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  • Share I understand the Bulldogs bring in more excitement for own town and people plus more $$ but Brantford seems to be overlooking the big problem in our city. Fentinal has overcome our city, our young people. This could be your child or someone else u know using this drug and it's killing them. They become so addicted to it and choose do live on the streets, some of the people who do this are also dealing with mental health issues and some don't know how to get the help they need. I want know how can this beautiful city once was spend so much money on entertainment and a hockey team, when we have a more serious issue to deal with on Facebook Share I understand the Bulldogs bring in more excitement for own town and people plus more $$ but Brantford seems to be overlooking the big problem in our city. Fentinal has overcome our city, our young people. This could be your child or someone else u know using this drug and it's killing them. They become so addicted to it and choose do live on the streets, some of the people who do this are also dealing with mental health issues and some don't know how to get the help they need. I want know how can this beautiful city once was spend so much money on entertainment and a hockey team, when we have a more serious issue to deal with on Twitter Share I understand the Bulldogs bring in more excitement for own town and people plus more $$ but Brantford seems to be overlooking the big problem in our city. Fentinal has overcome our city, our young people. This could be your child or someone else u know using this drug and it's killing them. They become so addicted to it and choose do live on the streets, some of the people who do this are also dealing with mental health issues and some don't know how to get the help they need. I want know how can this beautiful city once was spend so much money on entertainment and a hockey team, when we have a more serious issue to deal with on Linkedin Email I understand the Bulldogs bring in more excitement for own town and people plus more $$ but Brantford seems to be overlooking the big problem in our city. Fentinal has overcome our city, our young people. This could be your child or someone else u know using this drug and it's killing them. They become so addicted to it and choose do live on the streets, some of the people who do this are also dealing with mental health issues and some don't know how to get the help they need. I want know how can this beautiful city once was spend so much money on entertainment and a hockey team, when we have a more serious issue to deal with link

    I understand the Bulldogs bring in more excitement for own town and people plus more $$ but Brantford seems to be overlooking the big problem in our city. Fentinal has overcome our city, our young people. This could be your child or someone else u know using this drug and it's killing them. They become so addicted to it and choose do live on the streets, some of the people who do this are also dealing with mental health issues and some don't know how to get the help they need. I want know how can this beautiful city once was spend so much money on entertainment and a hockey team, when we have a more serious issue to deal with

    Vanessa Baker asked 4 days ago

    Hi Vanessa and thank you for raising this important concern. We share your recognition that the opioid crisis, particularly the impact of fentanyl, is a serious challenge in communities across the country, and understand the urgent need for more mental health and addiction supports in our community. It is important to clarify that healthcare, including mental health and addictions treatment, is the responsibility of the Province of Ontario. The City does not have a mandate or funding authority to provide these services directly. That said, we continue to advocate strongly to the Province for increased supports, resources, and treatment options to help those struggling with addiction in our community. 

    Please know that the City remains deeply committed to supporting our local healthcare partners in their efforts to save lives and provide help to those struggling with addiction. While the City actively supports local agencies that specialize in harm reduction, mental health services, and addiction treatment, Grand Erie Public Health and SOAR Community Services are the lead organizations that provide mental health and addiction support in our community. 

    At the same time, the City has a responsibility to balance different priorities that contribute to overall community well-being. Recreation facilities provide safe spaces for physical activity, social connection, and community programming, which all play a role in prevention and supporting healthy lifestyles. The proposed SEC is a long-term investment in our community’s quality of life and if approved will be funded from dedicated capital budgets that cannot be redirected to provincial healthcare programs.

    We understand that recreation facilities service a different purpose than treatment programs, but we believe they are an important part of building a strong, inclusive community, while we continue to push other levels of government to expand essential health services that are desperately needed.

  • Share Just out of curiosity, why is it being promoted as a “Sports Complex” even though it appears to only be a hockey arena? on Facebook Share Just out of curiosity, why is it being promoted as a “Sports Complex” even though it appears to only be a hockey arena? on Twitter Share Just out of curiosity, why is it being promoted as a “Sports Complex” even though it appears to only be a hockey arena? on Linkedin Email Just out of curiosity, why is it being promoted as a “Sports Complex” even though it appears to only be a hockey arena? link

    Just out of curiosity, why is it being promoted as a “Sports Complex” even though it appears to only be a hockey arena?

    Thomas asked 5 days ago

    Hi Thomas - thanks for your question and the opportunity to clarify. While the Brantford Bulldogs OHL team would be a confirmed tenant of the proposed Sports and Entertainment Centre, the proposed design is also meant to accommodate other sports including lacrosse and basketball. The centre is being designed to be multi-purpose, capable of hosting diverse sports tournaments, concerts, trade shows, cultural events, community celebrations, and more. The goal is to create a space that serves the community year-round.

  • Share I think it would be great if there was a restaurant/sports bar that was on the ground level of the SEC that would be accessible from the outside, as well as inside the building. That way we could attract a larger restaurant brand as a tenant (larger lease revenue) and they'd be able to be open 7 days a week and not just on event days. There are a lot of different stadiums and arenas with this kind of setup and I think it would work great for the area, especially if BP doesn't end up coming back after construction across the street (if that's still happening...) on Facebook Share I think it would be great if there was a restaurant/sports bar that was on the ground level of the SEC that would be accessible from the outside, as well as inside the building. That way we could attract a larger restaurant brand as a tenant (larger lease revenue) and they'd be able to be open 7 days a week and not just on event days. There are a lot of different stadiums and arenas with this kind of setup and I think it would work great for the area, especially if BP doesn't end up coming back after construction across the street (if that's still happening...) on Twitter Share I think it would be great if there was a restaurant/sports bar that was on the ground level of the SEC that would be accessible from the outside, as well as inside the building. That way we could attract a larger restaurant brand as a tenant (larger lease revenue) and they'd be able to be open 7 days a week and not just on event days. There are a lot of different stadiums and arenas with this kind of setup and I think it would work great for the area, especially if BP doesn't end up coming back after construction across the street (if that's still happening...) on Linkedin Email I think it would be great if there was a restaurant/sports bar that was on the ground level of the SEC that would be accessible from the outside, as well as inside the building. That way we could attract a larger restaurant brand as a tenant (larger lease revenue) and they'd be able to be open 7 days a week and not just on event days. There are a lot of different stadiums and arenas with this kind of setup and I think it would work great for the area, especially if BP doesn't end up coming back after construction across the street (if that's still happening...) link

    I think it would be great if there was a restaurant/sports bar that was on the ground level of the SEC that would be accessible from the outside, as well as inside the building. That way we could attract a larger restaurant brand as a tenant (larger lease revenue) and they'd be able to be open 7 days a week and not just on event days. There are a lot of different stadiums and arenas with this kind of setup and I think it would work great for the area, especially if BP doesn't end up coming back after construction across the street (if that's still happening...)

    mattallman asked 6 days ago

    Hi there and thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. Your suggestion about including a restaurant will be added to the feedback we’re collecting for the Sports and Entertainment Centre project.