Maritime Expansion

[Wobbler]

Uhh, it's a very well known fact, that's why Matthew later corrected the previous post.

My, you're on a roll this week rdavies.

Please try to be nice.

[rdavies]

The problem I have is when people on the Internet present information as fact that is clearly wrong and people who aren't in the know tend to believe it, and I was correcting it

I would expect to be called out on something I said that wasn't factual.

[Double Dare]

The problem I have is when people on the Internet present information as fact that is clearly wrong and people who aren't in the know tend to believe it, and I was correcting it

I would expect to be called out on something I said that wasn't factual.

That, and a lot of Canadians as a whole, don't know too much about their own country, especially it's east coast.

[rdavies]

That, and a lot of Canadians as a whole, don't know too much about their own country, especially it's east coast.

Unfortunately true

[matthew]

The problem I have is when people on the Internet present information as fact that is clearly wrong and people who aren't in the know tend to believe it, and I was correcting it

I would expect to be called out on something I said that wasn't factual.

I wasn't taking it that seriously actually but seems I have offended so sorry about that. It was a pleasant post that's all. I wasn't trying to pass myself off as an expert hence the wording and mere sharing of the link at the start if this thread as just an FYI. I thought I let the article speak for itself not me speaking to it.

And where is it clear that it's not? I would wager when most people think of the maritimes they include Newfoundland. Anyhow if they name the team the Tide I will claim the idea and get my free seats!

[Wobbler]

The problem I have is when people on the Internet present information as fact that is clearly wrong and people who aren't in the know tend to believe it, and I was correcting it.

Huh. I really thought you were going to say "I'm quite sensitive regarding the appreciation of Eastern Canada, and tend to lash out at those who fail to meet my standard". Silly me.

[rdavies]

Huh. I really thought you were going to say "I'm quite sensitive regarding the appreciation of Eastern Canada, and tend to lash out at those who fail to meet my standard". Silly me.

Well I'm not as sensitive as some here appear to be. Pauvre de petit moi!

[rdavies]

There's no offense, just straightening something out. Getting back to the subject it is likely that if it ever comes to fruition Schooners will be the name. Maritimers are traditional people and even this name goes back over 30 years.

[paulwoods13]

Yes it does. I went to an Atlantic Schooners hospitality suite a night or two before the 1982 Grey Cup in Toronto. J.I. Albrecht might have been there but my memories are fuzzy as there was a little too much liquid refreshment involved.

[rdavies]

Yes it does. I went to an Atlantic Schooners hospitality suite a night or two before the 1982 Grey Cup in Toronto. J.I. Albrecht might have been there but my memories are fuzzy as there was a little too much liquid refreshment involved.

That ol' con man probably boozed people up on purpose.

The name works on many levels, first the famous Bluenose of Lunenburg was a schooner and although we tie that in with Nova Scotia, all three Maritime provinces had large shipbuilding industries because of the abundance of wood and shipping ports.

And speaking of liquid refreshment we have the famous 60 year old beer (at least in the Maritimes)

Notice the sentimentality and tradition portrayed in the spot below, that sentiment still plays today

[R.J]

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-s...enda-1.3308597

At least they're still looking into it.

[paulwoods13]

There is no one with the $150-200M needed to build a stadium in Atlantic Canada. I'd love a team in Halifax, but until there is a major multi-sport international games that will trigger big govt funding, the idea of a CFL team out there is a pipe dream.

[R.J]

There is no one with the $150-200M needed to build a stadium in Atlantic Canada. I'd love a team in Halifax, but until there is a major multi-sport international games that will trigger big govt funding, the idea of a CFL team out there is a pipe dream.

The idea thrown out there has been to replicate Lansdowne Live, but I agree until Governments are willing to spend, it ain't going to happen.

[1argoholic]

Living close to Peterborough you can understand how some cities politics are SCREWED. Last year a developer came forward after buying a sweet chunk of Peterborough property and was going to put 90 to 100 million of his own money towards a new arena and development and the Petes would play there. The Memorial Centre is old and the Petes need a new home. The local government squashed the plans saying it didn't fit their needs, wants or location. UnFingreal. Everything in Peterborough takes a mere few minutes to get to. Not like building a new stadium in Newmarket to serve downtown TO.

[R.J]

Jeffrey Orridge just told me, #Halifax needs a good owner, stadium, and corporate sponsors for expansion to happen. #CFL #GreyCup103

— Steve Morley (@SteveMorley62) November 25, 2015

[AngeloV]

Jeffrey Orridge just told me, #Halifax needs a good owner, stadium, and corporate sponsors for expansion to happen. #CFL #GreyCup103

— Steve Morley (@SteveMorley62) November 25, 2015

I think the stadium is the biggest hurdle. If they can clear that, I think the others will fall into place.

[R.J]

I think the stadium is the biggest hurdle. If they can clear that, I think the others will fall into place.

I'm aware that there are interested parties, one of which is the Oland family, who are also looking into getting a new arena for the Mooseheads as well. It's continually brought up how "they're" keeping on eye on Ottawa and Lansdowne Live, so if it ever gets done, we could see a similar stadium and arena complex with an entertainment district. From my understanding, while Shannon Park is a no go right now, the business leaders actually want it to happen at the Dartmouth Crossing, which already is an entertainment district.

[Scooter McCray]

What about the Irving family? They own New Brunswick and are one of the wealthiest families in Canada. They would need to be involved. On a par with Thompson family who was a huge Argo fan while alive.

[Argo57]

Jeffrey Orridge just told me, #Halifax needs a good owner, stadium, and corporate sponsors for expansion to happen. #CFL #GreyCup103

— Steve Morley (@SteveMorley62) November 25, 2015

The new commish has it all figured out, you need a good owner, stadium and corporate sponsors for expansion to happen, Thanks Captain Obvious.

[Argocister]

The new commish has it all figured out, you need a good owner, stadium and corporate sponsors for expansion to happen, Thanks Captain Obvious.

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