Steve Nazar, who moved from Alderwood (Toronto) to Duncan, British Columbia, comments on what drives people out of Toronto

In previous posts, I’ve shared views about the destruction of the neighbourhood character of Long Branch (Toronto not New Jersey). Among the posts are the following recent ones: Comment from Susan Virtue: May 4, 2015 “Character of Long Branch” meeting at The Assembly Hall Comment from Susan Albert: May 4, 2015 “Character of Long Branch” […]

A mouse came to visit me at my home office. The next day I drove it to Marie Curtis Park.

I saw a mouse at my home office on May 5, 2015. I saw it several times that evening. I was wondering why it didn’t run off as soon as it saw me. On the morning of May 6, 2015, at 6:30 am, I saw the mouse again. When I saw it one more time […]

Ticketed Event – Cities of the Dead: the Ancestral Cemeteries of Kyrgyzstan

The following information has been forwarded by Geoff Kettel of Toronto: Cities of the Dead: The Ancestral Cemeteries of Kyrgyzstan Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 8.00 p.m. Ismaili Centre 49 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Elmira Köchümkulova, Senior Research Fellow, University of Central Asia Margaret Morton, Professor, Cooper Union Nasser Rabbat, Aga Khan Professor, MIT Traveling in […]

Comment from Susan Virtue: May 4, 2015 “Character of Long Branch” meeting at The Assembly Hall

Comment from Susan Virtue: I was at the meeting last night as well, David. I was very impressed with the turn out and the passion of the people who spoke. It’s heart breaking to learn of the abuses by developers, and the lack of response on the part of city officials. I was annoyed by […]

Comment from Susan Albert: May 4, 2015 “Character of Long Branch” meeting at The Assembly Hall

The following comment is from Susan Albert (I have added headings for ease of online reading): I too would like to thank Councillor Grimes and his staff for organizing last night’s meeting in response to the will of the residents of South Long Branch. However, my perspective is somewhat different than David’s. If dealing with […]

Comment from David Godley: May 4, 2015 “Character of Long Branch” meeting at The Assembly Hall

The following May 3 and May 4, 2015 comments are from David Godley of Long Branch. I have done some minor copy editing and have added headings.   1) David Godley writes (May 4, 2015): I attended the meeting at the Assembly Hall today and would like to thank Councillor Grimes and his staff for putting this together. […]

Photos from Mike James regarding history of New Toronto

I’ve recently posted items about the three Jane’s Walks that I was involved with this year, by way of helping with the organizing, that took place on May 2 and May 3, 2015. On May 4, 2015 I heard from several people who were especially pleased about the May 2 and May 3 walks they attended in […]

List of sponsors: Small Arms Building renovation project in Mississauga

In a previous post, I have referred to the sponsors for the Small Arms Building project. By way of bringing attention to their help with the project, I’m devoting a separate post focusing specifically on the list, which goes as follows: McKenna Logistics Centres ABC Fire Door MSAi Pazan Gallery   The above four companies […]

David Godley comments regarding April 28, 2015 Open House regarding proposed changes to Planning Act

The following text is written by David Godley regarding April 28, 2015 Open House hosted by Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn: Bill 73, Public Meeting on proposed changes to Planning Act. Presented by MPP Peter Milczyn at Royal Canadian Legion, April 28, 2015 1) PRAISE:Congratulations to our host on bringing this matter to the public and asking for […]

May 3, 2015 Jane’s Walk in Mississauga at Small Arms Building focused on the past, and the future