Plans are being made to move the Lions' next home game of the year, if there's a strike by unionized employees of BC Place. The Leos are supposed to host Edmonton on Saturday, however, the league has told the Eskimos to be ready to host the game at Commonwealth Stadium if necessary. Since the BC Government Service and Employees' Union … [Read more...]
Lions fan: BC Place roof is leaking
October 9, 2011 by
It's what many were dreading after an almost 600 million dollar renovation. It seems the roof on BC Place is leaking. Teresa Trowsdale who was seated above the 10-yard line, says water was dripping on her shirt, and she had to sit sideways with her legs in the aisle. If she didn't, she says she would have been much wetter than she was. "I'm just … [Read more...]
B.C. Lions ready to reclaim their den
October 1, 2011 by
The B.C. Lions are ready to reclaim BC Place stadium as their new home. The players set foot for the first time Thursday at the newly decked-out stadium and they can’t wait to experience all the bells and whistles of the $ 563-million makeover when they play against the Edmonton Eskimos Friday. David Podmore, chair of PavCO, promises the public … [Read more...]
Sarah McLachlan to help kick off Lions game
September 23, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Singer Sarah McLachlan will bring some star power to the BC Lions' first game back at their newly refurbished home stadium next week.The Grammy award-winning songstress will perform "O Canada" at BC Place Stadium as the Lions take on the Edmonton Eskimos.Dancers, drummers and cheerleaders will be part of the half-time show on Sept. … [Read more...]
Lions beat Argos in last game at Empire Field
September 10, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Getting better, but still not perfect.As good as the B.C. Lions defence has been the last three games it still has something to achieve."We haven't had our perfect game yet,'' defensive tackle Khalif Mitchell said Saturday after the Lions dominated the Toronto Argonauts 28-6 in the final CFL game at Empire Field."A prefect game is when … [Read more...]
