UBC requests liquor license for concerts

UBC has requested an amendment concerning their liquor license in order to provide alcohol at concerts in Thunderbird Arena. This request was approved on June 27 by the Metro Vancouver board of directors.

UBC Athletics’ Kavie Toor told The Ubyssey that this change would greatly increase the popularity of concert events. He explained that not being able to serve liquor is a deterrent for promoters looking to host events at the university.

Based on the recommendation of the Metro Vancouver board of directors, the final approval will be considered by the BC Liquor and Control Licensing Branch and announced by the end of the summer.

With files from The Ubyssey

U of O men’s hockey team still suspended

The University of Ottawa’s men’s varsity hockey team will remain suspended over alleged misconduct of some of its players. Their head coach and program manager, Réal Paiement, has also been fired after failing to report the incidents, which he attempted to deal with internally.

Members of the team allegedly engaged in excessive drinking and sexual misconduct while in Thunder Bay for two games on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2014. While there were isolated incidents, a private investigation concluded that “the behaviour of some players was unacceptable and failed to meet university expectations for varsity athletes.”

With files from The Fulcrum

Canada takes the gold in wheelchair basketball

At the end of June, Ryerson University hosted the 2014 Women’s World Wheelchair Basketball Championship at the Mattamy Athletic Centre. This tournament, which occurs every four years, was hosted in Canada for the very first time.

After winning four straight championships in a row, from 1994 to 2006, team Canada finished third in 2010. This year, they redeemed themselves and took the gold on home soil.

Tracey Ferguson, who has been with the team for 23 years, welcomed the experience of being the home team. “I like the pressure,” said Ferguson. “I also love the fact we got our family and friends [here to support us].”

With files from The Eyeopener