Official Fredericton, NB projects thread - Page 240

KnoxfordGuy · #**4781** Posted **Jun 26, 2013, 6:38 PM**

^^^ totally agree!

Taeolas · #**4782** Posted **Jun 26, 2013, 6:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bishop2047

HAHA that house reminded me of the old fellow, who was relucktant to move in Pixars UP. I am happy to see more proper use of that land.

LOL. If i had any Photoshop skills I'd put some balloons on that house and show it floating over UNB or something.

KnoxfordGuy · #**4783** Posted **Jun 26, 2013, 11:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by KnoxfordGuy

I see that little old house near the top of Regent Street by the Shoppers was torn down and a long swath of land was cleared and they have begun to dig down into it. Looks to me like an apartment building will be going in there!

I knew it would be only a matter of time before that little old place was gone. To bad...it was kinda cute...in a creepy kinda way haha.

Picture I took today:

Image from Google Maps:

Just so people can see it haha. I know there are those that do not.like to look back through old posts.

KnoxfordGuy · #**4784** Posted **Jun 27, 2013, 12:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by Taeolas

LOL. If i had any Photoshop skills I'd put some balloons on that house and show it floating over UNB or something.

You mean something like this?

This is the best I could do with the time I have. lmao this is not ment to be professional! hahahaha....

DisplacedHaligonian · #**4785** Posted **Jun 27, 2013, 1:44 AM**

^^ This is all kinds of awesome!

However it might scare the crap out of the students at the flight college

Taeolas · #**4786** Posted **Jun 27, 2013, 2:03 AM**

Perfect! And much better than I could do.

Bishop2047 · #**4787** Posted **Jun 27, 2013, 2:35 AM**

^^^ This is the Starry Night (van Gough) of Windows Paint. Very impressive, ill start the bidding at 300,000.

KnoxfordGuy · #**4788** Posted **Jun 27, 2013, 3:10 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bishop2047

^^^ This is the Starry Night (van Gough) of Windows Paint. Very impressive, ill start the bidding at 300,000.

Only the best

OliverD · #**4789** Posted **Jun 27, 2013, 12:44 PM**

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Fredericton Convention Centre generates millions in economic impact

According to a report released Thursday, the Fredericton Convention Centre had an economic impact of $10.6-million last year. The numbers include both revenue collected directly by the centre and money spent at businesses throughout the city. The McKellar Cunningham report says for every dollar spent at the centre, an additional $3.67-million was spent off-site during events. The largest amount was spent on hotel accommodations, but also in the retail sector, transportation, restaurants, and tourist attractions. Last year the convention centre hosted 228 events.

Source: http://www.foxrocks.ca/news/story.aspx?ID=1993682

I assume that $3.67-million should just be $3.67 though.

Twinkies · #**4790** Posted **Jun 27, 2013, 12:51 PM**

@Knoxfordguy
Love the photoshop.

Blue Blazer · #**4791** Posted **Jun 27, 2013, 1:05 PM**

Funny I always wondered who lived in that house...

Taeolas · #**4792** Posted **Jun 27, 2013, 3:22 PM**

From the SJ thread:

Empire Theaters sold to Ciniplex

Makes sense in many ways; it ties us in with a national chain at least. Hopefully it'll bode well for a new set of screens in Freddy too.

And if we hope really hard, maybe they'll consider an Imax in NB too. (They missed a huge opportunity in Moncton IMO)

More information on the Deadline Hollywood article (Wow! We made the news in Hollywood.

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The company promised to upgrade the theaters — which is what acquirers usually say in announcements like this — saying it “may” add its UltraAVX large-screen auditoriums, padded recliner seating, and gaming rooms to “certain locations.”

Blue Blazer · #**4793** Posted **Jun 28, 2013, 1:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by Taeolas

From the SJ thread:

Empire Theaters sold to Ciniplex

Makes sense in many ways; it ties us in with a national chain at least. Hopefully it'll bode well for a new set of screens in Freddy too.

And if we hope really hard, maybe they'll consider an Imax in NB too. (They missed a huge opportunity in Moncton IMO)

More information on the Deadline Hollywood article (Wow! We made the news in Hollywood.

)

i hope so the movie theatres here in Fredericton are horrible. whenever I go to Moncton we always go to a movie just to sit in the nice seats. i havent been to a movie in theatre 1 at the movies since "stay alive" in 2006 lol

cl812 · #**4794** Posted **Jun 28, 2013, 3:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by Blue Blazer

i hope so the movie theatres here in Fredericton are horrible. whenever I go to Moncton we always go to a movie just to sit in the nice seats. i havent been to a movie in theatre 1 at the movies since "stay alive" in 2006 lol

I agree, it is ridiculous what they charge to see a movie given how crappy the theatres are here. Not to mention all the commercials they have now at the start of a movie. Its better to watch them at home in my opinion. Would definately be better if they improve the theatres though.

OliverD · #**4795** Posted **Jun 28, 2013, 5:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by cl812

I agree, it is ridiculous what they charge to see a movie given how crappy the theatres are here. Not to mention all the commercials they have now at the start of a movie. Its better to watch them at home in my opinion. Would definately be better if they improve the theatres though.

The thing is though, the place is still packed several days a week. It doesn't seem like the dated amenities are affecting sales.

Taeolas · #**4796** Posted **Jun 28, 2013, 5:06 PM**

Probably more because it's the only place in town combined with a lot of "Must See" Summer blockbusters. (And a dose of not knowing any better).

Tridus · #**4797** Posted **Jun 28, 2013, 8:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Blue Blazer

Yeah two weeks ago we talked about Furniture Surplus moving in the mall,
they are taking up half of the space. i dont think they are going to use the old zellers doors as they are going to be for whoever takes up the other bit of space.
I went to Furniture Surplus and bought a new coffee and end tables there when i heard they were moving there. Their stuff isnt too bad.

They've got their own door. Signs are up. A sign on the door said they're opening July 2.

Taeolas · #**4798** Posted **Jun 28, 2013, 9:42 PM**

That was quick. You'd think they would have at least gone for a double set of doors at least.

It does make me wonder if the mall has someone nibbling around for the rest of the space. Maybe a 3rd Giant Tiger?

Freddypop · #**4799** Posted **Jun 29, 2013, 1:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by Taeolas

That was quick. You'd think they would have at least gone for a double set of doors at least.

It does make me wonder if the mall has someone nibbling around for the rest of the space. Maybe a 3rd Giant Tiger?

GT has already gone on record that they are not looking for a 3rd location in Freddy. They are committed to the current locations

Tridus · #**4800** Posted **Jun 29, 2013, 1:11 PM**

Yeah that door seems small to be lugging furniture out of. Maybe they deliver.