More than 50 workers to be laid off from Ontario Science Centre, union says

WATCH: The Ontario government is defending its decision to close the Ontario Science Centre at Don Mills and Eglinton permanently. The decision follows an engineering report documenting the need to repair portions of the buildings within months. As Sean O’Shea reports, opponents of the closure and proposed relocation say the shutdown was a political tactic. Ontario Public Service Employees Union says more than 50 food service workers will be laid off over the next few days.

The closure has sparked an outcry among local residents, science lovers and the architectural firm that designed the building. “This government is clearly trying to find excuses for closing down this beautiful, historic building,” said union president J.P. Hornick.“But they didn’t count on how many people across Ontario love the Science Centre and want it to stay open, right where it is.”

The province previously announced the science centre would move down to the new Ontario Place, which is in the early stages of construction, where it will join a massive spa, revamped concert venue and a new marina.Former Ottawa deputy police chief charged with sexual assault: SIU

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