Ontario fines SeatGeek Canada $22,500 more over ticket resale violations - Castanet

BNN Bloomberg is Canada’s definitive source for business news dedicated exclusively to helping Canadians invest and build their businesses. TORONTO — SeatGeek Canada is facing two more fines from the Ontario government for allegedly contravening a recent law capping the sale of event tickets at face value. The province’s consumer beware website shows the new fines issued to the ticket resale platform earlier this month total $22,500 collectively. The website says the first of the two fines amounts to $15,000 and is for allegedly making a ticket available for sale or facilitating a sale of a seat beyond the resale price limit. The second fine is for $7,500 and is for allegedly failing to disclose the total price of a ticket when a seat was purchased from a primary seller. Latest updates on company news hereSeatGeek Canada did not answer questions about what events the fines stem from or whether it will fight the penalties. “We are doing our best to comply but we have yet to receive meaningful direction from the government on how to do so,” spokesperson Cameron Papp said Thursday in an email.

TorontoSeatGeek Canada is facing two more fines from the Ontario government for allegedly contravening a recent law capping the sale of event tickets at face value. Website violated law barring ticket resale above face value, Ontario's consumer beware website allegesTara Deschamps · CBC News · Posted: Oct 15, 2026 12:00 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 15Listen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. SeatGeek has received two fines from the province, one for $15,000 and another for $7,500 for allegedly violating ticket resale laws. (Pixabay.com)SeatGeek Canada is facing two more fines from the Ontario government for allegedly contravening a recent law capping the sale of event tickets at face value. The province's consumer beware website shows the new fines issued to the ticket resale website earlier this month total $22,500 collectively.

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Multi-year partnership beginning in 2027 will fuel the club's growth and elevate the fan experience NASHVILLE, TN AND NEW YORK, NY — October 7, 2026 — Nashville Soccer Club today announced a multi-year partnership with SeatGeek, the technology company that has put data at the center of the live event experience from day one, as the club's Official Ticketing Partner. Beginning in 2027, SeatGeek will power ticketing for Nashville SC at GEODIS Park and for Huntsville City Football Club, its MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium.

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The 20th annual Cape to Cabot road race is taking place tomorrow. The grueling 20 km trek sees participants running from one historic landmark to another: From Cape Spear to Cabot Tower on top of Signal Hill. The race starts at 8 a.m., and because of that there are a few related road closures in St. John’s. Between 7:45 and 11a.m. there will be numerous road closures along the route. A full list can be found online at VOCM dot com. Expect traffic impacts from 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. on routes including Blackhead Road, Southside Road, Water Street, Harbour Drive, Duckworth Street, Temperance Street and Signal Hill Road.