We owe thanks to David Juliusson for passing along these details about the talk on August 5, 2015. History lecture at Toronto Archives This year’s Toronto History Lecture at the Toronto Archives will focus on the little-known realities faced by veterans returning from the First World War. The illustrated presentation by historian Jonathan Scotland will […]
We owe thanks to Noreen McMillan, a member of the Entertainment Subcommittee for the MCHS 2015 Reunion taking place in Toronto on October 17, 2015, for sharing this photo. Noreen McMillan requests that if you have a photo of the Grade 7 class that Mrs. Harris taught, please share it with us. “Attached is […]
A July 25, 2015 article at the Canadian Stuttering Association website is entitled: Community Involvement and Stuttering. The text, based upon a draft that I wrote on the morning of July 24, 2015 while on vacation in Prince Edward Island, reads as follows: It all began with a problem. The problem was that, fifty years […]
A number of people have been seeking information about Mrs. Schlutz, who taught at Malcolm Campbell High School. Gina (Davis) Cayer has commented: “”She was my grade 2 teacher before she came to MCHS. Her daughter Barbara went through elementary school with me and MCHS also. Can’t find any info on either one.” I checked […]
This post seeks to gather together some of the volunteer projects that MCHS Alumni are involved in, or have suggested, in connection with the MCHS 2015 Reunion. Skype video session Charles Tsiang has suggested, in a November 19, 2014 message, that it might be a great idea to have “a mega Skype video session for […]
Picnic at Bala Falls The following notice is from the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario | Muskoka Branch: August 8, 2015 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm Bring your own picnic and enjoy this timeless pass time at one of Muskoka’s most treasured spots. Parking across from Don’s Bakery/Portage Landing, 3119 Muskoka Road 169, Bala. Add […]
At a previous post, entitled Cheryl Vince’s favourite teachers at Malcolm Campbell High School included a principal and a vice-principal, Sue (Robinson) Brady (MCHS ’64) wrote a comment for Cheryl Vince and Ruth MacLeod. The comment from Sue Brady, who was in Mrs. Dunwoodie’s 11B (Latin) class, which I have featured in a separate post, included the […]
The following message (July 21, 2015), which I am pleased to share, is from Alexandra D’Agostino of the Canadian Stuttering Association (CSA): “Hey everyone! I am excited to present the Canadian Stuttering Association’s 2nd Annual One Day Conference Event in Toronto on October 24th 2015! This year we are offering a variety of workshops, presentations, […]
A July 19, 2015 CBC article is entitled: “Jennifer Newman, psychologist, tell us how to deal with rude co-workers: 98% of workers report rudeness at work, 50 experience it weekly, says Newman.” What can be done about it? The conclusion of the article reads: “First, we all have to recognize it affects everyone — it’s easily […]
There is value in evidence-based practice. Consider the topic if hydration. What does the evidence indicate? What research is available? How robust is the research? Who is funding it? A July 20, 2015 CBC article is entitled: “Hydration myths debunked, in 5 easy sips.” The article notes: “Bottom line: for healthy people doing normal things […]