The $150-million hotel will be financed by Loto-Quebéc. This is a completely unacceptable commodification of public space.” “I cannot believe the city is going to let a hotel be built in the centre of a prestigious park. “Parc Jean-Drapeau is a jewel that deserves to be developed further, but not by adding a luxury hotel,” said Sauvé, who sits as an independent. The project was met with opposition by Montreal city councillor Craig Sauvé, who said he strongly denounces this “privatization of public space.” The casino was built in 1993 in the former France pavilion of Man and His World for Expo 67.

Plante said she expects the design of the hotel to complement the casino’s iconic architectural image. Plante said the plan will ensure the protection of the surrounding environment and will fit in with a major overhaul of the public park planned for 2030, which is supposed to provide more green spaces, enhance accessibility to the St. Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante and Quebec Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx were on hand to welcome the project, saying it would enhance Montreal’s visibility on the world stage. “Its location at the heart of Parc Jean-Drapeau will put this hotel in a class by itself. Hart will be ringside once again to witness the next generation's performance.“The Casino de Montréal has been a landmark in this city for 30 years,” he said. His will to win and all the efforts he has put into training in recent months will be reflected once again on September 8, and we are thrilled to know that Mr. Now, it's Alexandre who follows in his footsteps to revive boxing in Gatineau. 'The region had its boxing hero in Gaétan Hart, whom I met 47 years ago. Fighting in front of his hometown in Gatineau is a matter of the heart and an honor for the Gaumont family, as expressed by Marcellin, Alexandre's father and coach: 'You saw the dragon roar on June 1, but I haven't shown all my fire yet! I'm excited to climb the rankings and make an even bigger impact on the world stage! This title puts me in contention for something greater, and I won't stop until I reach where I want to be: world champion! With my team in my corner and Eye of The Tiger behind me, I know we'll get there,' said Claggett.īuckingham's pride, Gaumont (8-0, 6 KOs), continues to rack up victories and intends to dazzle his fans once again as he competes in his first 8-round bout of his career.

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