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bomberjet · #**5861** Posted **May 29, 2019, 2:46 PM**

Looks like excavation is progressing nicely on Sutton Place. I can see the shoring wall now from my vantage point.

buzzg · #**5862** Posted **May 30, 2019, 1:38 PM**

Boy these NBA finals sure would be a great time to have a giant screen in the TNS Plaza.

optimusREIM · #**5863** Posted **May 30, 2019, 2:04 PM**

Definitely agree^ This will be a great gathering place once it's all done and up and running.

I think the hotel across the street will actually make quite an impact and help the whole thing feel more intimate and closed in.

Speaking of the hotel, any photos of the excavation progress?

rkspec · #**5864** Posted **May 30, 2019, 3:31 PM**

So whats the hold up with that flat screen at TNS?

Andy6 · #**5865** Posted **May 30, 2019, 4:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

Boy these NBA finals sure would be a great time to have a giant screen in the TNS Plaza.

Presumably you can’t broadcast games off network feeds to thousands of people without paying a lot of money for the right to do so.

esquire · #**5866** Posted **May 30, 2019, 6:13 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy6

Presumably you can’t broadcast games off network feeds to thousands of people without paying a lot of money for the right to do so.

Someone was clearly listening when the announcers do their "this game is copyright..." spiel!

Wpg_Guy · #**5867** Posted **May 30, 2019, 7:19 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkspec

So whats the hold up with that flat screen at TNS?

TN recently posted to stay tuned, it’s on the way. I’d imagine it will be among the last pieces in place.

Winnipeg Grump · #**5868** Posted **May 30, 2019, 8:17 PM**

From yesterday:

EspionNoir · #**5869** Posted **May 30, 2019, 8:26 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winnipeg Grump

From yesterday:

Awesome to see progress, can’t wait to feel the vibe once the 2 are finished

Gm0ney · #**5870** Posted **May 30, 2019, 9:39 PM**

What's the market in Winnipeg for $2000+/month apartments?

buzzg · #**5871** Posted **May 30, 2019, 9:41 PM**

So I just talked to someone at True North. Apparently the screen was actually supposed to be up in time for Jets playoffs, and they keep saying "it's almost ready" but keeps getting delayed. They said its had something to do with the size and shipping... that's just what I was told.

EspionNoir · #**5872** Posted **May 30, 2019, 9:44 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gm0ney

What's the market in Winnipeg for $2000+/month apartments?

No idea, but I think there’s the market for it depending on how nice the apartment is

Jeff · #**5873** Posted **May 31, 2019, 2:08 AM**

I don't understand why the taxpayer-funded fountains in the square aren't on

31 degrees today.. I'm sure someone would have frolicked through them joyfully!

1ajs · #**5874** Posted **May 31, 2019, 5:28 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winnipeg Grump

From yesterday:

2 cranes?

Biff · #**5875** Posted **May 31, 2019, 1:26 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by buzzg

So I just talked to someone at True North. Apparently the screen was actually supposed to be up in time for Jets playoffs, and they keep saying "it's almost ready" but keeps getting delayed. They said its had something to do with the size and shipping... that's just what I was told.

Not doubting you at all, I just don't understand this excuse. It isn't an actual TV. These screens now are all modular in 2x2 panels (not sure on the exact size). The overall screen can be as large as someone can dream up.

esquire · #**5876** Posted **May 31, 2019, 1:42 PM**

Speaking of big screens, one of you guys might know this. On the east side of the MTS Centre near Graham, there are a bunch of brackets on the wall that look like they were intended to have something mounted to it. I always assumed it was for a jumbotron (kind of like the Portage Avenue one) that was never installed... can anyone confirm?

Winnipeg Grump · #**5877** Posted **May 31, 2019, 1:51 PM**

Today:

Winnipeg Grump · #**5878** Posted **May 31, 2019, 1:53 PM**

Graham Avenue sidewalk work - TNS 2

Eastern edge:

Western edge (coffee shop):

Winnipeg Grump · #**5879** Posted **May 31, 2019, 1:54 PM**

TNS 2 - was told yesterday that they expect everything to be done by end of June.

esquire · #**5880** Posted **May 31, 2019, 1:55 PM**

^ I can't wait until the south side sidewalk on Graham opens up! I presume that they will then fix up the debacle on the north side sidewalk along that block.