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Category Archives: NEWS
Sept-23-2012 National Post – Reader suggestions for Casa Loma include college, casinos and Harry Potter theme park
Tyler Anderson/National Post files
“A Toronto Museum within Casa Loma and its adjacent properties would fill a deep void in our cultural landscape.”City councilors Josh Matlow and Joe Mihevc believe Casa Loma should be a city museum. As they explained in an open letter this week, it would be the best place to preserve Toronto’s history and make use of a building that is struggling to find a purpose. But not everyone believes a museum is the best option. The National Post asked readers last week what they thought should become of the grand structure. Their responses range from wedding venue to Harry Potter theme park, and everything in between. Here are what some readers had to say:
Colin Lacey: I think the City should consider a partnership with George Brown College. There is already a George Brown Casa Loma campus, which could expand their facilities to include the site.
June-15-2011 National Post – City assumes control of Casa Loma
Natalie Alcoba, National Post · Jun. 15, 2011 | Last Updated: Jun. 15, 2011 3:03 AM ET
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The City of Toronto assumed control of Casa Loma on Tuesday, the inner-city castle that has been run for the last 74 years by a Kiwanis Club chapter, and embarked on a study of future options, which could include putting it on the market.
“I think Casa Loma is something that we eventually have to sell,” Mayor Rob Ford told reporters on Tuesday, after council passed a mutually agreedupon transfer of management to a city corporation without debate.
As part of the deal, the city is paying the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma $1.45-million for artifacts accumulated over their years at the helm, and the value of nine trademarks including “Casa Loma” and “Toronto’s Majestic Castle.”
Despite pouring money into a $20-million facelift, Casa Loma is an out-of-date venue that has not had the money to adapt to a changing tourism industry and
June-14-2011 Globe and Mail – Recently renovated piece of Toronto history a good buy
The Globe and Mail
For Sale: Casa Loma
Recently renovated piece of Toronto history a good buy
ELIZABETH CHURCH
From Wednesday’s Globe and Mail
Published Tuesday, Jun. 14, 2011 9:07PM EDT
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford wants to put Casa Loma, the city-owned mansion, on the block. “Casa Loma is something that I think eventually we have to sell. That’s the bottom line,” he said Tuesday.
It is difficult to put a price on this historical fixer upper, but could the city find a willing buyer for the prestige property? Here’s a look at what perspective buyers would get.
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- Kiwanis Club gives up operation of Casa Loma
CASA LOMA
1 Austin Terrace
The back story
It’s been a century since local tycoon Sir Henry Pellatt broke ground on this sprawling five-acre
Jun-7-2011-Town Crier- Kiwanis out at Casa Loma
Kiwanis out at Casa Loma
By Karolyn Coorsh
June 7, 2011
Neighbourhoods: Casa Loma
It wasn’t exactly a fairytale ending for Toronto’s castle on the hill, but it was an ending, nonetheless.
On May 24, council’s executive committee voted to terminate a 74-year arrangement between the city-owned Casa Loma and its operators, The Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma.
The Forest Hill-area tourist attraction will now become wholly the city’s responsibility, falling under the jurisdiction of Economic Development and Culture. Over the course of the next 12–18 months, that department will determine the best governance structure for Casa Loma’s future.
Under the new transition agreement, the city is to pay Kiwanis $1.45 million for artefacts and trademarks owned by Kiwanis, including “Casa Loma” and “Toronto’s Majestic Castle.”
While the city will assume service contracts for continued operation of the castle, Kiwanis will hold weekly meetings and retain an administration office on site. Kiwanis is also to receive unpaid management fees … Read the rest
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NEWS May 2011!!!
Links to:
Kiwanis Club Gives Up Operation of Casa Loma Globe and Mail – May 16/2011
City to take over Casa Loma from Kiwanis Club Toronto Star – May 17/2011
City deciding on the future of Casa Loma this month May 2011 – City Post Magazine
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AM640 Talk Radio Trelawny – John Oakley Show – May 27/2011
Mayor Ford City Exec Com. – May 24/2011
Trelawny deputation Casa Loma transition(audio)
City Report to Terminate Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma Lease
City Council votes June 14/11 Casa Loma transition approved by Mayor Ford Exec. Comm. May 24/11… Read the rest
May-16-2011 Globe and Mail – Kiwanis Club gives up operation of Casa Loma
ELIZABETH CHURCH
From Tuesday’s Globe and Mail
Published Monday, May. 16, 2011 12:00AM EDT
After three-quarters of a century, the Kiwanis Club is ready to let someone else worry about polishing the armour and sweeping the stables at Toronto’s Casa Loma. It has agreed to hand over operations of the city-owned tourist attraction in return for more than $1.4-million for the paintings, furniture and other artifacts and trademarks it will leave behind.
More related to this story
- Kiwanis rejects city’s demand to fire Casa Loma chair
- Council gives Kiwanis deadline on Casa Loma
- Feud brews over Casa Loma
The deal, to be presented next week to the city’s executive committee, would set up a new corporation and board to manage the rambling mansion and develop a long-term strategy for the five-acre site. If approved by council, the pact will be the latest twist in a years-long debate over how to make the most of the massive property that has struggled
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May-16-2011 The Star – City to take over Casa Loma from Kiwanis Club
Article from the Toronto Star: City to take over Casa Loma from Kiwanis Club Published On Mon May 16 2011
Daniel Dale
Urban Affairs Reporter
The city has agreed to take control of Casa Loma from the Kiwanis Club, ending a prolonged power struggle with the charity that has run the struggling tourist attraction since 1937.
As part of a negotiated takeover agreement that must still be approved by council, the city will pay the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma $1.45 million for artifacts and trademarks such as the Casa Loma name. That amount is a $500,000 premium over the $950,000 the city already owed for the artifacts under a previous agreement.
The city plans to run the century-old facility for 12 to 18 months before turning it over to a third party, said economic development and culture general manager Mike Williams, who will likely become the new board chair.
The proposed
… Read the restMay-16-2011 Globe and Mail – Kiwanis Club gives up operation of Casa Loma
ELIZABETH CHURCH
From Tuesday’s Globe and Mail
Published Monday, May. 16, 2011 12:00AM EDT
After three-quarters of a century, the Kiwanis Club is ready to let someone else worry about polishing the armour and sweeping the stables at Toronto’s Casa Loma. It has agreed to hand over operations of the city-owned tourist attraction in return for more than $1.4-million for the paintings, furniture and other artifacts and trademarks it will leave behind.
More related to this story
- Kiwanis rejects city’s demand to fire Casa Loma chair
- Council gives Kiwanis deadline on Casa Loma
- Feud brews over Casa Loma
The deal, to be presented next week to the city’s executive committee, would set up a new corporation and board to manage the rambling mansion and develop a long-term strategy for the five-acre site. If approved by council, the pact will be the latest twist in a years-long debate over how to make the most of the massive property that has struggled
… Read the rest
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Oct-2010 Annex Gleaner – Howell defends her lineage
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