Tag: Canada

Woodbine Entertainment set soccer goals

Article posted by Coliseum, March 28^th, 2022

Woodbine Entertainment is partnering with private investors to build a soccer training facility and soccer-specific stadium near Toronto (Canada). The ‘SN’ stated that Woodbine confirmed on March 23rd that it will designate a portion of its land for construction of the venues with the goal of... » Read more

Calgary Flames arena deal resuscitated

Article posted by Coliseum, March 18^th, 2022

A new City Council committee will steer plans to create a new Event Centre, months after the City’s (Calgary, City in Alberta, Canada) previous arena project (of the National Hockey League team Calgary Flames) collapsed. The ‘Calgary Herald’ stated that the Council unanimously approved the... » Read more

Montreal venue roof replacement hang fire

Article posted by Coliseum, February 28^th, 2022

For years, Montreal (Quebec, Canada) has been patiently awaiting a roof replacement for the Olympic Stadium. Now, for the third time, it’s been told it will have to wait even longer than expected. The ‘CBC’ stated that according to a spokesperson for the Olympic Park, the current state of the... » Read more

Calgary Flames arena plans go down the drain

Article posted by Coliseum, January 5^th, 2022

The owners of the National Hockey League (NHL) team Calgary Flames (Canada) say they’re ending a multimillion-dollar plan to replace the aging Saddledome. The ‘Calgary Herald’ stated that the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. (CSEC) said the growing price tag of its planned new arena,... » Read more

COVID hinder Prospects move to new home

Article posted by Coliseum, November 17^th, 2021

Supply chain shortages and the Migratory Bird Act are being cited as reasons for a delay to the opening of a new ballpark West of Edmonton (Canada). The ‘Global News’ stated that the baseball team Edmonton Prospects announced on November 10th that the new Metro Ballpark in Spruce Grove will not... » Read more

Toronto venue destination in and of itself

Article posted by Coliseum, November 5^th, 2021

The esports and entertainment company OverActive Media (Canada) unveiled on October 29th the evolution of its plan for its previously announced performance venue, and secured lease terms approval from the Exhibition Place Board of Governors in Toronto, paving the way for a final review and approval... » Read more

OVG starts Canadian odyssey

Article posted by Coliseum, October 20^th, 2021

The American entertainment and sports facilities company Oak View Group (OVG) is taking on its first project North of the border, having signed a deal with the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group (HUPEG). The deal will involve OVG helping redevelop the Hamilton, Ontario Arts &... » Read more