Built in 1970 when Civic Stadium was renovated to football only, it is named for former Hamilton police sergeant Bernie Arbour, who was the director of Hamilton youth baseball from 1948 to his death in 1967.
The stadium was renovated again after the 2002 football season and had a new second-generation AstroTurf playing surface installed.
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The 2004 CIS football season began on September 2, 2004, and concluded with the 40th Vanier Cup national championship on November 27 at Ivor Wynne Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario, with the Laval Rouge et Or winning their third championship and second consecutive.
The 2008 CIS football season began on August 23, 2008, and concluded with the 44th Vanier Cup national championship on November 22 at Ivor Wynne Stadium in Hamilton, Ontario, with the Laval Rouge et Or winning their fifth championship.