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Béthanie is a historic building complex located in Pok Fu Lam, Southern District, Hong Kong. Built in 1875 as a sanatorium by the Paris Foreign Missions Society, it later became part of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 2003, along with the nearby Dairy Farm cowsheds. After undergoing renovations, the complex reopened in 2006 and is now home to the Academy's School of Film and Television. It also houses two performance venues, an exhibition hall, a chapel, and a museum. In 2013, Béthanie was declared a monument. Situated at No. 139 Pok Fu Lam Road, it offers a scenic view of the coast and was originally chosen for its ideal location to help French priests recover from tropical diseases. Today, the Chinese Cuisine Training Institute (CCTI) is located next to Béthanie, which can be accessed by following signs to the CCTI. Béthanie, built in 1875 by the Paris Foreign Missions Society as the first sanatorium in Hong Kong, served as a recovery place for priests and missionaries suffering from tropical diseases. It also housed a successful printing press publishing religious items in multiple languages. The building underwent several expansions and renovations, especially in the 1890s, to accommodate increasing numbers of visitors. During World War II, the building was ransacked by Japanese forces, but was later restored in 1949. After political unrest following the Communist Revolution, Béthanie operated beyond capacity until it was sold in 1974. In the late 1970s, students occupied the building, sparking a movement to preserve it. In 1981, it was listed as a Grade II historic building, and by 2009, it was upgraded to Grade I. After significant restoration funded by the Hong Kong government and completed in 2006, Béthanie became a part of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and was declared a monument in 2013.

The Montreal Casino (French: Casino de Montréal), located on Notre Dame Island in Montreal, Quebec, is the largest casino in Canada. It opened on October 9, 1993, and operates seven days a week, from morning until late night. The casino is housed in two former Expo 67 pavilions within Jean-Drapeau Park on Notre Dame Island—a man-made island in the St. Lawrence River created for the 1967 World’s Fair. It shares the island with the Gilles Villeneuve racing circuit, the Olympic Basin, and an artificial lake with a small beach.Owned and operated by the Société des casinos du Québec (a subsidiary of Loto-Québec), the casino’s profits support the Government of Quebec. By 2019, it employed around 2,800 people. Visitors can access the casino via the De la Concorde bridge from Cité du Havre or by taking public transit to Jean Drapeau Metro station on nearby Saint Helen’s Island and then boarding a connecting bus.Founded in 1992 with a $95 million investment, the Montreal Casino was the first of several casinos established by the Société des casinos du Québec. It replaced the Palais des civilisations, formerly the Quebec Pavilion during Expo 67, and annexed the nearby France Pavilion via a bridge. Upon opening, the casino attracted thousands of visitors and reached 780,000 guests in its first year, initially employing 700 people.The casino underwent significant changes over the years: it expanded in 1993, became a 24-hour facility in 1997, and adopted a non-smoking policy in 2003. A major renovation in 2013 included the addition of a digital wall spanning three floors, created with Moment Factory. In 2014, the casino introduced 'The Zone,' a new interactive gaming area. Following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the casino adjusted its hours, closing at 3 AM on weekdays and 5 AM on weekends. In 2021, its fine-dining restaurant, L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, closed permanently.

Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle is a public square in Montreal's Quartier International, bordered by Saint Antoine Street West (south), Bleury Street and the Palais des congrès (east), the CDP Capital Centre (west), and Viger Avenue West (north). Established in 2004, it was built over the Ville-Marie Expressway along with the CDP Capital Centre and named after Quebec artist Jean-Paul Riopelle, who passed away in 2002.The square is home to 'La Joute' (English: The Joust), a fountain sculpture by Riopelle that was relocated here from the Olympic Park in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. Positioned in a water basin on the northern side, this dynamic artwork features alternating water jets and, during summer evenings, a circle of fire on the water’s surface—a key element of Riopelle’s design.A second sculpture, 'Le Grand Jean-Paul', created by Roseline Granet in 2003, honors Riopelle and stands among the trees in the southern part of the square. Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle also features 88 trees from 11 different species, including Sugar Maple and Bitternut Hickory, arranged in a pattern inspired by computer circuit boards. At night, light mist from ground gutters enhances the 'La Joute' experience.The relocation of 'La Joute' was met with controversy, as some residents of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve felt its move from Olympic Park diminished its intended homage to sport. However, supporters, including Riopelle’s heirs and the Quebec government, believed the new location would attract wider appreciation, allowing the work to be experienced as the artist envisioned, complete with both fountain and fire elements.

The Château Ramezay is a historic building and museum located on Notre-Dame Street in Old Montreal, directly across from Montreal City Hall in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Originally built in 1705 as the residence for Montreal's governor, Claude de Ramezay, the Château holds the distinction of being Quebec’s first designated historical monument and is the oldest private history museum in the province. It was recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada in 1949.The Château changed hands and functions several times over the years. After Ramezay’s descendants sold it to the Compagnie des Indes, it served as the headquarters of the Continental Army in 1775 when they captured Montreal. In 1776, Benjamin Franklin briefly stayed at the Château while attempting to recruit troops for the American Revolutionary War. Following the British conquest, the building served as a residence for British governors until 1849, known formally as Government House, complementing the governor’s residences in Quebec City and Sorel.In 1878, the Château became home to the Université de Montréal’s first Faculty of Medicine. By 1894, it had been purchased by the Numismatic and Antiquarian Society of Montreal, transforming into a museum and portrait gallery. In 1895, architect Sir Andrew Taylor led alterations to adapt the space for its new role.Today, the Château Ramezay Museum houses a collection of roughly 30,000 items, mainly donated by Montrealers, including manuscripts, artworks, numismatic items, ethnological artifacts, paintings, prints, and furniture. Between 1997 and 2002, the museum underwent extensive restorations, adding the Governor’s Garden, which was inaugurated in 2000. In 2003, it received the National Award of Excellence from the Landscape Architects of Canada and has welcomed over a million visitors to date.

Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral in Montreal, Quebec, is a significant Roman Catholic basilica and the seat of the Archdiocese of Montreal. Built between 1875 and 1894 to replace the burned Saint-Jacques Cathedral, it is modeled after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Originally named Saint James Cathedral, it was rededicated in 1955 to Mary, Queen of the World, following Pope Pius XII's proclamation. The church honors the 507 Canadian Papal Zouaves who defended the Papal States in the 19th century, with their names engraved inside. Designated a National Historic Site in 2000, the cathedral has undergone various restorations, including a significant renovation of its esplanade and narthex in 2003, and the cleaning of Bishop Ignace Bourget's statue in 2005.Measuring 101 meters in length and 77 meters at the dome's height, the cathedral stands as Quebec’s third-largest church. The construction was initially controversial, due to its location in a predominantly English-speaking part of Montreal. Today, the cathedral remains an important religious and cultural landmark, bridging Montreal’s history with the global Catholic community.

The first church was built in 1905 on a fifteen-acre site located one and a half miles west and one mile south of Smuts. It was destroyed by fire in 1925, and a second church was erected on the same site in 1926. By then, the site had been reduced to ten acres, as five acres were given by the parishioners for the construction of a Ukrainian Greek Orthodox church. In 1954, the church was relocated to a half-acre site in western Smuts. Archbishop Basil Ladyka blessed the church and altar in 1932, and Bishop Andrew Roborecki visited in 1954 and 1962.The church is a wooden cruciform structure measuring 67 by 39 feet, featuring an open central dome and smaller cupolas on the front towers. The interior and exterior walls are clad in narrow wood siding, the roof is shingled, and the domes are covered in white sheet metal.Inside, the church is centered around a large, well-lit octagonal dome and includes a sanctuary, sacristies, nave, and choir loft. An adjoining separately roofed porch functions as a vestibule. The main altar, along with two small side altars dedicated to the Mother of God and Christ the Redeemer, were hand-carved by Stepan Meush using a technique known as 'rizba.' The painting behind the main altar, depicting the church patron, is also by Meush. The church has wooden pews seating approximately 170 people, and features electricity and central oil heating. The total construction cost was $11,000, funded through the generous voluntary labor of parishioners, with E. Slonetsky serving as the chief foreman.In 1926, parishioners constructed a single bell belfry near the church and installed a cross to commemorate the parish’s Holy Mission. The Prosvita Home of Andrey Sheptytsky, initially serving as the rectory, was reconstructed into a parish hall in 1934 under Rev. Stephen Semczuk’s pastorate and later relocated with the church to its current site in Smuts. The original site remains as the parish cemetery. Ivan Pryma donated the combined fifteen-acre church and cemetery site, and the parish was named 'na Pryymovim' in his honor.Ukrainian settlement in the Smuts district began in 1900, with settlers mainly from Borshchiv and Horodenka counties. The parish was established during the construction of the first and second churches with the help of early pastors Rev. Tymofey Wasylewich and Rev. Roman Cherepaniak. In 1926, the parish executive included P. Rypchynski, V. Shawaga, D. Turchyniak, and I. Dziadyk. Membership statistics included 45 members and 120 children in 1941, 125 souls in 1961, 138 people in 1967, and 10 families in 1975. By 2003, the parish was directed by Rev. Deacon Ray Lalach.The Ukrainian Catholic parish of St. John the Baptist at Smuts is part of the Vonda mission district.

Green Lake, located in Saskatchewan, Canada, is a northern village predominantly inhabited by Métis people. Situated northeast of Meadow Lake and northwest of Big River, it lies in the southern boreal forest and is named after the nearby Green Lake. Key industries in the area include fishing, tourism, and farming.The Northern Village of Green Lake has historical roots dating back to 1782 when the North West Company (NWC) established a wintering post there. In 1793, the NWC set up a permanent post, which was followed by the Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) in 1810. The NWC seized the HBC post in 1816-1817 but a new HBC post was re-established by 1818, and the two companies merged in 1821. The Green Lake post was a significant hub in north-central Saskatchewan, connecting overland trails with the Churchill River. It remained operational until 1973.By the mid-19th century, Roman Catholic missionaries had established a church in Green Lake. Treaty 6 was signed in 1876, leading to settlement in the area and providing natives the choice to join Treaty 6 or take scrip. During the North-West Rebellion, the HBC store in Green Lake was ransacked by Cree from Frog Lake.In 1900, Green Lake saw the establishment of a telegraph service, a post office, and a trail to Meadow Lake. By 1939, the Green Lake Metis Rehabilitation Program was introduced, leading to the relocation of southern Métis to the area. Government projects included Central Farm and a sawmill, which employed many locals. Saskatchewan Highway 155 was established in 1947, connecting Green Lake to Beauval, with further infrastructure developments including a hospital and RCMP detachment.Green Lake was incorporated as a northern village in 1983. The community-owned sawmill, Green Lake Metis Wood Products Limited, operated between 1992 and 2003. The provincial government transferred Central Farm and Silver Lake Farm to the Northern Village of Green Lake in 1996 and 2006, respectively. These farms are used as community pastures.In 1782, the North West Company established Green Lake House on the lake's southwest shore. It faced numerous challenges, including attacks and rebuilding efforts, until the Hudson's Bay Company took over operations in 1821. The store was closed in 1973.During the North-West Rebellion in 1885, the HBC post in Green Lake was looted by Cree from Loon Lake. James Sinclair, the factor of the post, managed to escape and rejoin his men while the post’s goods were pillaged.As of the 2021 Census, Green Lake had a population of 411 residing in 168 of its 220 private dwellings, marking a 4.2% decrease from 2016. The village covers an area of 121.18 km² (46.79 sq mi) with a population density of 3.4/km² (8.8/sq mi).

The Old Government House, built in 1876, is located 1.5 miles (approximately 2.4 kilometers) south of Battleford on Old Highway No. 4. From 1876 to 1883, Battleford served as the seat of government and was known as the Territorial Capital of the Northwest Territories, which now includes Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories. During this period, Battleford and the North-West Mounted Police played a significant role in the 1885 North-West (Riel) Rebellion. Between 1878 and 1882, Lieutenant-Governor David Laird resided in the house, which also served as the Government Office and Chambers when Battleford was the Capital of the Northwest Territories. In 1883, the Capital was relocated to Regina. From 1883 to 1914, the building housed the Indian Industrial School under the Anglican Church. Between 1916 and 1931, it was used as a Seventh-day Adventist Academy. In 1931, the property was sold to the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, and from 1932 to 1984, it functioned as the St. Charles Scholastic Seminary. The building was designated a Municipal Heritage Site in 1976 and a Provincial Heritage Property in 1984. In 2003, the vacant site was leased to Battle River Settlement Foundation Inc. as part of a restoration project but was destroyed by fire in the summer of that year.

Located in the Joint Security Area (JSA), the so-called 'Bridge of No Return' crosses the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) between North Korea and South Korea. The bridge was used for prisoner exchanges at the end of the Korean Armistice in 1953. The name originates from the final ultimatum that was given to prisoners of war brought to the bridge for repatriation: they could either remain in the country of their captivity or cross the bridge to return to their homeland. However, once they chose to cross the bridge, they would never be allowed to return, even if they later changed their minds. The last time the bridge was used for prisoner exchanges was in 1968, when the crew of the USS Pueblo was released and ordered to cross into South Korea via the bridge. The bridge was actively used by the North Koreans up until the Korean axe murder incident in August 1976, at which time the United Nations Command (UNC) demanded that the Military Demarcation Line within the Joint Security Area be enforced and clearly marked. Within 72 hours, the North Koreans had built a new bridge (dubbed 'The 72-Hour Bridge') on the northern half of the JSA, and the original Bridge of No Return was no longer used. The Military Demarcation Line runs through the middle of the bridge. At the end of either side of the bridge are guard houses of the respective countries. The North Korean building is called KPA#4, while the United Nations Command checkpoint was called CP#3 (it was abandoned in the mid-1980s). CP#3, which is surrounded by trees, was only visible from one other UNC site during the winter months, OP#5 (now renamed to CP#3). The North's Korean People's Army (KPA) had made numerous attempts to grab UNC personnel from the old CP#3 and drag them across the bridge into North Korean territory. Because of this proximity to North Korean territory, being surrounded on all access routes by North Korean checkpoints, and repeated attempts to kidnap the UNC personnel working there, CP#3 was often referred to as 'The Loneliest Outpost in the World.' As of 2003, the bridge was considered to be in need of repair. According to a report on CNN, the US government has offered to fix the bridge or even replace it, but North Korea has denied permission.

The 21st Century Tower, situated on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, stands as a 55-story skyscraper. Upon its completion in 2003, it claimed the title of the world's tallest residential building. However, it was later surpassed by the Eureka Tower in Melbourne, Australia, and the Q1 tower on Australia's Gold Coast. Construction commenced in 2001 and concluded in 2003. The tower is owned by AW Rostamani Real Estate. Architectural design was led by WS Atkins and Partners. Key height specifications include an antenna spire reaching 269 meters (883 feet), a roof height of 240 meters (787 feet), and a top floor elevation of 185.7 meters (609 feet). The tower features 7 elevators to serve its 55 floors.

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