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Yesterday, 04:58 PMNo surprise, but still appalling, the Record is reporting today that Canada Post has decided to close the Market Square Post Office. Actually, I'm...37 replies | 4683 view(s) -
Yesterday, 04:49 PMpanamaniac replied to a thread Columbia Street / Lexington Road (King Street North - Davenport Road) in Transportation and InfrastructureSomeone should make a point of walking back and forth across the front of their yard until they have worn a nice dirt path as a special form of...30 replies | 5110 view(s)
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Yesterday, 04:47 PMpanamaniac replied to a thread Region of Waterloo International Airport | 120,828 Passengers (2012) in Transportation and InfrastructureSix hours on Ryanair followed by another Ryanair flight to someplace in Europe - sounds like a contemporary form of Hell!203 replies | 35933 view(s)
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06-18-2013, 11:22 PMpanamaniac replied to a thread Region of Waterloo International Airport | 120,828 Passengers (2012) in Transportation and InfrastructureThat's my understanding of the terminal's capacity. The chance of scheduled flights to Europe from YKF would be about the square root of b*gger all...203 replies | 35933 view(s)
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06-18-2013, 08:24 PMI hope we'll see more of this in the future- these homeowners seem very forward-thinking. The good examples of mid-century modern that I know around...77 replies | 10971 view(s)
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06-18-2013, 08:10 PMIsn't there already a methadone clinic across the street? I wonder if this is new or if they're just moving to a new location. I also like the CBC...6 replies | 856 view(s)
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06-18-2013, 08:05 PMWill be interesting to see what lessons Kitchener has learned from Waterloo's larger-scale experience, although if as the Record reports over half of...146 replies | 19113 view(s)
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06-18-2013, 12:50 PMI don't see it. To me its a case of an apartment that will have a public trail wrapped around two sides of it. Not a place I'd want for myself, but...181 replies | 13978 view(s)
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06-18-2013, 12:48 PMI think that must be the intention. When I think about the fact that the ground floor of this building is to be a thrift shop and warehouse, it's...18 replies | 1906 view(s)
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06-18-2013, 10:43 AMThis one doesn't bother me much. It's not going to win any awards, but I'm conscious that this is being built for a Mennonite NGO. I expected it to...18 replies | 1906 view(s)
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06-18-2013, 09:06 AMI was not aware of any consequential opposition to the Red condo, beyond the expected venting from the homeowners out back. Was there more to it...588 replies | 104516 view(s)
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06-18-2013, 07:36 AMHow so? You mean where the garage driveway will cross over the trail?181 replies | 13978 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 03:58 PMBut imagine the uproar when developers seek to move west of Park to put up the six storey buildings that could offer a transition......588 replies | 104516 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 03:10 PMThose "bricked in windows" are an interesting touch. Is the brickwork salvaged or new bricks?14 replies | 2003 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 03:06 PMI have to go up to see this one myself. I am hoping that the photos don't do it justice..... Nice location, however.326 replies | 77348 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 03:04 PMThat last photo is by far the most appealing view of those two towers, I'm afraid.753 replies | 130450 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 03:01 PMInteresting perspective, but with the Sun Life Tower, Bauer Lofts, 144 and 155 all concentrated in a two block area, a good part of it former...588 replies | 104516 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 07:27 AMpanamaniac replied to a thread Region of Waterloo International Airport | 120,828 Passengers (2012) in Transportation and InfrastructureThe Record reports that the Region has approved a $400,000 subsidy to American Eagle, with another $600,000 payment possible next year if passenger...203 replies | 35933 view(s)
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06-17-2013, 07:14 AMToday's Record indicates that that building that housed Waterloo Building Lanes will be coming down in July. ...383 replies | 63501 view(s)
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06-16-2013, 10:42 PMNordstrom at Fairview would be OK and Simons would be terrific, but I'd be very surprised to see either come in. Unless Sears shuts down...656 replies | 117329 view(s)
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06-16-2013, 08:43 PMLast I heard, City Centre Phase 1 would be ready to get underway by the end of July. In the case of the Mayfair redevelopment, I suspect it will...43 replies | 8525 view(s)
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06-16-2013, 11:17 AMThe Duke St garage continues its transition from iffy to spiffy (wonder how the paint job will weather?)204 replies | 23708 view(s)
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06-16-2013, 11:11 AMAt the Duke St restaurant row this morning:835 replies | 131017 view(s)
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06-16-2013, 07:25 AMOne bit of info that I picked up yesterday (so tbc) concerns the (now former) 41 King restaurant location. The people behind the Renaissance bar are...835 replies | 131017 view(s)
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06-15-2013, 06:29 PMA bit of an expensive lesson for them, then. I was rather surprised by the move up to Louisa as that stretch is hardly a destination. I think that...835 replies | 131017 view(s)
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06-15-2013, 06:12 PMYou should see it now! The old children's section toward Ahrens St is literally just the two outer walls, propped up to keep them from toppling. ...147 replies | 31239 view(s)
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06-15-2013, 06:08 PMIn the realm of rumour, but I've heard that the restaurant in the new Mayfair will not/not be a Charcoal Group operation, contrary to initial...43 replies | 8525 view(s)
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06-15-2013, 05:31 PMI have not noticed any decline in the Zehrs that I patronize. For Loblaws to mess with the dominant regional banner would seem like a serious...835 replies | 131017 view(s)
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06-15-2013, 05:28 PMChris Walker Fitness has moved its personal training studio to 206 King St E (a few doors east of Scott) from its location down at 301 King St E...656 replies | 117329 view(s)
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06-14-2013, 04:16 PMThe sign went up today at 8 King St W. The name of the new shop is "more than half - a fair trade clothing boutique".656 replies | 117329 view(s)
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06-14-2013, 09:26 AMThat would be interesting if you were able to learn more. Not to defend insurance companies or start rumours, but this long of a delay could suggest...599 replies | 84272 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 11:14 PMThat may be so, but in that case surely the City should have some mechanism to oblige a proper clean-up of the fire damage. Surely that's what the...599 replies | 84272 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 09:27 PMMy walk today gave me an idea for a sesquicentennial project by the Region. Given the beautiful job that was done to turn the walled gaol yard by...8 replies | 471 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 07:21 PMI doubt K-W would shop Metro, at least not the natives. Zehrs dominates the market by maintaining the illusion of being "local". Beyond that it's...835 replies | 131017 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 07:17 PMBeyond the fire damage, which needs an immediate fix, the whole building (what's left of it) is crying out for serious renovation, but whoever owns...599 replies | 84272 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 03:04 PMpanamaniac replied to a thread Weber Street Widening (College St - Guelph St) in Transportation and InfrastructureI don't know, but for most K-W drivers, I suspect that the only alternative to Weber St would be seen to be King St and that, by itself, would seem a...127 replies | 16248 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 02:43 PMThis is not really the correct thread, but can anyone explain to me why this site in Downtown Kitchener still looks like this two years after it...599 replies | 84272 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 02:27 PMRenovation work on Artisan Zone has seemed painfully slow, but some façade work started this week. The wooden base of the display windows has been...656 replies | 117329 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 02:21 PMI was wandering around Downtown today so I went into Market Square to try Big Daddy Cheese in the food court. It was actually fairly busy. Good,...835 replies | 131017 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 11:32 AMI'd also be interested to know how they're doing. The success of the Joy Townhouses project off Mill St and the townhouse project on the old Blower...131 replies | 21764 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 11:15 AMFor those who support the K-W Symphony, this would seem a good time to consider a donation. From today's Record: Symphony supporters to match...121 replies | 19175 view(s)
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06-13-2013, 08:11 AMGeneral Retail thread, perhaps?17 replies | 4043 view(s)
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06-12-2013, 09:30 PMEdit: With apologies the new place is located at Weber and Ontario, not College.835 replies | 131017 view(s)
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06-12-2013, 10:51 AMFrom today's Record. I was quite surprised to learn that Zion United Church on Weber St is up for sale, as more attention has been focussed on...77 replies | 10971 view(s)
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06-12-2013, 10:44 AMThat would be my guess. The local investor market would be relatively small to begin with, particularly if you winnow it down to those willing to...154 replies | 27842 view(s)
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06-12-2013, 10:39 AM"Opening Soon" sign up on the building at Weber and College Sts (formerly Da Vinci restaurant) for a new eatery call "The Kitchen". Anybody know who...835 replies | 131017 view(s)
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06-11-2013, 03:35 PMFrom today's Record - Views might vary about the benefits of Mayor Craig participating in the decision-making for the LRT, but this could be a very...3001 replies | 314988 view(s)
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06-11-2013, 02:08 PMJust curious - was the Waterloo Council decision unanimous?181 replies | 13978 view(s)
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06-11-2013, 10:11 AMFrom today's Record. Nice to see, although it won't be enough for me to knowingly buy or eat Maple Leaf or Schneiders products ever again after they...77 replies | 10971 view(s)
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01-22-2012
- 10:46 PM - WaterlooNative mentioned panamaniac in post Small Uptown Waterloo Constructionpanamaniac I guess that would b...
11-26-2011
- 05:03 PM - benjaminbach mentioned panamaniac in post The Breithaupt Block | 16 m | 4 flpanamaniac, I agree
11-21-2011
- 08:02 AM - UrbanWaterloo mentioned panamaniac in post Arrow Lofts | 55 , 32 m | 16 , 8 fl... Looking forward to panamaniac hosting a WW party h...
01-24-2012
- 09:21 AM - panamaniac quoted dinelli in post Arrow Lofts | 55 , 32 m | 16 , 8 flHello Wonderful Waterloo Mem...
01-22-2012
- 10:41 PM - WaterlooNative quoted panamaniac in post Light Rail TransitBeyond this, I strongly suspect...
01-21-2012
- 10:49 AM - panamaniac quoted bcwessel in post Light Rail TransitIt might help the discussion ...
01-20-2012
- 09:17 PM - mpd618 quoted panamaniac in post Light Rail TransitIMHO, the chances that Cambridg...
- 07:59 PM - bcwessel quoted panamaniac in post Light Rail TransitI was with you until the last s...
- 07:17 PM - panamaniac quoted BuildingScout in post Light Rail Transit... the last sentence, BuildingScout. IMHO, the chances ...
01-19-2012
- 07:05 PM - neonjoe quoted panamaniac in post Small Urban Kitchener ConstructionDoes anyone know what the diggi...
12-15-2011
- 02:55 PM - The Comeback Kid quoted panamaniac in post The Breithaupt Block | 16 m | 4 flI just hope the contractor's ¨j...
12-13-2011
- 07:22 AM - HillDweller quoted panamaniac in post Region of Waterloo International Airport | 120,828 Passengers (2012)What will it be? Chicago? New...
12-12-2011
- 07:43 PM - panamaniac quoted benjaminbach in post Sage CondosI've never heard of any of the of...
12-10-2011
- 09:07 AM - panamaniac quoted ViewFromThe42 in post The Red Condominiums | 23 m | 6 flThey sold out both all 1 bedroom a...
12-07-2011
- 07:49 PM - KevinL quoted panamaniac in post Light Rail TransitI don't see why that would make...
- 07:10 PM - panamaniac quoted KevinL in post Light Rail TransitThe Canada Line works becau...
12-06-2011
- 05:54 PM - bcwessel quoted panamaniac in post Victoria Common (1 Adam Street)I'm not sure what to think abou...
12-05-2011
- 11:29 PM - KevinL quoted panamaniac in post Victoria Common (1 Adam Street)If it were lined with commercia...
- 11:22 PM - mpd618 quoted panamaniac in post Victoria Common (1 Adam Street)I wonder how close that is to w...
12-04-2011
- 08:15 PM - panamaniac quoted BuildingScout in post Arrow Lofts | 55 , 32 m | 16 , 8 flI still think that any condo price...
- 08:01 PM - panamaniac quoted BuildingScout in post Arrow Lofts | 55 , 32 m | 16 , 8 flI still think that any condo price...
- 03:08 PM - Waterlooer quoted panamaniac in post BlackBerryI am still not sure what a Play...
- 02:00 PM - BigCityBoy quoted panamaniac in post Arrow Lofts | 55 , 32 m | 16 , 8 flWell, condo living is not for e...