Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
43I am appaled. The cost of preserving our City's history is priceless. The museun is home to, I would guess, thousands of items, that cronicle the story of our history going back to a piece of the Weirs 5000 years ago. To even think of getting rid of this marvellous facility is totally irresponsible and shows a complete lack of understanding of the need to preserve our past.
11- Pat Hehn
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
45OMAH is not a business. It's an educational institution . The City funds the Rec Centre, the Library, and the Leacock home. Do they want an Art Gallery/Museum or not? The vast majority of the cost of renovating the Sir Samuel Steele Building was covered by fundraising , along with a generous grant from the Stephen Harper government. Countless hoirs of volunteer work go into it. The gallery provides educational and recreational programs for Orillia and area that can be accessed by people of all incomes. If the city withdraws its support, this will be gone.
8- Elizabeth Schamehorn
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
11This means Orillia taxpayers are paying OMAH’s way. Comparatively few Orillia taxpayers are interested in OMAH and those that are appear to be are moneyed. Let them subsidize it or just shut it down. It will not be missed by the majority.
34- WhoWhatWhy
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
32That's ridiculous, it's a nonprofit organization that brings in economic value through tourism and is a key part of our cultural history.
11- MJPA
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
13Pay market value rent, find another home, or close it down.
29- Dennis Woodman
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
34This is what happens when accountants are put in charge. They know what everything costs but understand the value of nothing.
8- lemeshev
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
33Part of what makes Orillia shine is its Arts Community. OMAH is an integral part of our culture and heritage as well as the well being and education it provides to all ages. Here’s hoping some creative thinking by OMAH and goodwill on part of the city prevail!
6- JaneyL
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
12I think the city could make far better use of the property and our tax dollars at a time when Canadians are feeling increased financial pressure.
26- CasualObserver
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
12Say that to the the OMAH management who have had grants and free rent for 20 years but have made no progress on making the business sustainable on its own.
26- JDR55
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
30If you’re for OMAH going away, that’s your prerogative. I’m deeply concerned that none of that camp are presenting alternates for the youth space provided by OMAH for holiday breaks, the fundraising and events that take place there for various organizations or the attraction of preserved history in a town where there is limited left.
4- B Bee
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
27I can't imagine the City can possibly believe OMAH can bear the costs the city demands. It looks as if this valuable, educational and historical institution will have to close. I wonder where all the exhibits will go.
5- Holly Levinter
'Horror stories': Severn residents divided over STR licensing
26It’s simple. You’re bypassing zoning laws and creating an unequal playing field for resorts motels and hotels. Without it’s a direct loss of hospitality jobs that are desperately needed. The only people in a neighborhood that benefit from Air BnB are the owners. Everyone else deals with noise, transients, zero respect for local community, parking etc. Sorry owners but you own a home not a hotel and people shouldn’t have to deal with that when it contributes absolutely nothing to the community or township.
2- Carleton
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
25Note: the comment above was made after polling exactly one person.
3- no laughing matter
Blind Orillia massage therapist faces losing home, business and guide dog
25If the landlord has FAMILY moving into the house (which is within their rights) Why is there a for Sale sign on the Property ?????
2- JRT2
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Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
23They do. There is an admission, people buy memberships, they also do fundraisers. They use that to look after 20,000+ artifacts and local historic items. They also have volunteers. All will be lost without support. They also bring a lot of people in to see their displays. And rent the rooms out for events.
3- usr_703732
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
20Well said Pat. History is not only informative but is educational data for a basis to make better decisions. The history of a city should be preserved for the benefit of its future citizens and therefore is a major responsibility of the city itself. Over time, many volunteers assist with the preservation of its history through information and donations, but the city should not be risking losing the ability to keep such a valuable museum of information, through monetary pressure. I am aware that the history of the Masonic Order in Orillia since 1867, at the time when Orillia was established as a village, is recorded at OMAH. Many of the important business men of the years gone by were members contributing to the success and good of our city. Therefore, through the administration of the city I believe preserving our history is the responsibility of the city and should continue as in the past, otherwise we will end up with a more serious debate, akin to the statue in the park.
6- Kweech
Blind Orillia massage therapist faces losing home, business and guide dog
7If she knew the house was for sale why hadn’t she been previously looking for another option?
18- usr_703485
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
15In this world of escalating costs why should the city pay (read taxpayers) for this facility in its entirety. Surely the OMAH can figure a way to pay its operation at least in part. Paying membership/ admission fee.
10- Linburn
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
18As it reads the city pays maintenance and tax/lease costs. That leaves utilities, salaries for staff and employees, marketing and advertising, supply cost and other expenses to the museum. The assertion they take no fiscal responsibility is turning an eye to the real life expenses associated with operating a space for the public. Many of these comments read as coming from people who have never bothered to visit or engage with the wonderful facility within their city.
7- B Bee
Orillia museum's 'future at risk' in wake of city demands: official
22Our mayor was ready to drop a higher dollar amount on replacing a monument at a waterfront people can really only experience part of the year and almost half the community didn’t want… but the museum that is a year round beneficial space is too expensive. This mayor is a joke.
3- B Bee
