Centre Mall -> The Centre on Barton - Page 26

MsMe · #**501** Posted **Sep 19, 2008, 5:35 PM**

Well it's the consumers are going to be paying for these new buildings in the longrun. I do most of my shopping at Price Chopper.

MsMe · #**502** Posted **Sep 19, 2008, 5:38 PM**

I found the flyer online.

http://www.metro.ca/en/circulaire.html

MsMe · #**503** Posted **Sep 19, 2008, 6:17 PM**

If you want to see outrageous prices. This is in Sanikiluaq Nunavut, which is on one of the islands in Hudson's Bay. I couldn't imagine paying about $40 for a case of 24 pepsi with taxes.

http://www.najuqsivik.com/costs.html

markbarbera · #**504** Posted **Sep 19, 2008, 7:23 PM**

I think you'll find Metro's price point to be comparable to current prices at Fortino's, A&P or The Barn.

I like the concept. And I hope they keep Air Miles - I'm an Air Miles addict!

markbarbera · #**505** Posted **Sep 19, 2008, 7:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by adam

What credit rating do you need to achieve to become an archmage? This is my goal in life.

LOL

markbarbera · #**506** Posted **Sep 19, 2008, 7:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by raisethehammer

a Metro?? wow...that's not good news at all.

How so?

markbarbera · #**507** Posted **Sep 19, 2008, 7:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by DC83

That's too bad. I was really hoping for a Superstore.

I don't think that part of the land (CTC, Beer Store) is a part of the new development?

The article said Redcliffe was finalizing the purchase details for that chunk of property. I was wondering what they will build on the old CTC site once the purchase is finalized. The article mentioned plans that would require council approval, which to me means a variance on zoning for whatever they plan to build there.

MsMe · #**508** Posted **Sep 19, 2008, 7:49 PM**

I just looked at the flyer and prices aren't as bad as I thought they would be.

fastcarsfreedom · #**509** Posted **Sep 19, 2008, 8:23 PM**

Either a change in strategy by Loblaws or Metro or both. Superstore would've been a far more attractive tenant for the site--oh well. As for Metro, there will be absolutely no changes to the A&P/Dominion/Barn/Ultra/Loeb locations in Ontario with the exception of signage, nametags and bags. The product mix and price points have already been integrated with the rest of Metro...the banner change is actually the final piece of the puzzle in the switch-over.

markbarbera · #**510** Posted **Sep 19, 2008, 8:44 PM**

Loblaw's current cash flow situation may have limited its negotiating power here. And all their expansion plans have been delayed as a genral result to theat cash flow issue. Metro always had the upper hand on negotiating a spot here seeing as they owned the land The Barn sits on in the middle of the redevelopment.

The Metro store is sure to be its new flagship format. At 100,000 square feet, it will be double the size and product line of their current grocery store at the Centre.

DC83 · #**511** Posted **Sep 19, 2008, 9:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by markbarbera

The article said Redcliffe was finalizing the purchase details for that chunk of property. I was wondering what they will build on the old CTC site once the purchase is finalized. The article mentioned plans that would require council approval, which to me means a variance on zoning for whatever they plan to build there.

Hmmm... well that's interesting! Residential?

hammergirl · #**512** Posted **Oct 14, 2008, 12:34 AM**

According to my friend, they have started tearing down the Sears store. She wants to go help LOL.

A friend in Yellowknife paid $8 for 4 rolls of toilet paper.

DC83 · #**513** Posted **Oct 14, 2008, 2:17 AM**

^^ KFC's Toonie Tuesday Deal is actually $15 in Nunavut! hahaha

MsMe · #**514** Posted **Oct 14, 2008, 3:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by DC83

^^ KFC's Toonie Tuesday Deal is actually $15 in Nunavut! hahaha

Put a high price tag on just about anything in this part of Canada. And they have the worst unemployment rate in all of Canada as well. Makes you wonder how they can live there with those conditions.

DC83 · #**515** Posted **Oct 14, 2008, 1:57 PM**

^^ totally unrelated to Centre Mall, but neat regardless, a photo-tour of Pangnirtung, Nunavut.

This might help one understand how one can 'live' with these conditions:
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=154810&highlight=nunavut

highwater · #**516** Posted **Oct 14, 2008, 3:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by MsMe

Put a high price tag on just about anything in this part of Canada. And they have the worst unemployment rate in all of Canada as well. Makes you wonder how they can live there with those conditions.

Well, the ones who are working get Northern benefits. My sister lives in the 'knife and she makes about 40% more than she would down here for the same job. RE's crazy as well - Toronto prices.

I'm going there for Xmas. Will try to get some pics, although it will be DARK.

DC83 · #**517** Posted **Oct 14, 2008, 4:20 PM**

^^ a buddy of mine actually just transferred from York Uni to Uni of Alaska!? I was like "— r u CRAZY!?"
But he's majoring in Enviro Studies, so where better to learn about it than The North? Def way better than Keele & Finch! haha

MsMe · #**518** Posted **Oct 14, 2008, 8:23 PM**

So are all the banks going to be the first to open?

I would still like to know what is going into each building they putting on the property. It is only showing what some buildings are and not all are marked. Or possible some aren't rented yet?

matt602 · #**519** Posted **Oct 15, 2008, 12:28 AM**

TD is opening in November, before anything else on the site. Dunno when the other stores are opening, I'm guessing another one of the banks and Zellers will be 2nd and 3rd.

hammergirl · #**520** Posted **Oct 15, 2008, 2:12 AM**

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Originally Posted by matt602

TD is opening in November, before anything else on the site. Dunno when the other stores are opening, I'm guessing another one of the banks and Zellers will be 2nd and 3rd.

My friend told me when Zellers was going to open...sometime in late November or early December. They've started the pre-move clearance sale.

on the Yellowknife topic, make sure to check out the ice road while you're up there.