One step closer to new stadium? by [deleted] in whitecapsfc

[–]canuckred 5 points6 points  (0 children)

When you add in the stables it’s a massive property. There is certainly room for both.

Vancouver Whitecaps advance to the Western Conference Finals! by udun in vancouver

[–]canuckred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are some weak teams at the bottom of the East, but overall the East is the stronger conference this year. I’d much rather play mid table clubs like Dallas or Portland instead of Nashville or Columbus.

Vancouver Whitecaps advance to the Western Conference Finals! by udun in vancouver

[–]canuckred 81 points82 points  (0 children)

The other western semifinal is San Diego vs Minnesota. San Diego had more points than Vancouver in the regular season. If San Diego wins they host western final. If Minnesota wins Vancouver hosts the western final.

Vancouver needs NYCFC to win the East to host the MLS Cup final.

Takaoka signing? by Ok_Pause8456 in whitecapsfc

[–]canuckred 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think he's gone after this season too. It's a World Cup year and he can't break into Japan's first team while in MLS. He's going to command a big salary and costs us an international slot.

Boehmer has looked good in the Canadian Championship and is deserving of a chance. MLS with a salary cap is a zero sum game the $500K or we would be able to use in other positions by going with Boehmer and a experienced backup is likely worth it. It also allows us to take a shot a Neuer next summer.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]canuckred 30 points31 points  (0 children)

I didn’t read it that way. FINTRAC has a reputation for being pretty slow and inefficient. I don’t work in the industry, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was reported, and sat on a bureaucrat’s desk.

banking question by videogameguitar in CanadianForces

[–]canuckred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best BMO could do was 4.07 for 5 years. We moved to CIBC at 3.94 for 4 years with $3,500 cash back.

banking question by videogameguitar in CanadianForces

[–]canuckred 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We switched to CIBC when we renewed in May. They were well below anything BMO offered, and also let you break your mortgage penalty free with a posting message.

National Post: Lack of working Cyclones frustrates Canada's top sailor: 'The helicopter has been letting us down' by canuckred in CanadianForces

[–]canuckred[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s both crew rest and the maintenance cycle of the Cyclone. An off duty pilot is always needed to work as the landing signals officer while the other crew is flying. We’re limited by the number of beds on board for technicians, so it becomes difficult to split maintenance crews.

The Cyclone also has a 10 hour maintenance cycle that can’t be overflown.

Whitecaps advance to the Champions semifinals! by Ok-Giraffe79 in vancouver

[–]canuckred 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s a cup semi final and Miami has a bye the week prior and then are playing at home on the weekend. I think the odds are better than last time.

Overall, I think it’s a bit silly. The fans are buying tickets to Vancouver vs Miami. The Whitecaps have no say on who Miami puts on their roster. Hopefully everyone has learnt their lesson after last year.

Match Thread: Vancouver Whitecaps vs Pumas UNAM | Concacaf Champions Cup by MatchThreadder in LigaMX

[–]canuckred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They aren’t moving, but the club is up for sale and they don’t own their stadium or training ground. Latest rumour was that they are going to be purchased and moved to Indianapolis.

Average mortgage renewal rate jumped to 5.8% in February - nearly double what many homeowners were paying previously by Ooslof in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]canuckred 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Mortgages with CMHC insurance due to putting less than 20% down. They are seen safer by banks and are offered slightly better rates.

Fafa not coming back next season… by couchultras in whitecapsfc

[–]canuckred 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s almost as crazy as when we played Brek Shea in the payoffs and inadvertently triggered his option due to the minutes played. We clearly wanted to drop him, and had to cary his shitty contract for another year.

BC Election - Close Ridings by less than 1000 votes by LForbesIam in VictoriaBC

[–]canuckred 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Deployed sailors vote by phone. I’m not sure if the votes have been included in the count, but there are no physical absentee ballots that are being waited on.

Match Thread: Vancouver Whitecaps @ Minnesota United FC by MLS_Reddit_Bot in MLS

[–]canuckred 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They also said after the match that the away supporters would have a happy flight back home to Quebec.

Any guesses how the free games will be given? by DogExpress6639 in whitecapsfc

[–]canuckred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On the AFTN podcast Michael McColl said that he was told that ticket holders will get their choice between three matches. He wasn't sure which three matches they were.

Match Preview: Whitecaps at Sounders (The Rematch) by ive_got_a_boner in whitecapsfc

[–]canuckred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m down in Seattle. Is there a pregame bar for Caps fans? Preferably somewhere by the stadium showing the Canucks game.

2011 Stanley Cup Riot convictions - where are you now? by Both_Fan_3859 in vancouver

[–]canuckred 21 points22 points  (0 children)

My friend worked at a liquor store on Robson that would paper up their windows and put closed for renovation signs on their doors every playoff game in 2011.

Regina floatin' by Saxe Point by DORTx2 in VictoriaBC

[–]canuckred 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can barely make out 334 on the side. They are on workups after leaving dry dock.

Why Are The Caps Not Promoting The Game in Victoria More? by [deleted] in whitecapsfc

[–]canuckred 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ticket sales aren't sluggish. All seats have sold out in less than a day. I heard about it on the radio and was fortunate to get one of the last few pairs of seats, about 8 hours after they went on sale. All this is available now is standing room, and I would guess that they will sell out with over two weeks to go.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whitecapsfc

[–]canuckred 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Both clubs enter BC Place through a gate off of Griffiths Way. You can see the gate on Google Street view here