Author Archive for: Jaan Pill
Entries by Jaan Pill
Ken Leland’s most recent novel is situated in 1812
I recently learned from Donna Magee of Toronto that Ken Leland’s most recent novel is situated in 1812. The book is entitled 1812: The Land Between Flowing Waters. You can find information about the novel here.
Message for your interest from David Godley of Long Branch: OMB issues and how to fix them internally
The following text (and forwarded email from the City of Toronto) is from Long Branch resident David Godley, which I share for your interest: This letter and attached has been sent to the Premier, Municipal Affairs and Attorney General. Feel free to circulate, post or comment. To support send emails to to premier@ontario.ca; attorneygeneral@ontario.ca; minister.mah@ontario.ca; […]
Made-for-Toronto Local Appeal Body Public Consultations re Committee of Adjustment
I have recently received the following message, which I am pleased to pass along to you: Subject: Fwd: Made-for-Toronto Local Appeal Body Public Consultations re Committee of Adjustment Russ Ford just received this message from Councillor Perks of Ward 14 and as the Etobicoke consultation is Feb.18th we need to get the word out quickly […]
Let’s Get Etobicoke Lakeshore Moving – Feb. 8, 2014 event featuring George Takach
The following text is from the Facebook page noted below: A town hall forum on the future direction of our community. For details, click here. Here’s the outline: When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 Time: 1:00pm until 4:00pm Where: Polish Alliance Hall, 2282 Lake Shore Blvd. West Description: Etobicoke-Lakeshore is a community in motion. Ongoing development […]
“For my daughter’s wedding, 8,000 ate breakfast” – Feb. 3, 2014 New York Times
I help out once or twice a month as a volunteer in a ‘nutritious lunch’ program at a local school. I’ve cut down on volunteer work in recent years, but this volunteer assignment is near the top of my list of things to do each month. In that context, I’m pleased to share with you […]
Excess sugar can triple risk of dying of heart disease: report (Globe and Mail, Feb. 3, 2014)
I have an interest in evidence-based practice. The pursuit of evidence – whether scientific or other forms – is a source of motivation for me. For that reason, I’m pleased to share with you a Feb. 3, 2014 Globe and Mail article entitled: “Excess sugar can triple risk of dying of heart disease: report.” Here’s […]
Monday, Feb. 10, 2014 Community Forum will provide an update regarding the Wesley Mimico redevelopment project
A Community Forum will take place on Monday, Feb, 10, 2014 to provide an update on design and planning for the Wesley Mimico redevelopment project. The meeting, which will take place from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, will be at the church, which is located at 2 Station Road in Mimico. I’ve been following with interest, […]
Planning is now underway for a 1960s Malcolm Campbell High School reunion
It was great to meet with my friends recently from Malcolm Campbell High School (MCHS) in Montreal. Such meetings are of tremendous value. MCHS is the the high school that I graduated from in 1963 when I lived in Montreal. It’s a source of comfort, as one gets older, to remain in touch with childhood […]
In 1950, Robert Frank left his job as a photographer in New York to travel through Europe with his family
I recently borrowed Valencia 1952 and The Americans from the Toronto Public Library (TPL). Robert Frank is a remarkable photographer, who from what I can gather has had a strong impact on the the directions in which photography as a medium has travelled since the 1950s. He has, as I understand, also had an impact […]