Category: Arena

The next steps on Northlands

August 30th, 2016 in 2013-2017 Term, A fiscally responsible city, Arena, Community Consultation, Smarter Planning, Taxation

  UPDATE: Thank you all for your insightful feedback on the blog post below! As a follow up to this proposed motion, I received a letter of support from Hockey Canada for the Coliseum repurposing. You can read the letter here: Hockey Canada letter.  Tomorrow, City Council will be discussing a series of proposals from Northlands to re-imagine… Read More

A new future for Northlands

August 24th, 2016 in 2013-2017 Term, A fiscally responsible city, A profitable and prosperous city, Arena, Economy, Parks & Recreation, Smarter Planning, Taxation

This is a modified version of the statement I gave to the media earlier today, Wednesday, September 24th. Today, administration released its report analyzing Northlands’ redevelopment plan. It is a long and thorough assessment of the current and future state not only of the facilities at Northlands but of key aspects of Northlands’ re-envisioning. Next… Read More

Final Arena Vote Rationale

May 15th, 2013 in 2010-2013 Term, A fiscally responsible city, Arena

Two years ago I said ‘this is probably the best deal we can get under the circumstances – it’s just the circumstances I have a problem with.’ That comment was more about serious concerns I have about how pro-sports franchises do business with their host cities – and I’m still bothered by this, as are… Read More