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  Thread: General Retail News
Post: RE: General Retail News

TMKM94 Wrote: (10-23-2023, 03:04 PM) -- Chris Wrote: (10-23-2023, 09:12 AM) -- Noticed that the Ultramar at Weber and Union looks to be currently closed. The driveways are blocked off and the On the...
  TMKM94 Retail 985 893,948 12-06-2023, 05:05 PM
  Thread: General Retail News
Post: RE: General Retail News

Chris Wrote: (10-23-2023, 09:12 AM) -- Noticed that the Ultramar at Weber and Union looks to be currently closed. The driveways are blocked off and the On the Go retail store is mostly empty except f...
  TMKM94 Retail 985 893,948 10-23-2023, 03:04 PM
  Thread: General Retail News
Post: RE: General Retail News

I'm looking forward to Longo's coming to Kitchener I heard lots of good things about that store. Also seeing Burger King make a comeback is exciting for me too.
  TMKM94 Retail 985 893,948 10-19-2023, 10:27 AM
  Thread: Grocery Stores
Post: RE: Grocery Stores

Finally! I've never been to a Longo's but I have heard lots of good things about it I'm glad they're finally opening one in KW.
  TMKM94 Retail 379 276,389 10-19-2023, 10:21 AM
  Thread: 359 Highland Rd W | 5 fl | proposed
Post: 359 Highland Rd W | 5 fl | proposed

House was being demolished today https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/25919128/359-highland-rd-w-kitchener 359 Highland Rd W, Kitchener, ON N2M 3C6 359 Highland Rd W, Kitchener, ON N2M 3C6 359 H...
  TMKM94 Suburbs 2 787 10-12-2023, 03:01 PM
  Thread: General Suburban Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General Suburban Updates and Rumours

359 Highland Rd West (House across from Tim Hortons at Lawrence) is being demolished.
  TMKM94 Suburbs 1,234 957,127 10-12-2023, 02:45 PM
  Thread: General Suburban Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General Suburban Updates and Rumours

Does anyone know what is being built at Westmount and Fisher Hallman behind Starbucks? I tried looking up info on Kitchener GIS but I couldn't find anything specific.
  TMKM94 Suburbs 1,234 957,127 09-08-2023, 11:24 AM
  Thread: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours

Not sure if this info would be considered Urban or Suburban. BMO is closing The Highland and Patricia Branch on December 8th and merging it with The Highland Hills branch.
  TMKM94 Urban Areas 5,589 3,998,918 07-28-2023, 10:33 AM
  Thread: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours

TMKM94 Wrote: (06-03-2023, 04:57 PM) -- The Building beside the right side of the Iron Horse trail on Gage (McGillivray Trenchless) is now vacant. I'm thinking some sort of development will probably ...
  TMKM94 Urban Areas 5,589 3,998,918 06-09-2023, 03:56 PM
  Thread: General Retail News
Post: RE: General Retail News

Not sure how long it's been like this, but Zehrs in the Laurentian power center has been renovated and got a major downsizing.
  TMKM94 Retail 985 893,948 06-08-2023, 01:38 AM
  Thread: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours

The Building beside the right side of the Iron Horse trail on Gage (McGillivray Trenchless) is now vacant. I'm thinking some sort of development will probably be in the works. I looked on both the dev...
  TMKM94 Urban Areas 5,589 3,998,918 06-03-2023, 04:57 PM
  Thread: General Retail News
Post: RE: General Retail News

Husky gas Station at Victoria and Westmount is being turned into a Pioneer gas station.
  TMKM94 Retail 985 893,948 05-31-2023, 12:37 AM
  Thread: General Suburban Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General Suburban Updates and Rumours

Eventually all Valumarts will be transitioned into independent according to this article https://www.notllocal.com/local-news/valu-mart-gets-new-name-updates-in-store-6250345#:~:text=Over%20the%20n...
  TMKM94 Suburbs 1,234 957,127 04-04-2023, 09:12 AM
  Thread: What does DTK need?
Post: RE: What does DTK need?

There is also Galito's flame grilled chicken, Double Double Pizza, and Urban Burger,
  TMKM94 Urban Issues 176 22,342 12-01-2022, 03:15 AM
  Thread: What does DTK need?
Post: RE: What does DTK need?

neonjoe Wrote: (11-24-2022, 10:04 AM) -- clasher Wrote: (11-24-2022, 07:11 AM) -- I doubt there are many chains that could open DTK locations without cannibalizing their existing location's sales......
  TMKM94 Urban Issues 176 22,342 11-26-2022, 04:27 PM
  Thread: What does DTK need?
Post: RE: What does DTK need?

neonjoe Wrote: (11-24-2022, 10:04 AM) -- clasher Wrote: (11-24-2022, 07:11 AM) -- I doubt there are many chains that could open DTK locations without cannibalizing their existing location's sales......
  TMKM94 Urban Issues 176 22,342 11-26-2022, 04:25 PM
  Thread: General Retail News
Post: RE: General Retail News

Seems like Lowes is leaving Canada and The Rona name will he making a major come back. https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2022/11/lowes-sells-canadian-division-to-us-private-equity-firm/
  TMKM94 Retail 985 893,948 11-05-2022, 08:19 AM
  Thread: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 50 fl | U/C
Post: RE: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 44 fl | U/C

The crane for the 28 Floor building was disassembled on Thursday. Has anyone heard when the Plaza will be demolished?
  TMKM94 Urban Areas 1,678 993,956 08-27-2022, 01:41 PM
  Thread: The Bright Building (749 King St W) | 18 + 3 fl | U/C
Post: RE: The Bright Building (749 King St W) | 18 + 3 f...

Will they need to raise the crane? I walked by there today and it doesn't look like there is enough space for 18 floors with where the crane is positioned now.
  TMKM94 Urban Areas 220 90,943 08-02-2022, 10:39 AM
  Thread: Restaurant casualties of COVID-19
Post: RE: Restaurant casualties of COVID-19

According to multiple google reviews. Rainbow Cusine got a new owner and the food quality and taste significantly dropped in the last year or so. Some of the reviews are frightening. I haven't been to...
  TMKM94 Food, Dining and Nightlife 145 94,970 07-30-2022, 05:34 AM
  Thread: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 50 fl | U/C
Post: RE: Station Park | 18, 28, 36, 40, 44 fl | U/C

Has the plaza been demolished yet?
  TMKM94 Urban Areas 1,678 993,956 07-29-2022, 10:47 AM
  Thread: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours

Would the Bramm St. yard be a large enough property?
  TMKM94 Urban Areas 5,589 3,998,918 06-24-2022, 03:31 PM
  Thread: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General Urban Kitchener Updates and Rumours

I think they should just buy/expropriate the Sunlife parking lot across the street and expand the existing Hospital. I'm sure the property would cost a fortune but It would be better to keep the Hospi...
  TMKM94 Urban Areas 5,589 3,998,918 06-23-2022, 08:52 AM
  Thread: Victoria and Park | 25, 36, 38 fl | Proposed
Post: RE: Victoria and Park | 25, 36, 38 fl | Proposed

Not a welcoming thing for a out of Town developer hopefully this doesn't keep them from building other projects in the Region. I hope LPAT does the right thing and allows the development without chang...
  TMKM94 Urban Areas 302 53,512 06-22-2022, 12:33 PM
  Thread: Fairview Park Mall - Grand Market District
Post: RE: Fairview Park Mall - Grand Market District

I was hoping Cineplex would Open The Rec Room in the old Sears.
  TMKM94 Suburbs 319 188,427 06-20-2022, 12:11 PM
  Thread: General Urban Waterloo Updates and Rumours
Post: RE: General Urban Waterloo Updates and Rumours

I wish they would stick to there original plan and keep 217 King St.S It's a nice looking house and it's 133 years old I can't believe it's not protected. Usually I don't care when houses are demolish...
  TMKM94 Urban Areas 1,237 996,001 06-09-2022, 02:02 PM

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