Category Archives: Etobicoke Creek

David Switzer of Long Branch shares his comments regarding plans for sand beach at Marie Curtis Park

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Jaan Pill

I’m pleased to have the opportunity to post the following comment from David Switzer of Long Branch concerning the sand beach at Marie Curtis Park. I share his comments in the spirit of reporting on an ongoing conversation. I am … Continue reading →

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Plans regarding sand beach at Marie Curtis Park: Response from Kenneth Dion, Manager, Special Projects, Toronto and Region Conservation

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Jaan Pill

In previous blog posts, I’ve described plans discussed in the context of the Mississauga Waterfront Connection Environmental Assessment Project regarding the sand beach at Marie Curtis Park between Etobicoke Creek and Applewood Creek. The sand beach was also part of … Continue reading →

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Second Long Branch Jane’s Walk, on May 5, explored the Mississauga-Toronto border south of Lake Shore Blvd. West

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Jaan Pill

The weather was perfect for the second Long Branch Jane’s Walk, held on May 5, 2013, which took us from Marie Curtis Park to Colonel Samuel Smith’s homestead site, and from there to the Fair Grounds Organic Cafe and Roastery … Continue reading →

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The first engineered alteration of Etobicoke Creek began in 1929 to allow for the westward extension of Lake Promenade

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Jaan Pill

The Physiography of Southern Ontario (1984) by Lyman John Chapman and Donald F. Putnam is a classic geological study expressed in clear and authoritative language. A voice of authority does not in itself establish that a writer’s rhetoric is congruent with … Continue reading →

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Built from 1912 to 1930, Henderson motorcycles became popular with police forces

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jaan Pill

In a previous blog post, I referred to information we’ve acquired from Jim Carr and C.M. O’Marra regarding the motorcycle in the photo (above) taken at about 1927 at Etobicoke Creek. It’s one of the photos we are using to … Continue reading →

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Comment from Bob Lansdale regarding proposal to remove sand beach between Etobicoke Creek and Applewood Creek

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Jaan Pill

In earlier blog posts – which have been viewed and commented upon by many site visitors – I’ve shared photos from Robert Lansdale from the 1920s to the 1940s when a cottage community existed at the mouth of Etobicoke Creek. … Continue reading →

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David Switzer of Long Branch shares comments regarding Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project Environmental Assessment

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Jaan Pill

With regard to a previous blog post regarding ‘Beach’ plans for the Lakeview – and Long Branch – side of Marie Curtis Park, I’ve asked David Switzer of Long Branch for permission to share comments he has shared with me by … Continue reading →

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The Henderson Motorcycle Marque – Comment from C. O’Marra about c. 1927 photo at Etobicoke Creek

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Jaan Pill

I’ve recently mentioned that Jim Carr had Googled the logo in the photo and had found Henderson Brothers. I’ve placed half a dozen books on motorcycle history on hold at the Toronto Public Library and look forward to reading more … Continue reading →

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Update regarding photo from about 1927 of radial bridge over Highway 2 at Etobicoke Creek

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jaan Pill

In a previous blog post I’ve mentioned we’re seeking details about a photo from about 1927 at Etobicoke Creek. This is the photo we are using to publicize one of the 2013 Jane’s Walks in Long Branch. Jim Carr of … Continue reading →

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Murray Smith years ago lived at 184 Lake Promenade in Long Branch

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Jaan Pill

The following messages, which I read with much interest, are from Murray Smith, a visitor to this website He’s given me permission to quote him. Long Branch Memories March 15, 2013 Jaan: It’s fascinating to see the brief correspondence about … Continue reading →

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