condovo
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Anything tropical in Toronto -- from November to May -- is fine by me.
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Northern Light
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Below would seem to be one of the most innocuous and probably undeserving of attention press releases ever. Mostly outlining inconsequential routing maintenance projects at various tourism sites.
news.ontario.ca
That said, this last bit made me wonder.............
Ontario Newsroom
news.ontario.ca
That said, this last bit made me wonder.............
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tiffer24
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“It’s not going to be a smackdown.”
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/can...pid=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Carl Demarco, a Toronto businessman and former executive with World Wrestling Entertainment, is among those involved in bids to redevelop Ontario Place, the defunct amusement park on Toronto’s waterfront that Premier Doug Ford wants to transform into a “world-class” attraction.
Just what Mr. Demarco − the former long-time head of WWE’s Canadian operations and its president of global business development until 2009 − has in mind remains under wraps. He and the other bidders submitting competing proposals for the 68-acre site have all had to sign non-disclosure agreements as part of the process.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/can...pid=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
Carl Demarco, a Toronto businessman and former executive with World Wrestling Entertainment, is among those involved in bids to redevelop Ontario Place, the defunct amusement park on Toronto’s waterfront that Premier Doug Ford wants to transform into a “world-class” attraction.
Just what Mr. Demarco − the former long-time head of WWE’s Canadian operations and its president of global business development until 2009 − has in mind remains under wraps. He and the other bidders submitting competing proposals for the 68-acre site have all had to sign non-disclosure agreements as part of the process.
SubHuman
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Do we get to hear about the proposals soon?
The G&M story says "submission deadline was being extended from Tuesday, Sept. 3 to Sept. 24."
Of the things mentioned in the article, I suppose the Therme spa/waterpark sounds the most appropriate.
Any sports or entertainment venue attracting large crowds should be across the road inside Exhibition Place where it is closer to the GO train station.
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jje1000
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Summary: No one really knows.
SubHuman
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The "new MLSE/ Live Nation event centre" seems a little odd. It would be another outdoor venue in addition to the amphitheatre (Budweiser Stage) and the CNE Bandshell across the road, when Toronto could use a large indoor purpose-built entertainment venue that would also fit into the idea of making Exhibition/Ontario Place more of a year-round destination.
If the plan is to have a new "Retail and Food Village" area as the brochure shows would be along Lake Shore Blvd, would the grubby old warehouse-like Food Building be needed anymore? It could be a good location for an indoor mid-sized (6 or 7000-seat) entertainment venue, maybe joined onto a new north part of BMO Field with some shared concessions.
Apparently the lease for the Queen Elizabeth Theatre may be expiring in April 2020, so maybe the entire Queen Elizabeth Building could be another option.
If the expansion of the trade centre happens as shown, that would probably end the annual IndyCar race, as it would completely occupy the area used for the pit lane and trackside suites.
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salsa
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AlbertC
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Ontario Place added to international list of ‘at-risk cultural heritage sites’
By David Rider City Hall Bureau Chief
Tues., Oct. 29, 2019
www.thestar.com
By David Rider City Hall Bureau Chief
Tues., Oct. 29, 2019
Ontario Place added to international list of ‘at-risk cultural heritage sites’
The Ford government’s redevelopment plans for Ontario Place — which could include demolition of the attraction’s famous structures — are being panned on the world stage by an agency that
www.thestar.com
Richard White
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Ontario Place added to international list of ‘at-risk cultural heritage sites’
By David Rider City Hall Bureau Chief
Tues., Oct. 29, 2019
Ontario Place added to international list of ‘at-risk cultural heritage sites’
The Ford government’s redevelopment plans for Ontario Place — which could include demolition of the attraction’s famous structures — are being panned on the world stage by an agency that
I wonder why the Cinesphere and Pods have never been declared national historic sites under the auspices of Parks Canada.
I will say this though, the Cinesphere really is not practical for commercial movies anymore but it would make a good museum space or film venue.I saw North of Superior there a few years ago and it was not ideal for watching modern movies.
thettctransitfanatic
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Ontario Place added to international list of ‘at-risk cultural heritage sites’
By David Rider City Hall Bureau Chief
Tues., Oct. 29, 2019
Ontario Place added to international list of ‘at-risk cultural heritage sites’
The Ford government’s redevelopment plans for Ontario Place — which could include demolition of the attraction’s famous structures — are being panned on the world stage by an agency that
Oh, it should be. If the Conservatives are known for praising and supporting history, why the hell do they want to tear down historic buildings. You could say it's to "make something new", but it's not.
A few years ago I saw "The Trolley" documentary there, and yeah, although currently Cirque De Soeil is being shown there, maybe older plays or movies should be show be there, assuming Ford doesn't flick a switch.
Richard White
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I just found it to be too small. The seats were cramped and close together without sightline seating. It was like being in a pre-1998 theatre.
Trying to get in and out of the rows to the washroom or exit was not fun. It was not made with todays films in mind.
kotsy
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What is different about todays films?
Richard White
Senior Member
3D, UltraAVX, Sightline seating, spacious seating, D-Bag, 4DX
kotsy
Senior Member
3D - most films aren't in 3D
UltraAVX - never heard of this so can't comment
Sightline seating - while this is nice to have, it isn't something related specifically to films currently being released
spacious seating - while this is nice to have, it isn't something related specifically to films currently being released
D-Bag - never heard of this so can't comment
4DX - never heard of this so can't comment
UltraAVX - never heard of this so can't comment
Sightline seating - while this is nice to have, it isn't something related specifically to films currently being released
spacious seating - while this is nice to have, it isn't something related specifically to films currently being released
D-Bag - never heard of this so can't comment
4DX - never heard of this so can't comment
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Northern Light
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Ultra AVX - made up term for slightly larger curved screen, digital projection and sound and rocker seats
D-Box is seating w/motion capability synchronized to the movie think the old space shuttle simulator rides where seats tilted back/forward at key moments
4DX is D-Box plus environmental effects (mist, fake snow, fog and scents etc)
Its only available at 3 locations (and select screens thereof in all of Cineplex), the only Toronto area location is Yonge/Dundas
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Gonna add here, the above isn't really my thing. I miss the Uptown and the Eglinton and the York; cinemas that gave you a sense of event through their architecture and interior design.