Archive for month: March, 2018
On Nov. 14, 2017, Etobicoke York Community Council unanimously adopted Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines; on Jan. 31, 2018, Toronto Council also unanimously adopted them
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Language usage, Long Branch, Long Branch Character Guidelines, Long Branch Neighbourhood Association, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillNov. 14, 2017 meeting regarding Long Branch Character Guidelines made for great political theatre; review of YouTube video is in the works
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Long Branch Character Guidelines, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI was pleased to have the opportunity to hear the deputations, at an Etobicoke York Community Council meeting that was held on Nov. 14, 2017, regarding the adoption of the Long Branch Character Guidelines. Click here for YouTube video which includes the Nov/ 14, 2017 Character Guidelines deputations > The presentations (pro and con) were followed […]
Here’s an update of information regarding the old polo road in Saraguay, Quebec
/2 Comments/in MCHS Stories, Newsletter/by Jaan PillClick here for previous posts about Saraguay > Unrelated update: I am currently working, pretty well every spare moment that I have, on a post about presentations made, at an Etobicoke York Community Council meeting on Nov. 14, 2018, regarding the adoption of a final staff report related to the Long Branch Character Guidelines. Click […]
Military history, irregular warfare, scams, and formative experiences
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillSome recent conversations at my website, which I have much enjoyed, have given rise to the following reflections: A Canadian military veteran who has had a strong and beneficial influence on my website in years past (and who has a strong influence even now) is the late Phil Gray. If you click on the link […]
Two articles of interest from Jonathan Giggs for Mississauga South Historical Society newsletter. And: I support John Danahy as the next Ward 1 Councillor!
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillFollowing text (which I’ve broken into shorter paragraphs) is from Jonathan Giggs of Mississauga: First article: Completion of term for Ward 1 Councillor Mississauga Councillors appointed Dave Cook at the Council meeting on February 21 to complete the term as Ward 1 Councillor caused by the untimely death of Jim Tovey. Tovey died following a […]
Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO): Bridge Building Challenge in Mississauga: Deadline midnight today (March 16, 2018)!
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter/by Jaan PillProfessional Engineers Ontario (PEO) – Mississauga Chapter: Bridge Building Challenge in Mississauga: Deadline midnight today! More information: http://peo-mc.ca/event/bridge-building-challenge-2018/ Quick note (from PEO Mississauga chapter board member) about the bridge building challenge: “Student teams must register before 11:59 PM today already. Because of the time it takes to build & for glue to dry, new teams will […]
Port Credit TOWN HALL MEETING: Monday, March 26, 2018 at 7-9 pm, at Clarke Hall in Port Credit
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillClick here for previous posts about Port Credit > The following text is from a tweet from the Twitter account of the Torn of Port Credit Association Executive @TOPCA_Executive https://twitter.com/TOPCA_Executive Port Credit TOWN HALL MEETING: Mon March 26 @ 7-9pm at Clarke Hall. TOPCA + CCPCRA public meeting on ~The Latest Developments~ in #PortCredit (incl. Community […]
Can the Alexander Technique help people who stutter speak more fluently?
/1 Comment/in Autobiography Stories - J. Pill, Commentary, Language usage, Newsletter/by Jaan PillTrent University is retaining Canada’s modern architectural heritage: March 9, 2018 Globe and Mail article
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Newsletter/by Jaan PillA March 9, 2018 Globe and Mail article is entitled: “At a moment of architectural crisis, Trent University is retaining Canada’s modern heritage: The institution is engaged in a careful renovation of its original Bata Library, while new projects are being guided by attention to the original campus.” Outcomes of 1960s-era architectural design at Trent […]