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2015

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  11.03.2015 Canada: Winnipeg Blue Bombers stadium flooded (not only) with criticism

  The consortium running Investors Group Field filed a lawsuit against architects and contractors of the building. Meanwhile opposition party of Manitoba calls for audit into the project.

2014

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  10.04.2014 Winnipeg: Late, overpriced and now also leaking...

  As winter snow melts, water falls in large amounts onto the office part of Investors Group Field. Some corporate boxes and the away team's changing room were confirmed to experience water damage. Blue Bombers refuse to allow press inside, adding to the tense atmosphere.

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  12.02.2014 Nomination: Investors Group Field

  How many stadium you know with a corrugated roof? Not curved, bent – we mean really corrugated. The one in Winnipeg is like none other built to date, but didn’t prevent criticism towards the stadium…

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  13.01.2014 Winnipeg: Contractor places lien on Investors Group Field

  The company that built Investors Group Field has claimed ownership of the facility until $1.9 million is paid up, according to Winnipeg Sun. Stuart Olson Dominion has placed a lien against BBB Stadium Inc.

2013

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  19.04.2013 Winnipeg: Canad Inns Stadium awaiting demolition

  As Blue Bombers move to their new Investors Group Field, the outdated Canad Inns Stadium is being prepared for demolition. Bad new for people enjoying buildings blown up – it will be deconstructed piece by piece. Winnipeg Free Press report.

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  03.02.2013 Winnipeg: Investors Group Field to open in May

  Before football and music fans come here in June, Christians will gather at Investors Group Field in May. Their event will be a test at the same time, as organizers hope for a massive turnout. Report by Winnipeg Free Press.

2012

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  22.12.2012 Winnipeg: Bombers new stadium $10 million more expensive

  Blue Bombers have just secured a commercial loan to increase their stadium spending by $10 million. All of it will be spent on improving the venue’s standard. Club officials expect the spending to pay back very soon.

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  31.10.2012 Canada: Historical urinal, anyone?

  Pieces of the pitch or goalposts are a frequent item when old stadiums are being made to souvenirs. But giant screen, pitch lighting or urinal troughs – that's not something fans usually buy for souvenirs. Or is it?

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  29.10.2012 Canada: Obstructed views latest problem at Investors Group Field?

  People who already bought their season tickets for some upper tier seats are receiving large discounts or offers of relocation. It turns out that one cannot see the sidelines from parts of the stadium, Winnipeg Sun reveals.

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  16.06.2012 Canada: Yet another delay in Winnipeg

  Though the club was denying claims of possible postponement of Investors Group Field's opening, those now came true. Official statement announces that instead of September 2012, the venue will be ready in early 2013.