The Official Moncton, NB Project Thread - Page 589

MonctonRad · #**11761** Posted **May 16, 2017, 3:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by canadianinasia

Great to keep up to date with what goes on back in the hometown. What you guys need is an outdoor walking area with shops and small businesses where it's cheap for them to build and easy to set up (IE Regulations, etc). Maybe an outdoors farmer's market combined with local shops and businesses. Governments shouldn't make it difficult. It doesn't have to be downtown. It can be on the outskirts. A walking street on weekends no cars allowed. A great example here from overseas.

Welcome to the forums.

So, you're a native Monctonian currently living in Asia. What parts?

There are more than a few ex-pats who get info on the goings on back here in Moncton on this thread, so feel free to join the fun.

As for the farmer's market. there is a chance that it may at some point move from it's current downtown location to a place on Assumption Blvd, in close proximity to the Riverfront Park. If appropriately placed close to the Downing Street project, there might be the sort of synergy that you seem to be envisioning.

This move is by no means certain, but has been discussed, and I think might be a distinct possibility.

Blue Blazer · #**11762** Posted **May 23, 2017, 2:43 PM**

Was going to check out arbys on the weekend in Moncton and they are closed. Looks like they are getting a face lift

MonctonRad · #**11763** Posted **May 23, 2017, 3:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Blue Blazer

Was going to check out arbys on the weekend in Moncton and they are closed. Looks like they are getting a face lift

Indeed - a facelift both inside and out (badly needed). I think the drive-thru is still open though........

Blue Blazer · #**11764** Posted **May 23, 2017, 3:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Indeed - a facelift both inside and out (badly needed). I think the drive-thru is still open though........

That is good. I don't think it was open at the drive thru was blocked on Monday. oh well ill have to check it out next time I am in town. First time I haven't gone to arbys while in Moncton in like forever. its my go to place

felip_ars · #**11765** Posted **May 24, 2017, 1:09 PM**

TD will announce this morning that 575 jobs will be created in a new Call Centre in Moncton.

Announcement at 10AM with Premier Gallant at the Capitol.

ErickMontreal · #**11766** Posted **May 24, 2017, 1:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by felip_ars

TD will announce this morning that 575 jobs will be created in a new Call Centre in Moncton.

Announcement at 10AM with Premier Gallant at the Capitol.

I work for the company and we have known that for a little while. Its been on the making for years. We suspect Moncton was chosen due to the available bilingual workforce.

MonctonRad · #**11767** Posted **May 24, 2017, 1:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by ErickMontreal

I work for the company and we have known that for a little while. Its been on the making for years. We suspect Moncton chosen due to the available bilingual workforce.

Going to move back to Moncton now Erick??

Sunnybrae · #**11768** Posted **May 24, 2017, 1:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by felip_ars

TD will announce this morning that 575 jobs will be created in a new Call Centre in Moncton.

Announcement at 10AM with Premier Gallant at the Capitol.

Wonder if they will use the old Royal Bank call centre on St. George.

MonctonRad · #**11769** Posted **May 24, 2017, 2:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sunnybrae

Wonder if they will use the old Royal Bank call centre on St. George.

Well, now that RBC has moved into their new facility next door, this space is now vacant and would be about the right size.

Personally I would like to see it downtown in the Terminal Plaza complex. Tangerine Bank is already set up in 1234 Main. It would be nice if TD opened in 1222 Main. The building has been gutted and is ready to be refurbished.......

Feneant · #**11770** Posted **May 24, 2017, 3:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Personally I would like to see it downtown in the Terminal Plaza complex. Tangerine Bank is already set up in 1234 Main. It would be nice if TD opened in 1222 Main. The building has been gutted and is ready to be refurbished.......

I had training in 1234 before the renovations (this was some years ago) and the building was absolutely terrible shape. There were wires everywhere, the carpet was worn enough to see through it and the training had to be given in a kitchen

. And, while I am all about refurbishment, I have been working near there since 1998 and I don't think that both buildings have ever been fully rented so they should just tear it down and replace it with something that'll go with the event center.

PEI highway guy · #**11771** Posted **May 24, 2017, 6:28 PM**

they gutted and fully renovated 1234 Main ST, 2,3 or 4 of years ago. I assume the issues of hanging wires and worn carpet are gone as they basically re-built the building. They could do the same to 1222 Main ST.

MonctonRad · #**11772** Posted **May 24, 2017, 6:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by PEI highway guy

they gutted and fully renovated 1234 Main ST, 2,3 or 4 of years ago. I assume the issues of hanging wires and worn carpet are gone as they basically re-built the building. They could do the same to 1222 Main ST.

Indeed - 1234 Main is now considered Class "A" space. It was always Crombie REITs intention to do the same to 1222 Main.

L'homard · #**11773** Posted **May 24, 2017, 7:06 PM**

The other building looks pretty gutted right now actually, though I didn't take a good look - just passing by in the car.

MonctonRad · #**11774** Posted **May 24, 2017, 7:15 PM**

Here's the CBC article (complete with factual errors):

New TD centre to create up to 575 jobs in Moncton over 6 years
Company that reported $2.5-billion profit during first quarter to get up to $9M from provincial government
CBC News Posted: May 24, 2017 3:44 PM AT|
Last Updated: May 24, 2017 3:44 PM AT
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/td-business-services-centre-moncton-jobs-1.4129427

They haven't apparently signed a lease yet, so it's still up in the air where the centre will go.

I love how CBC takes a jab at government job creation subsidies right in the title of the article. Nothing like being controversial right out of the block........

Ammn_guy · #**11775** Posted **May 24, 2017, 9:58 PM**

They gutted the building last fall it looks to be fully stripped back to the concrete inside.. with the exception of the core stairwell and elevators area.

I walk by there often during the day for lunch break.

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Originally Posted by L'homard

The other building looks pretty gutted right now actually, though I didn't take a good look - just passing by in the car.

ErickMontreal · #**11776** Posted **May 24, 2017, 10:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Going to move back to Moncton now Erick??

I wish I could. Due to family reasons, I am tied here for a while. I, actually really miss Moncton though.

Furthermore, I hope they secure a location Downtown, 1234 Main would be an ideal location.

I know quite a few people considering moving to Moncton to pursue their career aspirations at the new center.

MonctonRad · #**11777** Posted **May 25, 2017, 3:18 AM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Personally I would like to see it downtown in the Terminal Plaza complex. Tangerine Bank is already set up in 1234 Main. It would be nice if TD opened in 1222 Main. The building has been gutted and is ready to be refurbished.......

It's nice to see the Tangerine sign lighting the top of 1234 Main. It would be great to have a TD Canada Trust or TD Insurance sign on the top of 1222 Main. Having corporate logos on the top of office buildings helps to bring a little bit of sophistication and energy to the downtown core.

Also, having 575 or so new jobs in the west end of the downtown would mean a lot to the city. Just think - with the events centre right next door, how many of these potential employees might end up wanting to live in the neighbourhood? I'm sure it would be quite inviting for them what with the entertainment options nearby, and the restaurants nearby. There's even a grocery store, liquor store and pharmacy on the same block! It's important to get more people actually living in the core.

If I were a prospective TD employee, I would find this a far more exciting option than another bland call centre in a suburban industrial park. Live downtown, work downtown, play downtown - ditch the car!!!!

Dawn Arnold should aggressively push for the new TD Centre to go in the core. It would mean a lot to the downtown..........

josh_cat_eyes · #**11778** Posted **May 25, 2017, 4:50 AM**

Who knows, maybe TD takes it one step further and puts a bid in for the new events centre name!

MonctonRad · #**11779** Posted **May 25, 2017, 11:23 AM**

Interesting discussion on the new TD contact centre on CBC radio this morning.

Despite the current TD contact centre in Saint John, apparently we were not competing with SJ for this new centre. The real competition for the new centre was Halifax, and apparently it was a very near thing..........

So, this contact centre should really be considered as a big win for all of NB, not just Moncton.

More jobs, more people, more opportunities, increased tax revenue for the province.

Win, win, win.........

Scarface · #**11780** Posted **May 25, 2017, 5:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

It's nice to see the Tangerine sign lighting the top of 1234 Main. It would be great to have a TD Canada Trust or TD Insurance sign on the top of 1222 Main. Having corporate logos on the top of office buildings helps to bring a little bit of sophistication and energy to the downtown core.

Also, having 575 or so new jobs in the west end of the downtown would mean a lot to the city. Just think - with the events centre right next door, how many of these potential employees might end up wanting to live in the neighbourhood? I'm sure it would be quite inviting for them what with the entertainment options nearby, and the restaurants nearby. There's even a grocery store, liquor store and pharmacy on the same block! It's important to get more people actually living in the core.

If I were a prospective TD employee, I would find this a far more exciting option than another bland call centre in a suburban industrial park. Live downtown, work downtown, play downtown - ditch the car!!!!

Dawn Arnold should aggressively push for the new TD Centre to go in the core. It would mean a lot to the downtown..........

I'm looking at the forum and have not seen a comment But TD was looking for an area that would work for them now, and in a later expansion they don't want to have to move out, or have a split call centre like others have done in the passed so I do see them potentially taking a floor, or 2 in 1222 Main rather then the old RBC call centre. Although it would work for them now it's to small for future expansion plans the way I have been hearing it.

Also one of the 2 major reasons they picked Moncton is The Bilingual work force, and the second seems to be the lack of call backs in other call centres in the area versus any other call centre in Canada. The second reason is not certain but having worked in call centres 90% of my working like I can attest to the lack of Call backs received compared to other centres.