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  1. Did they confirm that? The other crossborder...

    Did they confirm that?

    The other crossborder routes Cascades, Maple Leaf, Adirondack use a single consist for the entire trip to Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal respectively. The previous...
  2. The service -- as proposed -- would serve the...

    The service -- as proposed -- would serve the existing VIA Windsor Station . The trackage exists but would require upgrades -- it was touched on in the Windsor news conference -- the preliminary...
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    The closing of the Target location at Eastland...

    The closing of the Target location at Eastland was widely reported, however it is notable to mention that Burlington has now also closed. The remaining "anchor" at Eastland is Shoppers World [[along...
  4. As previously discussed Harper/9 Mile is also...

    As previously discussed Harper/9 Mile is also closing to make way for a large Kroger store. The STORE CLOSING sale at Harper/9 Mile is already underway. If you're in the area check out the "Store...
  5. The Sears in Windsor at Devonshire Mall will...

    The Sears in Windsor at Devonshire Mall will close [[along with all Sears stores in Canada) at some point in the coming 10-14 weeks. I believe the plan is to start the liquidation next week [[October...
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    I have breakfast occasionally at Mack and...

    I have breakfast occasionally at Mack and Vernier. It's a decent location -- a bit ragged in terms of the décor but business seems pretty brisk for the most part--at least at breakfast/lunch...plus...
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    I spend a lot of time on both sides of the border...

    I spend a lot of time on both sides of the border locally. I thought this particular article was oddly negative and bordering on vitriolic. Old-world ethnic enclave neighborhoods are changing...
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    Big Boy Closures

    ...the chain has been slowly shrinking -- notable that in addition to the recent well-publicized closure of the Detroit location at Jefferson and Grand Blvd that locations in Mt Clemens [[Groesbeck...
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    I was really approaching this from a micro level...

    I was really approaching this from a micro level as opposed to a macro one. If you take a drive down Big Beaver Rd it is apparent that while retail is evolving, it is certainly not dead. ...
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    ...Eastland area downward spiral...

    While I am confident that some significant redevelopment will come to the Eastland Center area in Harper Woods [[there are successful retailers in the area -- Lowes, Home Depot, Target) the rapid...
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    ...I am guessing it's the 10,000+ jobs that...

    ...I am guessing it's the 10,000+ jobs that Delta's hub [[and NW's before it) brings to the Region. It's also the ease with which a metropolitan area attracts new business when such a hub is present....
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    The only viable option is a...

    The only viable option is a renovation/restoration of the runways and significant investment in infrastructure to develop DET as a first tier private/corporate/general aviation airport--maybe with an...
  13. Frankly I'm surprised Village (Ace) is still...

    Frankly I'm surprised Village [[Ace) is still hanging on. They had a great thing going on Kercheval but the few times I've been since the move have ended in frustration. Just as easy to go to HD or...
  14. EastsideAl -- as a GPer I can tell you that in...

    EastsideAl -- as a GPer I can tell you that in general terms the Pointes go out of their way to NOT be 'cool' -- the goal is clean and square. GPP is somewhat of an exception with what they are...
  15. Generally. Some consider it on a case-by-case...

    Generally. Some consider it on a case-by-case basis but restrict it in the high-density commercial areas [[the Wendy's on Mack in GPF is grandfathered in from it's time as a Burger Chef). There are...
  16. It's definitely the corner of Mack and Radnor. ...

    It's definitely the corner of Mack and Radnor. The D side of Mack allows them to have a drive-thru -- great location. Both of the other Starbucks in the area--Mack and Allard, Kercheval and Notre...
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    Class act indeed. Unflappable on TV. I have met...

    Class act indeed. Unflappable on TV. I have met her a few times -- has always been lovely, gracious and warm in my dealings with her.
  18. ...and a major chain hotel is expected on the...

    ...and a major chain hotel is expected on the Service Drive next to Little Caesars Arena. As the article rightly points out, the hotel "build-out" nationally has thusfar passed Downtown Detroit by...
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    ...they've been working through all the stores...

    ...they've been working through all the stores locally. I can tell you anecdotally that Mack Ave in GPW, Gratiot & 12 and Gratiot & Masonic have all been done recently.
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    Macy's released their list of closures and no...

    Macy's released their list of closures and no stores in Michigan are affected. Eastland survives.
  21. The former Wah Court Inn on University Ave in...

    The former Wah Court Inn on University Ave in Windsor [[at Campbell) - remains in operation - although it now operates as the May Wah Inn. In my experience the menu and food quality are identical to...
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    Noticed today that Gratiot/Frazho was stripped of...

    Noticed today that Gratiot/Frazho was stripped of it's "Super" signage this week. The K remains with the dirty "Super" 'labelscar' beside it. Hopefully they at least clean it up - if they don't...
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    Am never out that way but pulled it up on Google...

    Am never out that way but pulled it up on Google Maps...appears to be a similar vintage/early build. Orange trim though so obviously it lasted longer than some others.
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    Bobl - presumably Kroger Marketplace will not be...

    Bobl - presumably Kroger Marketplace will not be interested in hosting a homeless encampment on their property. While I never knew such a group existed - I have, on occasion, come across people who...
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    Some internet research seems to indicate that...

    Some internet research seems to indicate that most - if not all Super Kmart locations are reverting/converting to regular Kmart locations -- apparently with an expanded "Pantry" department. ...
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