Entries by Jaan Pill

April and May 2013 New Yorker has two well-written articles regarding the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

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The May 16, 2013 New Yorker addresses the topic of how mental illness is defined in a well written article which begins with the following sentence: “When Thomas Insel, the director of the National Institute of Mental Health, came out swinging with his critiques of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a couple of weeks ago, […]

Remembering Toronto’s history – Globe and Mail article, May 18, 2013 – Also May 17 Toronto Star article about historic Ward community

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The title and opening paragraphs of a May 18, 2013 Globe and Mail article by Eric Veilette about the value of historical societies read as follows: Remembering Toronto’s history, with the help of the web The building at the west-end intersection of Dupont, Dundas and Annette streets was the site of an 1837 stagecoach robbery […]

Toronto Lakeshore West High School Reunion – Saturday, June 8, 2013

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Following information is from Mimico Residents Association website: Toronto Lakeshore West High School Reunion When: Sat, June 8, 2013   STARTS: 5 pm Where: Royal Canadian Legion 101 Longbranch, 3850 Lakeshore Blvd. West A reunion for those who attended High School in the New Toronto, Alderwood or Mimico area, featuring dinner, dancing and live music. Tickets are […]

Update from Councillor Mark Grimes’ Office – May 17, 2013

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Following message is from Councillor Grimes’ office: Please find the full eNewsletter attached in .pdf form: May 17, 2013 Long Weekend Fun The City of Toronto will offer a wide variety of activities for residents on Monday, May 20, including the annual Victoria Day fireworks display at Ashbridges Bay. Many family attractions, including two farms, […]

Long Branch Race Track

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You can find a photo of the Long Branch Race Track in an April 16, 2012 article at BlogTO entitled: “What horse racetracks used to look like in Toronto.” The racetrack was a topic that came up for discussion during the Long Branch Jane’s Walk on May 5, 2013. We owe thanks to Jane Olvet […]