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08-26-2014, 01:14 AM
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Mayor Ford stands next to Councillor Ford as they attend the last council meeting of this term at City Hall
The Toronto Raptors have received the go-ahead from city council to build a practice facility at Exhibition Place.
Mayor Rob Ford took up a familiar role as a dissenting voice against his council colleagues.
The vote was taken on the first day of what is expected to be a marathon council meeting. This is the last vote before the municipal election.
A deal was approved that will see team owners MLSE build a $30-million facility on the city-owned site. The city will own the building. MLSE will cover the operating cost & lease the facility for 20 years.
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The Raptors will have exclusive rights to use two-thirds of the complex, with time set aside for
Mayor Ford stands next to Councillor Ford as they attend the last council meeting of this term at City Hall
The Toronto Raptors have received the go-ahead from city council to build a practice facility at Exhibition Place.
Mayor Rob Ford took up a familiar role as a dissenting voice against his council colleagues.
The vote was taken on the first day of what is expected to be a marathon council meeting. This is the last vote before the municipal election.
A deal was approved that will see team owners MLSE build a $30-million facility on the city-owned site. The city will own the building. MLSE will cover the operating cost & lease the facility for 20 years.
[QUOTE]
The Raptors will have exclusive rights to use two-thirds of the complex, with time set aside for