Darren James
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@kareemformayor @rrrobbberttt Relying on negative politics by attacking the current mayor. Why is the amphitheatre there? I think we have had a successful stadium there for years! Are you that short sighted that you can’t see the area would be a world class site? Killing your chances to get elected!
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I haven’t spoken up on the Whitecaps deal because I never thought the PNE was a viable site. I felt it was moot. Despite what the mayor says, no mass transit is being planned. It’s also a complicated site for a building that size from a geotechnical and engineering perspective. It’s a rich archaeological area, and getting power to the site isn’t simple either. The Whitecaps need something fast and accessible—this site is neither.
But here’s another example of what happens when deals are done on public lands behind closed doors: a lack of scrutiny creates bad projects. It’s a very bad precedent.
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Hey @kareemformayor I agree with your recent post that “Any decision between business and council regarding public lands should not be made behind closed doors. This decision should be made publicly.”
Have you spoken up about the City’s secret negotiations with the Whitecaps?
Robert Renger@rrrobbberttt
LAND USE NEGOTIATIONS FOR HASTINGS PARK – UPDATE That’s the title of a report City staff refused to release under FOI Backroom dealing with the Whitecaps for a stadium, hotel & condos? No public input. cbc.ca/news/canada/br…
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@kareemformayor @rrrobbberttt This guy will just use the stadium issue to try and get opposing votes, classic politics! What you don’t realize is that people already have an email from you saying you support the stadium! Already lying…good start!
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@PierrePoilievre Could you imagine if this moron was our Prime Minister? Good thing is he will just fade away..
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A tariff-free 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 partnership.
For security and affordability on both sides of the border.
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@HarJournalist Thank you for asking if it was you👍 I know you do your best, but the local media needs to do a better job of updates around the team, including injury status etc…keep them relevant, lots of us are dying for news!
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#VWFC’s Schuster asked for an update on the long term stadium solution.
“Nothing has changed. Our primary goal is to find that solution and we’re continuing to invest into soccer in this province. We’re remaining optimistic that we find a solution, but there’s no new update.”
GIF
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20 new fields and or upgrades in the province! The program is a 3-way partnership:
• Province of BC
• viaSport
• Vancouver Whitecaps FC
• Funding includes $10M from government + $3M from the Whitecaps 
@justBlakePrice @onesoccer @GarethWheeler @jwilsonxviii
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@HarJournalist Are the Whitecaps putting funding to this ? Doesn’t sound like a team leaving👍
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Some #SEAvVAN first half thoughts:
- horrible start but Whitecaps have bossed game since first 5 minutes
- Seattle are playing nervy. Need to pressure defence more and especially on our left wing
- losing Cubas is massive. Such a difference tonight with him
- there's still time!
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@justBlakePrice I love this! Aligning with other leagues is long overdue! Winter break and hot/cold weather schedule for teams that are affected should work well.
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Here's what is coming in early 2027 in MLS
Major League Soccer@MLS
Everything you need to know about the 2027 MLS Sprint Season. 👇
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@PeteSchaad I am hoping that the silence is a good thing? Generally negotiating is silent, but it is so frustrating as a fan waiting so long, only to be teased by some lame press conference! People always forget that buying and moving Caps would invoke a massive relocation fee as well.
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Why is this not the #1 preferred site? Foundation is already there along with the positive memories. Yes, it will displace some user groups, but there’s a WC legacy field going in at Killarney that should provide half of that field time.
SmokeCityFC@SmokeCityFC1
@PeteSchaad So essentially the current 'Caps want a permanent version of this. 🤔
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@KenSimCity @AnneKangBurnaby Keep up the good work Mayor Sim! Lots of us appreciate your work and I will say this as an ex cop…Orr is and always will be what he is, and should never have been allowed to be in the position he unfortunately is in! I am being polite lol!
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Today, I was excited to join @AnneKangBurnaby and announce free live match viewings at the new PNE Amphitheatre as a part of the FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver! There will be 2600 free tickets for each match available on a first-come, first-served basis. This is about more than just soccer, it’s about our city’s incredible energy and providing a fun, safe, and accessible FIFA World Cup experience for all!
dailyhive.com/vancouver/vanc…
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@aftncanada Just another politician picking an opposing view to try and get elected. Probably will backfire on him, and even if it doesn’t, it can split the vote with other candidates and get Sim reelected.
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Vancouver Liberals mayoral candidate Kareem Allam appears not to be in favour of the Whitecaps Hastings racecourse plans.
With BC Place not being deemed viable long term for the 'Caps, will be interesting to hear what he and others then propose as a site.
Let us know Kareem!
Kareem Allam@kareemformayor
I haven’t spoken up on the Whitecaps deal because I never thought the PNE was a viable site. I felt it was moot. Despite what the mayor says, no mass transit is being planned. It’s also a complicated site for a building that size from a geotechnical and engineering perspective. It’s a rich archaeological area, and getting power to the site isn’t simple either. The Whitecaps need something fast and accessible—this site is neither. But here’s another example of what happens when deals are done on public lands behind closed doors: a lack of scrutiny creates bad projects. It’s a very bad precedent.
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@joetutino The new schedule will pause from mid Dec to potentially as late as mid Feb
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I like the MLS Cup Final date of Dec 18. To me, it's a preview of when the winter break will begin when the season calendar changes.
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We are doing fantastic! And don’t forget, we don’t inflate numbers unlike some of the American teams! @justBlakePrice @JayJanower @MikeMartignago @mattsekeres @SteveNash @WhitecapsFC @DonTaylor5 @DonnieandDhali @MLS @thesoccerdon
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@WhitecapsFC Scarves please!!! You beg for money and leave thousands empty handed? Who does your marketing? 🤯
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SOLD OUT 🌸
We have officially sold out of Cherry Blossom but don’t worry! Jerseys will be restocked in time for next weekend’s match! 🔥
Vancouver Whitecaps FC@WhitecapsFC
Available Sunday 🌸🌸🌸🌸 The Cherry Blossom jersey, decal, and scarf will all be on sale at Sunday's Cherry Blossom Match! Make sure to come out and get yours 💫 🎟️ | whitecapsfc.tbits.me/trk/vsMinnesot…
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@WhitecapsFC Can we get scarves? You guys are begging for money and yet leave thousands wanting scarves at the game!!!🤯
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Available Sunday 🌸🌸🌸🌸
The Cherry Blossom jersey, decal, and scarf will all be on sale at Sunday's Cherry Blossom Match! Make sure to come out and get yours 💫
🎟️ | whitecapsfc.tbits.me/trk/vsMinnesot…
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@theLUCASTDS @danriccio_ We are not going anywhere and we will have a new stadium.
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@danriccio_ Teams like Vancouver with indoor stadiums will host a LOT of games (if the whitecaps still exist in a year 😩) then go on lengthy road trips
Teams like Toronto will go on lengthy road trips and then lengthy home stands
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Headed to BMO Field for TFC home opener and genuinely wondering how the hell MLS plans to play through the winter months
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@danriccio_ You realize that this new schedule hardly makes a difference right? Current = Feb to potentially Dec. New=Aug to May with winter break mid Dec to early Feb with cold teams playing on the road and vice versa in the summer. Maybe do a little research🤙🏼
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@HarJournalist We are having great turnouts this year and to be honest it is all for the Caps! James is not much of an attraction anymore.
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