The number of Calgarians that hold a library card, 393,430 people.  I'll guarantee you that more people have been to a COC library than a hockey game, and the long-term benefits are greater as well.  Google doesn't have all the answers. 
I'm a big sports fan Bill, but not a fan of subsidizing rich owners.  There are far more beneficial projects for this City to spend its money on.  No matter your income class, there are many here who, if they haven't been laid off, know friends and family who have been laid off.  You simply can't provide large subsidies to private businesses - businesses who won't open their books.  The owners can afford to pay their select employees millions while everyone else works for minimum wage.  There is something severely wrong with the business model.  It is an absolute dead end and congratulations to Nenshi and many other COC councillors who stand up to the blackmail. I would hate to lose the Flames, but the City has to do what's right for all Calgarians.