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There have long been rumours and concerns about the fate of one of the region’s largest employers, but Casino Rama isn’t going anywhere, says Chippewas of Rama First Nation Chief Ted Williams.

“That’s not going to happen,” he said in response to concerns about the casino closing permanently.

The casino closed in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic and, despite the province giving casinos the go-ahead to reopen last month, Rama’s remains closed.

“The casino business kind of goes with the flow as far as the economics of the day,” Williams said, noting the pandemic has affected all businesses in some way.

Casino Rama generates $200 million to $300 million per year, and Williams said it would be “foolhardy for us to think that it wasn’t going to rebound and come back.” There might be some changes, he added, “but it’s still a viable business.”

Rama First Nation is not involved in the day-to-day operations of the casino, but band officials “are providing strong leadership to assist Gateway (the casino operator) to meet the demands of business” and ensure employment opportunities are available for residents of Rama and surrounding areas.

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“The employment levels of First Nation individuals was and has been a concern for 24 years,” acknowledged Williams, who was elected as chief in a band election in August.

He estimated the casino employs 30 to 40 Rama band members. That number was about 140 when the casino opened in 1996, but Williams noted many have gained experience at the local facility before moving on to other career opportunities elsewhere. Some have even gravitated to the Rama band office.

That’s another reason Williams is confident a casino can continue to operate in Rama. The band has “casino experts” on staff, he said. It also has Rama Gaming House operations (smaller casinos) in Mississauga and Scarborough and used to be a partner in a casino in Cranbrook, B.C. Rama sold its portion of that casino a few years ago.

Rama has always wanted to gain ownership of Casino Rama at some point, and that’s still the goal.

“I’d be lying to you if I said it wasn’t. That remains the objective,” Williams said, noting the question is “how and when that will take place.”

For now, the focus is getting Casino Rama back up and running and ensuring it thrives. Williams — one of the key players in bringing the casino to the First Nation, and who served as a vice-president in its early days — is optimistic that will happen, despite changes that have been made since Gateway took over operations.

They include the closure of some restaurants, changes to the popular players card program, cancelling buses that brought visitors from local hotels and ceasing promotion of bus tours from the Greater Toronto Area.

Sometimes, major changes are necessary, Williams said.

“What Gateway has done is respond to the market and the competition. We have stiff competition to the south of us,” he said. “There is a need to respond accordingly to the business levels. I could second-guess Gateway until the cows come home, but we’re working with them … to ensure the longevity and our fair share of the market.”

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Rama First Nation has continued to receive its share of revenues during the casino shutdown, he noted.

Rama is “always looking at diversification opportunities,” he said, but added that is not in response to fears about the casino’s future.

“We’re always open to ideas to assist and complement the casino or the community,” he said, noting a retail cannabis store slated to open in February is an example of that type of diversification.

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Williams said he understands the importance of Casino Rama to not only the First Nation, but also surrounding communities.

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“To the local community, the townships, the cities, the businesses: I know that they’re looking for strong leadership. You have strong leadership here,” he said. “We have a great team and we’re doing everything we can to make sure everyone’s safe and healthy.”

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• 241 Pizza

  49 Mississaga Street East, Orillia, ON L3V 1V4

  (705) 326-0241

• 331 Atherley Diner

  331 Atherley Road, Orillia, ON L3V 1N8

  (705) 325-1342

• A&W

  661 Atherley Road, Orillia, ON L3V 1P1

  (705) 327-5356

• A&W

  3315 Monarch Drive, Orillia, ON L3V 7Z4

  (705) 327-5353

• A&W

  324 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, ON L3V 5X6

  (705) 327-5343

• Ace Chinese Food

  28 Mississaga Street East, Orillia, ON L3V 1V5

  (705) 326-1988

• Aji Sushi

  2 Front Street North, Orillia, ON L3V 4R5

  (705) 326-6688

• Al and Jan`s Oldies Diner

  575-5 West Street S., Orillia, ON L3V 7N6

  (705) 329-4040

• Aladdin Indian Cuisine & Banquet Hall

  1035 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON L3V 3C7

  (705) 326-7710

• All Rrr`s Fish & Chips

  461 Laclie Street, Orillia, ON L3V 4P8

  (705) 325-0007

• Arby`s

  385 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, ON L3V 6K8

  (705) 326-2667

• B J`s Home Cooking & Baking

  300 James Street East, Orillia, ON L3V 1M2

  (705) 326-7507

• Bayside Restaurant

  500 Atherley Road, Orillia, ON L3V 7Y1

  (705) 325-3504

• Bedrock Cafe

  9393 Ontario 11 N, Orillia, ON L3V 6H3

  (705) 689-8920

• Bounty Fish & Chips

  18 Colborne Street West, Orillia, ON L3V 2Y3

  (705) 325-1717

• Burger King

  R.R.#4, Box 10, Sq Mall, Orillia, ON L3V 6H4

  (705) 327-5067

• Burger King

  269 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, ON L3V 5X9

  (705) 327-8626

• Cécile`s Restaurant

  647 Atherley Road, Orillia, ON L3V 1P1

  (705) 330-0099

• Cedar

  Casino Rama Resort, 5899 Rama Road, Orillia, ON L3V 6H6

  (800) 832-7529

• CiaoChowCiao

  8626 Hwy 12 West, Orillia, ON L3V 6H2

  (705) 259-2469

• Cosmo`s Ristorante

  90 Mississaga Street East, Orillia, ON L3V

  (705) 327-8330

• Couchiching Court Buffet

  5899 Rama Road, Orillia, ON L3V 6H6

  (800) 832-7529

• Country Style

  661 Atherley Road, Orillia, ON L3V 1P1

  (705) 326-2547

• Dairy Queen

  67 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, ON L3V 5W9

  (705) 325-0034

• Down Home Cookin` Pizza

  169 Mississaga Street East, Orillia, ON L3V 1V8

  (705) 327-7163

• Duckworth`s Fish & Chips

  750 Atherley Road, Orillia, ON L3V 6H6

  (705) 327-7064

• East Side Mario`s

  315 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, ON L3V 5Y1

  (705) 329-2800

• Elections Ont Roho 086

  3656 Shadow Creek Road, Orillia, ON L3V 6H3

  (705) 689-5293

• Era 67 Restaurant & Lounge

  64 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON L3V 3A8

  (705) 259-1867

• Extreme Pita

  380 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, ON L3V 6H1

  (705) 325-7482

• Famous Wok

  1029 Brodie Drive, Orillia, ON L3V 6H4

  (705) 327-2284

• Flippin Eggs

  598 Atherley Road, Orillia, ON L3V 1P2

  (705) 327-5577

• French`s Refreshment Booth

  Centennial Drive, Orillia, ON L3V

  (705) 325-4990

• Friend`s Diner

  400 Laclie Street, Orillia, ON L3V 4P5

  (705) 326-8594

• Garlic Democracy

  975 West Ridge Boulevard, Orillia, ON L3V 7Y9

  (705) 329-4544

• Gee`s Hamburgers

  247 West Street North, Orillia, ON L3V 5C9

  (705) 325-3444

• George`s Country Style Restaurant

  119 Colborne Street West, Orillia, ON L3V 2Y8

  (705) 325-0211

• Golden Breakfast Buffet

  72 Colborne Street West, Orillia, ON L3V 2Y7

  (705) 259-1618

• Golden Wok Buffet & Lounge

  16 Front Street North, Orillia, ON L3V 4R5

  (705) 326-1223

• Grillers Pizza & Wings

  253 West Street North, Orillia, ON L3V 5C9

  (705) 325-3771

• Gung Ho Restaurant

  438 West Street North, Orillia, ON L3V 3V8

  (705) 327-1340

• Harvey`s

  370 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, ON L3V 6K8

  (705) 327-2172

• Hasty Tasty Diner

  380 Laclie Street, Orillia, ON L3V 4P3

  (705) 327-0220

• Hills Maple Leaf Restaurant

  181 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, ON L3V 5X7

  (705) 326-8612

• Kelseys Original Roadhouse

  405 Memorial Avenue, Orillia, ON L3V 6H1

  (705) 327-2900

• Kenzington Burger Bar

  85 Mississaga Street East, Orillia, ON L3V 1V6

  (705) 558-2262

• KFC

  327 Atherley Road, Orillia, ON L3V 1N8

  (705) 325-7711

• KFC

  424 West Street North, Orillia, ON L3V 5E8

  (705) 325-1022

• Koi Sushi

  660 Atherley Road, Unit 1-2, Orillia, ON L3V 6P8

  (705) 327-1188

• Lake Country Grill

  425 West Street North, Orillia, ON L3V 3T8

  (705) 329-0303