Aerodromes of Toronto by Robert Galway – Thursday April 9, 2015 at Lambton House
What Aerodromes of Toronto by Robert D. Galway Heritage Talks @ Lambton House When Thursday April 9, 2015 Doors open 6:30pm Talk at 7:30pm Where Lambton House 4066 Old Dundas Street, York M6S 2R6 Refreshments & free admission TTC bus 55 stops at the door www.lambtonhouse.org Here’s the flyer: 2015 HY April HT – Galway-2 […]
Annual Forestry Conference – Ontario Professional Foresters Association
You can find more information here. From the above-noted link, here is some information that may interest you: Annual Conference 58th Annual Conference and General Meeting April 8-10, 2015 Toronto, Ontario General Information Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre – On-Line, Phone Our 2015 Theme is: Modern Forestry -The New Diversity – increasing importance […]
Comment from David Godley regarding OMB decision with reference to 20 James. PL141217
The previous message from James Baldwin of Long Branch regarding 20 James St. can be accessed here. The following message, from David Godley of Long Branch, has been sent to key politicians and staff: Here are my comments on the decision for your consideration. These point out the ongoing weaknesses of the Ontario Municipal Board and […]
March 9, 2015 news release from Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter MIlczyn’s office
A previous post about this topic can be accessed here. NEWS Office of MPP Peter Milczyn Etobicoke-Lakeshore Ontario Amending the Planning Act and Introducing New Rules for Community Smart Growth Smart planning for a stronger and more engaged Etobicoke-Lakeshore NEWS March 9, 2015 Ontario is proposing reforms to the Planning Act and the Development […]
Ontario proposes legislation to amend the Planning Act – Restoring local decision making to municipalities
The following text is a Special Edition of MPP Milczyn E-news. You can also access the document here. Ontario proposes legislation to amend the Planning Act – Restoring local decision making to municipalities Dear Neighbors, Please read this special edition of E-news from my office carefully, as it is about very important changes to […]
I support efforts to enable the recording of OMB hearings
In February 2015 I had the occasion to attend an Ontario Municipal Board hearing concerned with Long Branch where I live. A number of people have commented regarding the behaviour of the OMB board member at the meeting that I attended. Anecdotal evidence suggests, with reference to their behaviour at OMB meetings, that some OMB […]
James Baldwin adds a comment regarding “Urgent need for planning initiatives.” The topic concerns OMB decisions in Long Branch.
Update: I have been copied on an exchange of emails, dated March 9, 2015, indicating that (and I quote): “… there is no ‘settlement’. The City will no longer oppose the application because of the reduction in density and length of the house. At the hearing, the developer’s counsel will present the revised drawings. Residents still have […]
Update regarding 25 Twenty Fourth St., Long Branch; Response from Local Planning
Message from David Godley to Eddy, March 7, 2015 From: David Godley <mhairig@pathcom.com> Date: Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 11:14 AM To: Eddy Subject: Update on 25 Twenty Fourth Street, Local Planning’s Response Hi Eddy, I am not sure how you fill a role at the upcoming hearing on March 18 on 25 24th Street. […]
Sunday, March 8, 2015: Living the Way of the Bicycle – Alix Aylen (along with bike & tent)
The following information is from Geoff Kettel of Toronto. I first met Geoff at a presentation regarding Heritage Toronto some years ago. Sunday at Lambton House Living the way of the bicycle Alix Aylen (along with bike and tent) Sunday, March 8th, 2015 Doors open 12:00pm Talk at 2:00pm Free admission Refreshments 4066 Old Dundas […]
Who will defend neighbourhoods? Letter from David Godley in March 5, 2015 Toronto Star
The following letter to the editor from David Godley is from the March 5, 2015 Toronto Star: Re: Tory’s executive committee in battle over new city staff positions, March 2 Tory’s executive committee in battle over new city staff positions, March 2 Councillor Michelle Berardinetti’s move to eliminate new staff positions is shortsighted. It will open […]