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St. Mark's Church (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

St. Mark's Church is a historic Anglican church in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. It is the oldest church in the Diocese of Niagara and the second oldest Anglican church in Ontario. History In 1790, local Anglican residents of what was then Butlersburg wrote to the Rt Rev. Charles Inglis, Bishop of Nova Scotia, requesting a cleric be sent to the area. In 1791, the Rev. Robert Addison was commissioned as a missionary and arrived in Butlersburg in July 1792. At the time, Addison was the only resident Anglican cleric west of Kingston. Early services were held in the Masonic lodge or the court house. A sandstone church was completed in 1809. During the War of 1812, the church was used as hospital by the British forces and later as a hospital and barracks by the occupying American forces. Addison served as a chaplain to the British Army and presided over the funeral of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, who had worshipped in the church. On 10 December 1813, the retreating American forces set fire to the village, by then called Newark, including the church. The church was rebuilt from 1822 to 1826 and consecrated in 1828. In 1838, the transepts and chancel were added. Further alterations came in 1892 and 1964. The earliest stained glass windows date from 1843 and are the oldest west of Quebec. The parish hall, called Addison Hall, was constructed in 1886. The neighbouring Italianate rectory was erected in 1858 for the church's third rector, the Rev. William McMurray. Addison Library The Rev. Robert Addison's collection of 1500 sixteenth and seventeenth century books was left to the church "in perpetuity" by his grandson and now resides in Addison Hall, the parish hall which bears his name. The oldest book was published in 1548. Cemetery The cemetery in St. Mark's churchyard is the oldest operational cemetery in Ontario. The land was likely used as burial ground by local Indigenous populations prior to colonization as well. The earliest stone in the cemetery is that of Elizabeth Kerr, daughter of Sir William Johnson, 1st Bt, and Molly Brant, dated 1794. Other notable internments include Major The Rev. Benjamin Handley Geary, a recipient of the Victoria Cross, and the Rev. Robert Addison, the first rector of the church, interred by the north transept of the church and memorialized by a plaque on the church wall. See also Diocese of Niagara List of oldest buildings in Canada References
Barbara Hall Park

Barbara Hall Park (formerly Cawthra Square Park) is a park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The park was renamed to commemorate Barbara Hall in 2014. Hall was the first Mayor of Toronto to march in the Toronto Pride Parade in 1995. An AIDS memorial is installed in the park. The memorial was vandalized in 2023. A trans memorial was installed in the park in 2014. Trans memorial A memorial wall for transgender people is located within the park, near the Toronto AIDS memorial. It was originally created as a temporary chalk memorial by local trans women on July 10, 2014. Inspired by the recent passing of a trans community member, the memorial was envisioned as a place where trans people and their lived names could be honoured and remembered. Shortly after the installation of the trans memorial, and in preparation for the official renaming ceremony, clean-up crews removed the memorial from the wall. Toronto Centre MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam apologized for the removal, and the memorial was immediately restored. Following the official ceremony, Barbara Hall, a human rights advocate and long-time ally of trans people met with community members to pay her respects. Since then, despite a subsequent erasure and restoration of the memorial in 2017, the park has acted as a community hub for vigils, Trans Day of Remembrance events, and a focal point for trans advocacy. Redesign Recognizing the cultural significance of the park as a gathering space for the LGBTQ community, and the need to honour the park's memorials, the City of Toronto invested in a major redesign beginning in 2023. Staged improvements began in 2025 and are expected to be fully completed by 2027. See also Archivo de la Memoria Trans Chosen family Deadnaming List of LGBTQ monuments and memorials List of parks in Toronto Transgender Memorial Garden References External links Barbara Hall Park, City of Toronto
Princess Margaret Fountain

Princess Margaret Fountain is a ceremonial fountain at Exhibition Place, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is situated at Princes' Boulevard and Manitoba Drive in the plaza. The fountain is approximately 3.6 metres (12 ft) tall. It has two levels. Water sprays onto the top crown and spills down to a larger circular dish. From the dish, water spills down all around the dish into a large pool. The lower base is illuminated at night and the fountain base is surrounded by a flower garden. It is constructed of concrete and steel and was designed by Design Craft Limited of Toronto. Princess Margaret consented to the naming of the new fountain in July 1958. On July 31, 1958, on a visit to Toronto, Margaret pressed a button to ceremonially turn it on. The fountain was estimated to cost CA$300,000 (equivalent to $3,240,789 in 2025). There was a fountain previously on the site. A plaque reads, "In 1911 a fountain, which was a replica of one in St. Peter's Square, Rome, Italy, was erected on this site and presented to the Canadian National Exhibition by Mr. George H. Gooderham during his final year as President. That fountain was replaced by the present one in 1958." A plan was proposed to restore the Gooderham fountain at another site on the grounds, but this was abandoned. The Princess Margaret Foundation was given a heritage designation in 1993 by Toronto City Council. References
Greater Fort Erie Secondary School

Greater Fort Erie Secondary School, also known as GFESS, is a public secondary school in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada. It serves as the only secondary school in the city, after replacing Fort Erie Secondary School and Ridgeway Crystal Beach High School in 2017. GFESS is operated by the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN). History The Greater Fort Erie Secondary School opened in 2017. The school was the first high school to be built by the DSBN since 1971 and cost $30 million. Greater Fort Erie was built to replace Ridgeway Crystal Beach High and Fort Erie Secondary School. In 2023, a spirit assembly at the school featured a live performance by Murda Beatz. The school has a Positive Spaces Club where students can discuss their gender and sexuality. See also Education in Ontario List of secondary schools in Ontario References
Toronto-Dominion Centre

Das Toronto-Dominion Centre (Abkürzung: T-D Centre) ist ein Gebäudekomplex in Downtown Toronto, der aus sechs Hochhäusern und einem bronzegetönten Glaspavillon besteht. Es dient als Hauptsitz der Toronto-Dominion Bank und anderen gewerblichen Mietern. Insgesamt arbeiten rund 21.000 Menschen in dem Komplex, was ihn zum größten Kanadas macht. Geschichte Das Projekt geht zurück auf Allen Lambert, den früheren Präsidenten und Vorstandsmitglied der Toronto-Dominion Bank. Die Planung erfolgte durch das Architekturbüro Bregman + Hamann Architects und den Architekten Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Mies van der Rohe hatte bei der Planung freie Hand in der Gestaltung. Die Hochhäuser wurden zwischen 1967 und 1991 fertiggestellt, vier der Gebäude wurden erst nach dem Tod Mies van der Rohes 1969 errichtet. Der 1967 eröffnete Toronto-Dominion Bank Tower war zu seiner Zeit das höchste Gebäude Kanadas. Das Gebäude-Ensemble stellt ein klassisches Beispiel des internationalen Architekturstils dar und markiert Mies van der Rohes Abschluss seiner „Amerikanischen Periode“, die 1957 mit dem Seagram Building in New York City begonnen hatte. Das Gebäude geriet in die Schlagzeilen, als der 39-jährige Anwalt Garry Hoy am 3. Juli 1993 einer Gruppe Studenten die Unzerbrechlichkeit der Glasfenster demonstrieren wollte, weshalb er sich gegen die Scheibe warf. Er tat dies nicht zum ersten Mal, doch tragischerweise löste sich dieses Mal das Fenster aus der Wand und Garry Hoy stürzte 24 Stockwerke tief in den Tod. Einzelne Gebäude Siehe auch Liste der höchsten Gebäude in Toronto Weblinks Webpräsenz des Toronto-Dominion Centre Einzelnachweise
Centre Toronto-Dominion

Le Centre Toronto-Dominion, ou Centre TD, est un complexe de bureaux situés dans le quartier financier du centre-ville de Toronto Le complexe compte six tours et un pavillon, couverts de verre teinté bronze et d'un acier peint de noir qui les rendent distinctifs. Description Propriété de Cadillac Fairview, le complexe abrite le siège social de son principal locataire, la banque Toronto-Dominion (TD), qui lui a donné son nom, mais offre des espaces de bureaux et de commerces à de nombreuses autres entreprises. Environ 21 000 personnes y travaillent, ce qui en fait le plus grand complexe de bureaux commerciaux du Canada Le projet est inspiré par Allen Lambert, ancien président et directeur général de la banque Toronto-Dominion. Sa belle-sœur Phyllis Lambert lui recommande l'architecte Ludwig Mies van der Rohe en tant que conseil, en lien avec les cabinets John B. Parkin and Associates et Bregman + Hamann. La Fairview Corporation en est le promoteur. Les tours sont construites entre 1967 et 1991. Un bâtiment supplémentaire est construit hors du campus et acquis en 1998. Mies ayant bénéficié d'une carte blanche quasi totale pour la création du centre, le complexe, dans son ensemble et dans ses détails, est un exemple typique de son interprétation du style international, considéré comme l'aboutissement de son œuvre en Amérique du Nord. La tour la plus haute du complexe, connue comme la TD Tower, mesure 223 mètres. Notes et références (en) Cet article est partiellement ou en totalité issu de la page de Wikipédia en anglais intitulée « Toronto-Dominion Centre » (voir la liste des auteurs). Liens externes Ressource relative à l'architecture : Registre aux fins de la Loi sur le patrimoine de l'Ontario Portail des gratte-ciel Portail de l’architecture et de l’urbanisme Portail des lieux patrimoniaux du Canada Portail de Toronto
Toronto-Dominion Centre

Il Toronto-Dominion Centre, o T-D Centre, si trova nel centro di Toronto, Ontario, Canada. È un complesso composto da 6 grattacieli ed un padiglione. Quartier generale della Toronto-Dominion Bank, al suo interno si trovano anche altre attività commerciali e professionali, dove lavorano complessivamente circa 21.000 persone. Note Altri progetti Wikimedia Commons contiene immagini o altri file su Toronto-Dominion Centre Collegamenti esterni Sito ufficiale, su tdcentre.ca. URL consultato il 19 febbraio 2011 (archiviato dall'url originale il 3 febbraio 2006).
Toronto-Dominion Centre

Toronto Dominion Centre – kompleks handlowo-kulturalny w kanadyjskim mieście Toronto, w Financial District. Składa się z 3 czarnych budynków, zaprojektowanych przez architekta Ludwiga Mies van der Rohe. Budynki tworzą odgrodzony od ulic dziedziniec, na którym Joe Fafard ustawił 6 odpoczywających krów z brązu. Pomiędzy budynkami stoi także wielkie krzesło. W południe odbywają się koncerty jazzowe. W kompleksie znajduje się jedna z najważniejszych galerii sztuki Inuitów – Toronto Dominion Gallery of Inuit Art, a także centrala Toronto-Dominion Bank.
Toronto-Dominion Centre

Toronto-Dominion Centre é um complexo de seis arranha-céus localizado no centro financeiro da cidade de Toronto, Canadá, foi concluído em 1969 e seu maior edifício possui 223 metros e 56 andares. É a sede do TD Bank. Cerca de 21 mil pessoas trabalham diariamente no complexo do qual o Toronto-Dominion Centre é o núcleo, tornando o Toronto-Dominion Centre o maior arranha-céu do Canadá, em número de pessoas empregadas. Em 9 de julho de 1993, Garry Hoy, um advogado caiu de um 24.º andar, quando para mostrar aos estudantes de uma universidade que os vidros daquele edifício eram inquebráveis, decidiu atirar-se para a janela, acabou por cair de uma altura de 92 metros de altura, tendo morte imediata. Os vidros eram inquebráveis, mas os caixilhos da janela desencaixaram e Hoy perdeu a vida. Referências
St. Vincent de Paul Church (Niagara-on-the-Lake)

Die St. Vincent de Paul Church ist eine römisch-katholische Kirche in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Kanada. Geschichte Die erste Gemeinde mit einem ansässigen Priester wurde 1826 auf der Niagara-Halbinsel gegründet, um der steigenden Anzahl von Katholiken in dem Gebiet Rechnung zu tragen. Die Fachwerkkirche mit den gotischen Fenstern wurde am 9. November 1835 durch Bischof Alexander Macdonell von Kingston geweiht. Am 25. Juli 1965 weihte der Bischof von Saint Catharines Thomas Joseph McCarthy die wiederhergestellte ursprüngliche Kirche mit dem Zwölfeck-Anbau. Auf dem anliegenden Friedhof befindet sich eine Grabstätte für polnische Soldaten, die während des Ersten Weltkriegs im Camp Niagara ausgebildet wurden und infolge der Grippeepidemie gestorben waren. Am 26. Januar 1976 wurde ein Antrag gestellt, die Kirche ins Ontario Heritage aufzunehmen. Weblinks https://www.exploringniagara.com/niagara_on_the_lake/st_vincents.html (abgerufen am 26. Dezember 2023) https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/en/oha/details?id=1255 (abgerufen am 26. Dezember 2023)
10 Armoury Street

10 Armoury Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is the site of a new courthouse that opened in 2023, consolidating six Ontario Court of Justice criminal courts, 73 judicial hearing rooms, and other court services in one location. The 17-story, 775,000-square-foot tower is the largest courthouse in Ontario. The courthouse replaces previous court facilities in Toronto, including those formerly at Old City Hall, College Park, 2201 Finch Avenue West (which remains as an adult bail centre), 1000 Finch Avenue West, 1911 Eglinton Avenue East, and 311 Jarvis Street. The new complex, which is located just north of Toronto City Hall, cost an estimated $956 million to build. Renzo Piano Building Workshop was the architect. References
St. Andrew by-the-Lake Anglican Church

St. Andrew by-the-Lake Anglican Church is an Anglican church located on Centre Island, which is part of the Toronto Islands, offshore of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. History Regular Anglican services had been taking place on the Islands since 1875 in the private homes of residents. In 1884, Arthur Sweatman, 3rd Bishop of Toronto, founded the church as his summer chapel of ease. The wooden church was constructed in the Carpenter Gothic style by Arthur Richard Denison at a cost of $2000. Many prominent Toronto families, such as the Masseys and the Gooderhams, who summered on the island, helped finance its construction. In 1959, the church was partially disassembled and moved to its current location. The church building was condemned by the city and abandoned in 1980. Services were held in a home on the island until 1984 when the church was restored. St. Rita's, the Catholic church on the island, was demolished and the church became used for both Anglican and Catholic services. The church hosts annual Blessing of the Fleet services for the Royal Canadian Yacht Club and the Queen City Yacht Club. See also List of Anglican churches in Toronto References
Ethel's Lounge

Ethel's Lounge is a bar in uptown Waterloo, the central business district of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. It is located at 114 King St N. History Restaurateur Glenn Smith had previously run the blues club Pop the Gator (1989–1994) and the bar Circus Room (1992–1994). Smith opened Ethel's Lounge in 1994. Smith picked the location for its desirable location in the city, as well as its parking. Smith wanted the food to feel home-cooked, as opposed to typical bar food. Every year, the bar runs the "Tray Race", a relay race for charity where contestants balance trays of water bottles. On St. Patrick's Day 2019, a concert poster was stolen from the bar. The bar has been described as a "local favourite". Decoration The bar's decor has stayed relatively the same since its opening in 1994. Smith was inspired by American dive bars from the 1950s to 70s, and named the bar after a 70s blues bar of the same name in Detroit. Adam Jackson of the Waterloo Chronicle described it as "a time machine of sorts". The bar is decorated with concert posters, pop culture and pieces of local history, such as John Belushi’s shoes and socks. The bar's neon sign, taken from the Detroit Ethel's Lounge, has been described as "iconic". References
Arabesque Family Restaurant

Arabesque Family Restaurant, also known as Arabesque Café, is a Palestinian restaurant in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, located at 869 Victoria St N. Menu Arabesque is known for its hummus and freshly baked pita bread. Some appetizers include baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves, lentil soup, and kebbah. Meat entrees, such as chicken tekka, shawarma plates, or falafel, are served along dips, pita bread, salad, rice, and fries. All of the meats are halal. The restaurant also serves a number of Arabic sweets made daily, including baklava, nammoura, and kunafa. For drinks, non-alcoholic beer, juices, and smoothies are served. According to a 2013 Record article, the portions are large. History The co-owners of Arabesque, Mohamad Yanes, Mamoun Yanes and Bassam Chaban, were born and raised in Syria with Palestinian descent. An engineer by trade, Yanes immigrated to Canada in 2009. The owners had little experience with restauranteering before opening Arabesque, and so "learned by doing". The location of Arabesque was previously a fast food restaurant. In 2011, the restaurant opened a second location, Arabesque Express, for takeout only in Waterloo at 465 Phillip St; it later closed. In 2018, part of Victoria St. N was closed for construction, causing a significant decrease in Arabesque's business as customers needed to take a 15-minute detour. Due to the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns, the restaurant temporarily switched to being takeout and delivery only. As well the restaurant experienced a drop in business and laid off about fifty staff members. As part of the 2021 Canadian federal elections, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh held a rally outside the restaurant. Reception Dwight Storring of the Waterloo Region Record reviewed the restaurant in 2013, praising the food and atmosphere. Storring concluded by saying Arabesque "is restaurant that should be on everyone's list. The food is delicious, abundant and it caters to a wide range of palettes". In the Record's best of 2018 summary, Sandra Walneck recommended Arabesque's baba ghanoush appetizer "which makes any store-bought version pale by comparison". Writing for CBC News, Andrew Coppolino has recommended the restaurant a number of times, including on his 2017 local shawarma list, his 2021 halal recommendations, and a 2022 article about the Region's food. According to a 2018 Record article, the restaurant has a "loyal following". References
Government Building (Toronto)

The Government Building, also known as the Arts, Crafts and Hobbies Building, is a heritage exhibition building at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Built in 1911 for the annual Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), the building has been used since 1993 as the Toronto location of the Medieval Times chain of dinner theatres. Description The building is a one-storey building with an "E" floorplan. At the intersection is a large dome. The architectural style is Beaux-Arts, designed by George W. Gouinlock. History The building was initially used for government displays at the CNE. The building became the host of the "Arts, Crafts & Hobbies" exhibit at the CNE. It was generally not used during the rest of the year, except for storage. During World War I, the building was used as barracks for Canadian soldiers. In 1959, the Government Building was used for town hall meetings on the planned Bloor-Danforth Toronto Transit Commission subway project. In the 1990s, Metro Toronto sought to increase revenues from Exhibition Place during a time of government downloading. Medieval Times, a theatre company putting on recreations of medieval jousting, won a contract to operate the building. A support building and stable was constructed at the rear of the building. Gallery References
Yonge Sheppard Centre

The Yonge Sheppard Centre is a mixed-use development located at the intersection of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue in the North York district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is a hub for commercial, residential, and transit activities in the area. History Originally constructed in 1976, the Yonge Sheppard Centre has undergone several renovations and expansions to accommodate the growing community's needs. Architecture The complex features a modern architectural style with high-rise towers and multi-level retail spaces, designed to facilitate easy access to the Sheppard-Yonge subway station. Components Retail The centre offers a range of retail stores, from fashion and beauty to electronics and home goods. Office It houses multiple office towers, hosting various businesses and professional services. Residential The residential component includes high-rise condominiums with modern living spaces. Transit Directly accessible from the centre is the Sheppard-Yonge subway station, a major transit hub for the TTC. Recent Developments A significant renovation took place from 2016 to 2021, updating retail spaces and adding new residential units. References External links Official website
The Yeti Cafe

The Yeti Cafe is a cafe, restaurant, and music venue located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, at 14 Eby St. N. The cafe is located near the Kitchener Farmer's Market. Victoria Kent opened the Yeti cafe in 2012, located in a repurposed house. The cafe's menu uses unconventional naming of its dishes and features omelets, bagel sandwiches and bread sandwiches. For drinks, coffee, tea, and espresso are served. The Yeti has received praise from reviewers for its atmosphere, food, and coffee. History The Yeti Cafe was opened by Victoria Kent in 2012. The building was previously a Grainharvest Breadhouse location. Before moving to Kitchener in 2011, Kent was a librarian. The Yeti was named after one of the cafe's paintings. On July 13, 2012, the cafe had a sidewalk advertisement sign confiscated and disposed of by a city bylaw officer, leading to drops in revenue and local controversy. Kent later received apologies from city officials. In 2015, a quarter of the Yeti's revenue came from catering, especially from local startup businesses. The cafe was renovated in 2021, adding more bathrooms and a heated patio. Description The Yeti Cafe is located in downtown Kitchener at 14 Eby St. N., which is near the Kitchener Farmer's Market. The cafe, located in a repurposed house, has a patio and indoor tables for seating. The Toronto Star described the Yeti as an "artsy breakfast spot" in 2022. Chef Jonathan Gushue described the Yeti's food as "non-gimmicky comfort food". The cafe's menu uses "eclectic" names and features omelets, bagel sandwiches and bread sandwiches. Most dishes can be given substitutions to be made vegan or vegetarian. Coffee, tea, and espresso are served. Their coffee is supplied by Cultura Café and originates from Nicaragua. Local bakeries Golden Hearth and Grainharvest supply the cafe's breads. Since 2022, the cafe has begun to roast their beans. Reception A 2013 Record review praised the Yeti's breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and options for dietary restrictions. Alex Bielak of The Record recommended the Yeti in 2020, enjoying its relaxed atmosphere and its integration in the city's urban fabric. Jessica Huras of the Toronto Star recommended the cafe in 2022 in a daytrip guide to Waterloo Region. An illustration of the Yeti was included in the 2023 art book, The Art of Nostalgia by Trevor Clare, which depicts the Region's "landmarks and hidden gems". Matt Johnson, director of the 2023 film BlackBerry, is a "big fan" of the Yeti. References