Tag: Montreal

Montreal Olympic Stadium renovation work to head inside

Article posted by Coliseum, August 17^th, 2026

The Government of Quebec has given the green light for the Olympic Park to begin a new phase in modernizing the Montreal Olympic Stadium’s interior. The Olympic Park said this is a major milestone that will allow the venue to reach its full potential and host a new generation of sporting,... » Read more

Montreal venue decaying roof ring alarm bells

Article posted by Coliseum, February 13^th, 2024

The Quebec Government says it will spend $870 million to replace the decaying roof of Montreal’s Olympic Stadium in Canada, warning that if nothing is done the sports complex will have to close permanently within two years. ‘Montreal Gazette’ stated that the Tourism Minister, Caroline Proulx,... » Read more

Canada Olympic Stadium roof saga gets murkier

Article posted by Coliseum, August 1^st, 2023

Nearly six years after plans to replace the roof of the iconic Olympic Stadium in Montreal (Canada) were announced, those plans are changing drastically and, as a result, the cost of the work is expected to balloon. ‘CBC News’ stated that in 2017, the Quebec Government under the former Premier... » 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

MLB nix Tampa Bay Rays season split plan

Article posted by Coliseum, January 27^th, 2022

The American professional baseball team Tampa Bay Rays’ proposed plan to split the season between Florida (US) and Montreal (Canada) has been rejected by Major League Baseball (MLB). The ‘CBC Sports’ stated that Rays Principal Owner Stuart Sternberg announced the news on January 20th –... » Read more

Montreal in no mood to fund ‘Devil Rays’ home

Article posted by Coliseum, November 2^nd, 2021

A new billboard off of a Tampa (US) freeway sends a crisp and clear message to fans of the American professional baseball team Tampa Bay Rays: Montreal isn’t going to pay for their stadium. The ‘Newsweek’ stated that the billboard was recently installed, and every minute the words flash... » Read more

Montréal exit FIFA 2026 Host Cities pool

Article posted by Coliseum, July 12^th, 2021

The City of Montréal (Canada) has withdrawn from the pool of possible Canadian Host Cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. An announcement in this regard was made on July 6th. The ‘MLS’ stated that costs to taxpayers were cited by Québec Government officials as the reason behind Montreal... » Read more