders start Aug. 28, with sales to the general public opening Sept. 5. The Toronto International Film Festival runs Sept. 10 to 19.

  Entertainment

  Aug 10, 2020
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• Provincial government spending $2M for Ontario Place drive-in space, events

  The funding will go towards concert performances, comedy shows and movie screenings at a drive-in space.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2020
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• Man dies after drowning in lake near Ontario Place

  Emergency crews were called to the lake near Ontario Place at 11:57 p.m. Thursday for reports of a person drowning.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2020
• Ford government looking for global partners to redevelop Ontario Place, casino off the table

  The Ontario government announced a search for international partners to help redevelop 48-year-old Ontario Place on Tuesday, and also confirmed that a casino will not be built on the grounds.

  Canada

  May 28, 2019
• OPP launch road, water safety initiative ahead of Victoria Day long weekend

  OPP are unveiling their safe road and safe boating awareness week starting Thursday morning at Ontario Place, ahead of Victoria Day long weekend.

  Canada

  May 16, 2019
• Cirque du Soleil to come to Ontario Place while future of site remains unknown

  The deal inked means between 80 and 90 Cirque shows will be held at Ontario Place.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2019
• Redevelopment plans raise concerns for Ontario Place supporters

  Premier Doug Ford's government is currently asking for ideas to redevelop Ontario Place, saying it wants to make the space that first opened May 1971 an impressive attraction.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2019
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• Ontario Place as you know it could drastically change under redevelopment plan

  The Budweiser Stage, used for concerts, is not subject to redevelopment and the government says it also intends to maintain three hectares of park land.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2019
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• Government seeking proposals for Ontario Place redevelopment

  The province issued a call for submissions Friday asking developers to pitch their own innovative, futuristic plans for the west island of Ontario Place.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2017