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Province could send failed BC Place casino to Surrey

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

The proposed casino expansion at BC Place is facing increasing criticism from community activists in Vancouver, leaving the Province to consider moving the project to Surrey if it fails to pass Vancouver City Council next month. The 1,500 slot, 150 … Continue reading →

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Shannon Hall to be replaced by hotel?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

According to community members who have been briefed by the City, the Cloverdale Fairgrounds will begin a major transformation in the next few months. With the Cloverdale Recreation Centre wrapping up completion, and set to open to the public shortly, … Continue reading →

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Could Fraser Downs shut down?

Posted on September 20, 2010 by

Following the news earlier this month that the horse racing season would be shortened, it appears as though the future for the entire Fraser Downs complex may be in doubt. The provincial ministry in charge of gaming is looking at … Continue reading →

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EXCLUSIVE: Sneak peek at possible Fraser Downs expansion [pics]

Posted on October 4, 2009 by

Civic Surrey has come across exclusive renderings of an un-named Casino Resort Complex by Chris Diakeakos Architects. The rendering above is unmistakably the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. You may also recognize a piece of architecture – a building entrance that looks strikingly … Continue reading →

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3 casinos planned for Surrey

Posted on September 24, 2009 by

According to the Surrey Leader, there are now three applications underway for new casinos in the City. The “community gaming facility” application from Boardwalk in Newton is expected to come before Council soon. It proposes a $25 million upgrade to … Continue reading →

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