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CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Panoramic announces major redevelopment of former hospital in Sudbury
To attract builders to create new rental units to meet housing demands, Greater Sudbury is giving new developer tax breaks. Panoramic Properties announced plans Tuesday for a major redevelopment of the former St. Joseph's Hospital on Paris Street in Sudbury. The plan includes three new buildings on the site, including a 20-storey condominium, 16-storey urban loft (rental) building and a 12-storey retirement residence, providing a total of 222 condominium units, 199 apartments, and 109 retirement guest suites. 'This vibrant new community will include both residential and restaurant uses, anchored by a shared parking structure below Paris Street,' the company said in a news release. 'This project will contribute to the transformation of both Sudbury's downtown and Ramsey Lake's waterfront, acting as a catalyst for growth in the City of Greater Sudbury.' A restaurant is proposed on the 20th floor of the condominium building, which will be open to the public 'and feature panoramic views of Ramsey Lake including amenities allowing for outdoor dining and private events on a covered rooftop terrace,' Panoramic said. 'A cafe is also proposed on the ground floor of the retirement residence. These spaces are intended to integrate the site with, and build upon, Bell Park – the gem of the City of Greater Sudbury.' Panoramic president Angelo Butera said in the news release that the company was 'excited' to unveil the plan to the public. Panoramic2 Panoramic's plan includes three new buildings on the site, including a 20-storey condominium, 16-storey urban loft (rental) building and a 12-storey retirement residence, providing a total of 222 condominium units, 199 apartments, and 109 retirement guest suites. (Supplied) 'It is our hope that Sudburians are excited by the new chapter in growth and development that this project represents,' Butera said. 'It is Panoramic's mission to create safe, comfortable and well-maintained living environments that residents and communities will be proud to call home. Our desire is to work in parallel with the City of Greater Sudbury to realize the true untapped potential of this site, its significance to the city and northern Ontario more broadly.' Calls for the site to be developed have grown since the hospital closed in 2010, around the time that three city hospitals merged into a single site at Health Sciences North. Panoramic originally planned a condominium development in 2013, but a lengthy planning approvals process led to delays. Eventually, market conditions changed and the condo plan was shelved. An 80,000-square-foot mural was completed at the site by street artist RISK in summer 2019. The mural has since deteriorated, with the bright colours gradually blending in. The fact it is located in a prominent spot on the shores of Ramsey Lake has made it an especially visible source of frustration for many residents. Hospital mural Greater Sudbury is considering implementing a derelict building bylaw that aims to prevent another fiasco like the former hospital on Paris Street. (File) In Tuesday's announcement, Butera praised Mayor Paul Lefebvre and city council for their role in moving things forward. 'Given the leadership Mayor Lefebvre and council has shown since the fall of 2022, we believe it is time to bring this vision forward,' Butera said. 'We look forward to working with Mayor Lefebvre, council, and city staff upon submission of required official plan and zoning applications in 2023.' Lefebvre said in a statement to CTV News that he is happy with the announcement. 'I am pleased that Panoramic Properties Inc. is moving forward with plans to redevelop this prime location at the heart of our city,' said Lefebvre. 'Thoughtful and sustainable residential development that accommodates the evolving needs and life stages of our community is key to growing our population and local economy. This particular site is one that is meaningful to many of our residents, and I look forward to seeing further details of this innovative proposal as it moves through the development application process.' 'We've seen it where people are trying to get an apartment and they can't,' said city councillor Bill Leduc, in an interview with CTV News. 'If we want to grow this population, this is what we need.' No cost estimate and timelines were included in the original announcement Tuesday. But Panoramic said it expected the project to have a significant impact. 'The redevelopment is intended to bring renewed vibrancy and build upon the sense of place along the Paris Street corridor as new residents will be able to take advantage of the central location, proximity to amenities and services, and active transportation investments,' the company said. 'In addition to being ideally located directly adjacent to Bell Park, the development will leverage the property's proximity to downtown Sudbury to enhance connectivity between the park and the commercial and cultural centre of Sudbury, enhancing the economy while also contributing to the current need for Housing in both the city and the province.' – With files from CTV News Northern Ontario video journalist Amanda Hicks
CBC
4 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Demolition work on St. Joseph's Hospital in Sudbury underway
A historic and colourful old hospital will soon disappear from the Sudbury skyline. Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre announced the city has approved the demolition permit for the site of the former St. Joseph's Hospital on Paris street, during a news conference in Bell Park Friday morning. "What's next for the old St. Joes Hospital has been a topic of discussion in our city for more than a decade. Since I've taken office in 2022, it's something that I've heard about from residents almost every week," Lefebvre said. The mayor thanked city staff for delivering the demolition permit in less than half of the normal time "while upholding high standards for safety, engineering and accountability." Signs reading "danger due to demolition" and "danger due to falling debris" are now posted on the fence surrounding the property. Construction crews can also be seen working on-site and will be using "heavy machinery" to complete the process," according to Lefebvre. The building has been vacant since 2010, when Niagara Falls-based developer Panoramic Properties purchased the site. In 2012, city council approved the company's plan to convert the hospital into 125 condominiums and build an adjacent structure with an additional 85 units, but that redevelopment never materialized. Although the building was transformed into Canada's largest mural in 2019 with a vibrant paint job, many Sudbury residents have continued to see it as an eyesore. In 2023, Panoramic announced a new plan to demolish the 75-year-old hospital and replace it with three new residential towers. The proposed development includes dedicated to seniors' living, offering 109 units, complete with nursing stations and common areas. The remaining two towers will feature 421 condominium and apartment units. Last year, Mayor Paul Lefebvre said the city would give Panoramic $1.7 million to help develop the downtown Scotia Tower, which is also owned by the Panoramic if the company started working on demolishing the hospital. CBC News has reached out to Panoramic for comment but has not yet received a response. At Friday's news conference, Lefebvre said he's developed a "good working relationship" with Panoramic and it's estimated the complete demolition of the building will take place over the next few months. He said council has discussed raising property taxes on vacant properties to prevent similar situations in the future. However, Lefebvre said the old hospital case is an exception, and the city does not expect to encounter such situations moving forward. "For me, the fact that they want to invest this important capital in our community and create over 500 units right over here, to me, it's gonna it's gonna be transformational for our city," Lefebvre said. About six years ago the Up Here festival commissioned the artist, known as RISK, to paint the 80,000 square foot mural on the hospital. Jaymie Lathem, the general manager of We Live Up Here, the Sudbury-based non-profit that puts on the Up Here festival said the organization began conversations about the mural with Panoramic in early 2019, with the understanding that the building was going to be demolished the following year. "We wanted to kind of build this vibrant and colourful farewell to this historical landmark by turning it into a really large contemporary art piece," she said. "We always had the understanding that it was going to be demolished the following year and was going to act as a temporary mural." As time went by and the building was still standing, Lathem said, "we were just as disheartened as the majority of Sudburians." She says public art is supposed to only last for a short period of time and that the mural on the hospital was never meant to stay an extra five years. "I think any building that is left unattended for this period of time will deteriorate and become an eyesore," Lathem said. She said her organization supports taking down the building and repurposing it. CBC News spoke with people at nearby Bell Park this week. All of them said they're relieved to see the building demolished. Sudbury resident Debbie Rodgers said she's "glad it's being torn down," calling the property an eyesore, especially with its smashed windows. Sandra Harris agreed, saying the former hospital "looks like a mess." Her friend Colleen Joyce agreed. "I am so grateful they're gonna tear it down," Harris said. "I mean, [Bell Park] is our pride and joy here, and people are seeing [the hospital] and driving past… and it just looks terrible. It's an eyesore." Others had mixed feelings. Pablo Gil-Alfau said he appreciated the building's historical presence, but added it's time for change. "I do like history being shown and being able to see it when you'd like to, especially for young people. You don't have to see what it looked like in a book," he said. "However, everything has its time, has its place. Even this interesting decor was nice for a while, but I see it's time for it to come down."
Daily Mail
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tina O'Brien passionately kisses new interior design mogul boyfriend Adam Fadlé as they depart Jack P. Shepherd's wedding in the early hours
Tina O'Brien looked happier than ever as she passionately kissed new boyfriend Adam Fadlé while departing Jack P. Shepherd's wedding in the early hours on Sunday. The Coronation Street actress, 41, and the interior design mogul, 38, looked more loved-up than ever as they packed on the PDA as they exited the wedding reception. The couple reportedly met through friends in their home town of Cheshire this summer and have been on a string of dates - following her split from her husband of seven years, Adam Crofts. Tina looked sensational as she went braless under a pretty blue and white backless floral dress which boated a daring plunging neckline. She elevated her frame in a pair of pink heels and toted her belongings in a white handbag while Adam donned a smart navy suit with a white shirt. The couple couldn't keep their hands off each other as they kissed while waiting for their taxi to head back to their Manchester hotel. Adam - who bears a striking resemblance to her ex - is the founder of interior design firm Panoramic Properties, which boasts big names including Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo as clients. Tina and Adam were all smiles as they walked holding hands following the night celebrating her co-star Jack and his new wife Hanni Treweek. Earlier in the day, Jack and Hanni tied the knot at Manchester Cathedral, just over one year after he popped the question while on safari in Tanzania, Africa, before having a wedding reception at a nearby hotel. Earlier this month a source told The Sun of Tina's new romance: 'Tina fell out of love with one Adam and then fell in love with another. 'She's been on a few dates with him and they've been very open with their relationship. They were out last week snogging like teenagers and they've been seen walking her dog by locals. 'Tina looked totally mad for Adam and they couldn't keep their hands off each other.' MailOnline contacted Tina's representatives for comment at the time. It was revealed earlier this year that the Corrie star had split from her husband after weeks of speculation. She elevated her frame in a pair of pink heels and toted her belongings in a white handbag while Adam donned a smart navy suit with a white shirt The estranged couple, who share ten-year-old son Beau, are said to be 'on good terms' for the sake of their son but their differing lifestyles reportedly drove them apart. MailOnline revealed that Tina's partner Adam is the founder of interior design firm Panoramic Properties, which boasts big names including Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo as clients. Adam started his company back in 2010 from a spare bedroom in his parents home, and is now on track to become a millionaire, sharing in a previous interview that he fell in love with interior design at university. The practice specialises in luxury high-end residential interior design, and since its inception has amassed an array of celebrity clients. Sources have claimed that Tina and Adam have enjoyed a string of dates together after meeting through friends in Cheshire. Last month, it was reported that Tina had split from her husband Adam after seven years of marriage, after she was spotted without her wedding ring. Since starting his interior design firm, Adam has shared glimpses of his jet-setting lifestyle on social media, enjoying luxurious trips to Dubai, Bali and Sri Lanka. He previously revealed that one of his first big clients was Manchester City star Emmanuel Adebayor, working on several homes for him in London and Africa. This then led to him working with other Manchester-based players, such as Pogba and Yaya Touré. Adam's work on Pogba's former property showed lavish additions including a vast walk-in wardrobe, colourful graffiti in the bathroom and a football practice space decorated with fractured lighting panels. An image Pogba himself posted in 2021, showed him playing on table football in his games room, which was complete with a personalised pool table. Behind him, there is a wall of memorabilia from his career, with his indoor football pitch also boasted his initials as part of the quirky decor. Speaking to Manchester Evening News in 2022, Adam also revealed that he worked with Ronaldo to design properties for him during his time at United, after one of his clients rented out a home to the Portuguese star. He said of working with the footballing legend: 'Obviously Ronaldo's huge and he's got the most followers on Instagram in the world so you can't really get much bigger than him. 'We now deal with Ronaldo directly and make sure that he's looked after and everything is catered for him in his Manchester property. 'We also work with a lot of captains of industries which extends to a couple of billionaires. We've got some fantastic clients and we get to do some amazing, exciting projects all over the world where we can push the boat out in terms of our bespoke designs.' Panoramic Properties also won an award for the 'world's most luxurious home cinema' at The International Property Awards, and featured in The World's Leading Design Names in 2023. Adam also previously shared hopes to expand his business by opening new offices in Dubai and London. He told The Design Society: 'These include a range of high-end private residence refurbishments, a new build apartment block consisting solely of multi-million pound luxury apartments, several properties overseas, as well as ongoing work with our wonderful clients whom have been with us from the beginning.' He certainly seems to make the most of his time in the UAE, with social media snaps showing him enjoying luxurious yacht trips, private plane rides, and nights out at the boxing with loved ones. Adam's interior design success has only added to his bank balance, with documents filed to Companies House revealing his business boasts over £554,000 in assets. Tina met Crofts in a Manchester coffee shop in 2011 and the couple tied the knot in a surprise NYE ceremony in 2018. The star - who plays Sarah Platt in the ITV show - first sparked split rumours when she shared a photograph of herself at co-star Colson Smith's leaving party in Manchester. Taking to Instagram, Tina cut a glamorous figure in a red mini dress and posed with a bare ring finger on display, just weeks after jetting off on holiday without Crofts. She further fuelled the speculation as she was seen with a notably bare finger while out for a cup of tea in Cheshire. Friends then revealed the split as they said: 'Tina and Adam have ended their relationship and are spending some time apart. 'They moved house at Christmas and have decided to live separately for the time being. The insider told The Sun: 'Adam and Tina lead very different lives - he is really into his fitness, while she really enjoys going out with her mates and having a dance, which just isn't for him. 'It wasn't an issue at first because they were head over heels, but as the kids have started to grow up it's become more noticeable. Adam likes a quiet life and unfortunately that just isn't Tina.'
Daily Mail
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Tina O'Brien packs on the PDA with her new interior design mogul boyfriend Adam Fadlé - after debuting romance at Jack P. Shepherd's wedding
Things appear to be getting serious between Tina O'Brien and her new interior design mogul boyfriend Adam Fadlé. The pair were seen packing on the PDA outside their Manchester hotel on Sunday morning after debuting their romance publicly at Jack P. Shepherd's wedding the night before. Coronation Street star Tina, 41, and businessman, 38, reportedly met through friends in their home town of Cheshire this summer and have been on a string of dates - following her split from her husband of seven years, Adam Crofts. The TV star, dressed in a black mini dress with a striped blazer and white Adidas trainers, looked happy and relaxed as the couple kissed while wheeling their luggage from the hotel. Adam - who bears a striking resemblance to her ex - is the founder of interior design firm Panoramic Properties, which boasts big names including Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo as clients. Outside the hotel he cut a casual figure in a black T-shirt and chinos as he planted a kiss on his new girlfriend. Earlier this month a source The Sun of their romance: 'Tina fell out of love with one Adam and then fell in love with another. 'She's been on a few dates with him and they've been very open with their relationship. They were out last week snogging like teenagers and they've been seen walking her dog by locals. 'Tina looked totally mad for Adam and they couldn't keep their hands off each other.' MailOnline contacted Tina's representatives for comment at the time. It was revealed earlier this year that the Corrie star had split from her husband after weeks of speculation. The estranged couple, who share ten-year-old son Beau, are said to be 'on good terms' for the sake of their son but their differing lifestyles reportedly drove them apart. Last week MailOnline revealed that Tina's partner Adam is the founder of interior design firm Panoramic Properties, which boasts big names including Paul Pogba and Cristiano Ronaldo as clients. Adam started his company back in 2010 from a spare bedroom in his parents home, and is now on track to become a millionaire, sharing in a previous interview that he fell in love with interior design at university. The practice specialises in luxury high-end residential interior design, and since its inception has amassed an array of celebrity clients. Sources have claimed that Tina and Adam have enjoyed a string of dates together after meeting through friends in Cheshire. Last month, it was reported that Tina had split from her husband Adam after seven years of marriage, after she was spotted without her wedding ring. Since starting his interior design firm, Adam has shared glimpses of his jet-setting lifestyle on social media, enjoying luxurious trips to Dubai, Bali and Sri Lanka. He previously revealed that one of his first big clients was Manchester City star Emmanuel Adebayor, working on several homes for him in London and Africa. This then led to him working with other Manchester-based players, such as Pogba and Yaya Touré. Adam's work on Pogba's former property showed lavish additions including a vast walk-in wardrobe, colourful graffiti in the bathroom and a football practice space decorated with fractured lighting panels. An image Pogba himself posted in 2021, showed him playing on table football in his games room, which was complete with a personalised pool table. Behind him, there is a wall of memorabilia from his career, with his indoor football pitch also boasted his initials as part of the quirky decor. Speaking to Manchester Evening News in 2022, Adam also revealed that he worked with Ronaldo to design properties for him during his time at United, after one of his clients rented out a home to the Portuguese star. He said of working with the footballing legend: 'Obviously Ronaldo's huge and he's got the most followers on Instagram in the world so you can't really get much bigger than him. 'We now deal with Ronaldo directly and make sure that he's looked after and everything is catered for him in his Manchester property. 'We also work with a lot of captains of industries which extends to a couple of billionaires. We've got some fantastic clients and we get to do some amazing, exciting projects all over the world where we can push the boat out in terms of our bespoke designs.' Panoramic Properties also won an award for the 'world's most luxurious home cinema' at The International Property Awards, and featured in The World's Leading Design Names in 2023. Adam also previously shared hopes to expand his business by opening new offices in Dubai and London. He told The Design Society: 'These include a range of high-end private residence refurbishments, a new build apartment block consisting solely of multi-million pound luxury apartments, several properties overseas, as well as ongoing work with our wonderful clients whom have been with us from the beginning.' He certainly seems to make the most of his time in the UAE, with social media snaps showing him enjoying luxurious yacht trips, private plane rides, and nights out at the boxing with loved ones. Adam's interior design success has only added to his bank balance, with documents filed to Companies House revealing his business boasts over £554,000 in assets. Tina met Crofts in a Manchester coffee shop in 2011 and the couple tied the knot in a surprise NYE ceremony in 2018. The star - who plays Sarah Platt in the ITV show - first sparked split rumours when she shared a photograph of herself at co-star Colson Smith's leaving party in Manchester. Taking to Instagram, Tina cut a glamorous figure in a red mini dress and posed with a bare ring finger on display, just weeks after jetting off on holiday without Crofts. She further fuelled the speculation as she was seen with a notably bare finger while out for a cup of tea in Cheshire. He worked with footballer Paul during his time at Manchester United, transforming the interior of his £3 million mansion in Cheshire Friends then revealed the split as they said: 'Tina and Adam have ended their relationship and are spending some time apart. 'They moved house at Christmas and have decided to live separately for the time being. The insider told The Sun: 'Adam and Tina lead very different lives - he is really into his fitness, while she really enjoys going out with her mates and having a dance, which just isn't for him. 'It wasn't an issue at first because they were head over heels, but as the kids have started to grow up it's become more noticeable. Adam likes a quiet life and unfortunately that just isn't Tina.'
CBC
17-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
Works starts on converting downtown Sudbury office building into apartments
Work has started to convert a commercial building in downtown Sudbury into an 83-unit apartment complex. Panoramic Properties is investing $19.8 million to convert the downtown Scotia Tower into apartments. Last year, Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre said the city would give Panoramic $1.7 million to help develop the property if the company started work on demolishing the former general hospital, which it also owns. Panoramic Properties is planning three towers at the former hospital location on Paris Street. One would contain 109 units for seniors and would include nursing stations and common spaces. The other two would accommodate 421 condos and apartments. Former city councillor Geoff McCausland, now the development and project manager with Mallette-Goring Real Estate, said both projects would be welcome additions for the city. "There's lots of people looking for places to live right now, less than a one per cent vacancy rate," he said. McCausland said he does not know the specific details of the Scotia Tower project, but said it appears to be an ideal building to convert into apartments. "If you have the right shape of the building to have a double-loaded corridor, like a main corridor with space for two stairwells at either end and units all the way around, that's a slam dunk," he said. "And it does look like that's what's possible at that location." McCausland said he hopes projects like that one can help revitalize Sudbury's downtown core, which has seen some businesses shutter their doors as the city grapples with the addiction and homelessness crises that have affected many northern Ontario communities. He expects Panoramic would charge market rates for the apartments, which is around $1,800 a month for a single-bedroom apartment and up to $2,500 a month for two-bedroom apartments. The CBC asked to speak with Panoramic president Angelo Butera, but he was not made available.
