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MonctonRad · #**7761** Posted **Mar 21, 2016, 2:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by Drybrain

They're also tearing down the Toms Havana/Rogues Roost building. This is going up in its place. I think the new development is fine, but it's not worth losing this block.

I agree. When Thackeray's was in business, it added a lot to the culture (and streetscape) of SGR. This replacement building is pretty generic and actually will detract from the character of the street.

I remain pissed off.........

counterfactual · #**7762** Posted **Mar 21, 2016, 2:53 AM**

Why did Thackery's go out of business?

I similarly miss Jane's On the Commons. My favorite brunch place up until a year or so ago. Sucks.

ILoveHalifax · #**7763** Posted **Mar 21, 2016, 10:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by counterfactual

Why did Thackery's go out of business?

I similarly miss Jane's On the Commons. My favorite brunch place up until a year or so ago. Sucks.

Thackery's closed after I moved to Florida, as did House of Rodney. I think they suffered from me not drinking/shopping there - haha

IanWatson · #**7764** Posted **Mar 21, 2016, 12:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by counterfactual

Why did Thackery's go out of business?

I similarly miss Jane's On the Commons. My favorite brunch place up until a year or so ago. Sucks.

Have you been to Robie Street Station (replaces Jane's) yet? It's pretty damn delicious.

Keith P. · #**7765** Posted **Mar 21, 2016, 1:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by counterfactual

Why did Thackery's go out of business?

Quite a while ago. Mid-'90s I think? There has been a procession of other places in there since.

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I similarly miss Jane's On the Commons. My favorite brunch place up until a year or so ago. Sucks.

Well, EDNA on Gottingen is run by many of the same people, providing overpriced hipster food to the terminally trendy.

counterfactual · #**7766** Posted **Mar 21, 2016, 10:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by ILoveHalifax

Thackery's closed after I moved to Florida, as did House of Rodney. I think they suffered from me not drinking/shopping there - haha

counterfactual · #**7767** Posted **Mar 21, 2016, 10:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Keith P.

Quite a while ago. Mid-'90s I think? There has been a procession of other places in there since.

Well, EDNA on Gottingen is run by many of the same people, providing overpriced hipster food to the terminally trendy.

Edna's is good food, but yeah, a little too hipster and higher end for a typical breakfast or brunch for me.

Jane's was nice as it was great food, but pretty relaxed/chill in there. Not pretentious at all.

counterfactual · #**7768** Posted **Mar 22, 2016, 12:00 AM**

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Originally Posted by IanWatson

Have you been to Robie Street Station (replaces Jane's) yet? It's pretty damn delicious.

I haven't! But now I will. Is it in the same location?

IanWatson · #**7769** Posted **Mar 22, 2016, 11:57 AM**

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Originally Posted by counterfactual

I haven't! But now I will. Is it in the same location?

Yeah, it's in the old Jane's spot.

Jonovision · #**7770** Posted **Mar 25, 2016, 7:38 PM**

Still don't know the full details behind this project and the rumored tower to go behind this but the work is looking really nice on the old rectory building.

RoshanMcG · #**7771** Posted **Mar 25, 2016, 8:23 PM**

What are the plans, if any, for the old Memorial Library on Spring Garden?

Drybrain · #**7772** Posted **Mar 26, 2016, 3:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by RoshanMcG

What are the plans, if any, for the old Memorial Library on Spring Garden?

Still planned to be Volta Labs' new home after a renovation. Depends on provincial action though, so...

OldDartmouthMark · #**7773** Posted **Mar 28, 2016, 4:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jonovision

Still don't know the full details behind this project and the rumored tower to go behind this but the work is looking really nice on the old rectory building.

A few related articles and such:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scoti...-sale-delayed-by-address-mixup-1.2980619

https://www.halifax.ca/council/agendasc/documents/150310ca141.pdf

http://globalnews.ca/news/2568068/city-a...aint-patricks-church-in-halifax-is-safe/

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/archbishop-patrick-church-brunswick-1.3487848

http://www.metronews.ca/news/halifax/201...cks-church-safe-archdiocese-concern.html

Couldn't find any info on a proposed tower.

someone123 · #**7774** Posted **Mar 28, 2016, 5:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by OldDartmouthMark

Couldn't find any info on a proposed tower.

I remember reading about it as a rumour in the publication that shall not be named. I think they said the plan was for a 14 storey tower. Presumably it would go in behind the rectory; the lot is pretty deep.

OldDartmouthMark · #**7775** Posted **Mar 28, 2016, 7:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by someone123

I remember reading about it as a rumour in the publication that shall not be named. I think they said the plan was for a 14 storey tower. Presumably it would go in behind the rectory; the lot is pretty deep.

Thanks! Shouldn't there be a development agreement out there for this?

I chuckle every time I read "the publication that shall not be named". Kinda reminds me of "the artist formerly known as Prince"...

Truth be known they have done themselves a bit of a disservice in clamping down on references on online forums, as the quoted articles were like free advertisement for them, IMHO. I know when I was regularly reading tidbits of info from their subscribers on this forum my curiosity was piqued to the point of considering a subscription for myself. After their tantrum, I have since decided that this money will enrich my life more when spent elsewhere...

counterfactual · #**7776** Posted **Mar 29, 2016, 5:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by Drybrain

Still planned to be Volta Labs' new home after a renovation. Depends on provincial action though, so...

I have a feeling that this is another project that the Provincial Government is footdragging on, just like Imagine Bloomfield.

Why? Just so that it can be announced in the lead up to the new election.

Mark my words. Volta Labs will be announced to great fanfare in summer/fall before election.

Just look how cynical and pathetic this McNeil Government truly is -- they have sat on countless Halifax projects that were able to be fast tracked literally on the day of their election, or shortly thereafter, but have let them sit, to use them as pawns/pieces for re-election.

Have we ever really had a competent Provincial Government? Serious question. I think we've always been governed by yahoos since probably Joe Howe gave up.

OldDartmouthMark · #**7777** Posted **Mar 29, 2016, 3:06 PM**

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Originally Posted by counterfactual

Have we ever really had a competent Provincial Government? Serious question. I think we've always been governed by yahoos since probably Joe Howe gave up.

Ha ha... good question. I can't remember any...

RoshanMcG · #**7778** Posted **Mar 30, 2016, 2:03 AM**

Not sure if anyone is following the renovation of Dal's SUB but here's an update.

Metalsales · #**7779** Posted **Mar 30, 2016, 3:31 PM**

The real portion of the Dal SUB building renovation should be happening in the early summer. They are bumping out the portion along LeMarchant st and there is a large glass wall with a hanging vine on the top 1/3.

counterfactual · #**7780** Posted **Apr 4, 2016, 11:39 PM**

Great piece by Paul Krugman in the New York Times taking on building heights as contributing to housing costs (that are pricing working families out of cities):

Cities for Everyone
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/04/opinion/cities-for-everyone.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur&_r=0