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Cheung Chau (Chinese: 長洲; lit. 'Long Island') is an outlying island of Hong Kong, situated 10 km (6.2 mi) southwest of Hong Kong Island. Known as Dumbbell Island (Chinese: 啞鈴島) due to its dumbbell shape, it has been inhabited longer than many other areas in Hong Kong, with a population of 22,740 as of 2011. Administratively, it is part of the Islands District.Geographically, the island consists of two granite masses connected by a tombolo. With an area of 2.45 square kilometers (0.95 square miles), its shape gives rise to the name 'Long Island,' so saying 'Cheung Chau Island' is redundant. The island's shape is dumbbell-like, with hills at both the northern and southern ends, while the central area, where most of the settlements are, is well-developed with shops and houses.The narrow lane-ways make regular motor traffic impossible, and instead, small motorized trucks known as 'village vehicles' serve the area, including specially designed mini-fire engines, ambulances, and police cars. Residential areas are located on the northern and southern hills.Originally a fishing village, Cheung Chau still operates fishing fleets from its harbor. In recent years, it has become a popular tourist destination, known for its sandy beaches, seafood cafés, and traditional Chinese culture.

Exchange Square is a building complex in Central, Hong Kong, housing offices and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It is accessible via the Central and Hong Kong stations on the MTR metro system.The majority of Exchange Square is owned by Hong Kong Land, with the remainder owned by the government. The complex consists of three blocks: One Exchange Square, Two Exchange Square, and Three Exchange Square. The Forum, a shopping block, was redeveloped into an office building between 2011 and 2014.The ground level features the Central (Exchange Square) Bus Terminus. In February 1982, Hong Kong Land acquired the plot from the government for $4.76 billion during a market peak. Following a drop in prices, the company had to restructure its debt. In February 1983, HKL secured an eight-year loan of $4 billion, a record at the time, and later mortgaged the plot to obtain a $2.5 billion loan facility in December 1983. The second installment of $2 billion was due in the 1984/85 financial year.

The HSBC Main Building in Hong Kong serves as the headquarters of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, a subsidiary of London-based HSBC Holdings. Located on the southern side of Statue Square, the building replaced the 1935 HSBC building. The current steel-suspended structure, designed by Norman Foster, was completed on November 18, 1985, and cost approximately HK$5.2 billion (US$668 million) at the time, making it the most expensive building in the world. Its design symbolized the bank's modernization and role in the growth of Hong Kong as a financial center.In 2006, a major addition to the building, designed by One Space Ltd, included a new ground-floor lobby and the 'Asian Story Wall,' a multimedia installation featuring plasma screens displaying bank heritage and artwork.The building, a notable example of high-tech architecture, stands 180 meters tall with 47 stories and four basement levels. Its modular design, comprising five prefabricated steel modules, enabled rapid construction. The building also features an innovative layout, where lifts serve only atriums on specific floors, encouraging interaction and creating a 'village in the sky.'The HSBC building was also a site of the Occupy Hong Kong protests from October 2011 to September 2012.

The Former French Mission Building is a declared monument located at 1 Battery Path, Government Hill, Central, Hong Kong. It served as the Court of Final Appeal from 1 July 1997 until 6 September 2015. Built on a podium due to the hilly terrain, it was originally a mansion called Johnston House before being transformed into a three-storey building in the 1870s and 1880s. The current structure, resulting from a major renovation, was completed in 1917. The building, constructed in granite and red brick in Neo-Classical style, dates from the Edwardian period and is possibly based on an earlier structure called 'Beaconsfield.'The site has a rich history, with the first Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Henry Pottinger, residing there from 1843 to 1846. It later housed various notable occupants, including the tai-pans of Augustine Heard and Company, HSBC, and the Russian Consulate in the 1870s. After being leased by the government in 1879, it housed offices such as the Sanitary Board and Registrar-General's office by 1911.In 1915, the Paris Foreign Missions Society acquired the building and undertook a major renovation, adding a chapel with a cupola and refacing it with red bricks. It reopened in 1917 as the 'French Mission Building.' The building was sold back to the Hong Kong government in 1953 and was used for various purposes, including housing the provisional Government of Hong Kong from August 1945 to April 1946, following the Japanese occupation. It also served as the St. Ignatius Language School and was occupied by the Education Department, Victoria District Court, Supreme Court, and Government Information Services before becoming the Court of Final Appeal in 1997.The building was declared a monument on 14 September 1989. In 2011, it was decided that it would be repurposed for adaptive reuse following the relocation of the Court of Final Appeal to the Old Supreme Court Building in 2015.

The Legislative Council Complex (LegCo Complex) is the headquarters of Hong Kong's legislature, playing a central role in the legislative process and serving as a focal point for political events and public demonstrations. Located at 1 Legislative Council Road in Central, Hong Kong, it is part of the Central Government Complex and faces Victoria Harbour. Officially opened in 2011, it was the first purpose-built building for Hong Kong's legislature, replacing the historic Old Supreme Court Building.The complex was developed as part of the Tamar Development Project, aimed at consolidating government functions in a modern location following Hong Kong’s 1997 sovereignty transfer. Planning began in the early 2000s, and construction started in 2008, facing public debate over costs and environmental concerns.In 2019, during the anti-extradition bill protests, a group of protesters stormed the LegCo Complex, causing significant damage estimated at HK$10 million. However, they avoided damaging historical artifacts and libraries.Following the 2021 electoral reforms, which increased LegCo members from 70 to 90, the complex’s expansion was approved, leading to cost overruns. The expansion includes additional floors, interior upgrades, and conversion works, expected to be completed by 2026.Architecturally, the LegCo Complex combines solemnity and openness, symbolized by the use of square and round shapes. Sustainable design features include a natural light funnel, green roofs, a sky garden, a lily pond, and a double-layered ventilated façade, all contributing to energy efficiency and environmental integration. The complex continues to evolve, serving as both a legislative hub and a symbol of Hong Kong’s modern identity.

The Court of Final Appeal Building, also known as the Old Supreme Court Building, houses the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal. It served as the former Supreme Court from 1912 to 1983 and the Legislative Council from 1985 to 2011. Located at 8 Jackson Road in Central, the building sits along the eastern side of Statue Square, directly west of Chater Garden. Its exterior is a designated monument of Hong Kong, reflecting its historical significance. Designed by British architects Sir Aston Webb and Ingress Bell, who also designed parts of Buckingham Palace and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the building opened on January 15, 1912, after construction began in 1900.The building is a two-story neo-classical structure made of granite and supported by Ionic columns. Atop it stands a 2.7-meter-high blindfolded statue of Themis, the Greek goddess of justice, inspired by the statue at London's Old Bailey. During the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong (1941–1945), it was used as the headquarters for the Kempeitai (Military Police). In 1978, the building required restoration due to the construction of the MTR, temporarily relocating the Supreme Court to the Former French Mission Building.In 1985, the building became the Legislative Council Building, while the Supreme Court moved to Admiralty. After the Legislative Council moved to the Tamar site in 2011, the building reverted to its judicial role, housing the Court of Final Appeal starting on September 7, 2015. The opening ceremony was attended by Chief Justice Geoffrey Ma Tao-li.The building was constructed on reclaimed land, with a foundation supported by hundreds of Chinese fir tree trunks, effectively 'floating' on a timber raft. A groundwater replenishment system maintains the necessary groundwater level. The building's symmetrical design covers an area of 2,660 square meters (28,600 sq ft), with a height of around 40 meters (130 ft). A pediment above the central section features a Statue of Justice and an inscription reading 'Erected AD MDCCCCX.' Beneath it is a carving of the British royal coat of arms, which includes the emblems of England, Scotland, and Ireland, supported by an English lion and Scottish unicorn, topped with a royal crown. The motto 'Dieu et mon droit' (God and my right) appears beneath the arms, flanked by the figures of Mercy and Truth.

Hawarden is a village located in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, within the Rural Municipality of Loreburn No. 254 and Census Division No. 11. As of the 2016 census, the population was 52. The village is situated on Highway 19, north of Strongfield, Loreburn, and Elbow.Named after Hawarden Castle in Flintshire, Wales, which was the country home of British politician William Gladstone, the village features several key facilities, including a post office, Hawarden Hall, a playground, and a bar. Over the years, it has housed an elementary school, Perry Industries, an indoor skating rink, a bank, gas pumps, an arcade, two churches, two convenience stores, a surplus store, four grain elevators, and a café. Hawarden incorporated as a village on July 16, 1909.The Canadian Bank of Commerce opened in 1909 but was destroyed by fire on December 12, 1911, along with much of Gladstone Street. A new building was erected in 1922 and remains one of only two known structures of its architectural type in Saskatchewan.On July 5, 1988, a tornado caused significant damage to the village, uprooting trees and knocking boxcars off the railway. According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Hawarden's population decreased to 50, residing in 30 of its 33 total private dwellings, a decline of 3.8% from the 2016 population of 52. With a land area of 1.12 km² (0.43 sq mi), the population density was 44.6/km² (115.6/sq mi) in 2021.The 2016 Census reported a population of 52 living in 33 of its 36 total private dwellings, reflecting a 3.8% increase from 50 in 2011. Since 2001, the Hawarden Winter Warriors have organized the Annual Hawarden Vintage Snowmobile Rally, featuring a 97 km (60 mi) trail for newer snowmobiles and a 32 km (20 mi) trail for vintage models. The event begins at Hawarden Hall and includes many vintage snowmobiles, snow planes, and various prizes and raffles.Additionally, since 2001, the Bert's Boxing Day Classic, a recreational hockey tournament in memory of Brendan Ringdal, was held annually in Hawarden until 2010 when it moved to Kenaston due to the closure of the local rink. The village celebrated its 90th Anniversary in 1999 with a parade, local talent performances (including the Whistlers), and fireworks.

Place d'Armes, located in the Old Montreal quarter of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, is anchored by a monument dedicated to Paul de Chomedey, the founder of Montreal. Surrounding the square are several significant buildings, including Notre-Dame Basilica, Saint-Sulpice Seminary, the New York Life Building, the Aldred Building, the Bank of Montreal's head office, and 500 Place d'Armes. As the second oldest public site in Montreal, Place d'Armes was originally called Place de la Fabrique when it was first developed in 1693 at the request of the Sulpicians. It was renamed Place d'Armes in 1721, reflecting its use for military events. Between 1781 and 1813, it served as a hay and wood market before being developed into a Victorian garden after the city acquired it in 1836.The current layout of Place d'Armes largely dates back to a plan from 1845, which was completed in 1850 when Notre-Dame Street was finished. The square took its present size after the demolition of the Notre-Dame Church in 1830 and its bell tower in 1843. During the Great Depression, Mayor Camillien Houde commissioned public works projects, including the construction of public restrooms, or 'vespasiennes,' under Place d'Armes in 1934. Designed by architect Jean-Omer Marchand in the Art Deco style, these restrooms cost $51,255 and featured glass block windows and granite entrances to allow natural light into the 270-square-meter underground structure. By the 1940s, however, the restrooms had become dilapidated and were closed in 1980 for reasons of 'moral and cleanliness.'The square underwent renovations again between 2009 and 2011, with the city investing $15.5 million. During this renovation, workers unearthed the former public restroom, the walls of the old Notre-Dame Church, and a historic water well known as 'Puits Gadbois.' In 2018, the Bank of Montreal removed a plaque commemorating Paul de Chomedey's killing of a Haudenosaunee chief in 1644. This removal followed a campaign led by an Indigenous high school teacher who argued that the plaque was inappropriate. The teacher criticized the removal process, suggesting that the bank should have provided an additional plaque offering the Indigenous perspective on the event.

Abernethy, a village in Saskatchewan, Canada, had a population of 190 in 2021. Located within the Rural Municipality of Abernethy No. 186 and Census Division No. 6, it sits about one hour east of Regina, one hour west of Yorkton, and roughly five hours northwest of Winnipeg. To the south lies the Qu'Appelle Valley, home to Katepwa Beach. Abernethy was incorporated as a village on July 26, 1904, and celebrated its centennial in the summer of 2004 during the annual agricultural fair.According to the 2021 Census of Population by Statistics Canada, Abernethy had 190 residents living in 86 of its 108 private dwellings, reflecting a 6.9% decrease from the 2016 population of 204. The village covers an area of 0.98 km² (0.38 sq mi) and had a population density of 193.9/km² (502.1/sq mi).In the 2016 Census, Abernethy recorded a population of 204 living in 84 of its 104 private dwellings, a 3.9% increase from the 2011 population of 196. With a land area of 1.03 km² (0.40 sq mi), the village had a population density of 198.1/km² (513.0/sq mi) at that time.Primarily an agricultural community, Abernethy features several local businesses, including an ice cream shop, a photography business, a crochet business, and a CO-OP gas and grocery store. For education, children are bussed to schools in Lemberg and Neudorf to the east, and Balcarres to the west. The Abernethy School closed in 1994.

Wilcox, with a 2016 population of 264, is a village in Saskatchewan, Canada, located within the Rural Municipality of Bratt's Lake No. 129 and Census Division No. 6. It sits about 41 kilometers (25 miles) south of Regina. The village is home to the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame, a boarding school for students in grades 9-12, and the Notre Dame Hounds ice hockey team, which competes in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.The village’s history dates back to 1902 when a post office was established in what was then Assiniboia West, part of the North West Territories. Wilcox was incorporated as a village on April 20, 1907, shortly after Saskatchewan became a province in 1905. The first school, Wilcox School District #1633, was a one-room schoolhouse.According to the 2021 Census, Wilcox had a population of 261 living in 83 of its 93 private dwellings, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.1% from its 2016 population of 264. The village covers a land area of 1.43 km² (0.55 sq mi), resulting in a population density of 182.5 people per km² (472.7/sq mi). In 2016, Wilcox had seen a more significant population decrease of 28.4% from 2011, with a density of 178.4 people per km² (462.0/sq mi) over a land area of 1.48 km² (0.57 sq mi).

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