When placed in a historic landscape, contemporary architecture requires a layered approach: Finland’s UNESCO World Heritage Fortress

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A May 13, 2017 Arch Daily article is entitled: “Contemporary Housing to Reinforce Finland’s UNESCO World Heritage Fortress.” The opening paragraphs read: When placed in a historic landscape, contemporary architecture requires a layered approach. It must often strike a respectful, vernacular tone, whilst embracing the innovative, functional hallmarks of a modern building. This balance has particular relevance […]

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REMINDER: You are invited to GEMS of Etobicoke-Lakeshore Awards Ceremony, Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 7 pm, The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Sam Smith Park Drive

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Following message is from Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn’s Office: Do you know a Gem of Etobicoke-Lakeshore 2017? The Gems of Etobicoke-Lakeshore were created to recognize and appreciate outstanding small businesses, community and service organizations that are unique to South Etobicoke and make our community a more vibrant place to live, work and play. What are […]

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Councillor Di Ciano meeting May 16, 2017 regarding possible new feeder road connecting Lakeshore & Queensway East of Park Lawn Rd

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Click here for details about the meeting May 16, 2017 meeting > There is currently a Park Lawn/Lakeshore transportation master plan in the works which poses a possibility of a new feeder road connecting Lakeshore and The Queensway East of Park Lawn Rd. (around Stephen Dr. area). Join Councillor Di Ciano and City of Toronto Transportation […]

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The Family Camera exhibit at Royal Ontario Museum explores what’s fundamental about family

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The following overview is from the May 2017 newsletter of The Photographic Historical Society of Canada; I have also learned about this exhibit listening to CBC Metro Morning; the Photographic Historical Society of Canada message reads: What do all families have in common? How do families nurture relationships, cultivate individual identities and maintain ties, even […]

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Door-to-door scams and scamming season in Long Branch (Toronto)

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From the Long Branch Neighbourhood Watch Facebook group: “Heads-up, a sales-person knocking on doors asking to see if you qualify for a water filter and of course asking to enter the house. “Can’t answer most questions about his company, won’t provide a card or a pamphlet and when told by the home-owner that the company […]

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Put your money in Conservation Authority Flood Management Programs and it will be well-spent – May 10, 2017 Credit Valley Conservation post

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Updates A Nov. 18, 2016 Water Canada article is entitled: “Evaluating Long-Term Performance From Low Impact Development Practices.” A July 12, 2017 CBC article is entitled: Don’t drain the swamp: report says wetlands help avert flood damage: Study says leaving wetlands in their natural state can help protect communities from severe flooding.”   [End] A […]

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Trends in Toronto house prices: Tweet from Jennifer Keesmaat, Chief Planner, City of Toronto

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A May 10, 2017 Better Dwelling article is entitled: “Toronto Homeowners List Detached Homes For Sale At A Record Pace: Toronto homeowners are listing detached homes for sale at a rapid pace, with new listings soaring over 61% last month.” We owe thanks to a May 11, 2017 tweet from Jennifer Keesmaat, Chief Planner, City […]

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I have received an apt correction regarding a Brown University study that I reviewed earlier, regarding meditation

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Hal Roth of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, has posted the following comment at a previous post: I am a co-author of the above study. The Press summary of the study is seriously erroneous and incredibly oversimplified. The Study did NOT conclude that men were not affected by studying mindfulness techniques and that they should, […]

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Thursday, May 11, 2017 Heritage Talk at Lambton House starts 7:30 pm

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AGNES DUNBAR MOODIE and FITZGIBBON CHAMBERLIN with Madeleine McDowell Thursday, May 11, 2017 Doors open at 7:00pm Talk at 7:30pm Refreshments Good will offering appreciated Lambton House 4066 Old Dundas Street, York, M6S 2R6 TTC bus 55 from Jane station stops at the door. (416) 767-5472 A remarkable woman’s life in early Canada Born 1833 […]

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May 2017 Update from David Godley: Committee of Adjustment & related topics

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The following update is from David Godley, a retired urban planner and former member of the Committee of Adjustment: * 1) Status of applications 2) Committee of Adjustment Changes (see 9 38th attachment on integrity commission route to rein in members) 3) Etobicoke Lakeshore Press 4) 24 33rd Street OMB hearing 5) 55 Long Branch […]

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