I learned of the following information from the Lakeshore Planning Council. You can access the Metrolinx Infographic here: http://www.metrolinx.com/en/projectsandprograms/schooltravel/asst.aspx See also @SmartCommute on Twitter and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SmartCommuter.
Following message is from Wesley Mimico Place – The Renewal of Wesley Mimico United Church LIVING with Heritage & Hope Welcome to the first Wesley Mimico Place Bulletin, sent by the FAITH & HOPE renewal team of Wesley Mimico United Church. We will be writing about key steps in the project, and linking you to […]
Following message is from Michael Harrison: Good Morning: At its meeting of October 3, 2013 the Toronto Preservation Board adopted an amended recommendation (to delete the interior space from the list of historical attributes) from planning staff on the intent to designate the Wesley Mimico United Church under the Ontario Heritage Act. The adopted report […]
A recent message from Russ Ford of LAMP: Good day everyone, I hope you are having a good weekend. The weather was not great but Thanksgiving will soon be upon us and with that guaranteed good weather. A couple of points of interest this week.On Thursday night Lakeshore Collegiate will be holding its commencement. Congratulations […]
The October 2013 Fife & Drum newsletter can be accessed here: fife-and-drum-oct-2013 The newsletter begins with an interesting overview of how Tecumseh has been treated by politicians in the United States and Canada over the past two hundred years. Oct. 5, 2013 was the 200th anniversary of Tecumseh’s death An Oct. 7, 2013 Globe and […]
I have no means to ascertain whether the fall of Blackberry, as described in a Sept. 27, 2013 Globe and Mail article, accords with what actually happened at Blackberry. What interests me is the story as it’s told in the article. According to the Globe report, the fall of Blackberry entails choices made years ago regarding […]
With regard to the Small Arms Doors Open, I was delighted to learn recently that Eric Walters has written several books for young readers dealing with Canada’s role in the Second World War. I’ve known of Eric Walters for some time. He made one or more presentations at Munden Park Public School in Mississauga during […]
Recent message from Colleen O’Marra (I’ve corrected my spelling of her name in previous blogs): Thanks for the corrections on my name. I enlarged that wonderful 1949 aerial photo of Long Branch by the way. It really gives you a better perspective of the Colonel’s farm especially and I can pinpoint our home above LakeProm […]