Comment 28707

By jason (registered) | Posted February 14, 2009 at 14:11:16

I don't buy the argument that Hamilton can't compete with Toronto or the NFL. Copps Coliseum continually hosts some of the best shows in the province and routinely draws acts that make Hamilton their only Ontario or Canadian stop. Hamilton Place was ranked as one of the top 50 theatres in the world last year. The only other Canadian theatre to make the top 50 was Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto. Hamilton has already proven that it can compete with the GTA and Western NY facilities. Put the stadium downtown or just north of the core with great views of the harbour, escarpment and city skyline. It WILL become a hub of sports and entertainment in southern Ontario. History has already proven that we can not only compete, but outclass, the surrounding municipalities when it comes to world class entertainment. Our music, opera, theatre, symphony and arts community are among the most vibrant in Canada. We don't need a stadium in Aldershot or Burlington.
They can get their own CFL team, entertainment venues and city amenities. Perhaps once they do, they'll actually be able to promote their own civic amenities without having to mention all of Hamilton's great amenities in 'close proximity'.

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