Ontario Place

• Ford government launches new Ontario Place campaign, won’t say how much it cost

  The government said it launched the campaign at the end of August and expects it to run until late December, promoting plans to modernize the Toronto waterfront attraction. 

  Politics

  Nov 18
  
• Therme releases new designs for Ontario Place waterpark and spa

  On Tuesday, Therme unveiled fresh designs for its facility, which will occupy Ontario Place's West Island.

  Politics

  Jul 8
  
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• No decision on temporary Ontario Science Centre location, minister says

  Ontario's infrastructure minister says the government has not decided whether there will be a temporary science centre while a new one is being built at Ontario Place.

  Politics

  Jun 24
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• New Ontario Place renderings show above-ground, waterfront parking garage

  A map released alongside the renderings confirms a parking garage will be built just to the east of the complex's main entrance. It will not be underground.

  Politics

  Jun 24
• New Ontario Science Centre contract raises concerns for advocates

  The province is in the midst of relocating the science centre to Ontario Place after shuttering its current home last year in a controversial move.

  Canada

  Apr 23
• Ford says he will ‘double and triple check’ Ontario Place deal after new report

  Ontario's auditor general separately found Infrastructure Ontario had failed to properly assess Therme's application in a report released at the end of last year.

  Canada

  Apr 16
• Ford government looking at moving Ontario Place parking, canvassing new sites

  Emails and meeting minutes obtained by Global News reveal meetings and discussions involving Toronto and Ontario considering where in Exhibition Place a new site could be built.

  Canada

  Mar 27
• New science centre at Ontario Place to open in 2029, auditor general says

  The timeline for opening a permanent Ontario Science Centre appears to have been delayed, with infrastructure officials saying the centre is expected to be up and running in 2029.

  Politics

  Dec 19, 2024
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• Bombshell AG report says Ontario Place redevelopment ‘not fair, transparent or accountable’

  Ontario's auditor general is set to release her annual report, with sections on Ontario Place and on the province's opioid strategy likely to garner a lot of attention.

  Politics

  Dec 3, 2024
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• NDP submits complaint over Ontario Place ‘irregularities’ to integrity commissioner

  The NDP has lodged a complaint with the integrity commissioner about Ontario Place and Infrastructure Minister Kinga Surma, claiming 'irregularities' with the redevelopment.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2024