Oct. 5, 2013 re-enactment of the Battle of the Thames in which the great warrior Tecumseh was killed
Donna Magee informs us: On Friday October 4th there is an Education Day. and on Saturday October 5th, the re-enactment of the Battle of the Thames in which the great warrior Tecumseh was killed. Chatham ON. I believe there is a new Tecemseh Centre there as well. Suggest you take a look at the website. […]
History of film editing – Reisz and Millar (1968)
The Technique of Film Editing, Second Edition (1968) is a classic text by Karel Reisz and Gavin Millar that is read even now by film students. It’s a useful resource for anybody interested in how stories are put together, and how life is viewed and experienced, then and now. Because I’m currently taking a film editing […]
Can you help regarding contact information for Elizabeth Violet Wheal’s brother, Ian Wheal of Toronto?
I am pleased to pass along the following message, in the hope that we can offer assistance: I have a friend, Andrew Price of London, who is trying to find a contact for his late mother’s Elizabeth Violet Wheal’s brother, by name of Ian Wheal of Toronto. I came across this Ian Wheal and was […]
CBC Metro Morning features Mimico neighbourhood during week of Sept. 23, 2013
Abbe Edelson comments: I am not sure what time the “Four Corners” segment on Metro Morning will be on next week focusing on Mimico, but here’s a link to the program on CBC’s website. Interviews from other corners of the city have been posted here. Mimico should show up next wee, Perhaps we could email […]
Sept. 26, 2013 Community Information Night on Concussion and Brain Injury
The following information is from TDSB Trustee Pamela Gough’s Office: A Community Information Night on Concussion and Brain Injury will take place Thursday Sept. 26, 2013 from 6-8 pm at Sir John A. Macdonald CI (2300 Pharmacy Ave.). Join the discussion with Dr. Charles Tator, Neurosurgeon and Founder of Think First Canada. Please see the […]
Next week: Metro Morning will feature Mimico
Following message is from Abbe Edelson: In case you haven’t already heard – Mimico has been selected as the 4th neighbourhood as part of CBC’s Metro Morning’s series on the neighbourhoods of Toronto. best, Abbe
Archival photo of Fort York prior to condo development
The following photo is from a Sept. 18, 2013 BlogTO.com article: “Rooftopping in Toronto, vintage edition”: Comment I enjoy this photo because it shows the curve in the Gardiner Expressway occasioned by the presence of Fort York. During its construction, traffic engineers were adamant that a curve in the expressway to accommodate Fort York would […]
Films about Small Arms Ltd.
Colleen O’Marra writes: Not sure if you have viewed a documentary film called A TRIP THROUGH SMALL ARMS. It’s in seven parts on YOUTUBE, a rather shaky old reel but a fascinating local piece filmed by one of the employees. Fun to see American actor, Ralph Bellamy, giving a short talk to the Small Arms […]
Marie Curtis Bike Park public meeting display panels
Following message is from Janette Harvey of the City of Toronto: Good afternoon, The display panels presented at the Marie Curtis Bike Park public meeting on September 11 are now available online: http://www.toronto.ca/parks/featured-parks/bike-parks/mariecurtis.htm. Please share this with anyone who might be interested in learning more about the project but were unable to attend the meeting. We would like […]