Monthly Archives: January 2012

A Conservation Heritage District for Long Branch would be highly valuable in protecting our heritage buildings

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Jaan Pill

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 →

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Message from Councillor Grimes in support of Ratepayers Association of South Long Branch (RASL)

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jaan Pill

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 →

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Everyday life in South Asia, 2nd ed. (2010)

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Jaan Pill

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: A comment on the Crusades and related topics

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jaan Pill

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

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jaan Pill

Small tech: The culture of digital tools (2008) includes Jim Bizzocchi’s take 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. This was a natural … Continue reading →

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Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Laurel Broten’s annual New Year’s Levee – January 29, 2012

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Jaan Pill

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 2020 and the Lakeview Legacy Project?

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Jaan Pill

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 →

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The “3P” Strategy. Proactive. Persistent. Positive.

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Jaan Pill

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 →

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John Danahy has contributed in a major way to the success of the Lakeview Legacy Project

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Jaan Pill

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 →

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Five key things about Long Branch

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jaan Pill

Each person has their own view about what’s important about Long Branch. Here are five concepts that appeal to me: 1. History and pre-history. Geomorphology. 2. Samuel Smith. Borderlands concept. Changes at the mouth of Etobicoke Creek. Marie Curtis Park. … Continue reading →

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