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Do Not Padlock our Heritage! Open The Rooms.April 2004To the Honourable Loyola Sullivan, Minister of Finance,the Honourable Paul Shelley, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation,and the Honourable... continue reading »
"I am not Canadian but a descendant of Newfoundlanders and live in the US. I will wait until the Rooms is open to come to Newfoundland the decision to delay its opening means you are losing tourist Dollars. Reconsider your decision to cut costs because it "
"As a co-artistic director of a nationally touring theatre group based in Alberta, I can say that newfoundland houses a great weath of gifted artists, with a strong sense of community, please keep this as part of your national identitity, by allowing artis"
"So, "Danny Flash" is also "Danny, the Uncultured"! As a lawyer, you must surely realize that broken contracts mean money paid out to the injured party. With the anticipated opening of The Rooms, there must have been many contracts already signed for vario"
"A fine public gallery is as important to Newfoundland and Labrador as the wealth of natural beauty that exists there. Please keep art and culture high on the public agenda."
"'The arts are an even better barometer of what's happening in our than the stock market or the debates in congress.' -Hendrik Willem Van Loon"
"Thank you"
"Shame on you, Danny Williams. Now that you have saved millions on the backs of the public sector employees, the least you can do is open this wonderful facility NOW."
"The opening of "The Rooms" is too important to our society and culture in nfld and labrador to be held back for another year. It is also a waste of public funds not to be opening it."
"We need access to our historic treasures. Don't deny access to our history and heritage to citizens of NL and tourists. While the cost of opening The Rooms is significant; delaying opening will indubitably cost more."
"It is impossible to see the financial (or other) advantage in postponing the opening of this facility. The building is complete except for finishing touches, and surely it has to be maintained for the year. The collections were packed up and ready to move"
"i understand that we don't have much money to spend, but why is always the arts that get cut?"
"It seems to be a false economy to delay opening the Rooms at this stage. Newfoundland will lose in tourism, publicity and costs. The collection and continutity of the project will be jeopardized."
