Casino Documents And Watson’s Motion
Here are the documents Mayor Jim Watson released today in relation to his announcement that he wants a new casino at the Rideau Carleton Raceway if Ottawa is going to host a new gaming house. In the...
View ArticleMailbag: Larry O’Brien On Melnyk, Casino and Stadiums
Former Ottawa mayor Larry O’Brien wrote me today after reading this story about the Friends of Lansdowne coming to the defence of Sens owner Eugene Melnyk in the casino feud. O’Brien shares his...
View ArticleCasino Saga: Tomorrow’s Motion Tonight
To add another curveball to the casino issue, Beacon Hill-Cyrville Coun. Tim Tierney is suggesting to refer the whole thing to a special committee meeting next month. Here’s what council will be asked...
View ArticleLast Night’s Casino Consultation
Ok, a small one, but I haven’t heard of any councillors holding an in-person ward consultation specific to the casino issue (although I’m sure I’ll hear about it if there has been). However,...
View ArticleWatson’s Next Move After Casino Health Report
Has public health’s opposition to new casinos given Mayor Jim Watson pause for thought? It’s uncharacteristic for Watson to admit he hasn’t brushed up on a major city issue after being asked for...
View ArticleThe Two-Casino Rejection Letter From Province
Sousa Letter to Mayor Watson Rejecting Two Casinos
View ArticlePretty Pictures! The Sens’ Casino Development Vision
Senators Sports & Entertainment – Renderings FEDCO Meeting Aug 26 2013
View ArticleWatson’s Letter To Leeder On Board Resignations
Mayor Jim Watson wrote back to Sens president Cyril Leeder today after Leeder resigned from a handful of boards, with the most notable ones being the city’s 2017 task force and the Ottawa Convention...
View ArticleMelnyk Jabs Watson, Desroches On Toronto Sports Radio
I just listened to the Eugene Melnyk interview from earlier today on Prime Time Sports. And. Wow. Listen to it yourself (beginning around the 17 minute mark on the full Sept. 9 podcast). I have no idea...
View ArticleThe Melnyk, City Hall Timeline
I was just pulling some dates together for the paper, following the Eugene Melnyk/City Hall storyline. It informs a bit of the rift. July 2008: Major League Soccer confirms Ottawa is on the shortlist...
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