We're going to look like such a joke. And I refuse to call it a 'stadium' anymore. It's not a stadium by today's standards, Tim Hortons was right to call it a 'field'.

With regards to the train not dropping you off at the Stadium. There isn't much that could have been done to remedy that situaiton. They weren't going to run tracks right to THF and build a station. And building the stadium near the James St go station was killed a long time ago.

Not sure what else they could have done? I don't think its unreasonable to take a train and then a short 10 minute bus ride to the game, you're right though some ppl may not like that. But in the end most people will probably be driving to Hamilton and not taking the train.

Also I know there will be a large parking lot at the old Dominion Glass property behind Freshco. They're holding off on remediation and constructing the soccer field until after the Pan Ams to allow for parking.

I don't see the issue with it? I'd much rather have our tax dollar spent on crumbling roads and infastructure and healthcare than build a $500 million stadium to be used by a pro team 10 times a year. BMO field and isn't anything better than THF and thats what Toronto will use as its main outdoor venue. Not to mention York stadium has one of the biggest events in track and field and more than half of the stadium is temporary stands and port a poties(not to mention a capacity of 12 500 is ridiculously small for track and field). That's more embarassing than THF IMO.

I'm happy we aren't like the States sinking Billions of dollars into pro stadium for private owners.

It may be a little plain, but for Hamilton's purpose it's "good enough". And if needed, an upgrade to it can easily be done down the road. My only issue is the location - which could've better tied into public transit/GO train service. But that's a tired discussion left for a different thread.

I disagree with this: BMO Field is a great soccer venue, and the new Ivor Wynne will not compare. But BMO Field hosts a major-league soccer team and has a market of many other events, neither which is the case for Ivor Wynne. I agree with your other points, and am pleased we are not pouring money into a splashy stadium with a poor business case. The new stadium will serve the Ti Cats well, but not be used for much else.

I’m not really sure what all the hubbub is about: as the people who have built the field have pointed out, the Ti Cats have played there several times, so how “incomplete” can it be?

Yes BMO is a great venue. I also think THF is a good venue and serves it purpose and makes the cats profitable.

No denying BMO is a better soccer venue. But it was purpose built for soccer while THF was built for both soccer and football. It will be interesting to see how the two compare when/ if BMO is made convertible to CFL football.

Interesting that they decided to host rugby at BMO for the pan ams.

Last year there was talk of a new Canadian soccer league, with Bob Young owning the Hamilton team and playing at THF. Below is from Canadian soccer news; http://www.canadiansoccernews.com/in...n-league-r4701 :

CSN has confirmed that the CSA is involved in negotiations with the CFL and NASL to launch an all-Canadian league.

There could be as many as seven teams involved, all affiliated with local CFL teams and playing in CFL stadiums.

Hamilton's Bob Young is said to be the leading voice on the CFL side. The Ti-Cats owner was previously involved in professional soccer in Carolina. Although he had a falling out with Traffic Sports, sources say that relationship has been healed.

The league would likely begin play in 2016, which the possibility of up to two teams coming in for 2015 (Hamilton and Calgary have been suggested).

The three MLS markets will likely opt out. There is no word on whether teams independent of CFL teams (with the exception of the pre-existing FC Edmonton) will be considered. It's likely that such arrangements would be considered after the league was established.

The league would be affiliated with the American NASL. The format would likely resemble Major League Baseball with two distinct leagues operating in close cooperation. There would be some inter-league play and the Soccer Bowl would likely be played between the two champions.

I remember reading that article in the summer. Has there been any news or movement since then?

The James St. N. GO station is officially called "West Harbour"

http://i62.tinypic.com/33eh11c.jpg

http://www.gotransit.com/public/en/i...n_station.aspx

That's incredibly weird considering they've officially been referring to it as the James North station up to this point.

I don't think that "James Street North" would mean as much to users elsewhere in the system as "Hamilton- West Harbour" will. And "West Harbour" sounds better somehow.

I was kind of hoping it would get a better name, I like it.


Here's the construction photos from the link in GO Transit's tweet:

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West Harbour GO Station - April 2015 - Station Building by Metrolinx, on Flickr

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West Harbour GO Station - April 2015 - Station building from south side by Metrolinx, on Flickr

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West Harbour GO Station - April 2015 -View of station building from platform level by Metrolinx, on Flickr

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West Harbour GO Station - April 2015 - Trains will run beneath the station building by Metrolinx, on Flickr

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West Harbour GO Station - April 2015 - View of workers by Metrolinx, on Flickr


More:

James Street North GO Station | ? | 3 fl | Under Construction -> West Harbour GO Station | ? | 3 fl | Under Construction

This is going to be one slick station when it's complete.

I like West Harbour. That will sound cool on the intercom voice.

Tim Hortons station would have been way more appropriate.

That actually made me burst out laughing. But in all seriousness, "West Harbour Station" will sound incredibly sexy over the intercom. Heck, I'll tak the train just to hear it!

Here's the whole Metrolinx photo album for West Harbour Station: https://www.flickr.com/photos/metrol...7641665090254/

Zero confusion about its location, that's for sure. ;)