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Montreal landmarks rebuilt as Lego sculptures gain popularity online – Montreal
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Montreal landmarks rebuilt as Lego sculptures gain popularity online – Montreal

From the Orange Julep to Schwartz’s Deli, iconic Montreal landmarks are being recreated using Lego and getting a lot of attention online. Block by block, artist Addy Parsons, better known as, @brickablock on Instagram, has built numerous recognizable city buildings using only the plastic bricks.“It’s a lot of work, for sure,” Parson said.Born and raised in Ontario, Parsons said she fell in love with Montreal’s unique style of architecture while living in the city.Pulling out an old box of Lego bricks and putting her sculpture artistic background to good use, Parsons started clicking the blocks together to recreate buildings near her home in the Plateau neighbourhood.“Whether or not it’s visible, there is a community around them. Playing with and capturing that essence in the form ...
29-year-old Mississauga shooting victim identified by police – Toronto
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29-year-old Mississauga shooting victim identified by police – Toronto

A 29-year-old man is dead after a shooting in Mississauga, police say. Peel Regional Police said on Monday, at around 7:36 p.m., officers received a report that shots had been fired in the Dream Crest Road and Alicante Street area.When police arrived, a man was found suffering from a gunshot wound.Officers said life-saving measures were attempted, but the man succumbed to his injuries at the scene.Police have identified the victim as 29-year-old Bryan Lara-Alvarez from Mississauga. Trending Now “Police believe that this was a targeted incident and that there is no evidence to suggest any public safety threat,” officers said in a news release. Story continues below advertisement Anyone with information, or who may have dashcam or other fo...
Reach Key Influencers and Media Outlets Worldwide With Global News Distribution
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Reach Key Influencers and Media Outlets Worldwide With Global News Distribution

PRESS RELEASEPublished March 20, 2023 United States - Global News Distribution, a leading press release distribution service, is proud to announce its new press release services aimed at helping businesses reach key influencers and media outlets with their messages. With the ability to distribute press releases globally, this service can help businesses increase their visibility, reach new audiences, and build brand recognition. Whether you are a small start-up or a large corporation, this service can help you reach the right people, at the right time, with your message. Key influencers and media outlets play a critical role in shaping public opinion and driving conversation. With our press release services, businesses can reach these key decision-makers and help build their brand recog...
WUGT News Launches Website Covering Global News
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WUGT News Launches Website Covering Global News

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - March 21, 2023) - WUGT Media Inc. is excited to announce the launch of WUGT News, a leading news agency, and its new website that covers latest news in a wide range of news categories, including global news, breaking news, business news, tech news, science news, sports news, fashion news, automotive news, celebrities news, and politics news.WUGT NewsWith the launch of the news website, WUGT News aims to provide its readers with the latest news from around the world in one convenient location. The website features a clean, modern design that is easy to navigate, making it simple for readers to find the news they are interested in.WUGT News is also excited to announce the launch of the WUGT Job Bank, a new platform designed to connect job seekers with...
Stanley Park Easter Train cancelled as miniature railway remains sidelined – BC
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Stanley Park Easter Train cancelled as miniature railway remains sidelined – BC

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Children and families won’t be hopping on the Stanley Park Railway this Easter weekend. The Vancouver Park Board has announced that the annual Stanley Park Easter Train event has been “put on pause this year due to required repairs following a recent assessment.” Read more: Park board had offers of help to keep Stanley Park train on track: sources Miniature train service has been derailed since last fall amid what the park board called “mechanical issues affecting the antique engines and passenger cars.”Those issues prompted the board to cancel two other popular seasonal events, the Stanley Park Ghost Grain and the train component of December’s Stan...
Experience Regina apologizes for ‘misogynistic’ rebrand slogans
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Experience Regina apologizes for ‘misogynistic’ rebrand slogans

What started out as an attempt for a rebrand in Regina has backfired, with some people calling out Experience Regina’s slogans as misogynistic. Experience Regina, the newly rebranded Tourism Regina, launched its rebrand on Friday with slogans like “Let’s make Regina sexy,” and “Show us your Regina.” A screenshot of the Experience Regina website before they got rid of the slogans following the backlash. Regina Reddit While some people found the new approach humorous, many people took to Twitter to call the rebranding sexist and misogynistic, and calling for an end to the rebrand. Story continues below advertisement “We need to know where and when you got positive feedback for this rebranding? H...
Young athletes test athletic ability at RBC Training Grounds – Calgary
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Young athletes test athletic ability at RBC Training Grounds – Calgary

Hundreds of young, local athletes put it all on the line Saturday during the Olympic talent search in Calgary. Rower Griffin Salmon was one of 200 athletes between the ages of 14 and 25 who showcased their athletic abilities at the RBC Training Grounds, hoping to get noticed.Salmon is hoping to rank in the top 100.“It is nerve-wracking, but I feel like that’s good. You get the extra adrenaline that helps you go faster, but it is for my future, so you know, I’m ready to do it,” he said.The program is aimed at testing athletes on their speed, agility, power and endurance. Their final scores have the potential to get them scouted as future Canadian Olympians, a dream that runner Jean Funnel shares with many others. Story continues below advertisement ...
Islamic Awareness Week – Northeastern Global News
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Islamic Awareness Week – Northeastern Global News

For Islamic Awareness Week, the Islamic Society of Northeastern University hosted an outdoor Jummah prayer at Centennial Common on the Boston Campus on Friday. The Jummah prayer is essential in the Islamic faith and is referred to as the Friday prayer because it occurs every week on Fridays. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University Source link
Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream
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Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream

A man trying desperately to avoid death is flung between limbo and his past, where a rebellious young woman holds the key that may guide him to paradise. Infused with serious laughter, exquisite puppetry, and inspired sound design, this show is guaranteed to blow your mind and melt your heart. Source link