What impact would lawn signs have on development issues facing Long Branch (Toronto)?
I’ve had the occasion to share some thoughts in an email discussion involving residents in Long Branch concerning a plan to set up lawn signs as a way to express opposition to the lot-severances that are happening in the community. Here is the gist of my personal view on this topic: I think there is […]
Graeme Decarie has been reading the autobiography of Christopher Plummer
Click here for previous posts about Graeme Decarie > Among the previous posts is: MCHS Bio for Graeme Decarie, who taught for three years at Malcolm Campbell High School. Graeme Decarie writes: I’ve been reading the autobiography of Christopher Plummer because he and I were classmates – almost. This was at Montreal High – in […]
Woman, 81, struck by car in Etobicoke – May 19, 2016 CityNews
A May 19, 2016 CityNews article is entitled: “Woman, 81, struck by car in Etobicoke.” The woman who was hit at Twenty Fourth Street around 6:00 am on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 was seriously injured, with head injuries, according to another news report. On Thursday morning, May 19, 2016 I observed a police investigation that […]
Gems of Etobicoke-Lakeshore awards and celebration on Wednesday May 25th starting at 7pm at The Assembly Hall
The following message is from Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn’s office: Join us at our Gems of Etobicoke-Lakeshore awards and celebration on Wednesday, May 25th starting at 7pm at The Assembly Hall, where we will recognize and appreciate outstanding small businesses and service organizations that are unique to South Etobicoke and make our community a more […]
Doors Open Toronto May 28 & 29, 2016 will explore adaptive re-use, as will May 28, 2016 Small Arms Jane’s Walk in Mississauga
Click here to access Toronto Doors Open website > Another great event, involving adaptive re-use of a Second World War heritage building in Mississauga, takes place starting at the foot of Dixie Road at Lakeshore Road East at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 28, 2016: Small Arms Building – Then and Now Additional posts regarding […]
Neighbourhood Urban Design Guidelines Template, “How To” Manual and Pilot Project
In the event you like to keep up with such things, information about the Neighbourhood Urban Design Guidelines Template, “How To” Manual and Pilot Project can be accessed here. The information at the above-noted City of Toronto link reads: Professional Services, Consulting Services Description: Neighbourhood Urban Design Guidelines Template, “How To” Manual and Pilot Project The […]
Up-coming Events, Lambton House
Click here to access the Lambton House website > Click on PDFs for details: 25th Anniversary AGM Notice 2016 Doors Open LH poster 2016 HY Pub Night June with Jane Drake 2016 Spring and Summer Heritage York Reporter May 2016 Saturday and Sunday, 28 and 29 May, Doors Open Please visit us between 10:00 a.m. […]
Death and Life of Long Branch – David Godley
The following May 16, 2016 article is by David Godley: * The Death and Life of Long Branch * Past It is over a year since the May 4, 2015 Community meeting where strong concerns were expressed about the desecration of Long Branch. Certainly there have been some good initiatives (including the Urban Design Guideline […]
Conserving Long Branch – May 2016 David Godley Update Addendum
Following update is from David Godley (I’ll mark in the text in brown when time permits): Hello all – Please find below a summary of Committee of Adjustment applications in Long Branch. (my updates in brown) Attachments [see map on this page and PDF link below] relate to May 12 COA meeting and potential reform […]