As previously mentioned in Freddy Mac’s blog, Fredericton was ranked the 4th best place to live in Canada. Not too shabs! We can now officially boast to being better than Moncton (re: Wullerton - Corner Gas).
I think the new Convention Centre escalator helped us climb the list...
At any rate, we’re in the top 4, and that can bring on a great feeling of excitement...much like said escalator did this week. I’ve never seen so much online-chatter over a device designed to assist our own inherent laziness. It was kind of funny that the opening of a several Million Dollar construction project - which will boost tourism and revenue for the city - was overshadowed by the unveiling of Fredericton’s only escalator. I mean, it feels so new and advanced – even though Zellers had one years ago.
Anyway, while some will complain that the Convention Centre itself is a waste of money and valuable parking space - not to mention the fact it is responsible for the remodelling of the Lunar Rogue patio – I’m convinced it will be a good thing. It’s outfitted with lots of ballroom space, meeting space, a 700 soft-seat theatre, etc. Sure, it’ll mainly be used for conventions and business oriented gatherings, but there’s potential to host concerts - they’ve already mentioned they’re in discussions with Harvest to see if there’s a partnership available – and that is exciting.
Plus, y’know, there’s the escalator.
Congratulations to the City of Fredericton for: being ranked the 4th best place to live; and for the new Convention Centre...I can’t wait to not use my legs to climb stairs.
-Crash-
Here’s what Rick Mercer has to say about escalators...and elevators; take heed:
I think the new Convention Centre escalator helped us climb the list...
At any rate, we’re in the top 4, and that can bring on a great feeling of excitement...much like said escalator did this week. I’ve never seen so much online-chatter over a device designed to assist our own inherent laziness. It was kind of funny that the opening of a several Million Dollar construction project - which will boost tourism and revenue for the city - was overshadowed by the unveiling of Fredericton’s only escalator. I mean, it feels so new and advanced – even though Zellers had one years ago.
Anyway, while some will complain that the Convention Centre itself is a waste of money and valuable parking space - not to mention the fact it is responsible for the remodelling of the Lunar Rogue patio – I’m convinced it will be a good thing. It’s outfitted with lots of ballroom space, meeting space, a 700 soft-seat theatre, etc. Sure, it’ll mainly be used for conventions and business oriented gatherings, but there’s potential to host concerts - they’ve already mentioned they’re in discussions with Harvest to see if there’s a partnership available – and that is exciting.
Plus, y’know, there’s the escalator.
Congratulations to the City of Fredericton for: being ranked the 4th best place to live; and for the new Convention Centre...I can’t wait to not use my legs to climb stairs.
-Crash-
Here’s what Rick Mercer has to say about escalators...and elevators; take heed:
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