Commonwealth Games Bid

• Alberta pulls support for 2030 Commonwealth Games, bid efforts cancelled

  The plan was to host the games over 11 days in August 2030 with competitions and events between Calgary, Edmonton, Tsuut’ina Nation, the Bow Valley and other Alberta communities.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2023
  
• Hamilton Commonwealth Games bid no longer ‘preferred’ by organization securing the national bid

  In a letter to the committee trying to secure the Hamilton games, Commonwealth Sport Canada cited a failed effort in getting government support as the reason for the dismissal.

  Sports

  Feb 14, 2023
  
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• Hamilton 2030 submits Commonwealth Games bid to federal, provincial governments for support

  Sport Hamilton's Helen Downey was among several people delegating to council in support of the bid on Monday. 'It is an opportunity to significantly enhance sport development.'

  Sports

  Jul 5, 2022
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• Sports TV executive joins Hamilton’s pursuit of 2026 Commonwealth Games

  Former sports television executive Scott Moore has joined Hamilton's Commonwealth Games bid committee.

  Canada

  Jul 16, 2020
• Edmonton confirms it won’t bid for Commonwealth Games

  The City of Edmonton has given the idea of bidding for either the 2026 or 2030 Commonwealth Games a red card.

  Politics

  May 2, 2019
• City council to mull Edmonton bid for Commonwealth Games: report

  Bidding for the Commonwealth Games is a thing again. Four years after bowing out of the bidding process for the 2022 event, Edmonton is considering another crack at it for either 2026 or 2030.

  Sports

  May 1, 2019
• Scott Thompson: Hamilton should, at least, investigate hosting 100th Commonwealth Games.

  Hamilton council voted not to investigate hosting the event despite the mayor saying we have nothing to lose by simply asking for information.

  Sep 15, 2017
• Edmonton to create ‘citizen panel’ to explore pursuit of major sporting events

  The City of Edmonton has asked Commonwealth Games Canada for a six-month extension on its right of first acceptance to bid on hosting the 2026 Games.

  Economy

  Dec 15, 2016