The Vancouver Whitecaps have officially signed an agreement with the City of Vancouver for an “exclusive negotiation period” to pursue a new stadium and “entertainment district” on the site of Hastings Park racecourse. Article content

The deal doesn’t mean the stadium will definitely get built, but the team and the city will now have until the end of 2026 to see if a new stadium is feasible and to negotiate a lease on the land, which will continue to be owned by the city.

No details on the proposed stadium were released, such as how many seats it could have, how much it is expected to cost, and if any government money would be involved.

At times the news conference at City Hall to announce the agreement seemed a bit like a pep rally. Mayor Ken Sim and several councillors from his ABC p

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