Recommendations Report - Vancouver Canucks

Hey Guys,

Has anyone heard about the recommendations report in regards to avoiding another Stanley Cup riot?

Take a look at this link from CBC News.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/09/01/bc-riot-review.html

Key recommendations include:

·         The development of a regional framework for emergency services to work together in events like a  riot

·         That RCMP and VPD tactical troops train together and develop common tactics

·         That TransLink lead a process to better control alcohol in and around the transit system

·         That the City of Vancouver form a ‘Major Events Planning Team’ drawing on experience to develop better plans for one-off celebrations

·         The development of an ‘Everyday Heroes’ plan to attract volunteers needed to help stage special events

·         That the Vancouver Canucks and the NHL both work to encourage year-round, ‘safe’ public celebrations

However, after looking at another Recommendations Report from the Globe and Mail it puts a different spin on things.

They are taking all of the fun out of the Play Offs.

Take a look at the like below.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/stephen-quinn/buzzkill-for-the-canucks-next-shot-at-the-cup/article2380057/

In this report, it states that this year the city will take the following measures, should the Vancouver Canucks reach the Stanley Cup final series

·         All licensed establishments and liquor outlets in Vancouver will be prohibited from selling or serving alcohol to anyone for the duration of the series.

·         Pubs that remain open will be prohibited from showing the games on TV.

·         Sky Train service will be limited to 7:30 p.m. on game nights.

·         Special police enforcement teams will patrol major streets pre-emptively, arresting anyone wearing a Canucks jersey.

However, I am sure that despite all of these extreme measures, drunken young men and women in hockey jerseys will gather in the downtown core, regardless of any rules.
Any thoughts?...