Perception is reality and other truisms: When immersed in a story we let down our guard
In a recent post concerning a federal government lawsuit seeking to reclaim $330,000 in kickbacks, I’ve spoken of the distinction between rhetoric and reality. That’s a great post – it’s not too long, yet covers a lot of ground. Gradually, it’s dawned on me that adding endless material to such blog posts – by way […]
Russ Ford is running for council in Ward 6
I’m pleased to share with you the following message from Russ Ford: As you may know I am running for city council in the upcoming election. Too many people have been marginalized by our current system. People do not vote because the political system does not work for them, it does not respond to their […]
Jane’s Walk and the City WalkShops – informal, interactive workshops on walking
I’m pleased to share with you information about some great free events related to Jane’s Walk that you can access at andthecity.eventbrite.ca Connect, share, and learn The purpose of these informal, interactive workshops is to develop Jane’s Walks on eight themes that matter in Toronto. I learned about these events just recently, when I attended […]
March 9, 2014, 2:00 pm Beach Canal Lighthouse Group General Meeting Notice
Many historical societies are at work along the shores of Lake Ontario. I have a keen interest in the work of each of them. I’m pleased to have the opportunity to share the following notice from the Beach Canal Lighthouse Group: Beach Canal Lighthouse Group General Meeting Notice Good afternoon: Make sure your clocks are […]
A note concerning a federal government lawsuit involving a city hall aide
This post concerns a March 7, 2014 metronews.ca article entitled: “Toronto city hall aide faces federal lawsuit seeking $330,000.” That’s an engaging story. It helps a person to understand, at least to some extent, some things that might otherwise not be understood. The person in question appeared to me to have a good grasp of […]
World Health Organization recommends that no more than 5 percent of your caloric intake – that is, 25 grams – should come from sugar
I often drive by 198 New Toronto St. in south Etobicoke where Lantic Sugar is located. The first link in the sentence above gives you a Google Street view of the location. The second link gives you an overview describing how sugar is refined. Whenever I drive by the Lantic Sugar plant, I think of […]
Report from Geoff Kettel regarding March 3, 2014 Local Appeal Body Consultation at North York Civic Centre
I’ve previously posted comments from Steve Nazar concerning a Local Appeal Body consultation that he attended on Feb. 18, 2014. I’m pleased to share with you as well the following report from Geoff Kettel: Local Appeal Body Public Consultation North York Civic Centre March 3 2014, 7pm Billed as a consultation on the establishment of […]
A Meeting of the People: School Boards and Protestant Communities in Quebec, 1801-1998 (2004)
This post is a follow-up to an earlier post about Cartierville School. A useful reference, regarding topics in the post, is A Meeting of the People: School Boards and Protestant Communities in Quebec, 1801-1998 (2004). You can access the study online at Google Books. You can do a search for “Cartierville” at the link in the previous sentence. […]
Canadians and Their Pasts (2013). Digital Film-making (2014).
Finding myself back in class after an absence of many years, I’m pleased to see that the SQ3R method of study is still around. An overview at the link in the previous sentence provides a definition of what SQ3R entails: The SQ3R strategy is a widely recognized study system that is easily adapted to reading […]