Etobicoke Creek mystery spill may take a week to clean up: CBC, May 15, 2015

A May 15, 2015 CBC article is entitled: “Etobicoke Creek mystery spill may take a week to clean up.” The opening paragraphs read: “Workers continued to clean up a mystery spill in Etobicoke Creek into the weekend – and to figure out just what caused it in the first place. “The spill, in the portion […]

MCHS 2015 organizing committee met on May 13, 2015 in Kitchener. Plus: Recent Cartierville photos.

The most recent meeting of the MCHS 2015 Reunion organizing committee took place in Kitchener on May 13, 2015. The previous Kitchener meeting took place on April 1, 2015. The next one is at 11:30 am on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, and that one may take place in St. Williams. Recent Cartierville photos by Scott […]

WOOP (Oettingen 2014): Wish | Outcome | Obstacle | Plan: Getting things done by focusing on the task at hand

Like many people, I have a lot of projects on the go, and at times I find it a challenge to focus on the task at hand. Distractions make their presence known, and take command of a person in subtle and not so subtle ways. Fortunately, I like to read widely, about a broad range of […]

The new MCHS 2015 website is this evening officially launched

It’s been a long day. Tomorrow we have a meeting of the MCHS 2015 organizing committee. In the meantime, the MCHS 2015 website is hereby now officially launched. You can access it here: MCHS 2015 website The web address is www.mchs2015.com  

Recent emails (Brian Liberty; Jennifer Keesmaat; David Godley) concerned with urgent Long Branch urban planning matters

On May 10, 2015 Brian Liberty of Long Branch wrote: Hello everyone, A happy Sunday to you, and Happy Mother’s day to those celebrating. On Friday, David Godley received an email (see below) from the City’s Chief Planner, Jennifer Keesmaat in response to his meeting summary that was sent following the May 4th community meeting. […]

The real problem with America’s inner cities: May 10, 2015 New York Times article

Many perspective lend themselves to the study of what are called “inner cities.” Among the perspectives is evidence-based research including ethnographic research by Alice Goffman, the daughter of Erving Goffman. Another perspective relates to evidence-based research about North American drug laws. A May 10, 2015 New York Times article is entitled:”The Real Problem With America’s Inner […]

Globe and Mail series: Risks are associated with too much consumerism; risks are associated with too little of it

I’ve explored two related concepts in a May 9, 2015 Twitter post, which can be represented as follows: Consumerism fuels runaway spending Consumers in debt stop consuming, economic collapse looms Risks are associated with too much consumerism (in the sense of the compulsion to buy the newest electronic gadgets, bigger houses, and pricier cars) That is, a […]

Changing the Conversation (2015)

Changing the Conversation: The 17 Principles of Conflict Resolution (2015) I learned about Changing the Conversation: The 17 Principles of Conflict Resolution (2015) when I read an April 24, 2015 New York Times article entitled: “A William Forsythe Dancer Moves From Toe-Tapping to Handshaking.” A Book List Review for Changing the Conversation (2015) at the Toronto Public Library […]

Military history mural at Small Arms Building will be moved to building facade

Update The mural has been moved to the inside of the Small Arms Building. [End of update] Mural at Small Arms Building I have spoken about the mural at the front of the Small Arms Building in previous posts including this one: Long Branch Rifle Ranges, Small Arms Building, and the Arsenal Lands The mural […]

News Release – “Visualizing Absence Art Exhibition”

I am pleased to share the following message from Ed Janiszewski: Your are receiving this because of your past interest in the Lakeshore Cemetery Project. Hope that you might be able to attend across the display periods.The art installation will be in place until May 30th at the cemetery Best Regards, Ed This project includes 2 events: […]