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May 6, 2012 Long Branch walk has been posted to Jane’s Walk website
We owe thanks to Councillor Grimes’ office for suggesting this walk and to Mike James for agreeing so readily to serve as as a leader on this walk. We owe thanks to Ruth Grier for sharing information from her May 2010 Long … Continue reading
A Jane’s Walk is in the nature of a conversation
I spoke recently with Fanny Martin, Event Manager, Jane’s Walk. She mentioned something about Jane’s Walks that I find most appealing. She said that a Jane’s Walk is in the nature of a conversation. Everyone’s free to share a thought … Continue reading
Wetlands are wonderful, or not, depending on which side of Etobicoke Creek you’re standing upon
By way of background regarding the Lakeview Waterfront Connection project, I’m pleased to share with you the following for the public meeting — held on Feb 23, 2012 — which I found highly inspiring. The Mississauga side is … Continue reading
This project is called the Lakeview Waterfront Connection
We’re pleased to have the opportunity to share the following message, recently forwarded to us by Councillor Grimes’ office: Hello, Credit Valley Conservation on behalf of the Region of Peel and with the support of the City of Mississauga and … Continue reading
We can think of Long Branch as a lost beach resort area, with turrets, verandas, and porches
The following notes are from David Switzer, who’s pointed out the distinction between a Jane’s Walk — such as in Long Branch on May 6, 2012 — and a heritage walk. These notes are derived from what David Switzer recalls … Continue reading
Here’s the letter, for your interest, that we’ve prepared regarding 4 James Street
c/o Susanne Pringle, Manager & Deputy Secretary Treasurer Office of the Committee of Adjustment Etobicoke Civic Centre Toronto, Ontario M9C 5A3 February 23, 2012 Dear Susan Pringle: We are writing with regard to 4 James Street in our role as … Continue reading
We seek request your help — today — with a letter-writing campaign aimed at protecting Toronto’s neighbourhoods
Media Release February 17, 2012 Long Branch resident calls on Etobicoke Councillors and residents to stop the severances Local residemts are asking Councillors and the community to stop the latest developer attempt to chop up property in Long Branch and elsewhere, and … Continue reading
Jane Fairburn’s book ‘Along the Shore’ slated for publication Spring 2013
We are pleased to share with you the following email from Jane Fairburn. We are very impressed with Jane’s work as a writer and the throughness of her research. This will be an exciting and valuable book. ************************************************************************************* Dear friends, … Continue reading
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What is a Jane’s Walk? How does it differ from a heritage walk?
We’ve received a valuable e-mail message indicating that it would be a useful exercise for the organizers of the May 6, 2012 Long Branch Jane’s Walk to establish a clear distinction in our minds between a Jane’s Walk and a … Continue reading
A Jane’s Walk will be held in Long Branch on Sunday, May 6, 2012 starting at 10:30 am in Marie Curtis Park
We’ve registered a Jane’s Walk, with a 10:30 am start at the East Parking Lot at Marie Curtis Park, for Sunday, May 6, 2012. We owe many thanks to Councillor Grimes’ office for suggesting that we organize this walk, and … Continue reading
