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drew · #**661** Posted **Jan 16, 2017, 8:59 PM**

^ possibly. Honestly though - I can count on one hand the number of time within the last several YEARS since I have gone to a bank to do anything other than use the machine.

borkborkbork · #**662** Posted **Jan 16, 2017, 10:39 PM**

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^ possibly. Honestly though - I can count on one hand the number of time within the last several YEARS since I have gone to a bank to do anything other than use the machine.

It's definitely going that way. Cheque deposits on your phone, mobile mortgage advisors who come to your house, online brokerages, etc. I won't really miss TD Bank, except that it creates another challenging-to-fill hole in a street that's got several similar holes already.

trueviking · #**663** Posted **Jan 17, 2017, 4:08 AM**

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Just got a letter in the mail that TD Bank on Osborne is closing. Another vacancy that will be tough to fill...

oh man, really?...its amazing that the residential development in osborne village is going so strong but the strip is completely dying...both it and Corydon are heading toward life support.

Bdog · #**664** Posted **Jan 17, 2017, 4:14 AM**

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oh man, really?...its amazing that the residential development in osborne village is going so strong but the strip is completely dying...both it and Corydon are heading toward life support.

Seems like the rent gap is a major issue here in Winnipeg, whether for new builds or existing trendy neighbourhoods. Owners won't (or can't) lease for the prices that tenants are willing to pay...

buzzg · #**665** Posted **Jan 17, 2017, 6:12 AM**

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With all these closings and hardly anything opening up to fill the gaps, Osborne Village is in entering an alarming state of freefall. How can an area like that not have something basic like a bank? Corydon is losing its Scotiabank, so this makes for a double whammy.

I wonder if a credit union might step in to fill the void?

That Scotiabank is relocating to the Taylor Walmart parking lot. It's currently under construction.

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oh man, really?...its amazing that the residential development in osborne village is going so strong but the strip is completely dying...both it and Corydon are heading toward life support.

I agree Osborne is a mess, but I actually think Corydon is doing remarkably well considering there isn't any substantial population growth in the area. The expanded Cafe 22 building is completely full, the space that was empty beside Grace Hill since Blue Moon moved just opened as a chocolate shop, some of the lower-end restaurants have been replaced by "better" or at least new places. I'm actually impressed with Corydon to be honest, I thought it was doomed 2-3 years ago. Used to always be dead in the winter, now there's a lot more businesses that don't rely on a patio, and it seems busier down there in winter now.

Cyro · #**666** Posted **Jan 24, 2017, 9:05 PM**

570 Stradbrook is coming along swimmingly, huge footprint on that corner, both stairwells are above grade. Nice addition to the stock of buildings continually popping up in the area.

EndoftheBeginning · #**667** Posted **Feb 6, 2017, 7:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Cyro

570 Stradbrook is coming along swimmingly, huge footprint on that corner, both stairwells are above grade. Nice addition to the stock of buildings continually popping up in the area.

Cyro · #**668** Posted **Feb 6, 2017, 11:29 PM**

^ thanks for the drive by pic..

borkborkbork · #**669** Posted **Feb 7, 2017, 10:58 PM**

Not sure if anyone's posted this yet? Nice little rental MFR building at the corner of River and Nassau approved in December by the City. Lount is building. Apparently they're going to use similar finishes/materials as Conrad House (across the street from the Safeway parking lot on River).

Cyro · #**670** Posted **Feb 8, 2017, 1:22 AM**

Nice find.. is there a demo involved or is the lot already vacant, just can't place the exact location at the moment?

borkborkbork · #**671** Posted **Feb 8, 2017, 7:37 AM**

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Nice find.. is there a demo involved or is the lot already vacant, just can't place the exact location at the moment?

They'll need to demo first.

https://www.google.ca/maps/@49.8779787,-..._LPj3SuVORKhA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

Riverman · #**672** Posted **Feb 8, 2017, 2:24 PM**

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They'll need to demo first.

https://www.google.ca/maps/@49.8779787,-..._LPj3SuVORKhA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

Wow that was the house where I bought my Miata. The guy that owned it was named Simon Brown.

borkborkbork · #**673** Posted **Feb 8, 2017, 8:14 PM**

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Wow that was the house where I bought my Miata. The guy that owned it was named Simon Brown.

You should see whether the Historical Buildings Committee can make this a Designated Site.

Riverman · #**674** Posted **Feb 8, 2017, 9:12 PM**

That is just absolutely — fantastic.

Biff · #**675** Posted **Feb 8, 2017, 9:22 PM**

That is pretty funny - great stuff bork.

bomberjet · #**676** Posted **Feb 8, 2017, 9:44 PM**

hahahahaha I actually lol'd on that one.

Bdog · #**677** Posted **Feb 9, 2017, 12:37 AM**

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You should see whether the Historical Buildings Committee can make this a Designated Site.

Amazing

trueviking · #**678** Posted **Feb 9, 2017, 5:02 AM**

Oh my God that's funny. How did you do that?!

BigG · #**679** Posted **Feb 9, 2017, 1:56 PM**

THAT is frickin hilarious!!!

borkborkbork · #**680** Posted **Feb 25, 2017, 6:58 PM**

Looks like they've taken down all the construction fencing at the former Osborne Village Motor Inn. Seems like that project is pretty much completely dead now.