Author Archive for: Jaan Pill
Entries by Jaan Pill
Happy Holiday Wishes and a Grateful Thank you – Message from Diane LaPointe-Kay, president, Small Arms Society, Mississauga
The following message is from Diane LaPointe-Kay of the Small Arms Society: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT The incredible story of the historic WWll Small Arms Building at 1352 Lakeshore Road, Mississauga brings together so many people whose lives would not have otherwise intersected. Thanks to the dedicated work of a number of driven and committed […]
Construction Update 3 – Six Points Interchange Reconfiguration
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Change will come slowly despite OMB reforms: Toronto Star, Dec. 18, 2017
A Dec. 18, 2017 Toronto Star article is entitled: “Change will come slowly despite OMB reforms: Regulations put forward by Ontario on how to transition to a new planning tribunal mean hundreds of applications currently being considered by city could be appealed under old rules.” A page-6 article in the Dec. 19, 2017 print edition […]
Conserving Long Branch, Dec 2017 – David Godley
The following message is from David Godley. Attached file: mma omb Christmas Greetings from Long Branch 1) Long Branch Urban Design Guidelines Adoption by Council scheduled for January 31st Council Meeting hopefully with improved efficacy. TLAB has authorised their eligibility as non legal evidence at hearings. 2) New Applications 80 23rd Severance previously approved by […]
What is the eastern boundary of Port Credit? Answer: Enola Ave
From time to time, I am asked questions regarding what I would describe as an advanced civilization located to the west of Toronto. The civilization is sufficiently advanced, that it goes about its business without attracting too much attention from the municipality to the east of it. In fact, Mississauga goes about its business by […]
Passing of Bill 139 – the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017
Click here for previous posts about Bill 139 > Following text is from OMBReview (MMA) <CSC_OMBReview@ontario.ca> Passing of Bill 139 – the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 Please note that on December 12, the Legislative Assembly passed the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017 which, among other matters, will replace the […]
From LRT construction to waterfront development, Mississauga appears to be surpassing Toronto when it comes to vision: Dec. 5, 2017 Toronto Star article
A Dec. 5, 2017 Toronto Star article is entitled: “Mississauga is starting to think past its suburban status: From LRT construction to waterfront development, the city appears to be surpassing Toronto when it comes to vision, writes Christopher Hume.” Citizen engagement I have been written previous posts about the contrast between Mississauga and Toronto, when […]
MPP Peter Milczyn Dec. 11, 2017 e-News Update
Click here to access the Dec. 11, 2017 e-News Update from MPP Peter Milczyn’s Office > The Update opens with the following text: Dear Neighbour, I would like to remind you that my 3rd Annual Holiday Open House is coming up this Friday, December 15 from 1 to 3 pm, at my office located at 933 […]
Ministry of Municipal Affairs News Release: Ontario Passes Legislation to Build Better Communities and Conserve Watersheds
Ontario Passes Legislation to Build Better Communities and Conserve Watersheds Ontario Overhauling the Land Use Planning Appeal System and Strengthening Conservation December 12, 2017 12:20 P.M. Today, Ontario passed legislation that will give communities a stronger voice in land use planning and better preserve our natural environment. The Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds […]