Category Archives: Toronto

South Etobicoke Meet & Greet – May 22, 2013, 6:30 pm – Learn about Toxics in Toronto – New Toronto Library

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Jaan Pill

I’m pleased to share with you important information from DeTOx Toronto This is a very relevant discussion Under Toronto’s new ChemTrac program it is possible to find out where in your community there may be small industries emitting toxic chemicals. … Continue reading →

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Doors Open – May 25 and 26, 2013 (Toronto) and September 28, 2013 (Mississauga)

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Jaan Pill

Details about Doors Open Toronto on May 25 and 26, 2013 can be found here and here. Doors Open Toronto is a great concept and a great event! Doors Open Mississauga also warrants celebration; it takes place on September 28, 2013. Doors Open Ontario offers … Continue reading →

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Remembering Toronto’s history – Globe and Mail article, May 18, 2013 – Also May 17 Toronto Star article about historic Ward community

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Jaan Pill

The title and opening paragraphs of a May 18, 2013 Globe and Mail article by Eric Veilette about the value of historical societies read as follows: Remembering Toronto’s history, with the help of the web The building at the west-end … Continue reading →

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David Switzer shares further thoughts about the Ed Levy book about Toronto’s transit history

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Jaan Pill

David Switzer wrote in a recent email: Jaan I read your article about Edward Levy and opened his web book. I attended his presentation at City Ecology which was full to capacity. You and I got our information in different … Continue reading →

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May 2013 eNewsletter from 8-80 Cities

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Jaan Pill

This is a tremendous newsletter. It’s well worth your while to take the time to read it this weekend. You can access it here.  

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Don’t miss these great Heritage Toronto tours! Note also the lectures series now available online.

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Jaan Pill

Don’t miss these two great tours coming up this weekend! This Saturday, May 18, at 11:00 AM – Crazy Cloth: a High Tech Trip into Toronto History and Culture, bring the whole family on this high tech tour in and … Continue reading →

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John English Junior Middle School SAC meeting is at 7:00 pm, May 16, 2013

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Jaan Pill

Below is the agenda: John English SAC Meeting Thursday, May 16, 2013, 7 – 8:30 pm AGENDA Welcome 7 – 7:05 Introductions Additional agenda items/other business Principal/Vice Principal’s Report 7:05 – 7:30 Board Business 7:30 – 8:30 Org chart Treasurer’s … Continue reading →

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Fords vow to help residents in fight against Humbertown redevelopment – May 15, 2013 Globe and Mail

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Jaan Pill

Update: A May 16, 2013 Toronto Star article by Daniel Dale reports that the Humberown developer is launching an appeal to the Ontarion Municipal Board. [Click on link in previous sentence to access the article regarding the ongoing Humbertown story.] A … Continue reading →

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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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“Why Toronto has been waiting for the subway for 100 years” – May 10, 2013 Globe and Mail article

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Jaan Pill

I heard an interview with Ed Levy on CBC Radio’s Metro Morning a week or so ago and was wondering where I could get a copy of his book Rapid Transit in Toronto: A Century of Plans, Progress, Politics & Paralysis. … Continue reading →

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