March 28, 2024

Pickets to remain at BC Place Stadium

The union representing 500 striking employees says pickets will remain up around BC Place Stadium until further notice. The BCGEU members launched their strike on Monday, to back their contract demands. So far, no events have been affected but there is one scheduled for Thursday. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]

BC Place Stadium bill getting a once over

The pricey tab to renovate BC Place Stadium is about to get a going over by BC's Auditor General.   NDP Tourism Critic Spencer Chandra-Herbert says he has recieved a letter from Auditor General John Doyle after asking his office to launch an audit into BC Place costs. "They are going to do a fact finding exercise look at the budgets, … [Read more...]

Premier under fire for failed stadium deal

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Liberal government has offered yet another excuse to explain the failure of a deal to give Telus (TSX:T) the naming rights to Vancouver's BC Place stadium: the negotiations were hurting the province's relationship with the telecom giant.It was the latest in a series of constantly shifting explanations for why the … [Read more...]

Can BC Place Stadium handle snow?

  With snow finally set to make a strong appearance in Vancouver for the first time this winter, concerns have again been raised about the stability of the new quarter-billion dollar roof at BC Place. We've already heard complaints about water still leaking into the stadium, several months after it officially re-opened. Now, BC Tourism … [Read more...]

NDP tourism critic calling out Liberals for leaky stadium roof

BC Place officials say we shouldn't be alarmed that the stadium's new roof continues to leak. But the NDP's tourism critic points out the problem should've been fixed by now. Spencer Chandra Herbert says, "PavCo and the BC Liberals said in September that the leak was temporary, it would be all fixed up in a week or two. Here we are … [Read more...]

A new stadium for a new generation

You almost feel sorry for the B.C. Lions and Vancouver Whitecaps. As both teams gun for glory during their opening matches at BC Place —Sept. 30 and Oct. 2, respectively — the players will have a hard time being the focus of thousands of fans. The real spectacle will be the stadium itself as Vancouverites are given the first opportunities to see … [Read more...]

B.C. Place Stadium preview

Beginning of Story Content While the public is invited to see the ongoing renovations to BC Place Stadium this weekend, the CBC's Tim Weekes got a preview on ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]

Downtown SkyTrain shut down by fire at Stadium Station

Beginning of Story Content A fire at the Stadium SkyTrain station in Vancouver has shut down service between the Commercial/Broadway and Waterfront stations. TransLink says customers can transfer ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]