Upgrading BC Place Stadium will cost $365 million

[CatsEyes]

From Vancouver Sun:

VANCOUVER - The B.C. government has approved the business case for a $365-million upgrade of BC Place, which will include a retractable roof estimated at about $200 million.

Article:

http://www.vancouversun.com/Upgrading+P ... story.html

[David]

LOL, what did I say last time about every article on B.C. Place referencing the Whitecaps?

"The retractable roof project is crucial to the Vancouver Whitecaps' bid to win a Major League Soccer franchise..."

CRUCIAL don't you know! So crucial in fact, the article mentioned it twice.

DH 8)

[firstdown45]

the Whitecaps will be playing twice as many home games in there as the Lions will...

throw in concerts... the Lions are no longer just the only tenant in there, which is the way it always should've been...

how does the $ 365 million price tag affect the sale value of the team?

[David]

the Whitecaps will be playing twice as many home games in there as the Lions will...

throw in concerts... the Lions are no longer just the only tenant in there, which is the way it always should've been...

how does the $ 365 million price tag affect the sale value of the team?

Twice as many home games to half as many fans. What's your point?

DH 8)

[firstdown45]

The Sounders already have 20,000 season tickets and the way the Lions are fading, I could see the Whitecaps crowds challenging the Lions crowds.

Caps fans are better fans too. On a goal they stand up and cheer and yell like fans should do; Lions fans for the most part remain seated and politely clap

[sj-roc]

LOL, what did I say last time about every article on B.C. Place referencing the Whitecaps?

"The retractable roof project is crucial to the Vancouver Whitecaps' bid to win a Major League Soccer franchise..."

CRUCIAL don't you know! So crucial in fact, the article mentioned it twice.

DH 8)

Practically the entire article seems to be repeated, due to what appears to be an editing error. As for the Whitecaps getting run in this article, which might be perceived as a snub to the Lions, do these renovations have any impact on the Lions' presence at BC Place or the future of the team? They're staying put until the building is levelled, so I don't see the point. Surely we're not in such dire need of validation for our team as to insist on seeing its name in print at every last opportunity?

I'm only offering this comment for balance. I'm a Lions fan, too, but I'm having a tough time getting too worked up over this; at this point I'm seeing it more in let-the-baby-have-his-bottle terms. On the other hand, if anyone knows there's some true bias in the reportage on BC Place renovations, feel free to call it out: I don't really follow the Whitecaps so I'd be sincerely interested in learning the names and whatever conflicts of interest might exist.

[Lion Guy]

The Sounders already have 20,000 season tickets and the way the Lions are fading, I could see the Whitecaps crowds challenging the Lions crowds.

Caps fans are better fans too. On a goal they stand up and cheer and yell like fans should do; Lions fans for the most part remain seated and politely clap

Then get the f*** off this Board and go peddle your tripe on a Caps board.

Did you get the acne cream I sent you for Christmas?

[firstdown45]

Soccer is the world's most popular sport. These upgrades will help Kerfoot win his Major League Soccer bid for the Whitecaps which will certainly boost Vancouver's profile, not to the same extent as the NBA Grizzlies did, but a boost nevertheless.

The only tangible benefit to the BC Lions is sunshine and open air for two or three Lions games in the summer on warm days/nights.

This expense would be justified if the upgrades would be ready for the Olympics. Then we could show a new Stadium and Roof architecture to the world.

First Podmore denied that the $ 350 million cost was true; now the announcement indicating the true price.

So why did Podmore say it wasn't true when it was?

I'd like to know if this is a fixed price contract or a cost plus.

This Government totally has its head up its ass

[B.C.FAN]

The Sounders already have 20,000 season tickets and the way the Lions are fading, I could see the Whitecaps crowds challenging the Lions crowds.

Caps fans are better fans too. On a goal they stand up and cheer and yell like fans should do; Lions fans for the most part remain seated and politely clap

I can't speak for Caps fans. I've never been to a soccer game and probably never will.

As for Lions fans, your statement is nonsense. We show our colours, stand, whoop and holler. You should hear the NOISE that 30,000 or 35,000 Lions regularly make. Home and visiting players all acknowledge it.

[David]

LOL, what did I say last time about every article on B.C. Place referencing the Whitecaps?

"The retractable roof project is crucial to the Vancouver Whitecaps' bid to win a Major League Soccer franchise..."

CRUCIAL don't you know! So crucial in fact, the article mentioned it twice.

DH 8)

....As for the Whitecaps getting run in this article, which might be perceived as a snub to the Lions, do these renovations have any impact on the Lions' presence at BC Place or the future of the team? They're staying put until the building is levelled, so I don't see the point. Surely we're not in such dire need of validation for our team as to insist on seeing its name in print at every last opportunity?

It's purely an observation, that's all. I don't get worked up over it (hence the LOL at the beginning). It's just the implication that the 'Caps are the linchpin for the whole deal coming together. Obviously PavCo wants as many events booked there as possible, but I don't believe the project will be shelved if the Whitecaps are unsuccessful in their MLS bid.

DH 8)

[West Coast Blue Fan]

Soccer is the world's most popular sport. These upgrades will certainly boost Vancouver's profile, not to the same extent as the NBA Grizzlies did, but a boost nevertheless.

And the Olympics won't boost Vancouvers profile???

Soccer is the world's most popular sport.....outside of North America.

LOL...thank god for Major League soccer for putting Vancouver on the map

[ziggy]

The Sounders already have 20,000 season tickets and the way the Lions are fading, I could see the Whitecaps crowds challenging the Lions crowds.

Caps fans are better fans too. On a goal they stand up and cheer and yell like fans should do; Lions fans for the most part remain seated and politely clap

Glad to see you are back from your season of Ice Dance judging and looking for attention on this site again. I suggest that if the Lions are fading you should concentrate on posting on the Whitecaps site and not waste anymore of your time here. If its true that soccer is the worlds most popular sport you should get more of that attention(some international) you are so needy of.
By the way if the get up and cheer for every goal the team scores, what does that work out to, once or twice a game? Maybe their butts are just getting numb?

[CatsEyes]

This post was made by firstdown45 who is currently on your ignore list.

[zark]

The Sounders already have 20,000 season tickets and the way the Lions are fading, I could see the Whitecaps crowds challenging the Lions crowds.

Caps fans are better fans too. On a goal they stand up and cheer and yell like fans should do; Lions fans for the most part remain seated and politely clap

You finally convinced me that your an adolescent with that statement. Perhaps sports is not to your liking. Try orchestral music. It's much more relaxing and at times, more exhilarating than soccer. When world cup soccer comes along I don't pretend to like it.