Archive for January, 2007

Ownership/Stadium Question a Gordian Knot for Winnipeg

Sunday, January 21st, 2007 by Jon

The question of privatizing the ownership of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after 77 years of being in public hands has Winnipeggers in knots. Currently, there is one proposal on the table from David Asper to assume 100% control of the team in exchange for a $65 million investment into a new stadium/commercial complex. Is the exchange of ownership worth giving up to get a new stadium built? Is a bold, swift stroke the only solution to this problem?
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Stadium Deflation Leads to Future Debate

Saturday, January 13th, 2007 by Jon

When B.C. Place Stadium deflated after a large hole was torn in its air-supported roof during a storm January 5, it made national news. The last week has seen the work to repair the roof and find the cause of the rip and deflation given extensive coverage. Now the debate over the future of the stadium has started.
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  • January 5, 2008
    Asper Adds Recreation Dome to Stadium Proposal → Getting public money is proving to be difficult, so this is meant to sweeten the deal. I can’t see this will swing either level of government. Both the province and feds could buy recreation bubbles for Winnipeg and throw the rest of the money at infrastructure and be further ahead with the public. However, Winnipeg or Manitoba will never see the $40 million from Ottawa unless it is in this project. It is not like they are waiting to see what they spend it on. #
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