For the Jane’s Walks that I was involved during May 2012, I figured out the basic principles by speaking with staff at the Jane’s Walk organization. As part of the planning process, I also spoke with Denise Harris, Heritage Officer at the Etobicoke Historical Society, about the principles involved in the organizing of Heritage Walks. […]
The following text is from the Jane’s Walk website. This quick overview offers a good way to get started in thinking about what a Jane’s Walk entails: Telling a story about a place Leading a tour simply involves planning a route, thinking through the stories, places and people you want to get people thinking and talking […]
The February Bird Walk, cancelled last weekend due to the snow storm, has been re-scheduled for this Saturday, February 16, at the same time and place: Humber Bay Park East – Leader: Hugh Currie 9:00 – 11:00 am Meet in the main parking lot of Humber Bay East at 9:00 am. Here’s a map.
Following message is from Ward 3, TDSB Pamela Gough’s Office: Sent on behalf of Trustee Pamela Gough [I’ve changed Title Case in headings to Lower Case]: Begin forwarded message: From: “Bissoondath, Richia” <Richia.Bissoondath@tdsb.on.ca> Date: 12 February, 2013 Subject: TDSB Media Release – TDSB releases largest youth census in Canada TDSB releases largest youth census in Canada Student voices […]
Sent on behalf of Trustee Pamela Gough: Ward 3 Trustee Pamela Gough’s Update February 11, 2013 Stay in the loop with what’s happening in education by following Pamela on Twitter at @pamelagough! In this issue: · New Minister of Education, Liz Sandals · Parent-teacher interviews: a parent primer · From the Board Room: programs, proms and permit fees […]
The following information is from the YIMBY website (I’ve changed All Caps headings to Title Case headings): Yes In My Back Yard Festival Saturday, February 16, 2013, 11 am–4 pm Toronto Reference Library Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, 2nd Floor 789 Yonge, Toronto, Ontario info@yimbytoronto.org DIRECTIONS On February 16th, say “Yes In My Back […]
Planning is now under way for at least two Jane’s Walks in Long Branch (Toronto not New Jersey). As part of our advance publicity for the events, we arranged for a Jane’s Walk table at the Government and Community Services Fair on Feb. 23, 2013 at Cloverdale Mall. The event offered a great venue for […]
The following message is from Carolyn MacLeod of the Ward 6 Community Action Team: The Mimico Residents Association have a short 3 question survey about the Mimico 20/20 Revitalization plan, specifically about affordable housing and the one to one replacement of units in Mimico by the Lake. It is important to voice your opionion about repalcement […]
The following message is from the 8-80 Cities communications team; 8-80 Cities is an organization that I learned about from David Switzer of Long Branch. Text of message from 8-80 Cities: Thank you for your interest in 8-80 Cities. We are very happy that you have signed up to get our monthly E-Newsletter. Please do […]
The minutes – which will be posted on the project website – from Community Workshop #1 on December 8, 2012 for the Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) from Evans Avenue to Cawthra Road are now available: QEW Evans Ave to Cawthra Rd – Dec 8, 2012 CW1 […]