Entries by Jaan Pill

Microplastics in water: Concern that particles of less than 150 microns can pass through intestinal wall & end up in bloodstream & organs

A CBC Marketplace article is entitled: “Microplastics found in some Canadian bottled water: Tests show tiny particles but any effect on human health not known.” Excerpts: In total, 12 types of plastics, including the types in bottle caps and water bottles — polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) — were found in the water tested. Other […]

Built Heritage News – Alex Bozikovic speaks at April 7, 2018 ACO Symposium about plight of Toronto’s School Buildings

Following message is from Built Heritage News (I have broken text into shorter paragraphs for ease of online reading) Alex Bozikovic writes about the state of Toronto’s School Buildings, http://ow.ly/Fvuw30jlrkM He will be speaking at ACO Toronto’s School Buildings at Risk Symposium on Saturday April 7 http://ow.ly/4rpA30jlrmy Don’t miss! ACO Toronto hopes to draw attention […]

Councillor Sarah Doucette was final speaker, prior to Nov. 14, 2017 Etobicoke York Community Council vote, regarding Long Branch Character Guidelines

The following transcript is part of a package of links appearing at a previous post regarding the Nov. 14, 2017 meeting at which the Etobicoke York Community Council unanimously adopted the Long Branch Character Guidelines. Before the vote, on a motion regarding the Guidelines, two Councillors –  Mark Grimes (Ward 6) and Sarah Doucette (Ward 13) spoke. […]

Councillor Mark Grimes sums it up, prior to Nov. 14, 2017 Etobicoke York Community Council vote, regarding Long Branch Character Guidelines

A previous post is entitled: On Nov. 14, 2017, Etobicoke York Community Council unanimously adopted Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines; on Jan. 31, 2018, Toronto Council also unanimously adopted them The following transcript is part of a package of links appearing at the above-noted previous post regarding the Nov. 14, 2017 meeting at which the Etobicoke […]

Nov. 14, 2017 meeting regarding Long Branch Character Guidelines made for great political theatre; review of YouTube video is in the works

I was pleased to have the opportunity to hear the deputations, at an Etobicoke York Community Council meeting that was held on Nov. 14, 2017, regarding the adoption of the Long Branch Character Guidelines. Click here for YouTube video which includes the Nov/ 14, 2017 Character Guidelines deputations > The presentations (pro and con) were followed […]