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What's ahead for existing stadiums

From Wednesday's Globe and Mail

Of the nine cities with a CFL franchise, or conditional franchise, seven are considering upgrades or replacement of their existing stadiums:

Montreal

Percival Molson Stadium

Built: 1919.

What's ahead: Proposed $24.4-million expansion of 5,000 seats, bringing capacity to roughly 25,000.

Ottawa

Frank Clair Stadium

Built: 1908, 1960 (south stands), 1967 (north stands).

What's ahead: Proposed demolition of the south-side stands, to be replaced with a new structure.

Hamilton

Ivor Wynne Stadium

Built: 1930.

What's ahead: Team is exploring replacing current facility with a new structure tied to local development and investment by governments.

Toronto

Rogers Centre

Built: 1989.

What's ahead: The team is staying put for now, but will get feedback on whether relocating to an expanded BMO Field (currently a 20,000-seat soccer-specific facility) is worth consideration.

Winnipeg

Canad Inns Stadium

Built: 1953.

What's ahead: Proposed $165-million stadium and retail project, funded by private and public money, would develop commercial space and include year-round stadium use.

Saskatchewan

Mosaic Stadium

Built: 1927, expanded in late 1970s.

What's ahead: The team is considering options for an onsite overhaul of the existing Regina stadium.

Vancouver

B.C. Place Stadium

Built: 1983.

What's ahead: Stadium refurbishment will take place before the 2010 Winter Olympics, but addition of a retractable roof unlikely until afterward.

David Naylor

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