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A Conservation Heritage District for Long Branch would be highly valuable in protecting our heritage buildings
Councillor Grimes’ office has previously shared information with us about the steps required to get the Heritage Conservation District under way. Such a project has been discussed before. The previous discussion was valuable. I look forward to working with other Long … Continue reading
Message from Councillor Grimes in support of Ratepayers Association of South Long Branch (RASL)
I am pleased to share the following e-mail from Councillor Grimes’ office with you. The support of Councillor Grimes’ office for the efforts of the Ratepayers Association of South Long Branch (RASL) is much appreciated. The message, to planning staff … Continue reading
Posted in Lake Promenade, Long Branch and beyond
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Everyday life in South Asia, 2nd ed. (2010)
Everyday life in South Asia (2010) is edited by Diane P. Mines, associate professor of anthroplogy at Appalachian State University and Sarah Lamb, associate professor and chair of anthropology at Brandeis University. The book focuses upon the stories that we … Continue reading
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Colonial powers stripped those cultures they intended to exploit of heritage, pride, and self-identity
I came across Europe and the people without history by reading a citation about it in Karolyn Smardz Frost (2007). The citation notes that Eric Wolf (1982) “demonstrated how colonial powers stripped those cultures they intended to exploit of heritage, … Continue reading
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With high-definition video, the close-up may — or may not — be less critical
Small tech: The culture of digital tools (2008) includes includes a discussion by Jim Bizzocchi on the impact of high-definition video on the home viewing experience. Films for television have in the past avoided long shots, and have favoured close-ups, … Continue reading
Posted in Digital media
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Analysis of the discourse about Saladin (Anne-Marie Eddé)
Saladin (2011) by Anne-Marie Eddé was published in France in 2008; the book is translated by Jane Marie Todd. The author’s analysis of the discourse related to Saladin is elegantly organized and easy to follow. Eddé notes that the legend … Continue reading
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Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Laurel Broten’s annual New Year’s Levee – January 29, 2012
I’m pleased to share this announcement about Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Laurel Broten’s annual New Year’s Levee. The event will take place on Sunday, January 29th, from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Polish Alliance of Canada Hall, 2282 Lake Shore Blvd. … Continue reading
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How would you compare Mimico 20/20 and the Lakeview Legacy Project?
The following comments are in reply to David Switzer’s helpful comments in response to a previous blog. There is much value in talking about how Mimico and Lakeview differ and how they are alike. The same can be said if … Continue reading
The “3P” Strategy. Proactive. Persistent. Positive.
Strategic thinking is a key ingredient for success in any endeavour. This is a concept that came across strongly in the talk that John W. Danahy of the University of Toronto faculty of architecture, landscape, and design presented on January … Continue reading
Posted in Lakeview Legacy Project, Mimico 20/20
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John Danahy has contributed in a major way to the success of the Lakeview Legacy Project
I had the good fortune to attend a presentation on January 18, 2012 by John W. Danahy of the University of Toronto faculty of architecture, landscape, and design. The talk, organized by the Lakeshore Planning Council Inc., was at the … Continue reading
Posted in Lakeview Legacy Project, Mimico 20/20
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