Monday, December 22, 2014
Friday, December 19, 2014
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Monday, December 15, 2014
Friday, December 12, 2014
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Monday, December 08, 2014
Friday, December 05, 2014
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
Monday, December 01, 2014
Friday, November 28, 2014
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
Friday, November 21, 2014
St. Jacobs Farmer's Market
After a fire that destroyed the original wood barn that housed the farmer's market a temporary new barn has risen from the ashes. Business has returned at the St. Jacobs Farmer's Market. The construction of a new main building is already under way. One of the things that make this market unique is the number of vendors from the local Mennonite community.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Monday, November 17, 2014
Soccer Dome Construction
The $8.7-million project is a partnership between the City of Pickering and the Pickering Soccer Club. It will be owned by the City and managed by the Club, which is responsible for $4.5 million of the total cost, paying it to the City over the next 15 years. Check out the next photo to see a closeup of the two specks on the roof.
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The highest point of the dome is 75 feet (23 metres) above the playing surface, which is almost seven storeys high.
The insulated dome will maintain internal temperatures of 18°C.
The dome is equipped with wind and snow sensors. In high winds, pressure will automatically increase for stabilization. During snow accumulation, sensors will adjust dome pressure and internal
temperatures to allow snow to shed from the fabric.
The dome automatically switches to a natural gas backup inflation pump during power outages.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Monday, November 10, 2014
Friday, November 07, 2014
Monday, November 03, 2014
The Emigrant
Pier 21 was an ocean liner terminal and immigration shed from 1928 to 1971 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Upon arrival, officials oversaw the screening and completion of the paperwork needed for their access into Canada.
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“With this sculpture, I wanted to say ‘Thank you’ to the country that has been my home for the past 48 years,” said Armando Barbon. “Every day, I feel blessed to be here, and I hope with this sculpture I am able to express the sense of hope and opportunity many new Canadians feel.” The monument is a tribute to the millions who left their home countries, and the significant contributions they have made on the history and culture of our country.
Friday, October 31, 2014
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Friday, October 24, 2014
Pickering Pedestrian Bridge
At the Pickering Go Train & Bus Station, the extension of the pedestrian bridge has been completed to the car parking structure. One can now walk in comfort, protected from the elements, to the train platform. You can see a previous photo here from when the bridge was under construction. Just in case you are wondering that is a canopy in the foreground and not another bridge.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Friday, October 17, 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
Friday, October 10, 2014
Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Incorruptible Cashier
James Ritty, was tired of the dishonesty of his bartenders who were pocketing some of his profits and had an idea of a way to solve the problem. In 1879 he applied for a patent. The result was “Ritty’s Incorruptible Cashier” which became the prototype for the cash registers used today. The National Cash Register Company of Dayton bought the rights to the patent and became the largest manufacturer of cash registers in the world.
Monday, October 06, 2014
Friday, October 03, 2014
Irish River #2 Covered Bridge
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I just happen to be there when restoration work was taking place. The work crew were very friendly and let me roam throughout and take as many photos that I wanted.
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They were supposed to finished in a week but were run behind schedule.
The larger beams had to be shipped from British Columbia.
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This is some of culprits that were responsible for the repair work. The bridge is located very close to ocean and the tides push up past the bridge. The salt water takes it's toll on the lumber and metal.
Wednesday, October 01, 2014
Friday, September 26, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Sunday, September 21, 2014
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