Entries by Jaan Pill

Archival photo of Fort York prior to condo development

The following photo is from a Sept. 18, 2013 BlogTO.com article: “Rooftopping in Toronto, vintage edition”: Comment I enjoy this photo because it shows the curve in the Gardiner Expressway occasioned by the presence of Fort York. During its construction, traffic engineers were adamant that a curve in the expressway to accommodate Fort York would […]

Films about Small Arms Ltd.

Colleen O’Marra writes: Not sure if you have viewed a documentary film called A TRIP THROUGH SMALL ARMS. It’s in seven parts on YOUTUBE, a rather shaky old reel but a fascinating local piece filmed by one of the employees. Fun to see American actor, Ralph Bellamy, giving a short talk to the Small Arms […]

Marie Curtis Bike Park public meeting display panels

Following message is from Janette Harvey of the City of Toronto: Good afternoon, The display panels presented at the Marie Curtis Bike Park public meeting on September 11 are now available online: http://www.toronto.ca/parks/featured-parks/bike-parks/mariecurtis.htm. Please share this with anyone who might be interested in learning more about the project but were unable to attend the meeting.  We would like […]

Doors Open event at Small Arms on Sept. 28, 2013 will feature an estimated 3,000 attendees

On Aug. 17, 2013, I spoke with Bob Cutmore, a key organizer of the Sept. 28, 2013 Doors Open event at the historic Small Arms Ltd.building in Mississauga. Mississauga Ward 1 Councillor Jim Tovey has described the Doors Open event at an earlier blog post. Among other things, I’m looking forward to this year’s Doors Open because […]

History of nonlinear editing

[Update: A site visitor has mentioned he uses Camtasia software: “I’m also trying out Camtasia to help me prepare online software tutorials. Great to prepare training videos for students who missed one of my classes.” This is also great to know about.  The 2011 text (see below) lists Camtasia Studio as one of a number […]

Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project – Sept. 17, 2013 Informational Open House

The following announcement is from CCFEW: Neighbouring Councillors Jim Tovey, Mississauga Ward 1, and Mark Grimes, Toronto Ward 6, are co-hosting an informational open house to present the plans and highlight the benefits of the LWC Project for our local communities. Tuesday September 17, 2013 7:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 101 3850 Lake Shore […]