Halifax CFL
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As N.S. gears up for first CFL regular season game, host town kicks it into high gearThe match-up between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Toronto Argonauts will take place Saturday at 2 p.m. at Acadia University’s Raymond Field in Wolfville.CanadaJul 12, 2022
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As prospective Halifax stadium attempts to find new home, Shannon Park moves onCouncil rejected a bid to use the site of the former military housing complex for the new stadium, due to its poor transportation access.PoliticsDec 14, 2019
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Nova Scotia premier likes CFL, but non-committal to provincial help for stadiumStephen 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.CanadaDec 11, 2019
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After Halifax council criticism, Schooners unveil amended CFL stadium proposalUnder the new proposal, SSE will contribute "tens of millions of dollars directly" to the construction of the stadium and fund "all ongoing capital expenses."PoliticsNov 14, 2019
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Motion coming before Halifax council would ‘effectively kill’ proposed CFL stadiumThe councillor for Dartmouth Centre is asking that Halifax Regional Council rescind its motion asking staff to provide a detailed analysis of the proposed stadiumCanadaOct 4, 2019
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Federal government promises new consultations on land for proposed Halifax CFL stadiumLast month, the partners behind Schooners Sports and Entertainment announced they had signed a letter of intent with Canada Lands Company.PoliticsApr 11, 2019
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‘I don’t even know how to spell Halifax’: CFLers have lots to learn if league expands to MaritimesMany believe Schooners is the odds-on favourite to be announced at an event during Grey Cup festivities in Edmonton. The Atlantic Admirals, the Convoy and the Storm were also on the initial list.CanadaNov 23, 2018
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Updated report on possible CFL team in Halifax ‘tenatively’ set for council meeting on Oct. 30City staff have been engaged in preliminary negotiations with Maritime Football, the company hoping to bring a football team to Canada’s East Coast, since July 17.PoliticsOct 9, 2018
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Nova Scotia premier says the province will not use general revenue to build a CFL stadium in HalifaxMcNeil said that he has previously met with Maritime Football Ltd., but has no idea on what a request for financial support from the province, if any, would look like.CanadaJul 12, 2018
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Proposed ‘Explosions’ name for CFL team touches off fiery debate onlineOne person slammed the idea, saying, "You want to profit off the deaths of 2,000 people? It's in really poor taste."SportsJan 29, 2018
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