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Originally Posted by SmoggyFlamesFan
I get that we don't want to bend over backwards with public funding, but what else does it go towards? A space bridge?
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Provincial funding via the Municipal Sustainability Initiative, so not really available for an arena, particularly a private one.
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A half a million dollar stick and stone art exhibit?
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As mentioned, half a million in bad money doesn't justify half a billion.
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A giant statue of a head in front of the bow building?
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Not public money.
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I'd much rather spend public money on an arena (even if not a large sum) than on all that useless crap.
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You've identified half a million in egregious spending by the city. If that's what it costs to make a deal, then sign me up!