01/30/2011
Province to make announcement on #HamOnt stadium (#Ticats)
Province to make announcement on #HamOnt stadium (#Ticats)
This is undoubtedly good news: you don't call a press conference to deliver the killing blow. Unless you're Lebron.
MEDIA ADVISORY Sophia Aggelonitis, MPP and Ted McMeekin MPP will make a local announcement regarding the Pan Am stadium. Date: Sunday, January 30, 2011 (today) Time: 5:00 pm
Not what I was hoping for in the end, but if it means Ticats for another 20 years until the league is ready financially to support new stadiums then I will support it.
The $22.5 million covers the entire funding gap. It was initially thought to be $25 million, but Infrastructure Ontario has lowered its cost estimates by $2.5 million, so the newly-announced commitment from the province bridges the entire gap.
Great news for sure! Have to assume that Hostco (TO2015?) has been directed to accept Hamilton's bid or this announcement would not have been made. I believe Mr McMeekin is a Liberal MLA and a season ticket holder . Gotta love election years!
Awesome news!! Finally. Let's rebuild a classic stadium and keep the Ticats in Hamilton. And yes only 1 season out of Ivor Wynne is good news as well. Very exciting times.
Yes, I'm so happy an inner city investment in our city is being made. WH is already great for what it is and will take care of itself. Where IWS not so much but this will do so much it's truly exciting and amazing for city building I couldn't be happier for Hamilton actually. Thank you to all for showing confidence in inner city Hamilton! :thup: :thup: :thup: