Entertainment District

• Proposal would transform Rice Howard Way into licensed entertainment district

  Edmonton's Rice Howard Way could be transformed into an alcohol-licensed, pedestrian-friendly area every Saturday starting June 1.

  Economy

  Apr 29
  
• Billion-dollar boost: Saskatoon chamber talks economic impact of downtown entertainment district

  The Saskatoon chamber said the project could generate $332 million in consumer spending per year and $213 million in gross economic activity.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2023
  
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• Stabbing and assault in downtown Toronto sends 4 to hospital early Sunday

  Two victims from the Entertainment District incident were rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition, police say. Their conditions were later downgraded to stable. 

  Crime

  Sep 17, 2023
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• Community engagement about Saskatoon’s new downtown event centre delayed till fall

  Administration said once engagement wraps up a report will be presented to council for a decision on the site location for the new event centre.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2022
• 2 shot inside nightclub in Toronto’s Entertainment District: police

  Toronto paramedics told Global News they were called to the area of King and Bathurst street around 3:30 a.m. Sunday.

  Crime

  Jul 17, 2022
• Police warn public after ‘multiple’ pickpocket thefts in Toronto’s entertainment district

  Toronto Police said officers have received "multiple reports" from people who have had items stolen "including wallets and cell phones."

  Crime

  Jun 27, 2022
• Design phase progressing for new arena, entertainment district in Prince Albert, Sask.

  The City of Prince Albert continues to move forward with its new arena project, which is currently in the design phase. The city could see the project built by the end of 2023.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2021
• Saskatoon still exploring sites for potential downtown arena

  City of Saskatoon officials said they are not yet prepared to release details of any potential sites for a downtown arena as they continue to negotiate with landowners.

  Canada

  Jan 23, 2020
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• River Landing site possible location of new downtown entertainment district

  The River Landing site had originally been approved for sale and was to be released by the City of Saskatoon in the summer of 2019.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2019
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• BID wants downtown entertainment district ‘as close as possible to Riversdale’

  City officials are negotiating where they're going to purchase land for a new downtown arena and entertainment district in Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2019