Entries by Jaan Pill

“Trustees mistrusted within schools”: TDSB governance review – Jan. 15, 2015 CBC article

Updates A Feb. 8, 2015 Metro News article is entitled: “Majority of schools slated for closure are in Toronto’s poorer neighbourhoods.” A Feb. 9, 2015 CBC article is entitled: Majority of elementary schools on TDSB closure list serve vulnerable students: “22 of 48 elementary schools part of program targeted at city’s poorest neighbourhoods.” A Feb. 11, […]

W.O. 09-20003 QEW Improvements from Evans Avenue to Cawthra Road – Public Information Centre #3 – Jan. 22, 2015 meeting

I’ve been following the QEW Improvements from Evans Ave. to Cawthra Road process for some time. I much enjoy keeping up to date with the project. I’ve attended many of the meetings. I like the way the public is informed and has the opportunity to offer feedback in an informed and structured way. The meetings […]

Ruth MacLeod recalls the day in the 1960s when a memorable Phys Ed teacher arrived at Malcolm Campbell High School in a Type E Jaguar sports car

Updates You can access a great Oct, 21, 2011 photograph, posted at flickr.com, of Soryl and Gibby Rosenberg, by clicking here. We owe thanks to Gina Davis Cayer for letting us know about this link. It’s a beautiful photograph. A Jan. 12, 2015 Guardian/The Observer article is entitled: “The Teenage Brain review – a science-based […]

Do you know anyone who may be interested in being on Committee of Adjustment panel?

The following information is from CORRA Application form for Appointment to Committee of Adjustment Panel: Application for Appointment to COA ORRA Update – January GreetingsCommittee of Adjustment Opportunities January 7, 2015 To Members, Resident and Ratepayer Executives:The appointment of members to the Committee of Adjustment are up for renewal or replacement for this 4-year Council […]

Take precautions when using hotel Wi-Fi

A Jan. 7, 2015 CBC article is entitled: “Hotel Wi-Fi exposes woman’s passport, credit card numbers: Hotel Wi-Fi comes with major privacy concerns, expert says.” The article includes 5 tips on how to protect yourself on hotel Wi-Fi. The opening paragraphs read: “A woman who received an anonymous warning after logging onto a Winnipeg hotel’s […]