Additional comment from Colleen O’Marra regarding the colonel

Colleen O’Marra writes (regarding Colonel Samuel Smith’s artifacts): The Town of York, 1815-1834 (edited by Edith Firth) makes just a few references to the disappointing “half-pay” officer slogging it out forty miles west of York.( his farm at 41st Street and Lakeshore Bvld.)Massive oak and pine,access by boat only and difficult even on horseback,a visit […]

September 12, 2013 public meeting at Mimico Centennial Library regarding Wesley Mimico redevelopment proposal

The following message is from Harry Oussoren of the Wesley Mimico United Church: [Background regarding the project can be found at the Wesley Mimico United Church Category at this website.] Friends: For five years, the Wesley Faith & Hope Team has been exploring the future of the congregation and church building.   For the past two […]

Province Releases New Cycling Strategy

David Juliusson of Toronto has shared with me a news release regarding Ontario’s new cycling strategy. [Click on the link to access the release.]  

Comment from C. O’Marra regarding Colonel Smith’s artifacts

I’m pleased to share with you the following comment from C. O’Marra: The Museum For Human Rights in Manitoba now sits on top of a treasure trove of ancient native artifacts.Construction went ahead in spite of these early finds.Thousands of items have been located around the site and photographed for the public. One can only […]

Message from David Switzer regarding City Planning “Outreach” at Sherway Gardens, September 6, 2013 – 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

The Lakeshore Planning Council has shared the following message from David Switzer of Long Branch: I will be going to the City Planning Department “Outreach” at Sherway on Friday, September 6, 11am to 3pm. I feel that the most important overall and long term change City Planning can do is adapt Paul Ainslie’s proposal for […]

LAMP Community Health Centre – Annual General Meeting – September 19, 2013 at The Assembly Hall

Following message is from LAMP: LAMP would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting! Everyone is welcome. MEETING:      Annual General Meeting (LAMP) DATE:             Thursday, September 19, 2013 TIME:              7:00 p.m. (registration at 6:30 pm) PLACE:           The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive (SE corner of Lake Shore Blvd […]