It’s was an event of a lifetime Wednesday as a national sports shrine was re-born as an exciting shopping and university recreation centre. The new Gardens is a gift from many public-spirited people and companies. A gift to our history, to the neighborhood and to the City. Left, a blue maple leaf hangs above the escalator to the upper level. It houses a Joe Fresh, an LCBO and other stores. Centre, Galen G Weston beams at the opening ceremony. Right, a customer discovers “centre ice” and loves it.