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Do you have a success tip as a Walk Leader that you’d like to share with others?
Fanny Martin, Jane’s Walk Event Manager, has asked 2012 Jane’s Walk leaders three questions, which I have included as headings for this blog post. “If you have a moment,” she has said, ”I’d love to have your input, especially but not exclusively … Continue reading
South Long Branch Jane’s Walk went beautifully
We had a great Jane’s Walk in South Long Branch on Sunday, May 6, 2012 — about eighty people (conservative estimate) were there. The weather was great, and our portable amplifier from Long & McQuade worked beautifully. We owe many thanks to … Continue reading
Here’s a quick view of Marie Curtis Park, before and after the creek was channelized
We’ve prepared a schematic map based on maps and aerial photos showing changes at Marie Curtis Park since the 1920s. Marie Curtis Park, before and after As well, Robert Lansdale has prepared images in Photoshop showing changes between the mid-1950s … Continue reading
We’re pleased to share with you these 1920s to 1940s ‘cottage country’ images from Etobicoke Creek
This blog post is devoted to photos shared with us by the Durance family, including Robert Lansdale. Please note (1) : Robert Lansdale has shared with us the following message. If you can help with contact information, please let us know: “If … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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