There's no way this thing ends up costing only $800M is there?

It had a good run

Losing the Chucks is sad, but I think it's only a matter of time. Also re: The Southerns losing the location of the Calvary. I dunno. I think CSEC buying the Cavs is probably the best move. Maybe they can stay on as a minority owner? I just don't think the transportation and amenities is...

If we could just get rid of the Chucks, the smartest thing would be to blow up the GMC stadium and build a new 30-35k stadium that can handle CFL, Cavalry, outdoor concerts and rodeo.

They were just going to use it for opening and closing ceremonies though right? They weren't going to rebuild it or make anything more than cosmetic changes (I thought)

Why ... blue?!

I mean.. there were at one time though..

Lot browner than.. golder than I was expecting..

Call it the Pocket Dog Emporium and build it into the facade!

That and the godawful GMC Stadium. What a dumpy looking place. At least reclad the outside or something. Looks straight out of 1973

Speaking of Jeromy.. following his "charity image rehabilitation walking tour", I see he's back commenting on local politics now. Only a matter of time before he transitions to political pundit and then to Mayoral candidate.

Can this thing be refitted to an international broastcast centre for future Olympics? :)

Good points. I think that's a fact that gets lost in this discussion. CSEC is an incredibly inept organization. They can't put out a consistently good product on the ice, and they can't negotiate an arena deal to save their lives.

I recall Nenshi stating that if the arena and stadium were both occupied, it would be impossible to flush the toilets. Wonder if that's still a hurdle.. LOL

The West Village is basically impossible without a CRL. I dunno why this is even a discussion.

Thought they said on the news the other day that the thing is pretty well booked for awhile

The inverted bowl seems like a great idea, but I can understand hesitancy of being the first big arena to implement and the unknown maintenance/long term effects that that decision could yield

It's the Arriva tower all over again

It's really too bad that a new hotel won't be going up alongside the BMO in advance of the Rotary convention :(