Council approves funding structure for $1.5 billion in long-term projects including events centre

City councillors received an information package just before the weekend that outlines some information on funding for a new arena in the core and they met behind closed doors on Monday to discuss the proposal. Council voted Monday night on the terms for a $600 million events centre before they take it to the Calgary Flames for consideration as well as the funding for a BMO Centre expansion, a fieldhouse and upgrades to Arts Commons.BREAKING: City Council has approved the negotiating mandate for