CFL In Halifax

• As prospective Halifax stadium attempts to find new home, Shannon Park moves on

  Council rejected a bid to use the site of the former military housing complex for the new stadium, due to its poor transportation access.

  Politics

  Dec 14, 2019
  
• Nova Scotia premier likes CFL, but non-committal to provincial help for stadium

  Stephen McNeil says the issue has not been on the "front burner" for his government, although it is willing to consider ways it might be able to help.

  Canada

  Dec 11, 2019
  
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• Halifax council agrees to spend $20M on CFL stadium

  Council voted 10 to 7 in support of providing a one-time payment of $20-million to help build a CFL stadium in Halifax

  Politics

  Dec 10, 2019
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• HRM recommends $20M contribution for CFL community stadium, but not at Shannon Park

  Over the past two years, HRM staff have been engaged in discussions with SSE regarding the possibility of a stadium and a CFL team.

  Canada

  Dec 6, 2019
• After Halifax council criticism, Schooners unveil amended CFL stadium proposal

  Under the new proposal, SSE will contribute "tens of millions of dollars directly" to the construction of the stadium and fund "all ongoing capital expenses." 

  Politics

  Nov 14, 2019
• Halifax councillors vote down attempt to kill analysis of CFL stadium proposal

  Regional council Tuesday voted against the motion brought forward by Coun. Sam Austin aimed at killing a planned staff analysis of a $110-million stadium proposal.

  Politics

  Oct 22, 2019
• Vote to decide future of potential CFL stadium back on Halifax council agenda

  Paul Russell, the newly elected councillor for Lower Sackville, is set to be sworn-in before council begins, allowing him to take part in the debate. 

  Politics

  Oct 19, 2019
• Motion coming before Halifax council would ‘effectively kill’ proposed CFL stadium

  The councillor for Dartmouth Centre is asking that Halifax Regional Council rescind its motion asking staff to provide a detailed analysis of the proposed stadium

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2019
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• Dartmouth residents feel duped over plans for Shannon Park stadium

  Local residents say they have been left blindsided by what was announced over the weekend by Schooners Sports Entertainment, the group intent on bringing a CFL franchise to Halifax. 

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2019
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• Halifax still waiting on business plan from company behind CFL bid

  Schooners Sports and Entertainment has recently partnered with an Ottawa-based consulting firm in order to lobby the federal government.

  Sports

  Mar 19, 2019