The photo discussed in a previous post appears indeed to be from the mouth of Mimico Creek. Michael Harrison includes a high resolution version of the photo (showing more detail than is available in the version of the photo, on the left, that I’ve included at the current blog post) in a chapter (p. 157) […]
I enjoy keeping track of initiatives related to bicycles. I also enjoy keeping track of information – to the extent that time permits and in the context of my limited access (something that I always keep in mind) to it – related to South Etobicoke and South Mississauga. My major focus, however, is getting up […]
Following message of September 7, 2013 is from Robert Lansdale (if you can help with pinning down the location of the photo, please contact me): Hello Jaan You immediately came to mind when I saw this picture 20mins ago: [You can access the photo and accompanying text here.] The picture states that it was […]
A July 24, 2013 Etobicoke Guardian article by Tamara Shephard is entitled “Council endorses Etobicoke Creek Trail funding.” [Click on the link in previous sentence to access the article.] I owe thanks to Robert for letting me know of this story; a recent message from him reads as follows: Hey people… I saw this article […]
Colleen O’Marra writes (regarding Colonel Samuel Smith’s artifacts): The Town of York, 1815-1834 (edited by Edith Firth) makes just a few references to the disappointing “half-pay” officer slogging it out forty miles west of York.( his farm at 41st Street and Lakeshore Bvld.)Massive oak and pine,access by boat only and difficult even on horseback,a visit […]
The following message is from Harry Oussoren of the Wesley Mimico United Church: [Background regarding the project can be found at the Wesley Mimico United Church Category at this website.] Friends: For five years, the Wesley Faith & Hope Team has been exploring the future of the congregation and church building. For the past two […]
David Juliusson of Toronto has shared with me a news release regarding Ontario’s new cycling strategy. [Click on the link to access the release.]
I’m pleased to share with you the following comment from C. O’Marra: The Museum For Human Rights in Manitoba now sits on top of a treasure trove of ancient native artifacts.Construction went ahead in spite of these early finds.Thousands of items have been located around the site and photographed for the public. One can only […]
The Lakeshore Planning Council has shared the following message from David Switzer of Long Branch: I will be going to the City Planning Department “Outreach” at Sherway on Friday, September 6, 11am to 3pm. I feel that the most important overall and long term change City Planning can do is adapt Paul Ainslie’s proposal for […]
Following message is from LAMP: LAMP would like to invite you to our Annual General Meeting! Everyone is welcome. MEETING: Annual General Meeting (LAMP) DATE: Thursday, September 19, 2013 TIME: 7:00 p.m. (registration at 6:30 pm) PLACE: The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive (SE corner of Lake Shore Blvd […]