Official Fredericton, NB projects thread - Page 466

Blue Blazer · #**9301** Posted **Mar 14, 2018, 7:14 PM**

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Why even go by the Usher? You can just go in through the Arcade and not even be asked.

It really does seem that Ciniplex is putting minimal efforts in the local theatre.

Terry it is because being honest is the way to be. Why lie cheat and steal just to see a movie for free. Seems pointless to me.

Freddypop · #**9302** Posted **Mar 14, 2018, 8:52 PM**

Update re the UNB request for zoning change at UNB Woodlot to accommodate a request for a new building. They have a client who wishes to proceed with a building there

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-br...ment-1.4576133

Dr.Devon · #**9303** Posted **Mar 15, 2018, 1:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by Freddypop

Update re the UNB request for zoning change at UNB Woodlot to accommodate a request for a new building. They have a client who wishes to proceed with a building there

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-br...ment-1.4576133

11 acres and the zoning request makes this pretty interesting. Not really enough info to speculate what it might be but at that size it could be something significant. Look forward to learning more.

I'd be opposed to full scale development of the woodlot but assumed that development of the land on both sides of Knowledge Park Dr. was a foregone conclusion.

Freddypop · #**9304** Posted **Mar 15, 2018, 2:41 AM**

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11 acres and the zoning request makes this pretty interesting. Not really enough info to speculate what it might be but at that size it could be something significant. Look forward to learning more.

I'd be opposed to full scale development of the woodlot but assumed that development of the land on both sides of Knowledge Park Dr. was a foregone conclusion.

Listened to the interview on CBC this AM . UNB spokesperson said they have a client and a proposal for a building. No other info given as they are not ready to reveal but did say the benefits to UNB would be revenue and that some scientists from the University may benefit from colaboration with the scientific staff in the business.

So likely IT or scientific or both? IBM rumored to be looking for new space for awhile. Not sure if this is still the case. Another possible option would be business related to Cybersecurity. Bottom line is that it would appear that UNB wants to move this forward quickly

Here is more from the UNB site http://www.unb.ca/capitalplanning/la.../rezoning.html

OliverD · #**9305** Posted **Mar 15, 2018, 11:57 AM**

I'd suspect it's IBM. UNB has close ties to IBM and IBM also has quite a few staff here working on cybersecurity products.

Taeolas · #**9306** Posted **Mar 16, 2018, 11:11 AM**

Up93.1 is reporting that funding for the YFC airport expansion is mostly secured now. The province and City are on board and they're waiting for Federal confirmation. Up doesn't have the news on their website so I can't find any web confirmation of this yet. Hopefully it'll hit the rest of the news outlets soon.

Blue Blazer · #**9307** Posted **Mar 16, 2018, 11:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by Taeolas

Up93.1 is reporting that funding for the YFC airport expansion is mostly secured now. The province and City are on board and they're waiting for Federal confirmation. Up doesn't have the news on their website so I can't find any web confirmation of this yet. Hopefully it'll hit the rest of the news outlets soon.

Good to hear. Our airport really needs an upgrade, its a good sign for Fredericton

cl812 · #**9308** Posted **Mar 16, 2018, 11:54 AM**

Great news. Sounds like 2018 is going to be a big year for development.

Heard at the hockey game last night that the Radisson at Kingswood opens this weekend.

Taeolas · #**9309** Posted **Mar 16, 2018, 12:26 PM**

Well the Federal funding still has to come through. But it is a Provincial election year, so I'm sure the Fed Libs will throw some bones to the Provincial Libs for big ticket items. The Federal announcement will probably happen next time Justin swings through the province.

Hopefully they can move quick and get shovels in the ground as soon as the ground thaws.

OliverD · #**9310** Posted **Mar 16, 2018, 12:55 PM**

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I'd suspect it's IBM. UNB has close ties to IBM and IBM also has quite a few staff here working on cybersecurity products.

Hearing that this is not IBM as they have just renovated the space they are currently in. Instead this if for the next Knowledge Park building.

Freddypop · #**9311** Posted **Mar 16, 2018, 4:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Taeolas

Up93.1 is reporting that funding for the YFC airport expansion is mostly secured now. The province and City are on board and they're waiting for Federal confirmation. Up doesn't have the news on their website so I can't find any web confirmation of this yet. Hopefully it'll hit the rest of the news outlets soon.

Gleaner had confirmation last night. Province and Airport have 2/3 of required funds needed for expansion. Expect Federal funds shortly. Federal minister toured the current facility yesterday

Bishop2047 · #**9312** Posted **Mar 16, 2018, 5:17 PM**

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Gleaner had confirmation last night. Province and Airport have 2/3 of required funds needed for expansion. Expect Federal funds shortly. Federal minister toured the current facility yesterday

I want some renderings. I fly often and it pains me to think of other airports that have similar or lower passenger numbers, and boast jet ways , after security restaurants and the like. Fingers crossed they plan for the future rather than just updating what is there. What is there now is not going to meet need in a few years (it barely does now).

Taeolas · #**9313** Posted **Mar 16, 2018, 5:40 PM**

Not really much in the way of renderings, but YFC has had the expansion on their website for awhile now.

No jetways, but otherwise improvements all around.

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Benefits to travellers when the project is complete include:

Improved flow of passengers through the airport, accommodating traffic increases up to 500,000 passengers annually
Two security lines instead of one
Larger kitchen and dining area in the public area of the terminal
Departures area will be larger and more comfortable.
Food service & café area
Children’s play area
Additional seating
Additional washrooms
Shorter exterior distances to airplanes
More natural light

Freddypop · #**9314** Posted **Mar 17, 2018, 1:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by cl812

Great news. Sounds like 2018 is going to be a big year for development.

Heard at the hockey game last night that the Radisson at Kingswood opens this weekend.

Opens Monday

Freddypop · #**9315** Posted **Mar 17, 2018, 1:50 AM**

Saw this ad. Looks like St Huberts is adding Harveys as an option at their Corbett Centre location

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-bar-food-hos...ationFlag=true

InterestedObserver · #**9316** Posted **Mar 20, 2018, 2:34 AM**

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Saw this ad. Looks like St Huberts is adding Harveys as an option at their Corbett Centre location

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-bar-food-hos...ationFlag=true

That seems really odd. Isn't Harvey's owned by the same company that owns Swiss Chalet, St. Hubert's largest competitor?

MonctonRad · #**9317** Posted **Mar 20, 2018, 3:00 AM**

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That seems really odd. Isn't Harvey's owned by the same company that owns Swiss Chalet, St. Hubert's largest competitor?

Cara bought out St. Hubert too. It's all one big happy family now......

Taeolas · #**9318** Posted **Mar 20, 2018, 10:07 AM**

I suspect St Hubert's pop contract will be opening up soon. Cara properties are all Pepsi products IIRC, and St Huberts is Coke, or was Coke until they change over soon I'm sure.

Blue Blazer · #**9319** Posted **Mar 23, 2018, 12:19 PM**

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I suspect St Hubert's pop contract will be opening up soon. Cara properties are all Pepsi products IIRC, and St Huberts is Coke, or was Coke until they change over soon I'm sure.

Terry also I heard they will be making a switch to French's Tomato Ketchup.
Powerhouse of changes coming ahead

Scarface · #**9320** Posted **Mar 23, 2018, 3:46 PM**

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Terry also I heard they will be making a switch to French's Tomato Ketchup.
Powerhouse of changes coming ahead

If this is true it sounds like Canadian restaurants are all dropping Heinz since Heinz Dropped Canadian produce from there products.