when 14,000 Hamilton hockey fans made Non-refundable downpayments for season's tickets in less than 24 hours but was blocked by Seymour Knox III (then owner of the Buffalo Sabres) and the Toronto Maple Leafs organizations. 1990 – During 1990 to 1994, Sam Lawrence Park underwent a major upgrading that included repairing the stone walls, installing new walkways, site lighting, site furniture, and the redevelopment of the major rock gardens. 1990, Eric Lindros and the Oshawa Generals defeat the Kitchener Rangers at Copps Coliseum to capture the Memorial Cup of Hockey. 1990 – The Hamilton Eaton Centre created a major new commercial development beside Jackson Square. 1990 – F. W. Woolworth closed on King East. 1991 – In 1991, CKDS adopted the CJXY (Y95.3) callsign and a classic rock format. 1991 – The du Maurier Centre on King William, home to Theatre Aquarius, opened. 1991 – Stelco moved its head office from Toronto back to Hamilton and the Stelco Tower. 1991 – Mark Messier leads Team Canada to victory over Brett Hull and Team U.S.A. to capture the Canada Cup at Copps Coliseum. 1991 – Hamilton hosts the Brier for the second time. 1992 – The assets of Amstel Brewery Canada Limited are acquired by a company later called Lakeport Brewing Corporation. The Lakeport Brewing Company is the biggest discount brewer in Canada (March). Lakeport Brewing Company is Canada's No.1 co-packer of beer, non-alcohol and spirit-based products. The company is also said to be North America's most modernized beverage alcohol production facility. 1993 – Jean Chrétien became prime minister following the federal election, and names Sheila Copps as Deputy prime minister and Minister of the Environment. 1994 – Transport Canada announces it will divest itself of local and regional airports. The region of Hamilton issues a request for proposals from private firms to run the airport. 1994 – March 18, "Remembering John" a special memorial service for John Candy arranged by The Second City is broadcast live on CHCH TV and transmitted via satellite to eight stations across Canada. 1994 – The last Canadian Kresge's store, in Hamilton, closed at northeast corner of King and Hughson. 1995 – View Magazine (Hamilton's Weekly) is born and is still going strong. 1995 – Hurricane Opal hits Hamilton. (October 5–6) 1995 – Hamilton hosts The Juno Awards of 1995 for the first time, representing Canadian music industry achievements of the previous year, at a