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RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - panamaniac - 03-30-2019 That is just a shame. Such a local institiution! RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - Spokes - 03-31-2019 (03-30-2019, 03:22 PM)GtwoK Wrote: Was just getting my haircut at the Walper Barber Shop and they told me that as of yesterday, they're being forced out. They've been there since 1850, but Perimeter has given them 2 months to vacate, and are apparently trying to force out all the other tenants as well (though coffee culture apparently has a 25 year lease, and won't leave unless bought out for what I'm told is $9m) That's a real shame. I hope something changes. I think the city has said they're not going to lease the Open Sesame space for a few years though because of the coming construction to the square. RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - JJTL - 04-01-2019 (03-30-2019, 03:22 PM)GtwoK Wrote: Was just getting my haircut at the Walper Barber Shop and they told me that as of yesterday, they're being forced out. They've been there since 1850, but Perimeter has given them 2 months to vacate, and are apparently trying to force out all the other tenants as well (though coffee culture apparently has a 25 year lease, and won't leave unless bought out for what I'm told is $9m) This being my barbershop as well, was a complete shocker to hear over the weekend. A real shame and a part of the downtown culture there that will be lost, unless they change their mind. Not sure what else could occupy that small space... RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - Rainrider22 - 04-01-2019 I wish there was something we could do to champion a cause to keep the Barbershop there. Sigh RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - Spokes - 04-01-2019 (04-01-2019, 09:53 AM)JJTL Wrote:(03-30-2019, 03:22 PM)GtwoK Wrote: Was just getting my haircut at the Walper Barber Shop and they told me that as of yesterday, they're being forced out. They've been there since 1850, but Perimeter has given them 2 months to vacate, and are apparently trying to force out all the other tenants as well (though coffee culture apparently has a 25 year lease, and won't leave unless bought out for what I'm told is $9m) This stands out to me. It's not a big space. I wonder how they can justify getting rid of them. Or is it raising the rent so that they leave on their own. RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - GtwoK - 04-01-2019 Given that they were trying to vacate the rest of the commercial units, I assumed Perimeter wanted to combine the space, or at least that's the impression I got when I was told the information. Something something restructuring. RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - tomh009 - 04-01-2019 (03-30-2019, 03:22 PM)GtwoK Wrote: Was just getting my haircut at the Walper Barber Shop and they told me that as of yesterday, they're being forced out. They've been there since 1850, but Perimeter has given them 2 months to vacate, and are apparently trying to force out all the other tenants as well (though coffee culture apparently has a 25 year lease, and won't leave unless bought out for what I'm told is $9m) There is certainly space across the street, in the American Block, as well. Or one block further (Kitchener) south on Queen St S, across the street from Northern Thai. RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - Rainrider22 - 04-01-2019 (04-01-2019, 02:58 PM)tomh009 Wrote:But it isn't the Walper Barber if it sint in the Walper.(03-30-2019, 03:22 PM)GtwoK Wrote: Was just getting my haircut at the Walper Barber Shop and they told me that as of yesterday, they're being forced out. They've been there since 1850, but Perimeter has given them 2 months to vacate, and are apparently trying to force out all the other tenants as well (though coffee culture apparently has a 25 year lease, and won't leave unless bought out for what I'm told is $9m) RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - tomh009 - 04-01-2019 (04-01-2019, 04:47 PM)Rainrider22 Wrote:(04-01-2019, 02:58 PM)tomh009 Wrote: There is certainly space across the street, in the American Block, as well. Or one block further (Kitchener) south on Queen St S, across the street from Northern Thai. Kind of like King Street Trio on University? Seriously, the barber shop is a separate business from the hotel, so unfortunately they are not in control -- nor can the city do anything in this case. Still, the American Block is a historic building, and still located at the "Walper corner". RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - Rainrider22 - 04-01-2019 (04-01-2019, 05:36 PM)tomh009 Wrote:i get it, i am not devoid of smartness but, this is a historical landmark in Kitchener Plus, I know the people who work there and i actually give sh.. about thier well being. It isnt just about what I want, it is looking out for those wonderful people as well... and some historical signifigance ..(04-01-2019, 04:47 PM)Rainrider22 Wrote: But it isn't the Walper Barber if it sint in the Walper. RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - Spokes - 04-02-2019 (04-01-2019, 11:21 AM)GtwoK Wrote: Given that they were trying to vacate the rest of the commercial units, I assumed Perimeter wanted to combine the space, or at least that's the impression I got when I was told the information. Something something restructuring. That would make the most sense. Bigger spaces can draw bigger clients and therefore more money. Who's next to the barber shop though that they could be combined with RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - panamaniac - 04-02-2019 I thought it was a corridor and Coffee Culture to the "north" and the hotel lobby to the "south", but I could be missing a commercial space between the barber shop and the lobby. I wonder if the barbers will take the '50s stations with them to a new location? They are pretty funky, although I always thought the place needed to be refurbished with "ye olde" wooden stations to give it an Edwardian vibe. Although then the price of a haircut would go up ... RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - Rainrider22 - 04-02-2019 (04-02-2019, 09:10 AM)Spokes Wrote:(04-01-2019, 11:21 AM)GtwoK Wrote: Given that they were trying to vacate the rest of the commercial units, I assumed Perimeter wanted to combine the space, or at least that's the impression I got when I was told the information. Something something restructuring. A new professional photography business. It just opened a few months ago. RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - panamaniac - 04-02-2019 (04-02-2019, 10:08 AM)Rainrider22 Wrote:(04-02-2019, 09:10 AM)Spokes Wrote: That would make the most sense. Bigger spaces can draw bigger clients and therefore more money. Who's next to the barber shop though that they could be combined with You're right, I remember passing by when they were setting up. The hotel seems to have decided to look for more "up scale" storefronts. RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours - JJTL - 04-02-2019 Does anyone know if it is just the Walper Barbershop impacted, or other businesses too? I was just thinking of the Walper Tobacco Shop as well, I believe it is the oldest Tobacco shop in Canada (circa 1891). Not a shop I frequent, but certainly has historical value that also would be a shame to lose. Unless they are vacating Coffee Culture, not sure how the spaces could be better utilized than they already are... |