We refer to the articles in recent issues of "Eesti Elu".
Given that economics do not support the decision to renovate the present Estonian House and likewise, economics may also not support investing $18 million in the Madison Avenue project, perhaps our Estonian friends can consider re-locating to the Latvian Cultural Centre.
As you know, the Centre (66,000 square feet) is located at Eglinton and the DVP, not far from St. Peter's Estonian Church at Eglinton and Mt. Pleasant. It has free parking, and is easily accessible by public transit and by car.
There is room to accommodate the Estonian Consulate, a branch of the Estonian (Toronto) Credit Union, and joint Estonian / Latvian usage would increase the utilization of our halls. Your coming over would be to our mutual benefit, and a name change to "Baltic-Canadian Cultural Centre" may also be appropriate to properly describe our location.
Kindly keep us in mind, and we would be pleased to answer any questions that may arise.
Yours truly,
Elmars Berzins
eberzins@hotmail.com
Albert Upeslacis -- Chair, Latvian Canadian Cultural Centre
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A real Estonian03 Jun 2017 12:03
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Comments01 Jun 2017 10:01
Comments to Karl’s points:
“I completely understand about the elderly and handicapped, but if they can't walk that distance from parking or TTC, aren't they creating a "bigger concern" on the roads?”
A better solution would be to be inclusive, to have a facility that provides easy access with a parking lot. We are all getting a little older and may have health issues that we will have to contend with.
“What is so wrong or horrible with finding out what the Madisoni Projekt may hold?”
Nothing. We are waiting for the due diligence process to be concluded.
“If there is a will there is a way, but to claim parking or 15 minute longer drive is going to keep someone away from an Estonian centre function, shouldn't they REALLY be asking themselves about exactly HOW devoted to Estonian culture are they?”
It would make more sense to choose a location for the future Estonian House that is accessible, not choose one that presents challenges.
Saving the Latvian Centre31 May 2017 18:07
Another diaspora story:
Wed May 31 on Omni TV at 10pm
http://www.latviancentre.org/d...
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