Halifax Stadium Discussion - Page 329

elly63 · #**6561** Posted **Nov 6, 2018, 10:42 AM**

^Amen!

Keith P. · #**6562** Posted **Nov 6, 2018, 12:23 PM**

Whatever support I may have had for this went up in smoke yesterday when I learned that LeBlanc is also involved in the marijuana business. Someone involved with past members of the criminal element is not someone to whom I would entrust public funds.

hollistreet · #**6563** Posted **Nov 6, 2018, 12:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

Whatever support I may have had for this went up in smoke yesterday when I learned that LeBlanc is also involved in the marijuana business. Someone involved with past members of the criminal element is not someone to whom I would entrust public funds.

Hi Keith, I am not sure where you are getting your information regarding the criminal element. You may want to have a look at their website: modernleaf.ca. The people behind this cannabis company seem to have a great deal of business experience that has all been legal. Cheers!

Keith P. · #**6564** Posted **Nov 6, 2018, 6:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by hollistreet

Hi Keith, I am not sure where you are getting your information regarding the criminal element. You may want to have a look at their website: modernleaf.ca. The people behind this cannabis company seem to have a great deal of business experience that has all been legal. Cheers!

Leblanc has been involved with a number of failed tech ventures and the background posted there causes me considerable alarm. Everyone else shown there except for the analytics and PR people are sales types, something that does not inspire confidence in this or the CFL project. Whatever experience or expertise they have about the product had to be gained from those who were involved in the business illegally. I would run, not walk, away from anything these people are involved with for all of the above reasons. Just because the industry has put on a suit does not mean it is suddenly respectable.

elly63 · #**6565** Posted **Nov 6, 2018, 9:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

Whatever experience or expertise they have about the product had to be gained from those who were involved in the business illegally. I would run, not walk, away from anything these people are involved with for all of the above reasons. Just because the industry has put on a suit does not mean it is suddenly respectable.

No proof whatsoever regarding your allegations against LeBlanc and any nefarious involvement in the weed biz. Nothing but character assassination. I am dealing with this stuff everyday (legally). Anyone bright enough to get in on the ground floor was a genius.

Keith P. · #**6566** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 11:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by elly63

Anyone bright enough to get in on the ground floor was a genius.

Those involved in illegal activities have to be.

In any event his background as noted on the site, of which I was previously unaware, make it pretty clear that he is a snake oil salesman. Not a person I would ever entrust with public money.

Haliguy · #**6567** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 4:15 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

Those involved in illegal activities have to be.

In any event his background as noted on the site, of which I was previously unaware, make it pretty clear that he is a snake oil salesman. Not a person I would ever entrust with public money.

I'm pretty sure weed is legal now

Keith P. · #**6568** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 4:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by Haliguy

I'm pretty sure weed is legal now

It wasn't when they started and anyone who claims expertise in it didn't acquire all that expertise in 3 weeks. It is a very dirty business.

OldDartmouthMark · #**6569** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 5:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

It wasn't when they started and anyone who claims expertise in it didn't acquire all that expertise in 3 weeks. It is a very dirty business.

But medicinal cannabis has been legal for some time...

Colin May · #**6570** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 5:26 PM**

Shannon Park is full of weeds....and will be for several years.
How many developers have been beating the doors down at Canada Lands ?

Haliguy · #**6571** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 7:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

It wasn't when they started and anyone who claims expertise in it didn't acquire all that expertise in 3 weeks. It is a very dirty business.

Yes, but everyone knew it was going to be legal for the past few years and were gearing up for the legal date

Keith P. · #**6572** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 9:58 PM**

It remained illegal to use up until 10/17. The company is selling "expertise" which speaks to a long pattern of activity outside the law. That in turn speaks to contempt for rules, regulations, laws, and government authority. Is this really someone you want to back $200 million in debt for? I would not.

elly63 · #**6573** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 10:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

It remained illegal to use up until 10/17. The company is selling "expertise" which speaks to a long pattern of activity outside the law. That in turn speaks to contempt for rules, regulations, laws, and government authority. Is this really someone you want to back $200 million in debt for? I would not.

So what is the background behind this expert "recognition" of yours? A long history of smoking weed or is it just the voices speaking to you?

JHikka · #**6574** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 10:19 PM**

If we can keep this on topic instead of going after each other that would be great, thanks.

Hali87 · #**6575** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 10:24 PM**

The possibility of a cannabis company buying the stadium's naming rights is interesting (assuming they're allowed to put their names on such things)

"Organigram Field"?

JHikka · #**6576** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 10:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hali87

The possibility of a cannabis company buying the stadium's naming rights is interesting (assuming they're allowed to put their names on such things)

"Organigram Field"?

Can beer companies sponsor buildings? I imagine cannabis would fall under the same umbrella. It's not the most family-friendly, family-oriented optics to have if your building is sponsored by a beer/cannabis brand.

I can't think of any sports buildings in Canada that are sponsored by alcohol companies off the top of my head. Budweiser Stage is a concert venue...

Franco401 · #**6577** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 10:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by JHikka

Can beer companies sponsor buildings? I imagine cannabis would fall under the same umbrella. It's not the most family-friendly, family-oriented optics to have if your building is sponsored by a beer/cannabis brand.

I can't think of any sports buildings in Canada that are sponsored by alcohol companies off the top of my head. Budweiser Stage is a concert venue...

Budweiser Gardens in London.

Keith P. · #**6578** Posted **Nov 7, 2018, 10:56 PM**

Not gonna happen in Halifax the Good. Remember they turfed Keith's out of the Natal Day festivities.

Colin May · #**6579** Posted **Nov 8, 2018, 12:52 AM**

'Price Waterhouse Field'

isaidso · #**6580** Posted **Nov 8, 2018, 1:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by Franco401

Budweiser Gardens in London.

It's still the Labatt Centre afaic. ABInbev can take a hike.