Archive for the 'Opinion' Category

Ruff Fined $10,000 for Goon Squad Line

Saturday, February 24th, 2007 by Jon

The NHL has a mess on its hands. It appears there will be no suspensions for Thursday night’s Ottawa-Buffalo brawl.
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Reader Feedback: CFL and NHL Notes

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007 by Jon

A number of recent stories in the NHL and CFL have us wondering what our readers think of these subjects. Therefore, we are writing this post to summarize some of them and solicit reader comments.
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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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Notebook – November 21, 2006

Tuesday, November 21st, 2006 by Jon

This Notebook page features a 2006 Grey Cup review, CFL notes, and more.
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OC Jottings

No jottings in the last 7 days. Here is a random jotting.