The popular Capital News Centre in Kelownasa国际传媒檚 Mission is getting a new name.

Professional services firm MNP has entered into a six-and-a-half-year agreement with GSL Group to secure naming rights for the sports complex.

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the Capital News Centre will officially rebrand as MNP Place.

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The facility was built in 2004 and has served as a training ground, a tournament host, a community gathering spot, and more. The building includes a full-service restaurant, concessions, and two NHL-size ice rinks.

GSL Group owns and operates many sports facilities throughout the province, including Prospera Place in Kelowna, Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria, and various Planet Ice locations in the Lower Mainland.

Learn more about the change by visiting mnpplace.ca.

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