It’s a much simpler deal than many anticipated, as Quebec City Mayor Régis Labeaume and Quebec Premier Jean Charest today announced the city and the province would split the cost of a new NHL-level 18,000-seat arena, with the hard cost of the project capped at $400 million. The announce came after months of speculation about […]
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Quebec City ready to move ahead without federal arena aid
{jathumbnail off} With it looking increasingly unlikely the federal government will step in with financial aid for a new Quebec City arena, city and provincial officials say they’re ready to move ahead with a backup financial plan. No word on exactly what’s entailed with the backup financial plan, though it’s most likely related to an […]
Harper: No federal funding of arenas — unless Olympics are involved
{jathumbnail off} Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper once again spoke out against federal funding of a new arena in Quebec City, saying that traditionally arenas have been under the purview of local government and the private sector — but left open a loophole for any arena built as part of an Olympic bid. Harper’s position […]
Oilers: No, we’re not moving to Quebec City
A meeting between Katz Group executives and Quebec City Mayor Regis Labeaume quickly fueled rumors that they were there to discuss a move of the Edmonton Oilers (NHL) to Quebec, but denials were quickly issued all around. The reason for the meeting between Kevin Lowe, Patrick LaForge, Paul Marcaccio and Quebec City officials, according to […]
