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TORONTO – The so-called outfield district got the love last year at Rogers Centre. Now it’s time for a renovated 100-level seating area, new-look dugouts and fresh turf at the home of the Toronto Blue Jays. Team brass showed off the latest changes to the downtown stadium on Thursday with …
Read More »Saskatoon morning news rewind: Wednesday, Nov. 29
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winter driving safety tips, renovation challenges and contingency planning, and picking out the perfect Christmas tree. Here’s your morning rewind for the Wednesday, Nov. 29, edition of Global News Morning Saskatoon. Winter driving safety tips: Medic Minute While snow and ice have …
Read More »Second phase of Rogers Centre renovations underway
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 21, 2023 12:12 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Rogers Centre is unrecognizable after extensive renovations began on the downtown Toronto ballpark last month. The Toronto Blue Jays released photos of the demolition of most of the stadium’s …
Read More »Calgary toddler with very rare condition gets life-changing home renovations
A network of volunteers from several companies have stepped up to change the lives of a Calgary family. The focus is an adorable toddler with a life-threatening condition. Two-year-old Jake Davis was diagnosed as an infant as ERCC1-deficient. It basically means his DNA doesn’t repair at a cellular level. It’s …
Read More »As the Winnipeg Jets attract more people to games, arena renovations help to meet demand – Winnipeg
For years, Winnipeg’s very own hockey team has played a key role in attracting thousands down to the Canada Life Centre. The building itself has seen its share of upgrades, with new seating options and more variety of food and drink. Its owner, True North Sports and Entertainment, spent about …
Read More »‘Uninhabitable’ 24 Sussex should still be restored, heritage advocates say
In its dilapidated state, 24 Sussex, the official residence of Canada’s prime ministers, faces a plague of issues and increasingly pressing questions about whether it is worth restoring. For heritage advocates who spoke to the press on Friday, the answer remains a clear “yes.” Several heritage-minded groups, including Historic Ottawa …
Read More »Winnipeg to spend $1.25 million for renovations to 19 community centres – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg is spending $1.25 million through a renovations grant program to renovate 19 community centres in the city. “This program is a crucial investment in our community centres, ensuring they have the necessary resources to undertake repairs, upgrades and safety improvements that …
Read More »Rogers Centre renovations wow Blue Jays fans
TORONTO – Excited fans raced through the gates at Rogers Centre, with some having to double back because they forgot their free giveaway, too eager to get their first look at the renovated ballpark. The Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Tuesday in Toronto’s home opener, making it …
Read More »Ontario legislature eyes full shutdown for major renovations; likely to cost over $1B
TORONTO — At 130 years old, Ontario’s legislature is showing its age. There are lead pipes and asbestos running through the walls, mountains of old cables and wires stacked on top of new ones, an inefficient steam heating system with parts that frequently fail and fire safety systems in need …
Read More »Public consultation begins for Loyalist Township rec centre revamp – Kingston
Public consultation has kicked off in Loyalist Township ahead of a complete revamp of the W.J. Henderson recreation centre. A new pool is at the centre of the plans, and the project has already secured over $16 million in federal funding. The two public information sessions held Monday provided area …
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