Pan Am Games coming to Toronto, Niagara
Welland Recreation Canal Corp. chair Bob Mahler was in his car when he heard the news Toronto had won its bid to host the 2015 Pan Am Games. He was popping champagne corks 30... More »
Niagara Falls Review - Nov. 9, 2009
Grassroots Reaction to the 2015 Pan Am Games
Now that the initial shock of Toronto winning the 2015 Pan Am Games has subsided, I asked a number of teachers and coaches, politicians and sports officials working with high... More »
Toronto Star Online - Nov. 8, 2009
Games expedite housing, transit infrastructure projects
The 2015 Pan Am Games will only cost $1.4 billion. Well, except for the other $2.26 billion. While local amateur sports organizations are hoping to benefit from new... More »
North Bay Nugget - Nov. 9, 2009
Pan Am fees covered: mayor
Mayor Fred Eisenberger says he does not see the city having to raise taxes to fund its $60-million contribution to the Pan Am Games -- a Toronto and region extravaganza that... More »
Hamilton Spectator - Nov. 9, 2009
Scotiabank, Fox 40 gave their all for Games
Canada's secret weapon in winning the Pan Am Games was a full-court press by the business community. The Toronto 2015 bid used the connections Scotiabank enjoys in Pan Am... More »
Hamilton Spectator - Nov. 9, 2009
Toronto region wins 2015 Pan / Parapan American Games
Will bring jobs, 250,000 visitors, new facilities for region Guadalajara, Mexico, November 9, 2009 - Toronto and the Golden Horseshoe region has been chosen to host the 2015... More »
Municipal Suppliers - Nov. 9, 2009
Games may not sink city taxes
There are assurances this morning the Pan Am Games will not mean an increase in property taxes in Hamilton. Mayor Fred Eisenberger says the 60 million dollars already... More »
640 Toronto - Nov. 9, 2009
Hardwood to host the world
Hardwood Ski and Bike has been selected to host mountain bike competitions for the 2015 Pan Am Games, said Jack Sasseville, president and general manager of the Oro-Medonte... More »
Packet & Times - Nov. 9, 2009
Remembering Dr. Sutton
One of Hamilton's leading businessmen says the city's role in the 2015 Pan Am Games is a tribute to the late Dr. Gene Sutton. Ron Foxcroft adds that the city will have to do... More »
640 Toronto - Nov. 9, 2009