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New Horizons Baptist Church holds first Easter service since $3.8 million renovation – Halifax

Following a renovation process that expanded over the course of four years, the New Horizons Baptist Church held its first Easter service on Sunday since reopening.

Formerly known as the Cornwallis Street Baptist Church because of its location on the North-End Halifax street, the building which underwent a $3.8 million expansion was full of community members attending to see performances from the church choir, sermons, and a baptism ceremony.

Sherrian Garcia, an attendee of the church since he arrived in Canada from Jamaica in 2012, said although churchgoers were provided a temporary location as renovations were underway, it felt good

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‘Renovation Island’ Fans Are “Getting Mad” After Latest ‘Rock the Block’ Episode

rock the block cast

Why ‘Rock the Block’ Fans Are “Getting Mad”Gilles Mingasson

It’s halfway through season 4 of Rock the Block, and some fans are getting impatient. Renovation Island stars Sarah and Bryan Baeumler are competing to add value to a home in Colorado, and after renovating the kitchen, living area, and master suite, they have come up short with the judges.

To be fair, the competition is steep! The Baeumlers are up against some HGTV heavy-hitters, like Michel Smith Boyd and Anthony Elle (Luxe for Less), Jonathan Knight and Kristina Crestin (Farmhouse Fixer), and Page Turner and

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What To Expect From The Next Stage Of Pittsburgh Airport’s $1.4 Billion Renovation

On March 10th, Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) unveiled the next stage in its $1.4 billion renovation, with the City of Bridges planning on adding one more to its collection.


PIT Connector-Bridge-Entrance

Photo: pittransformed.com

The airport has planned a distinctive connector bridge, and tunnel from its new landside terminal, to the existing airside center core. Paul Hoback, Chief Development Officer for the Allegheny County Airport Authority, noted in its latest statement:

“Pittsburgh is a city with a magnificent entrance, and this design, as part of our new terminal program, provides travelers with a similar experience,

“Capturing the essence of Pittsburgh is an important

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Library lighter and brighter after interior renovation

Feb. 4—The Blue Earth County Library is going toward a “bookstore” feel with its ongoing renovations.

With improved lighting, updated carpet and ceiling tiles, new signage and more natural light — some windows were obscured by tall shelves that were taken down — the atmosphere and mood is lighter and brighter, library staff say.

Director of Library Services Kelly McBride said even the most awe-inspiring patrons have been won over by the phase one improvements made to the adult space, which began in the fall of 2022 and ended with the installation of shelves in mid December.

“Change is kind

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Blue Jays unveiled completed outfield district of Rogers Center renovations, designed by Populous

Courtesy Toronto Blue Jays, media kit of completed outfield renovations and ribbon-cutting ceremony available here. All photos courtesy Toronto Blue Jays.

In a day that will go down in club history, the Toronto Blue Jays officially unveiled the completed first phase of Rogers Center renovations, featuring a brand-new Outfield District that will transform the fan experience at the 34-year-old ballpark. Blue Jays fans can enjoy the spaces starting with the 2023 Home Opener on April 11, with five distinct neighborhoods and many additional new social spaces, available to everyone with a game ticket.

Mark Shapiro, President & CEO, Toronto

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renovation in catalonia by arnau estudi d’arquitectura

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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