smuncky
Senior Member
i don't remember the last time a streetcar when under that overhead bridge. i'm sure they will sound-proof the studios because there will be lots of traffic noise coming from the dundas streetcars and cars as well.
|
|
|
City-TV & OMNI-TV's H.Q. (formerly Torch, Quadrangle)
- Thread starter ShonTron
- Start date
299 bloor call control.
Senior Member
Speakers Corner, the CHUM rendition, is now owned by CTVglobemedia... however, the concept of Speakers Corner isn't exactly owned by anybody, so i'm sure they are saying "Speakers Corner" so the viewer knows what they are talking about... RogersCityTV will probably come up with a new "Speakers Corner"... maybe "Speakers Torch"? "Speakers Cylinder"?
MetroMan
Senior Member
Yeah, those tracks are rarely used... so rarely that Rogers' CEO mentioned on BT that the TTC would call them to let them know that they'd be using the tracks.
So that set aside, there won't be any more streetcar noise than there is at the Queen St. location. If anything, Victoria is a much quieter street.
grey
Senior Member
Victoria is an awesome little street, especially down near King. Very Londonish feel to it.
VoiceofReality
Active Member
Unless Rogers owns the TTC I seriously doubt the TTC would have to call and ask for permission to use the by-pass.... besides there is constant service on Dundas which is right there. Being in the action and engaging the street is what makes CityTV great as opposed to the other networks with studios in the burbs. IMO this purchase and opening of Toronto Life Square is the tipping point of something great.
smuncky
Senior Member
i don't think metroman meant that the ttc will have to call for permission, but more like a good will gesture to let them know that they'll be using it during a certain time.
btw, the current location also has a streetcar route right beside it as well, the 501. so i don't think it'll cause to much trouble.
MetroMan
Senior Member
Thank you smuncky, that is indeed what I meant. The TTC will simply call out of courtesy.
VoiceofReality
Active Member
Seriously? come on...no disrespect but the these tracks are in case of emergency / re-routing. IMO I do not see anyone picking up the phone, but perhaps there is a whole dept at the TTC that I am unaware of who's job it is to make work...
Patriot
Active Member
They finally removed the "for lease" sign. Amen.
All the lights were on the building last night. I wonder if they are moving forward faster with the renos?
interesting.
All the lights were on the building last night. I wonder if they are moving forward faster with the renos?
interesting.
I-Z1
Banned
Why did they remove it from 299 Queen w.?
JasonParis
Moderator
It was under renovations at the time of the Bell purchase. I think lawyers are still trying to decide who owns the "Speakers Corner" franchise and until that happens, its fate at Queen & John (and/or at Torch) remains in limbo.
I-Z1
Banned
As a current employee of CTVGlobemedia, I can tell you that Bell was never involved with the purchase of CHUM properties.
JasonParis
Moderator
Well pardon me, but at the time it was known as BellGlobemedia, not CTVGlobemedia. Big woop.
I-Z1
Banned
Don't get too upset about it, just pointing out what a few other have in this thread.
drum118
Superstar
City is posting the news there now, not Globe. Been a couple of weeks this way.