Long Branch Jane’s Walk takes place May 4 and May 5, 2013 starting 10:30 am Marie Curtis Park each day
We’ve posted information at the Jane’s Walk website regarding two Long Branch Jane’s Walks that Mike James and Jaan Pill will lead on the first weekend of May 2013. The first walk, on Saturday, May 4, 2013, is from Etobicoke Creek to the Lakeshore Hospital Grounds. The walk starts at 10:30 am at the East […]
Online Toronto maps project puts the history of familiar streets a click away (April 23, 2013 Toronto Star)
The April 23, 2013 Toronto Star has a great article about Nathan Ng’s historical maps project. You can find an earlier blog post about his work here. You can access Nathan Ng’s website here. I owe thanks to Mike James of Brampton, co-leader of the May 4 and May 5, 2013 Jane’s Walk in Long […]
Malcolm Archer requests that residents send comments regarding mature tree at 168 Lake Promenade in Long Branch
Malcolm Archer has shared with us the following information: [To access the information posted on the front lawn of 168 Lake Promenade, please click on the photo (see below) a couple of times to enlarge it. The deadline for comments is May 2, 2013.] Malcolm Archer writes: Plans to build two large houses will result in […]
Message from Toronto Parks People
Toronto Parks People provides an overview of what’s happening with regard to Toronto Parks. To view a recent overview, click here. [To access the document, click on link in previous sentence.] The opening text reads as follows: As a fellow park enthusiast, we wanted to make sure you are familiar with the new Parks Plan, which […]
I’m a member of the TerraMar Project and invite you to join as well: Check out the April 26, 2013 Google + Earth Day hangouts
The TerraMar Project is dedicated to the well being of the world’s oceans. [Click on link in previous sentence to access its home page.] Here’s a recent message from TerraMar: Hang out with TerraMar for Earth Day! Who loves the ocean? We all love the ocean, which actually covers 71% of our earth! Let’s celebrate […]
Lakeshore Asylum Cemetery Project – May 11, 2013, 2:00 pm
Following message is from The Lakeshore Asylum Cemetery Project: The Lakeshore Asylum Cemetery Project invites you to join us for a Spring Visit and Clean-Up Saturday May 11th, 2013 Rain or Shine 2:00pm To remember and honour in a dignified and respectful way the lives of the 1511 people buried in the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital […]
“Walk for Change” – May 11, 2013, 10:00 am (registration starts at 9:00 am) – Act and Advocate for Mental Health
The following message is from Walk for Change: Subject: Spring Visit to the Lakeshore Cemetery and “Walk for Change” You are invited to the Spring Visit to the Lakeshore Cemetery and to support the first Local fundraiser “Walk for Change” earlier in the day, of which the Project will be a beneficiary. Please see the attached […]
Councillor Grimes says taxpayer-funded Vegas trip was not for casino meetings – April 18, 2013 Globe and Mail article
I want to thank David Juliusson for letting me know about an April 18, 2013 Globe and Mail article touching upon the Toronto casino debate. The headline and opening sentence reads: Councillor Grimes says taxpayer-funded Vegas trip was not for casino meetings Councillor Mark Grimes says the taxpayer-funded trip he took to Las Vegas last […]