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BARGAINING UPDATE
BC Pavilion Corporation and BCGEU Ratify Agreement
March 12, 2013
BARGAINING UPDATE
March 12, 2013
VANCOUVER (March 12, 2013) BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) and the BCGEU Local 1703 have ratified a three-year agreement.
The agreement includes zero per cent increase in the first year of the agreement, consistent with the Net Zero Mandate followed by modest wage increases of two percent per year, effective June 2013 and June 2014. Wage increases will be funded through savings found within existing budgets, as required under the 2012 Cooperative Gains Mandate.
PavCo employs 35 full-time employees, approximately 100 part-time employees and about 625 event-specific staff at BC Place. Unionized roles at BC Place include skilled tradespersons and technicians, building security, conversions, event security, first aid, housekeeping and event hosting.
Howard Crosley, General Manager of BC Place, said “We are pleased to have reached agreement with the BCGEU for our team of Skilled Trades, Hosting, Security, Housekeeping, First Aid, Conversion, and Technical personnel. We are excited to move forward as a team and to continue delivering amazing experiences at BC Place that all of BC can be proud of!”
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102nd GREY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IN 2014 AWARDED TO VANCOUVER
CFL will cap huge year on one of its’ brightest stages – Commissioner Cohon
March 8, 2013
102nd GREY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP GAME IN 2014 AWARDED TO VANCOUVER
March 8, 2013
VANCOUVER -- The Canadian Football League will cap what promises to be a banner year by staging the 2014 Grey Cup Championship Game and festival here in Vancouver, it was announced today.
“We’re thrilled and proud to award the 102nd Grey Cup Championship Game to the city of Vancouver and the people of British Columbia,” said Commissioner Mark Cohon.
“Next year is shaping up as a real milestone for our league, with the return of Ottawa to the CFL, and the opening of a new stadium in Hamilton, on the heels of the momentum we plan to generate this year.
“And BC Place, one of our brightest and greatest stages, is an ideal place to cap a tremendous year.”
At a media conference here today, the league’s Chief Operating Officer announced the game will be played on Sunday, November 30th, 2014 and cited Vancouver’s excellent track record as a Grey Cup site.
“We know BC Place, one of the great venues in North America, will be packed: our last Grey Cup here sold out in July,” Michael Copeland said.
“And we know the economic impact will be huge: it was measured at $118 million in 2011, as 130,000 visitors poured into Vancouver. Most of all, we know the people here will be wonderful hosts.”
The province of British Columbia has pledged its support for the event.
“As Premier and a CFL fan, I’m very pleased to welcome the Grey Cup back to Vancouver,” said Premier Christy Clark.
“The Grey Cup isn’t just a game, but a week-long festival of Canadian football and culture. It’s an event that leaves its mark on the host city and all those Canadians who travel to be part of it. I know Vancouver will again play host to a tremendous Grey Cup.”
The BC Lions are thrilled to be bringing the Grey Cup back to Vancouver.
"The Lions are British Columbia's team and our success is a reflection of our loyal fans and the people of this great province," said owner Senator David Braley. "They are the reason past Grey Cup festivals held in Vancouver were among the very best in our league’s history and they will make the 2014 Grey Cup Championship Game and festival another huge success.”
“We are thrilled to have our bid selected by the Canadian Football League and we are extremely grateful to Premier Christy Clark, her colleagues and in particular Minister Rich Coleman, Minister responsible for PavCo and BC Place Stadium, Dana Hayden from PavCo, Russ Cowan of the Vancouver Hotel Destination Association and Rick Antonson of Tourism Vancouver for their support in securing the 2014 Grey Cup Championship Game,” said Lions president and CEO Dennis Skulsky. “It takes a team effort to host world-class events like the Grey Cup and I’m confident that we will raise the bar once again next year. I know fans of the BC Lions will embrace this opportunity to celebrate our nation’s biggest sports event.”
Hosting a successful Grey Cup couldn’t be possible without the support of the entire community.
“Our member hotels are pleased to be a major supporter of an event, that has significant positive impact, on downtown tourism businesses throughout Grey Cup week in November,” Russ Cowan, Executive Director, Vancouver Hotel Destination Association.
“We’re very excited to welcome the Grey Cup Championship Game back to Vancouver next year,” said Tourism Vancouver president & CEO, Rick Antonson. “Our sports culture is so vibrant and engaging. We have literally hundreds of motivated and skilled volunteers to ensure Grey Cup Festival will once again be an enormous success for Vancouver, building on our reputation as one of the world’s premier sports cities.”
“The CFL will work with people here to make sure the 2014 Grey Cup will be one of the biggest and best ever,” Copeland said.
“And it will do what the Grey Cup does better than anything else: bring Canadians together, in fun and friendship, and with enormous pride.”
The 101st Grey Cup will be played this November 24th in Regina, Saskatchewan.
About the Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League is our league. It's built on a tradition as proud, staged on a field as broad, and played at a pace as exciting as the country we are proud to call home. Our championship game, the Grey Cup, is the biggest single annual sporting event in Canada. The 101st edition will be played on November 24, 2013 in Regina, Saskatchewan.
Welcome to BC Place, Host Stadium of the 2014 CFL Grey Cup.
FACT SHEET
- The 2014 CFL Grey Cup will be the 9th time the Championship game has been hosted at BC Place Stadium.
- The Grey Cup Championship was previously held at BC Place in 2011, 2005, 1999, 1994, 1990, 1987, 1986 and 1983.
- In 2011, BC Place had over 54,000 guests in attendance at the Grey Cup Championship Game, and approximately 1500 staff worked to ensure a positive Grey Cup experience at BC Place.
- According to Tourism Vancouver, the 2011 Grey Cup Championship Game and Festival generated $118million including taxes to various levels of government.
- Tourism Vancouver also estimated $43million in out-of-town visitor spending during the 2011 Grey Cup festivities.
- Metro Vancouver currently has more than 24,000 hotel rooms, around 13,000 of which are within walking distance of the stadium.
- BC Place is the largest sports, exhibition and entertainment venue of its kind in British Columbia, Canada, and features the largest cable-supported retractable roof of its kind in the world.
- BC Place is home to the BC Lions Football Club, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
- As well as CFL Football, BC Place regularly hosts amateur and High School Football, and other community sporting events.
- BC Place was the host venue for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
- BC Place is an important generator of economic activity in British Columbia. Events and activities at BC Place generate more than $100million per year in economic activity in the province of BC.
- The Rick Hansen Foundation has featured BC Place as an “Accessible Success Story” - for accessible features within a community facility.
- BC Place is located at the heart of downtown Vancouver’s entertainment district.
- Arriving at BC Place on game day is convenient, thanks to the region’s extensive and easy-to-navigate public transportation system including Busses, Bike Lanes, SeaBus and SkyTrain and Canada Line network. A direct SkyTrain trip from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Downtown Vancouver takes only 25 minutes.
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WHITECAPS FC LAUNCH LOYALTY PROGRAM
Collect ‘Caps points for rewards and prizes!
March 1, 2013
WHITECAPS FC LAUNCH LOYALTY PROGRAM
March 1, 2013
Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today that Season Ticket Holders will have the opportunity to participate in a newly launched loyalty program. By using their ‘Caps Cards – the club’s new sustainable season ticket card, which is the first of its kind in BC’s professional sports market – Season Ticket Holders will be able to collect ‘Caps points and redeem them for exclusive rewards and benefits.
‘Caps points can be accumulated by swiping your ‘Caps Card when arriving for home matches, by purchasing food and beverage or merchandise at BC Place, by viewing away broadcasts, and by participating in a variety of other Whitecaps FC activities.
Your points can be redeemed online for rewards such as participation in raffles and auctions for unique merchandise, behind the scenes tours of BC Place, special invitations and VIP experiences at events such as the ‘Caps Open Practice, autograph signing sessions with Whitecaps FC players, and the grand prize of a trip for two to the MLS Cup final.
Whitecaps FC Season Ticket Holders can start earning points today by using their ‘Caps Cards which acts as their ticket for all regular season MLS and Amway Canadian Championship matches at BC Place. In addition to the loyalty program, the ‘Caps Card also provides a 15 per cent discount on merchandise at BC Place, and additional discounts and specials at Whitecaps FC pub partners. To find out more about the ‘Caps Card and loyalty program visit whitecapsfc.com/capscard.
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