Request for Endorsement of Event for LLBO Purposes -
1998 Benson & Hedges Symphony of Fire - VIP Reception
at Ontario Place (Trinity-Niagara)
The Toronto Community Council recommends that Council, for liquor licensing purposes, declare the VIP
Reception for the Benson and Hedges Symphony of Fire taking place in and around Ontario Place on June 13, June
20, June 24, June 27, July 1 and July 4, 1998, to be an event of municipal significance and indicate that it has no
objection to it taking place.
The Toronto Community Council submits the following communication (February 11, 1998) from Doug
McPherson, Benson & Hedges Symphony of Fire:
We are holding a VIP reception at Ontario Place for the 1998 Benson & Hedges Symphony of Fire.
The dates for the 1998 competition are June 13, 20, 24, 27, July 1 and 4. The >by invitation= only function is for 200
people and will have a no charge entry. Also, there are three portable washrooms with basins and running water. There is a
20' x 100' tent and a 3' picket fence around the entire area. The time for the reception is from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the
six evenings. Attached you will find two site maps - one is an overview of where the location is at Ontario Place and the
other shows the specific area of the VIP reception.
If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to call me at 442-3667 or my assistant Cathy Neely at
442-3671.
The Toronto Community Council also submits the following communication (February 9, 1998) from Lou Seiler,
Senior Manager, Attractions, Concessions & Entertainment, Ontario Place, to Doug McPherson, Special Events
Coordinator, Benson & Hedges Inc.:
Please accept this letter as Ontario Place=s approval to use the shore area near the Waterslide, as the Benson & Hedges
V.I.P. licensed tent location on the following six nights:
Saturday, June 13
Saturday, June 20
Wednesday, June 24
Saturday, June 27
Wednesday, July 1
Saturday, July 4
You will also have access to this area in advance of and after the ASymphony of Fire@ for set-up and tear down.