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Kilaueakyd
Grand Member (first year) 
Joined: Nov 20, 2012
Posts: 22
From: Calgary,AB, Canada
|  Posted: 2013-01-17 10:53 pm Permalink
I will sign. I was so looking forward to seeing it this summer.
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Hale Tiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Oct 19, 2004
Posts: 1391
From: Pittsburgh
| Posted: 2013-01-22 06:34 am Permalink
So did they have to vacate?
Last I heard, negotiations had broken down.
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AceExplorer
Grand Member (2 years) 
Joined: Apr 03, 2008
Posts: 302
From: Deep in the Jacksonville Florida jungle.
| Posted: 2013-01-22 07:55 am Permalink
I just did a quick web search and recent articles and reports (from within the past 3-7 days) seem to indicate this weekend was their last. Although, on a positive note, one site reported a week ago that the city has issued a "120-day protection order" for the Waldorf.
http://www.straight.com/news/342891/vancouver-issues-120-day-protection-order-waldorf-hotel
Anyone else have an update? I can't see the Waldorf Facebook page here at work, it may have more up-to-the-minute news. Clearly there are quite a few people in Vancouver who want to prevent the loss of this venue.
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tikilongbeach
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Aug 05, 2011
Posts: 678
From: LBC via DFW
| Posted: 2013-01-22 11:22 am Permalink
I just got this email from change.org
The Waldorf Hotel, as we know it, has been shut down after being sold to giant condo developer Solterra Group. Moving trucks are removing furniture and equipment today.
Our city just became more cold and costly.
Despite the closure negotiations between Solterra and Waldorf Productions creative team continue. There is a window of opportunity for a deal to be made and for the Waldorf to re-open.
For that to happen Solterra needs to feel public pressure. We have learned that Solterra does not want to be dealing with this public relations nightmare. Our actions are working.
Send Solterra a message calling on them to negotiate a fair long-term lease agreement with Waldorf Productions >> www.savethewaldorf.ca
With hope,
Tara, Tim, Jen, Nicole, Glyn and friends on behalf of #SaveTheWaldorf
www.savethewaldorf.ca
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Captainwhoopass
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jun 28, 2011
Posts: 20
From: Edmonton AB
| Posted: 2013-01-22 11:25 am Permalink
Thank you for the link. Just sent my message to Solterra.
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Dagg
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Joined: Jun 26, 2012
Posts: 195
From: Van Isle BC CA
| Posted: 2013-01-22 12:30 pm Permalink
Quote:
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On 2013-01-22 11:22, tikilongbeach wrote:
Send Solterra a message calling on them to negotiate a fair long-term lease agreement with Waldorf Productions >> http://www.savethewaldorf.ca
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done
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Sweet Daddy Tiki
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Joined: Jul 20, 2003
Posts: 1026
From: Edmonton
| Posted: 2013-01-22 5:16 pm Permalink
"Waldorf closure spurs unprecedented civic engagement" in the Vancouver Observer.
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Mr. Ho
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Joined: Oct 09, 2005
Posts: 380
From: Boston, MA
| Posted: 2013-01-26 12:35 pm Permalink
Signed and posted the http://www.change.org/petitions/city-of-vancouver-save-the-waldorf-hotel-2# link on http://Facebook.com/orchestrotica - good luck to them!
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VampiressRN
Grand Member (5 years) 
Joined: Nov 23, 2006
Posts: 5085
From: Sin City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
| Posted: 2013-01-26 4:29 pm Permalink
Signed...best of luck on this saving effort.
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LoriLovesTiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 03, 2011
Posts: 464
From: NJ
| Posted: 2013-01-26 5:20 pm Permalink
I signed the petition and sent the message I hope it helps the cause!
Lori
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toadman
Member
Joined: Aug 07, 2011
Posts: 8 | Posted: 2013-01-27 8:31 pm Permalink
My wife and I got married in the Tiki Bar @ The Waldorf in 2010 , it is a real treasure . Sadly in todays world it has has no equal, most if not all of these spaces are long gone . I love the Tiki Bar but don't think it was utilised to it's full potential in the traditional sense , it became a DJ oriented hipster hangout with the current management , most patrons had no appreciation for the space , it's history or what it represents , or tiki culture . I honestly hope this is saved , and moving forward is preserved in the traditional sense . This may not make economic sense to the new owners ,to keep the bar as it stands , tiki is (Iknow) a niche market , but history and diversity I believe is important in every community/city , we ned to preserve things from our past
Thanks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfBOHWUOo3E
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Dagg
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 26, 2012
Posts: 195
From: Van Isle BC CA
| Posted: 2013-01-31 3:06 pm Permalink
87 pages of Waldorf history!
From the facebook group
Incredible read. 87-pages of Waldorf Hotel history was collected over the past few weeks by a group of volunteers and submitted to Van City Hall staff as a "Statement of Significance." This is in support of the application to designate the Hotel as a heritage building.
City officials said they had never seen a "community-derived" submission like this before. Way to go Jen Cook, Holly Fox, et al for bringing out the best in our city.
To read the full submission http://ge.tt/2Bymg1X/v/0?c
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MoonBeach
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jun 03, 2010
Posts: 12
From: Vancouver BC
| Posted: 2013-02-27 8:00 pm Permalink
Waldorf Hotel rooms and cafe appear to be open for business again, lounge and downstairs available for special occasions. Hopefully they're working on getting the lounge or at least a pub open to the public on a regular hours basis. www.waldorfhotel.com
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Bora Boris
Mr. Unreasonable
Joined: Mar 25, 2005
Posts: 2401
From: Boogie Wonderland
| Posted: 2013-02-27 8:24 pm Permalink
That's Great!
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Hale Tiki
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Oct 19, 2004
Posts: 1391
From: Pittsburgh
| Posted: 2013-02-28 04:30 am Permalink
HOORAY!
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