A Sept. 17, 2014 post at The Current (CBC) website notes: “There is some truth in the old joke about a camel being a horse designed by a committee. But designers believe if you get the right people throwing enough ideas around, you can get a thoroughbred. Designers call that kind of committee a charrette, […]
In planning for the MCHS 60s Reunion, we want to find a way to remember the classmates who have passed away. The following post reminds us how important it is to do that. Barry Anderson (MCHS 1964) has kindly given us permission for sharing of the following post, a tribute to Heinz Schlutz, which Barry […]
As I have noted in previous posts, I have much enjoyed previous Doors Open events at the Small Arms building at Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East. In my experience, the quality of communications associated with each year’s event, and the quality of programming, is exemplary and warrants celebration. Click here to access Heritage Mississauga overview […]
The following message, which I’m pleased to share, is from Michael Harrison: Dear Sadie: Love, Lives and Remembrance from Ontario’s First World War Please join us on Tuesday September 23, 2014 at LAMP, 185 Fifth Street at 7PM to hear a presentation by Stewart Boden of the Archives of Ontario of the story of Sadie […]
In my volunteer work I encounter collisions between privacy and transparency. In this regard, I am conscientious in following the rules and expectations that are in place. Decisions related to the distinction are important for many good reasons. An article in the October 2014 issue of Harvard Business Review addresses the topic with a level […]
Barbara Sayfy, class of ’70 I graduated from MCHS in 1970 and went onto Dawson CEGEP for a 3 year Business Administration program. Raised in Montreal (lived in Ahuntsic and then in New Bordeaux living on Joseph Casavant Street). I have two older siblings – our family is now split from Vancouver to Toronto to Montreal. My niece and nephew are growing their […]
David Juliusson recently circulated a text about an upcoming event, which I am pleased to share with you: From September 26 till 28th, Culture Days will be held in South Etobicoke. More than 80 events are planned to celebrate the unique former communities of Long Branch, New Toronto and Mimico. One event will be a […]
I was very pleased to recently receive emails from David Juliusson and Michael Harrison in connection with John Boyd’s album of First World War photographs. You can access the album at the Toronto Archives at this link. When you click on the photos they don’t enlarge very well but you do get a general idea […]
Eight residents at Villa Road and Fortieth Street have prepared and rehearsed a great series of evidence-based, 5-minute talks, each addressing an entirely separate theme related to our objections to the proposed severance of 13 Villa Road. The speakers will deliver solid evidence, related to the Official Plan, presented crisply and with passion. Over 20 […]
The following text is from a Sept. 16, 2014 Torontoist article. Candidate: Russ Ford (age 60) Ward: Ward 6 (Etobicoke-Lakeshore), currently represented by Mark Grimes, who is running for his fourth term. Background: Ford is on leave from the LAMP Community Health Centre, a non-profit that provides health services to the community, where he is executive director. Its health […]