Seeking old address for Crystal Springs Elementary School on Mistral St in Montreal
The following message is from Dawn; please contact me if you can help with information: Hi, My Dad went to Crystal Springs Elementary School on Mistral St in Montreal. I know that it is no longer there but I was looking for an old address for the school. Or the address now of where the […]
Twins of the Second World War: Guest post by Bob Carswell (my friend from elementary school and high school days in Montreal)
Twins of the Second World War: The Shortt Stirling Bomber The evolution of the treatment of identical twins during WWII came about due to perceived value in treating them as one unit. In the first years of WWII they were separated and expected to do their best based on individual merits. In one family, two […]
Conserving Long Branch June 2017 Update (Part 1) from David Godley
Part 2 of the message that follows has already been posted: Conserving Long Branch June 2017 Update 2 from David Godley I had Part 2 at hand and decided to post it at once. I then found a copy of Part 1 and that’s what I’m posting below. Sometimes I’m very quick about posting, and […]
The First Allen Cup Winners, 1909 – Guest post from Bob Carswell
The First Allen Cup Winners 1909 Charles McKinley, son of John Kerr McKinley and Elizabeth Ann Irvine, the second son to the couple was my great uncle from Ottawa. In his early years he enjoyed the game of hockey, so much so, that eventually he would become an NHL time keeper. In the days of […]
Irvine’s Cigar Store: Guest article from Bob Carswell
The following post is from Bob Carswell. [Note to Bob: Can you please let us know the source for the information.] Irvine’s Cigar Store There was a story reported in the Ottawa Citizen many years ago about the back room of Irvine’s Cigar Store located at 29 Sparks Street, one block south of the new […]
Conserving Long Branch June 2017 Update 2 from David Godley
The following update is from David Godley of Long Branch: Long Branch is desperately hoping for sunny ways with the beginning of the Toronto Local Appeal Board 1) Application Status 2) Long Branch Neighbourhood Association 3) Willowdale Urban Desogn Guidelines 4) Long Branch Plaza 5) Inspiration Lakeview David’s message includes the following attached file: […]
PL161048 – OMB Decision Issued – 9 Meaford Ave. in Long Branch (Toronto): Consent and variances refused
The decision is accessible at this PDF file: PL161048-JUN-13-2017 Below is an overview, regarding the case at hand, from David Godley of Long Branch: 9me
Climate change and Greater Toronto Region: Links updates
Updates A July 12, 2017 CBC article is entitled: Don’t drain the swamp: report says wetlands help avert flood damage: Study says leaving wetlands in their natural state can help protect communities from severe flooding.” A Sept. 25, 2017 Guardian article is entitled: “What would an entirely flood-proof city look like? The wetter the better. […]
Reviving a Lost Language of Canada Through Film – June 11, 2017 New York Times article by Catherine Porter
A June 11, 2017 New York Times article is entitled: “Reviving a Lost Language of Canada Through Film.” The opening paragraphs read: HIELLEN, British Columbia — Speaking Haida for the first time in more than 60 years looked painful. Sphenia Jones’s cheeks glistened with sweat, and her eyes clenched shut. She tried again to produce […]