[SpongeG]

If someone paid me millions of dollars a year I would let them call me whatever they wanted!

yah the money for these things has to come from somewhere the less from us taxpayers the better - these facilities only serve a small amount of the population unless you go to the games there is no point to go to the buildings

[Zassk]

^ This is especially true for public-funded stadiums... the naming rights effectively mean the private sector pays for part of the stadium, which is a good thing for all taxpayers.


Now, if they were to rename it Olympic Stadium (or Olympic Place or similar), I would be quite pleased... But otherwise, sell those naming rights.

[officedweller]

If that Budweiser thing doesn't work out, there's always KFC which has the right colours, an iconic bucket, and a bowl menu item


Each mast could be dressed up like a drumstick!

Now, if they were to rename it Olympic Stadium (or Olympic Place or similar), I would be quite pleased... But otherwise, sell those naming rights.

But then that would lead to ... "the Big Owe".

[Overground]

The red and grey seats probably have to do with a sponsor but on the other hand maybe they just picked those cause they didn't have much of a choice. They couldn't pick the colours of any of the two sports teams cause it would be biased towards one of them. Orange and black would be out for aesthetic reasons anyway. Shades of blue would be seen as favouring the Caps and besides they probably wanted a colour that is different from before so the stadium looks refreshed.

So what you're left with in contemporary stadium seat colours are - dark green, reds, and greys. Grey being the most logical but bland so they threw in some colour as well. If there wasn't ever a sponsor planned, then I'd have done the exact same seat colours as well.

[WarrenC12]

I wonder if one of the banks will step up. Only Scotia (Ottawa) and TD (Boston) have named sports arenas if I recall. RBC Place?

[vanlaw]

I wonder if one of the banks will step up. Only Scotia (Ottawa) and TD (Boston) have named sports arenas if I recall. RBC Place?

RBC Centre - Raleigh, NC - Hurricanes
Although not a big arena or stadium, BMO has BMO Field in TO - TFC.

[Fairbanks]

I wonder if one of the banks will step up. Only Scotia (Ottawa) and TD (Boston) have named sports arenas if I recall. RBC Place?

HSBC Place Stadium
HSBC Stadium
HSBC Place

[Zassk]

Hmm, the colors are correct for HSBC... or Scotiabank...?

Or just maybe, seats are not chosen for sponsors, since seats outlive naming rights...

[Smooth]

Just saw on Twitter that the plans for Douglas Coupland's new Terry Fox memorial at BC Place will be unveiled tomorrow.

[nobase2010]

new-terry-fox-memorial-will-be-bronze-statue

http://communities.canada.com/theprovince/blogs/victoriassecrets/archive/2011/01/17/new-terry-fox-memorial-will-be-bronze-statue.aspx

[SpongeG]

just saw it on TV looks good - 4 statues of him running progressively getting bigger

[nobase2010]

CTV Stjohn twitted this pic regarding the four statues of Terry fox

http://yfrog.com/h4xancpj

[nobase2010]

Pic from Vancitybuzz.com

http://www.vancitybuzz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Terry-Fox.jpg

[golog]

I like the concept

[Smooth]

New memorial for Terry Fox
VANCOUVER/CKNW AM 980
Charmaine de Silva
1/18/2011

Terry Fox's parents joined Premier Gordon Campbell this morning for the unveiling of the new memorial to the Canadian hero at BC Place.

The tribute was designed by artist Douglas Coupland, known for his 2005 book about Fox.

Coupland says it consists of four bronze statues of Fox's legendary running motion, which will face west in the Terry Fox Plaza, just a few kilometres from where Fx planned to finish his Marathon of Hope.

"......There's a bit of an optical illusion...as these four bronzes appear in the plaza they also grow in size...from life size, to twice life size."

BC Place officials consulted Fox's family before this memorial was planned, something they were criticized for not doing with the old memorial.

It will be finished by the fall.
http://www.cknw.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1345767


http://www.cknw.com/Pics/local_news/Terry%20Fox%20Memorial%20email%20size.jpg
http://www.cknw.com/Pics/local_news/Terry%20Fox%20Memorial%20email%20size.jpg

Another big picture here:
http://www.cknw.com/Pics/local_news/Terry%20Fox%20Memorial%20version%202.jpg

EDIT: Looking at BC Place in the background of that first picture, it appears that the lower portion of BC Place is getting a facelift too. Were we aware of that new stadium entrance?

[officedweller]

Nice.
Interestingly, though, since it's not as tall or bulky as the arch, it won't be as prominent from a distance.
There's been a tarp up on the arch for a while now (presumably for demolition).

Anyone notice the glass on the ramps in behind the sculpture?
... and the flat roof with cornice section of concourse (that may be an extension of the casino tie-in?)

[nobase2010]

Follow the links for information regarding the pictures.

http://scoutmagazine.ca/2010/12/22/city-briefs-get-ready-for-even-more-dream-city-on-false-creek/comment-page-1/

http://scoutmagazine.ca/scout/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Cheng-3d-model-pic.jpg

Georgia pedestrian link (three options)

http://scoutmagazine.ca/scout/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Option-1-pic.jpg

http://scoutmagazine.ca/scout/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Option-2-pic.jpg

http://scoutmagazine.ca/scout/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Option-3-pic.jpg

[Vancity]

Follow the links for information regarding the pictures.

http://scoutmagazine.ca/2010/12/22/city-briefs-get-ready-for-even-more-dream-city-on-false-creek/comment-page-1/

http://scoutmagazine.ca/scout/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Cheng-3d-model-pic.jpg

Georgia pedestrian link (three options)

http://scoutmagazine.ca/scout/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Option-1-pic.jpg

http://scoutmagazine.ca/scout/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Option-2-pic.jpg

http://scoutmagazine.ca/scout/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Option-3-pic.jpg

Thanks for the pics. In the first picture there, is that arc-like building actually going to be there? that's a massive piece of architecture, and if it's not going to look good, than I'd rather have it not built. Realistically...I can't see it being built there. Odd looking structure. Or maybe, it's just something the artist put in there, for the sake of putting something there.

[Canadian Mind]

For the Terry Fox memorial I was expecting something a lot bigger then that. At least have a podium people can walk up to make it more prominent.

[nobase2010]

Follow the link to get more informations regarding the pictures.

http://www.hoodsurf.com/2010/12/13/first-looks-at-planned-development-for-plaza-of-nations-site-in-northeast-false-creek/

http://www.hoodsurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Plaza-of-Nations-Site-3.jpg

http://www.hoodsurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Plaza-of-Nations-Site-4.jpg

http://www.hoodsurf.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Plaza-of-Nations-Site-5.jpg

[Canadian Mind]

The stadium is going to be a landmark. If it was the old Marshmallow, I would like this development the way it is. But if the province is spending close to 600 million to upgrade the roof to something iconic, why is it being hidden by developments? Basically, what I've come up with is what I feel would be a better way to expose and show off the new stadium design without outright eliminating the development, from a layman's outside point of view:

Numbered from the right/east of those pics to the left, there are 7 towers I'm concerned about. 1 & 2 are the eastern most and shortest towers, 1 being the more northeastern of the two and tower 2 being the more southeastern tower. Tower 3 would be the shorter tower southeast of the two towers with the "bridge" which are towers 4 & 5. Tower 6 would be the tower between the "bridge" towers and Coopers point, closest to the stadium, and tower 7 would be the southern tower on the same podium, closest to the water and beside the "point" of Coopers Point.

Effectively, what I think would be better is if all of towers 2-5 would be redesigned into low-midrise developments, with the roofs being no higher than the compression ring on the stadium.

Further, tower 6 would be shortened significantly enough to help expose the Stadium roof even further when viewed from the Olympic Village. Not as low as 2-5, but maybe two thirds it's current height or the same level as the casino development roof height, whichever is lower.

Then, take the excess density from shortening all the towers, and make tower 1 & 7 as tall as possible without causing shadowing issues or interfering with viewcones (would even a minor intrusion be possible with an "Iconic" enough design?). And then, if there is any remaining density from the original proposal, could the developer transfer to other sites?

Like I said, this is just the layman's opinion. I'm hoping for critics and possible criticisms from those who make this their profession about my ideas, whether they are good, bad, or right out to lunch.

[steve61]

Wow, they've completely blocked off the false creek view of the stadium (the most photogenic angle). Just terrible.

[wrenegade]

The stadium is ugly as sin in my opinion, I'm happy to see it blocked. My view will look directly across false creek towards it, so I'm doubly glad to see something go up in front of it.

Those are just massings though, I'm sure by the time something happens there the buildings will look quite different.

[dreambrother808]

Why in the world would they block views of the stadium? I think it's going to look fantastic. The mid-rise idea is much better.

[golog]

I think those were just a rough concept for the NEFC long term development plan. The skybridge building just represents a standout piece of architecture and there are no actual plans for it.

As to why they're planning for all those buildings, it's about money. PAVCO owns land around BC Place, and money for the stadium renovation will come from building on those sites as well as the casino lease.

All I would ask is that the public spaces get constructed first, and then let all the different developers proceed whenever they are ready.

[go_leafs_go02]

Growing up, and from my grandparents house in the Niagara region, I could see the Skydome in Toronto from across Lake Ontario clear as day back in the early-mid 1990s. Today, it's barely visible at all.

Same idea, the waterfront got developed, highrises were built in front of it.

[officedweller]

The NEFC massing renders were discussed a couple of months ago - I think someone mentioned that the bridge building is a "placeholder" for a landmark building and does not represent what will be built (although it seems like pretty poor discretion in selecting that form to present).

[officedweller]

Posted over at SSC - videos of the last mast hoisting and the last compression beam installation:

Last Mast:
Last column installation from webcams:

fgdg1zx1tfQ

Last Compression Beam:

Last beam installation and start of RK8500 crane dismantling.
-3r7RDTAOSw

[Smooth]

Metro-One will be glad to know that they have the video board that faces the Cambie St bridge up and running again.

[whatnext]

The stadium is ugly as sin in my opinion, I'm happy to see it blocked. My view will look directly across false creek towards it, so I'm doubly glad to see something go up in front of it.

+1. Like they used to say in high school: nice from afar, but far from nice. It looks OK when you see a little model, but the reality is quite different.

[Canadian Mind]

+1. Like they used to say in high school: nice from afar, but far from nice. It looks OK when you see a little model, but the reality is quite different.

Some people, myself included, like the look of the new roof already. Of course that is always subject to change, but why aim to hide something that isn't even completed?

[hollywoodnorth]

I love the new roof as well! and I look at it all day every day from my place ;)

[Yume-sama]

I think it will look good when it's done, too.

Certainly replacing a giant marshmallow doesn't leave much to compare it to, style-wise, though.

[Locked In]

I'm liking it already, but I also think it will look a lot better once it's finished (imagine that..). It's really top-heavy right now, but once the glass or whatever goes up to the level of the compression beams, the proportions of the masts sitting on top of the bowl structure should look a lot more balanced.

[nobase2010]

My pictures from today. Glad it didn't rain:)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5379600848_460454facf_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34206763@N07/5379600848/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5290/5379605992_6e2492b13c_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34206763@N07/5379605992/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5379603430_8786a8d02e_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34206763@N07/5379603430/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5205/5379011195_87c20eb790_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34206763@N07/5379011195/sizes/l/in/photostream/

[nobase2010]

More Pics.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5379016287_9babeb19d9_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34206763@N07/5379016287/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5379624990_43549acb5b_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34206763@N07/5379624990/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5379621372_9d248ec123_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34206763@N07/5379621372/sizes/l/in/photostream/

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5379007295_962cd5d93d_z.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/34206763@N07/5379007295/sizes/z/in/photostream/

[Locked In]

^ Great photos!

[Vancity]

I think the stadium's looking great right now. Can't wait to see it when it's fully completed with all of it's lighting features. It's going to be an upgrade from the marshmellow roof that we got before.

[ckkelley]

Thanks for the pics. Nice work!

[mr.x]

http://www.cknw.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1345767


http://www.cknw.com/Pics/local_news/Terry%20Fox%20Memorial%20email%20size.jpg
http://www.cknw.com/Pics/local_news/Terry%20Fox%20Memorial%20email%20size.jpg

Another big picture here:
http://www.cknw.com/Pics/local_news/Terry%20Fox%20Memorial%20version%202.jpg

EDIT: Looking at BC Place in the background of that first picture, it appears that the lower portion of BC Place is getting a facelift too. Were we aware of that new stadium entrance?

I love it. And the glass facade on the stadium really reminds me of the New Wembley.

[officedweller]

Great pics.
You caught a couple of paddlers I know during our time trial on Saturday. I've passed on the pic to them.

[Fairbanks]

Hi all:

I was wondering if the new entrances are under construction on the west side of the stadium? As noine of the webcams show this side of the stadium, specifically the Terry Fox entrance I was wondering if someone could snap a few pics of the main entry plaza for us please.

Cheers
Fairbanks

[officedweller]

I don't think there' much going on on the NW side.
The ramps have been opened up the same way as on the other side of the stadium.
Terry Fox arch is under a tarp.
That's about all I can tell from looking down Robson from Library Square area (but I haven't gone up close).

[Overground]

officedweller you may have just been right on Budweiser buying the naming rights.


Whitecaps FC to announce new partnership on Wednesday

On Wednesday afternoon, Vancouver Whitecaps FC will join representatives from Budweiser, BC Place, and BC Lions regarding a new partnership.

In connection with the newly revitalized BC Place that reopens later this year, the 'Caps will join the above partners for the announcement at Labatt Breweries of Canada's British Columbia headquarters at 12:30 p.m. PT.

http://whitecapsfc.com/news/2011/01/whitecaps-fc-announce-new-partnership-wednesday

[cc85]

omg, please don't let this mean bc place will be called the bud bowl. I can only hope that this meeting represents a beer sponsor. maybe the bud zone?

[Prometheus]

omg, please don't let this mean bc place will be called the bud bowl.

Vancouver's reputation will be cemented once and for all.

[Spoolmak]

Awesomeness

[g35]

Have to give props to whoever called Budweiser...I thought the idea was a little on the nose, but credit where credit is due! (officedweller?)

Even if not a naming sponsorship, I thought Molson/Coors would be involved with BC Place if anyone.

[Pinion]

That is f-ing awesome. I don't even smoke pot but it's hilarious.

[nova9]

I put the link up on my fb page and response has been overwhelmingly in support of naming BC Place, BC Bud Stadium/Bowl. haha.

[officedweller]

Can I call it or what?

But really, with the crown of masts on the stadium, and Budweiser's logo being a crown (for the King of Beers) - I doubt that any corporate marketing department would give up an opportunity like that - especially when it's in your line of business (i.e. you already have other stadium sponsorship deals).

Now I wonder what the actually name will be.

Apparently "Bud Bowl" is the name of a football game in the US, so that may be out (that would be the best name (with the alliteration) and was originally mentioned by another forummer after I had suggested "Budweiser Place" or "Bud Place").

BTW - Budweiser = red; Bud Light = silver/gray.

[oy1234]

CKNW says on twitter - "Budweiser is the offical beer of the bc lions, vancouver whitecaps, and bc place"

[Overground]

I can't find any news yet. Damn curious as to what the name will be, if they're even doing that today.

...edit. Ohhh...so it's the other option I thought, that it's just announcing Bud as the official beer.

[TwoFace]

:koko: Well Russell Brewing Company was the official sponsor for a long time, so now it will be Labatt/Bud.... where is the excitement in that?

[officedweller]

Hmmm. So no re-naming?

[oy1234]

no renaming as far as i can tell. bud hasn't gotten into the naming rights game yet (correct me if i am wrong), however if they do i assume it would be in the u.s. with an mlb or nfl stadium and not in canada with a building that is the home of cfl and mls teams.

[TwoFace]

Hmmm. So no re-naming?

You will probably see Budweiser on a Canadian landmark once the Dallas Stadium changes it's name to Air Canada Place.

[vanlaw]

No naming rights, just advertising and pouring rights

http://whitecapsfc.com/news/2011/01/whitecaps-fc-announce-unique-partnership-budweiser

The new partnership agreement sees Budweiser become the official beer of Whitecaps FC and have the exclusive pouring rights for BC Place when the stadium reopens later this year. Budweiser will also have access to Whitecaps FC logos and branding, as well as exclusive rights to media and signage for the club. On match days, soccer fans will see the Budweiser brand throughout the concourses at BC Place, as well as in the stands with the newly-created Bud Zone, which will engage fans with in-game promotions. Budweiser will also sponsor the 'Man of the Match' award following each home game.

That really sucks. Bud is crap. At least with Molson you get a few Rickards taps. I wouldnt buy Rickards in the store, but its better than Canadian!

[officedweller]

Oh well - they still get to be associated with a stadium wearing a crown.

Yeah, I think you're right in that they don't have a stadium named "Budweiser"
http://blogs.static.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/20561.html

[Overground]

The only place I could find with Budweiser related naming rights is Busch Stadium in St Louis.

[TwoFace]

For what it's worth Labatt and Budweiser are both owned by a Brazilian\Belgium firm called In-Bev
:cheers:

[dtrain]

No naming rights, just advertising and pouring rights

http://whitecapsfc.com/news/2011/01/whitecaps-fc-announce-unique-partnership-budweiser



That really sucks. Bud is crap. At least with Molson you get a few Rickards taps. I wouldnt buy Rickards in the store, but its better than Canadian!

I second that - if Crapweiser is the only thing on tap at Lions games, I guess I won't be drinking any beer at games. Their loss.

[cornholio]

I second that - if Crapweiser is the only thing on tap at Lions games, I guess I won't be drinking any beer at games. Their loss.

Yup this is surely bad bad news.
Not only would I not buy the beer, but if I cant have a beer watching a game then it makes it that much more likely that I simply dont go, especially when the tickets are already overpriced for the product they will be bringing. And to think they may be charging some ridiculous amount like $7.50 or more per little cup of piss gross beer, one of the more disgusting beers out there, if you could even call it beer. And by disgusting I mean torturous to drink.

Yet another sad day for BC Place.:yuck:

[martinishaker]

I for one think Bud is much better than Kokanee and Canadian. Looks like I will going to more games now. I also believe the Bud brand is a sexier image then Canadian. I do agree that the Rickards brand will be missed but Labatts has Stella, Heinekin..............
Apparently Bud is number one in Canada......

From the site:
http://www.foodandbeverageunderground.com/top-selling-beers.html

Canadians normally boast that the beers consumed by them are better in quality than that of Americans. However, some of the top brands in the United States rank as top selling beers in Canada also. In Canada, Budweiser heads the rankings, with Coors Light in the number two position. Molson Canadian is in the third place. The most popular Canadian brand can be mentioned as Labatt Blue.

[Pinion]

You will probably see Budweiser on a Canadian landmark once the Dallas Stadium changes it's name to Air Canada Place.

Oh yes because Canada is so protective of its national identity and would never sell itself out to American corporate giants.

[vanlaw]

I for one think Bud is much better than Kokanee and Canadian. Looks like I will going to more games now. I also believe the Bud brand is a sexier image then Canadian. I do agree that the Rickards brand will be missed but Labatts has Stella, Heinekin..............
Apparently Bud is number one in Canada......

From the site:
http://www.foodandbeverageunderground.com/top-selling-beers.html

Canadians normally boast that the beers consumed by them are better in quality than that of Americans. However, some of the top brands in the United States rank as top selling beers in Canada also. In Canada, Budweiser heads the rankings, with Coors Light in the number two position. Molson Canadian is in the third place. The most popular Canadian brand can be mentioned as Labatt Blue.

It would be better if the agreement were with Labatts/InBev as there may be a chance of Alexander Keiths, Stella, or even Kokanee Gold. However, i think the deal being specifically with Bud, we will have three choices - Bud, Bud Lite, and Lite Lime.

[mooks28]

You will probably see Budweiser on a Canadian landmark once the Dallas Stadium changes it's name to Air Canada Place.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RBC_Center

[Spoolmak]

It may be too early to justify that bud may or may not take over naming rights for the stadium. Someone will, and since Budweiser seems to sponsor everything to do with the stadium, they will probably name the stadium as well. It looks like the Budweiser crown, the seats are red, and the beer...shit. I give it a few months. Definitely not a fan of the beer. If it were MGD in the other hand..

[GeeCee]

The odd thing about this is that it's only a five year sponsorship agreement. Five years is an awfully short time to purchase naming rights for. Most are about ten years or longer, I believe.

[cc85]

Bud Bowl! props!

[Fairbanks]

Bud Bowl! props!

I can't stomach that a Brewery may get naming rights to the stadium.

After seeing the new Terry Fox Memorial sculpture design I am more certain than ever that I would like whatever corporation it is that ends up naming the stadium find a magnanimous way of calling it the Terry Fox Memorial Stadium.

Making their corporate logo smaller than the actual name, Terry Fox Memorial Stadium. I would support any company that would be big-hearted enough to do that.

[Zassk]

At the risk of offending someone... Terry Fox already has lots of stuff named for him. Do we have to suggest his name for everything?

[Yume-sama]

At the risk of offending someone... Terry Fox already has lots of stuff named for him. Do we have to suggest his name for everything?

Yes, it's in the BC charter.

And you ought to be admonished for not considering naming absolutely everything that can be named after him.

[Smooth]

I'd rather see the stadium naming rights money go to cancer research. I think that would be a better tribute to Terry Fox's dream than putting his name on the stadium.

[Fairbanks]

Yes, it's in the BC charter.

And you ought to be admonished for not considering naming absolutely everything that can be named after him.

OTHER THAN THE SCHOOL THAT IS NAMED FOR HIM AND THE "TERRY FOX ANNUAL RUN"...NAME SOMETHING. You say there are lots of things named for him, I challenge you to find something else

You should be admonished for behaving so high and mighty.

[Fairbanks]

At the risk of offending someone... Terry Fox already has lots of stuff named for him. Do we have to suggest his name for everything?

OTHER THAN THE SCHOOL HE ATTENDED AND THE TERRY FOX ANNUAL RUN...NAME SOMETHING. You say there is lots of stuff.

Ask someone you know who is battling cancer if they agree with you.

[vanlaw]

OTHER THAN THE SCHOOL HE ATTENDED AND THE TERRY FOX ANNUAL RUN...NAME SOMETHING. You say there is lots of stuff.

Ask someone you know who is battling cancer if they agree with you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Fox

The physical memorials in Canada named after Fox include:[97]

Approximately 32 roads and streets, including the Terry Fox Courage Highway near Thunder Bay, near where Fox ended his run and where an oversized statue of him was erected as a monument;[98]

14 schools, including a new school in a suburb of Montreal that was re-named Terry Fox Elementary School shortly after he died,[99] and the Port Coquitlam high school, from which he had graduated, which was renamed Terry Fox Secondary School on 18 January 1986;[100]

14 other buildings, including many athletic centres and the Terry Fox Research Institute in Vancouver;

seven statues, including the Terry Fox Monument in Ottawa, which was the genesis of The Path of Heroes, a federal government initiative that seeks to honour the people that shaped the nation;[101]

nine fitness trails;

A previously unnamed mountain in the Canadian Rockies in the Selwyn range, which was named Mount Terry Fox by the government of British Columbia;[102] the area around it is now known as Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park; and

The Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker CCGS Terry Fox, which was commissioned in 1983.[103]

[Canadian Mind]

OTHER THAN THE SCHOOL HE ATTENDED AND THE TERRY FOX ANNUAL RUN...NAME SOMETHING. You say there is lots of stuff.

Ask someone you know who is battling cancer if they agree with you.


Dude, chill out. You make it sound like it's a personal issue.

Further, you need to do your research before you do the caps-lock freakout on people, as per Vanlaw's post.



Vanlaw - Nice. Shoulda been an easy find for anyone.

[Fairbanks]

Way to go Vanlaw. But Vancouver (Coquitlam) is his hometown and nothing of significance here in the Metro area is named for him.

I am not on the pulpit here but the Bud Bowl? Really? Pot smokers will be thrilled.

[Canadian Mind]

Way to go Vanlaw. But Vancouver (Coquitlam) is his hometown and nothing of significance here in the Metro area is named for him.

I am not on the pulpit here but the Bud Bowl? Really? Pot smokers will be thrilled.

Naming a school after him wasn't enough?

[Zassk]

He has a plaza dedicated to him, and statue will be in it, but Terry Fox has/had no involvement with pro sports (or the Olympics). I think it is really oddball to be so defensive about putting his name on something that has nothing to do with him.

Why not name the Port Mann bridge after him? After all, he would have run across that river crossing if he had lived to finish the Marathon of Hope! That is more relevant to Terry Fox than some stadium located far outside of Coquitlam.

[mr.x]

I'd rather see the stadium naming rights money go to cancer research. I think that would be a better tribute to Terry Fox's dream than putting his name on the stadium.

I'd rather see the stadium naming rights money go to proper stadium maintenance for the next 25-years.

[jlousa]

And I'd rather see the money go to pay off some of the costs incurred by the construction and lower the carrying costs for all of us. The money the stadium brings in ongoing operations is what should be used for maintenance.

[Yume-sama]

And for the record I didn't claim there *ARE* a lot of things named after him (which there are), I simply pointed out you almost can't not get away with suggesting that almost everything there is to be in existence should not be named after him. We just got over the fact that YVR Airport should never be named Terry Fox Airport.

With all due respect (and believe me, he gets all due respect) it's really some weird obsession in Vancouver.

[mr.x]

And I'd rather see the money go to pay off some of the costs incurred by the construction and lower the carrying costs for all of us. The money the stadium brings in ongoing operations is what should be used for maintenance.

No point in putting in $500-million into the stadium if you're not going to maintain it properly...look at how that old maintenance funding scheme turned out for the previous rendition of BC Place - 25-years worth of seagull crap, just for starters.

[Yume-sama]

I still remember the day it and the Sears were pressure washed like yesterday :(

[Fairbanks]

He has a plaza dedicated to him, and statue will be in it, but Terry Fox has/had no involvement with pro sports (or the Olympics). I think it is really oddball to be so defensive about putting his name on something that has nothing to do with him.

Why not name the Port Mann bridge after him? After all, he would have run across that river crossing if he had lived to finish the Marathon of Hope! That is more relevant to Terry Fox than some stadium located far outside of Coquitlam.

Youre right and we all know that Pearson Airport was named for Lester B Pearson...a pilot....oh wait he was Prime Minister.

[NetMapel]

I still remember the day it and the Sears were pressure washed like yesterday :(

Best thing to happen during the Olympics.

[twoNeurons]

Youre right and we all know that Pearson Airport was named for Lester B Pearson...a pilot....oh wait he was Prime Minister.

And Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport (Dorval in Montreal)

[vanlaw]

Best thing to happen during the Olympics.

.....other than that Hockey Gold :cheers:

[phesto]

possible that there may be a marlins / mariners series here next spring if the reno is done in time:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/464960-fish-out-of-water-florida-marlins-moving-to-vancouver-in-2011for-home-series

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Entering their final season at Sun Life Stadium in 2011, the Florida Marlins will yet again relocate a home series.

It won't be by their choice, but because U2 is having a concert at the stadium on June 29, 2011.

On June 24-26, the Florida Marlins will be facing the Seattle Mariners in an interleague series. Essentially, it wouldn't give the crew at Sun Life Stadium enough time to set up for the concert stage and seating.

Reports have mentioned that the Marlins would essentially have to take the series north of the border rather than south and down to Puerto Rico for a San Juan Series Part II. Why north? Well, both the Marlins and Mariners have West Coast games right after the series, making it easier to travel than taking the series further south to Puerto Rico.

The Seattle Mariners are slated to face the Atlanta Braves in Safeco Field on the 27th, while the Marlins head to Oakland to face the Athletics the 28th.

The site sought out would be the once domed BC Place stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia. If you know your geography, Vancouver is about a two-hour drive from Seattle, which would make it a road game for the Marlins. If played in Canada, it would be the furthest road game in franchise history away from Miami.

Now I mentioned “once domed” for a reason, and there is a problem with BC Place. The stadium was shut down after the 2010 Winter Olympics and is currently undergoing a $458 million renovation to add a retractable roof. It isn't expected to be ready until around mid-late 2011. It is still possible it could get finished.

I'm not sure there was ever any substance to this rumour, but it won't be happening.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=6065119

[officedweller]

Yeah, the biggest (greatest honour) would be Mount Terry Fox.

In Vancouver there's the Terry Fox Labs, Terry Fox Plaza and Terry Fox Way (the future of which I'm not sure of given the casino project and the extension of Smithe Street.)

Equally, people could be clamouring for the stadium to be named Rick Hansen Stadium - arguably, he's more well known internationally.

[Fairbanks]

The Terry Fox Run is now 30 years old and held annually around the world.
Here is link so you can see just how well know he is around the globe.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Fox_Run

How is that for being internationally known. Rick Hansens Wheels in Motion is nowhere close.

[Zassk]

The Terry Fox Run is now 30 years old and held annually around the world.
Here is link so you can see just how well know he is around the globe.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Fox_Run

How is that for being internationally known. Rick Hansens Wheels in Motion is nowhere close.

Yes, that is great news and common knowledge, but I don't see why this is a compelling reason to put his name on infrastructure that is unrelated to him. Others like Hansen have (as you point out) a greater need of promotion and equally deserving, and have more connection with the stadium in question.

It is a little insulting to Fox's legacy to indignantly assume that he is automatically at the front of the list, like Saddam Hussein, for naming of all landmarks like stadiums and airports (and what else? freeways, bridges, ferries, parks, islands?). Ok, I've said my piece and will stop now.

[officedweller]

... name it after the most famous Canadian - she was discovered while in the BC Place stands at a Lions game.
http://www.palestream.com/images/large/magazines/MACL951127_Pam%20Anderson_LRG.jpg

BTW - the original name of the stadium was "The Stadium at BC Place" - when "BC Place" was the name of the larger redevelopment project on the north side of False Creek.
Conceivably, the new name could be double barrelled -
"The [_____] Stadium at BC Place", together with "The Edgewater Casino at BC Place" and "The ___ Office Tower at BC Place"

[Fairbanks]

I dont want them to name if after anyone, personally. I only favour Terry Fox because his name is global and naming the stadium would be the ultimate act of GRACE.

I just dont want it to be named for some brewery because that is the equivilant to naming it after a tobacco company. It just astounds me that some of SSP bloggers are so against a man of character, courage and strength. Why are some trivializing his accomplishments simply because they werent alive to see the impact Terry had. Some of us lived it. It was a time of such great national pride. When you think of Canadian National Pride...few Heroes come to mind.

Yes Rick Hansen...but he is living. Terry died for his cause. If he hadnt put his body through that grueling pace he may well have lived. But he died trying to send us all a message.

Terr Fox Memorial Stadium is not overdone. It's not tacky. IT is not vain.

His foundation has raised more that Half a BILLION for Cancer Research and every time the name of Terry Fox Stadium is mentioned on National TV or Radio it will further the cause of the need for funds to research a cure for Cancer.

It is not about Olympic athletes or competition, it is about Legacy. Thanks to Terry, Canada has a lasting legacy of striving for a cure.


It's about what makes Vancouver a hub for community spirit. Olympically, Terry ingnites a flame in all of us to participate and be involved and to be courageous in the face of adversity.

As I said b4...ask anyone you know how is battling Cancer or has conquered it if they support this idea.

It is so much bigger than all of us.

[Canadian Mind]

I dont want them to name if after anyone, personally. I only favour Terry Fox because his name is global and naming the stadium would be the ultimate act of GRACE.

I just dont want it to be named for some brewery because that is the equivilant to naming it after a tobacco company. It just astounds me that some of SSP bloggers are so against a man of character, courage and strength. Why are some trivializing his accomplishments simply because they werent alive to see the impact Terry had. Some of us lived it. It was a time of such great national pride. When you think of Canadian National Pride...few Heroes come to mind.

Yes Rick Hansen...but he is living. Terry died for his cause. If he hadnt put his body through that grueling pace he may well have lived. But he died trying to send us all a message.

Terr Fox Memorial Stadium is not overdone. It's not tacky. IT is not vain.

His foundation has raised more that Half a BILLION for Cancer Research and every time the name of Terry Fox Stadium is mentioned on National TV or Radio it will further the cause of the need for funds to research a cure for Cancer.

It is not about Olympic athletes or competition, it is about Legacy. Thanks to Terry, Canada has a lasting legacy of striving for a cure.


It's about what makes Vancouver a hub for community spirit. Olympically, Terry ingnites a flame in all of us to participate and be involved and to be courageous in the face of adversity.

As I said b4...ask anyone you know how is battling Cancer or has conquered it if they support this idea.

It is so much bigger than all of us.

I think you've shown us the far side of the bell curve where a person can be "over-inspired."

[jlousa]

Enough already.

[Canadian Mind]

Sorry JL, I just don't understand the need to name it after TF.

Don't suppose you have any insight on if the name will change; and if so, what would the name be or who would be naming it?

[Pinion]

Would be really nice to not turn every thread into a discussion about Terry Fox.