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@smoboy We start the move back in in July after FIFA moves out.

@JasonBeck82 Is the Hall not moving back in after the FIFA dog and pony show finishes?

What an absolute joke. Maybe the worst day I’ve had in 23+ years working at the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

One story: a person wearing a FIFA vest approached our staff yesterday while we moved artifacts out. “Why are you still here?” this person asked us. “It’s our last day, we’re moving out,” one of our team replied. “Ok that’s good,” the FIFA rep answered. Unreal. I almost lost it.

WATCH: @FIFAWorldCup is a month away. Cost to BC taxpayers unknown. Premier David Eby vows public update by May 31. Here are the stadium upgrades you paid for: #bcpoli @GlobalBC @CUrquhartGlobal

A ticket from the Vancouver Grizzlies home opener that I just got back today after it was on loan to @BCSportsHall Being behind the PA mic for that buzzer beater winning game & every Grizzlies home game are fond memories that still resonate with me 🏀 1/2

Good conversation here with the estimable Martin Cross on our book, The Eight. Cross won a gold in rowing at the '84 Olympics in L.A., and is one of the most respected voices in the sport. Like this one a lot. youtube.com/watch?v=_jld0I…

"He was a close, fatherly figure to me.." Former New Westminster Bruin Stan Smyl reacted to the passing of Ernie Punch McLean. Full interview.. youtu.be/SdJztF580XQ

And here's the link to Cleve Dheensaw's piece that ran in Sunday's Times Columnist. Good read by a great reporter. timescolonist.com/sports/the-eig…

Second excerpt here from The Eight is up on Row2K. These excerpts give an accurate portrayal of the look and feel of the book. row2k.com/features/6762/…

@EvanDunfee @mattsekeres @VicMontagliani Thanks Evan. Great idea and one we could have done a few months ago, but now not enough time, staff, or resources in the last few days before the closure. Btw, saw you training down Cambie a couple Saturdays ago while on my drive to another moving day at the Hall.

@mattsekeres @VicMontagliani If I was the City I’d be offering up some city owned space at a community centre or city hall and asking @JasonBeck82 and his team if they could do a temporary soccer focused exhibit if nothing else.

FIFA needs to make this right & compensate the Hall & its staff. Make it happen, @VicMontagliani.

@BurrowsAmanda The lack of compensation is the ridiculous part. I get that the space is needed temporarily, but this is disrespectful not to offer some compensation

Have you noticed the difference in tone in which the Olympics came to #Vancouver, and how FIFA is operating. This is ridiculous.

Article here in the Times Columnist from my main man Cleve Dheensaw about The Eight. The bulk of the story takes place around the national team centre at Elk Lake but the themes are universal and applicable to all sports. It's worth your consideration. timescolonist.com/sports/the-eig…

Another consequence of FIFA coming to Vancouver. The BC Sports Hall of Fame has to vacate BC Place during the World Cup. Frustrating. These places hold local stories and history. The irony of displacing a local sports museum for a global sports event is hard to miss.

A Legacy in Sport 💫 Mother & daughter. Both Hall of Famers. 🎳 Mary Currie (1978) — bowling legend & 1954 Canadian champ 🏀 Darlene Currie (2022) — basketball great & Pan Am bronze medalist Two generations. One incredible legacy. 💙 Happy Mother's Day

Talking hockey with Punch McLean was 1 of of things I will never forget. The mayor of Queens Park has sadly passed away. No one loved hockey more the Punch. It was in his blood. RIP Punch New Westminster will never forget you.

Get that statue built. God Bless you Punch! youtu.be/rxjAu-kQqCs