Western Expresso

[roccerfeller]

Originally Posted by viperred88

Any thoughts? I hope we can land a WHL franchise because I would certainly would go to half of the games. If we don't then I won't be surprised.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/loc...EY0p8fmBWBTUg0


True North eyes WHL franchise for Winnipeg
Winnipeg Free Press
By: Nick Martin
Posted: 04/5/2013 11:10 AM | Comments: 126

"True North Sports & Entertainment will be conducting an online market research survey about a potential WHL team in the Winnipeg market starting today and running through Tuesday."

I think its cool, i'd check out a few games, though admittedly I wouldn't be a regular nor hardcore follower

[chrisallard5454]

Originally Posted by roccerfeller

I think its cool, i'd check out a few games, though admittedly I wouldn't be a regular nor hardcore follower

Hey Roccer, would you consider splitting season tickets? Cause if they came, I would wanna get tix, but not a whole season to myself.

[viperred88]

Originally Posted by steveosnyder

I don't really know where to post this, but I think a few people from this forum might like this video... It's a place in England trying to create a more pedestrian friendly street in the centre of town.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vzDDMzq7d0

Thanks, Downtown Winnipeg could surely use this, we have too many streets and one ways it is like a freaking freeway out of downtown. It is really not enjoyable walking by cars that are speeding. It is unsafe and toxic and noisy which is another reason as to why living downtown is unattractive.

[vid]

You could change that to a degree by simply eliminating the one-way streets. Two way streets flow slower. Thunder Bay's downtown is small but it takes about as long to get through it as it does to get through Winnipeg's downtown because you can't go faster than 30km/h or you'll hit something.

People here don't understand one-way streets so if you see a car from Ontario please give it lots of room.

[mjpaul]

Originally Posted by viperred88

Any thoughts? I hope we can land a WHL franchise because I would certainly would go to half of the games. If we don't then I won't be surprised.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/loc...EY0p8fmBWBTUg0


True North eyes WHL franchise for Winnipeg
Winnipeg Free Press
By: Nick Martin
Posted: 04/5/2013 11:10 AM | Comments: 126

"True North Sports & Entertainment will be conducting an online market research survey about a potential WHL team in the Winnipeg market starting today and running through Tuesday."

Brutal travel for the players, unless True North will fly the team on frequent occasions

[h0twired]

Originally Posted by mjpaul

Brutal travel for the players, unless True North will fly the team on frequent occasions

With leagues like that it is not uncommon just to have longer road trips where the players aren't constantly going back and forth between Winnipeg and the BC interior.

[Cyro]

For Winnipeg a WHL team could, probably would succeed in 2013, when was the last team here late 70's, Winnipeg has changed and with proper ownership( TNSE) It could, probably would succeed.

This discussion started sometime ago with denials that it's not in the future, with actual surveys being done, it's past that stage...It's just the way TNSE operates, no announcement until it's a done deal, we'll know soon enough.

[rrskylar]

BIG concert announcement Monday morning at 10:00, Investors Group Field: Stones, McCartney?

[Nathan]

Originally Posted by rrskylar

BIG concert announcement Monday morning at 10:00, Investors Group Field: Stones, McCartney?

There's an announcement in Regina the same day. The rumours circulating are McCartney; and I've heard that Winnipeg's is to be McCartney as well.

[rrskylar]

Originally Posted by Nathan

There's an announcement in Regina the same day. The rumours circulating are McCartney; and I've heard that Winnipeg's is to be McCartney as well.

McCartney to Winnipeg, Nickleback to Regina?

[Nathan]

Originally Posted by rrskylar

McCartney to Winnipeg, Nickleback to Regina?

No.

[vid]

Nickelback to the CanadInns stadium during its implosion.

[bomberjet]

Originally Posted by vid

Nickelback to the CanadInns stadium during its implosion.

No implosion for Canada Inns, dismantling piece by piece.

[Nathan]

Originally Posted by bomberjet

No implosion for Canada Inns, dismantling piece by piece.

Maybe they'll reconsider once vid's idea is officially tabled.

[vid]

63.532% change that a piece of that ends up in 1ajs' house to be used as a coffee table or bench.

[Cyro]

Originally Posted by rrskylar

McCartney to Winnipeg, Nickleback to Regina?

Yes .. Thank you NB to regina then.. I got worried they would actually play here.

Paul McCartney to play Winnipeg Aug. 12
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/loc...204106261.html

[Nathan]

Originally Posted by Cyrodill

Yes .. Thank you NB to regina then.. I got worried they would actually play here.

Paul McCartney to play Winnipeg Aug. 12
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/loc...204106261.html

Sorry to disappoint, but McCartney is coming to Regina on Aug. 14.

Perhaps Calgary will get Nickleback?

[Cyro]

Originally Posted by Nathan

Sorry to disappoint, but McCartney is coming to Regina on Aug. 14.

Perhaps Calgary will get Nickleback?

Hahaha..excellent than cudos for regina... I guess calgary will get them...but if the peg/regina landed 1 of the fab 4 I guess calgary is next? Vancouver will get NB..thier based thier..lol....

[Cyro]

Province may require motorists to move over


The province is looking at amending its traffic laws to specify how much space motorists must give cyclists when passing them on the street.

Bike Winnipeg says the Highway Traffic Act is too vague and drivers should give cyclists at least one metre or pass them using the next lane over.

By: Bruce Owen Posted: 1:00 AM WFP
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/loc...204629161.html

As this is a By-Law Issue in wpg. I've posted it here, as Rapid Transit does seem appropriate in some ways, a by-Law change fits the "other topics",Safety for cyclists, etc..

[Cyro]

Originally Posted by Only The Lonely..

Agreed, especially at those prices.

I am Not picking any one poster on this forum, but I have heard the term "Throw a wet blanket" on this post in the "constuction thread " at least 3 times about ppl. not wanting to live in the core area, prices to high, Why would you live thier" As a MOD suggested I will move opinons and why we should do something/or not to a catch all thread. Yes I probably will be bellittled and corrected by the all knowing experts but it's starting to irk me...Construction Thread,
Definition Link:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/construction

con·struc·tion (kn-strkshn)
n.
1.
a. The act or process of constructing.
b. The art, trade, or work of building: an engineer trained in highway construction; worked in construction for seven years.
2.
a. A structure, such as a building, framework, or model.
b. Something fashioned or devised systematically: a nation that was glorious in its historical construction.
c. An artistic composition using various materials; an assemblage or a collage.
3. The way in which something is built or put together: a shelter of simple construction.
4. The interpretation or explanation given to an expression or a statement: I was inclined to put a favorable construction on his reply.
5. Grammar
a. The arrangement of words to form a meaningful phrase, clause, or sentence.
b. A group of words so arranged.

Knowhere does it say who would live in these new structures/why they would/ or I'd live in the burbs/cost/crime...etc...