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Craigleith Depot reopens after 6-month renovation

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June 25, 2023

The new color scheme matches the former Grand Trunk rail line that operated until the 1920s

The Craigleith Heritage Depot museum and library has reopened after a six-month renovation.

Opened in 1886 as a rail station and stopping on the Grand Trunk Rail Line, the depot is also a big part of ski industry history as the trains that stopped there brought tourists from Toronto every Sunday for a day of skiing at Blue Mountain.

Part of the recent renovations brought the building back to the two-toned color scheme used for the Grand Trunk. There were also major repairs done

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Police warn public about home renovation scam in Halton Region

By Quadrivium
April 21, 2023

Halton police are warning the public about an ongoing home repair fraud scheme.

The fraud involved contractors traveling door-to-door, performing cold call sales of services such as chimney or driveway repair and interlock stone work.

In the scheme, the “contractor” will provide a quote below market value for the work, and once a deal is reached with the victim, they will request a large cash payment. The “contractor” will then occasionally start the agreed-upon work, but it is often sub-par or incomplete.

The victim will then be asked for more money, either for supplies or for the completion of the

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renovation in catalonia by arnau estudi d’arquitectura

By Quadrivium
April 17, 2023

transforming ‘el gallliner’

Catalan architecture practice Arnau Estudi d’Arquitectura has completed the renovation of a rustic chicken coop in Olot, spaintransforming it into a modern workspace that blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings. The project maintains the integrity of the original structure while introducing contemporary elements and materials, and joins a rural farmhouse known as Cabana del Pererwhich had been similarly revived by the architects.

According to the architects, the renovation was inspired by the landscape of their childhood and the memories they had of an old chicken coop, or ‘el gallliner.’ They sought to create a workspace

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Reno gone wrong: Toronto-based contractor takes $82K, disappears

By Quadrivium
March 16, 2023

A Toronto-based renovation contractor who held about $82,000 in deposits without completing work has left a customer convinced he’ll never see any of the money again despite taking legal action.

The project began in late 2021 when the customer, whose first name is Jeff, was hired by Miller Building Group, operated by Todd Miller.

Global News has agreed to withhold Jeff’s surname because of concerns for his safety, unrelated to this story.

“Nothing but excuses, lies and deceit,” said Jeff, describing Miller’s abandonment of the renovation project in late 2022.

Jeff says he thought he’d done due diligence when he

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Upcycled Cutting Board Craft Picture Frame

By Quadrivium
March 15, 2023

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Looking for a unique way to display your family photos? Check out our cutting board craft picture “frame”! This one-of-a-kind frame is made from a real cutting board and can be personalized with your family name, favorite saying, or special message. It’s the perfect way to show off your cherished memories and make a unique statement in your home.

cutting board picture board against pink background

Cutting Board Craft Picture “Frame”

I love a decorative frame that is more than just a square or rectangle that hangs on the wall.

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