One of Canada's oldest Black churches could lose its heritage protection
One of the Canada's oldest Black churches faces an uncertain future with the owner applying to repeal the 150-year-old building's s heritage designation.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/beth-emmanuel-british-methodist-episcopal-church-heritage-9.7161999?cmp=rss

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A new community space for audiophiles is opening on Bronson Avenue
Local music producer Matias Munoz has turned a historic building at Bronson and Gladstone into a new space for lovers of live music and vinyl records. Sandra Abma got a tour.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7150420?cmp=rss

The final photo (for now at least) from my recent trip to Japan. In the town of Uji is the historic Byodo-in Temple, a Japanese national treasure. The temple was built in 1053 and houses a Buddha statue from that era. The building is so treasured, that it appears on the 10 yen coin. The temple and its gardens are so beautiful. I liked the framing of the temple between the trees with the reflection in the water below.

March 2026 | Uji, Japan

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Inside the Todai-ji Temple: Is it a fancy ladder, or a really steep staircase?

March 2026 | Nara, Japan

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Side perspective of the giant Buddha statue at the Todai-ji Temple—an amazing work of art. I particularly like the hand. The statue was completed in the year 751. That's just incredible to think about!

March 2026 | Nara, Japan

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The Buddha statue in the Great Hall at the Todai-ji Temple. The Buddha is 49 feet (15 meters) tall!

March 2026 | Nara, Japan

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The Todai-ji Temple in Nara, which houses the world's largest bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana. The temple itself is huge, measuring 160 feet (49 meters) tall—very impressive and beautiful!

March 2026 | Nara, Japan

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