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RePinion · #21 Posted **Mar 11, 2008, 12:38 AM**

Farmer's markets traditionally are not open on Sundays. It would be nice for convenience's sake if this would change though. So many people (and particularly large families) nowadays do their major grocery shopping on Sundays that the FM could surely benefit greatly by staying open, even on reduced hours.

Millstone · #22 Posted **Mar 11, 2008, 1:07 AM**

are there a lot of religious farmers?

the dude · #23 Posted **Mar 11, 2008, 2:59 AM**

is dirt a religion?

FairHamilton · #24 Posted **Mar 11, 2008, 3:40 AM**

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are there a lot of religious farmers?

Yep, "No Sun Sales" doesn't mean no sales on sunny days.......

SteelTown · #25 Posted **May 31, 2008, 3:41 AM**

June 4th council will get a peek at the draft version of the latest rendering and plans for the Farmers' Market redevelopment. The Spec will probably have a copy.

hamiltonguy · #26 Posted **May 31, 2008, 4:18 PM**

According to some recent surveys I saw rural residents were more likely to believe in God than urbanites, so maybe there are a lot of religious farmers?

SteelTown · #27 Posted **Dec 4, 2008, 11:13 PM**

So yes the Farmers' Market is relocating to Jackson Square, a lease agreement will be made with Yale. March 2009 until August 2010. It'll be relocated within "Phase 4" of Jackson Square, I'm sure fastcar or realcity know where this is (next to Copps?).

adam · #28 Posted **Dec 5, 2008, 3:12 AM**

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are there a lot of religious farmers?

It goes back to a short time ago when everything was closed Sundays.

markbarbera · #29 Posted **Dec 5, 2008, 6:19 PM**

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Originally Posted by SteelTown

So yes the Farmers' Market is relocating to Jackson Square, a lease agreement will be made with Yale. March 2009 until August 2010. It'll be relocated within "Phase 4" of Jackson Square, I'm sure fastcar or realcity know where this is (next to Copps?).

Phase four is the Standard Life Tower at the west end of the complex. There's retail space that runs along the south end of Copps Coliseum that has been closed off for several years now. JS's hallway with the cinema entrance used to continue west beyond the dollar store and connect with the northern end of the atrium area in the Standard Life Centre, leading to the Bay Street entrance to JS. The closed off area is probably going to be the temporary home of the Farmer's Market. I believe the old ice rink on the second level is still vacant. They may be planning to use it for the market as well.

SteelTown · #30 Posted **Dec 5, 2008, 6:23 PM**

That's the spot that they'll be relocating into. Demo starts soon before installing the stalls.

Phase 4 - 35,000 sq. ft. Immediately

Large area with direct access from Bay Street, Copps Coliseum and the Food Festival. This would be perfect for an anchor tenant with double (corner) visibility. The possibilities are endless! Call for a tour.

http://www.yalecanada.com/Jackson_Square.html

astroblaster · #31 Posted **Dec 5, 2008, 6:29 PM**

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I believe the old ice rink on the second level is still vacant.

where is this? i don't remember it. when was it open?

SteelTown · #32 Posted **Dec 5, 2008, 8:32 PM**

That would be nice to have a skating rink over the relocated Farmers' Market.

flar · #33 Posted **Dec 5, 2008, 9:17 PM**

There's a dormant ice rink in Jackson Square?

adam · #34 Posted **Dec 5, 2008, 9:34 PM**

Wow, talk about a good idea Bratina had to keep city hall permanently at the city centre. The ice rink they were planning is already there too!

bornagainbiking · #35 Posted **Dec 5, 2008, 9:41 PM**

I still remember seeing the Edmonton Oilers doing a skating practiice in the West Edmonton Mall 20 plus yrs ago. Imagine the draw for tourists and all the local hotels downtown. During in town tournaments the kids could skate or warm up prior to a game or at night while the adults watched over a coffee. Sure would make this an ideal location for tournaments during the slow season.
Go Bob Go......

markbarbera · #36 Posted **Dec 5, 2008, 9:46 PM**

The ice rink was indoors on the second level of the Standard Life Centre. I don't even know if it is still there. I seem to recall hearing it was removed for a dance studio or something like that.

Bottom line, the space is privately owned and maintained by Yale, so its future use would be determined entirely by them. And the city has anything but a good working relationship with Yale.

matt602 · #37 Posted **Dec 5, 2008, 9:49 PM**

I tried to find it many times but I wasn't able to. It is definitely shrouded in secrecy.

markbarbera · #38 Posted **Dec 5, 2008, 9:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by adam

Wow, talk about a good idea Bratina had to keep city hall permanently at the city centre. The ice rink they were planning is already there too!

That's right, one of the first things to consider when moving City Hall to a shopping mall is whether or not the neighbouring mall has a rink.

Gurnett71 · #39 Posted **Dec 5, 2008, 9:57 PM**

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I tried to find it many times but I wasn't able to. It is definitely shrouded in secrecy.

I remember skating there once way back when. I seem to recall that you just had to take the escalators up from the mall level at the Standard Life Centre up to the next level...I believe it was just straight ahead after coming off the escalator. I think the passport office is up there now, but I haven't been up that way in eons.

SteelTown · #40 Posted **Dec 5, 2008, 10:12 PM**