Benn wrote:
You see some media here are thinking the NDP might make handouts a thing to help boost their election chances in the fall. Personally I wonder if it would backfire on them or not. Wasn't the darn new stadium supposed to be all private funding at one point too?
It's costing Phoenix 25 million to keep the team for just a year, loyal fans need to cough up a lot more than 13 million, which is why the team left.
But you are right, when Ottawa got the Senators years back it was a local grass roots and small biz cooperative that came together and got it done, don't see any of that here.
Our Provincial NDP government is refusing to give them money outright. So instead they'll likely take over the costs of MTS Centre, so True North can afford to put a bid together. The net result is the same though, it's ridiculous that they expect people to believe there's any difference.
This current proposal is about the Atlanta Thrashers, not the Coyotes.
I'd rather watch paint dry than hockey, but I think I'd like to see a team move back here, mostly so people will stop with the bring back the jets talk. If they aren't going to put their money where their mouth is, then let Quebec have them. No government money.
I am kind of curious how much government money the WSO gets. I found this, but it doesn't say if the budget includes government money when its a "surplus" budget. I suspect its like when our provincial government announces a surplus that includes billions of dollars from Alberta.
Winnipeg Symphony OrchestraQuote:
The financial woes of the orchestra came again to a head in 2003, much as they did in 1980, with the resignation of the entire board of directors. Facing a $3 million deficit, an interim committee launched a fund-raising drive that generated $750,000, completing a deal with the provincial and federal governments, which absorbed the rest of the deficit. Trials, however, still plagued the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, which continued to hover near deficit. Boreyko also resigned in 2006. The orchestra's fortunes decisively turned for the better starting that year, with two important hirings. Dr. Dale Lonis, director of the University of Manitoba's School of Music, was appointed executive director of the Winnipeg Symphony. In his short term of office (2006-8), Lonis proved an effective manager. Not only did he balance the orchestra's budget and bring it to surplus, he increased revenues by over $1 million and saw the orchestra set a record 11 sold-out concerts in one season. The second major hiring was that of the young German-born conductor, Alexander Mickelthwate. Mickelthwate and the orchestra have enjoyed a good working relationship, resulting in two nominations for Western Canada Music Awards in 2008. In conjunction with composer-in-residence Vincent Ho, Mickelthwate added a youthful spin on the New Music Festival, involving more elements of improvisation and eclectic musical styles.
I'll pay money to see them. The Jets, not so much.
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