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CTV News
15 hours ago
- Business
- CTV News
Western convocation moves to Canada Life Place
Western University has begun a week of convocation ceremonies in a new location. For the first time, graduates are walking across the stage at Canada Life Place (CLP). Officials say the move will better accommodate graduates and their families. 'You couldn't tell the difference from Alumni Hall, to be honest. It's actually, I would say, better. Even the AV system, the speaker system, is fantastic,' said Alan Shepard, the president of Western University. School logos surround the venue, and a portion of Dundas Place has been transformed into a hub for all things purple and white. WESTERN GRADUATION 2025 Canada Life Place hosted a Western University convocation ceremony on June 9, 2025. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London) Downtown restaurants and hotels are thrilled that 6,700 grads and their families are spending in the core. Western confirms ceremonies will continue downtown until a new or revitalized venue opens on campus. No timeline has been set. 'It requires some kind of either change to Alumni Hall or a different facility and we are trying to work through all those options now,' said Shepard. Shepard added that his team is 'gearing up for a campaign' this year. He also did not rule out remaining at CLP long-term.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Fewer events, lower attendance at Canada Life Place
A new report on Canada Life Place finances and attendance, shows a drop in numbers from the year before. The report indicates about 600,000 people attended events at the arena last year, down from nearly 700,000 in 2023. The arena also hosted 17-fewer events last year compared to the year before. According to the report, the city collected $100,000 from leasing Canada Life Place last year, and took in $140,000 from ticket sales. The venue, originally known as the John Labatt Centre, then Budweiser Gardens, opened in October 2002 with a seating capacity of 9,090 for hockey and ice events and over 10, 000 for concerts, family shows, and other events.
CTV News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
In Your Community: London Knights
London Watch CTV London's Julie Atchison was live at Canada Life Place ahead of Game 5 of the OHL finals between London and Oshawa.
