Here’s the letter, for your interest, that we’ve prepared regarding 4 James Street
c/o Susanne Pringle, Manager & Deputy Secretary Treasurer Office of the Committee of Adjustment Etobicoke Civic Centre Toronto, Ontario M9C 5A3 February 23, 2012 Dear Susan Pringle: We are writing with regard to 4 James Street in our role as homeowners who have lived in Long Branch for fifteen years. We are aware of the […]
We seek request your help — today — with a letter-writing campaign aimed at protecting Toronto’s neighbourhoods
Media Release February 17, 2012 Long Branch resident calls on Etobicoke Councillors and residents to stop the severances Local residemts are asking Councillors and the community to stop the latest developer attempt to chop up property in Long Branch and elsewhere, and to protect Toronto’s neighbourhoods. Etobicoke, Ontario A local Long Branch resident is calling upon the Etobicoke […]
Jane Fairburn’s book ‘Along the Shore’ slated for publication Spring 2013
We are pleased to share with you the following email from Jane Fairburn. We are very impressed with Jane’s work as a writer and the throughness of her research. This will be an exciting and valuable book. Jane Fairburn writes: Dear friends, colleagues and supporters, I am very happy to announce that information on my […]
What is a Jane’s Walk? How does it differ from a heritage walk?
We’ve received a valuable e-mail message indicating that it would be a useful exercise for the organizers of the May 6, 2012 Long Branch Jane’s Walk to establish a clear distinction in our minds between a Jane’s Walk and a traditional heritage walk. We much appreciate this advice. We’ll make changes in our outline, and […]
A Jane’s Walk will be held in Long Branch on Sunday, May 6, 2012 starting at 10:30 am in Marie Curtis Park
We’ve registered a Jane’s Walk, with a 10:30 am start at the East Parking Lot at Marie Curtis Park, for Sunday, May 6, 2012. We owe many thanks to Councillor Grimes’ office for suggesting that we organize this walk, and for providing details about the Jane’s Walk registration process. We owe thanks as well to […]
Councillor proposes to save historic features of buildings by transporting them to Scarborough museum
We’ve received a message recently about a topic on the City of Toronto Economic Development Committee agenda. According to a message we’ve received, the proposal would not supersede Heritage Preservation but rather is intended to create an architectural ‘museum’ if the buildings are slated for demolition or renovation: At this a request has been made for a […]
How can we ensure that Mimico residents have the opportunity to offer meaningful input regarding Mimico 20/20?
How can we ensure the local community has the opportunity to offer meaningful input during the Mimico 20/20 planning process? This was a key question that emerged at a December 7, 2011 public meeting related to Mimico 20/20. A recent public meeting involving two presentations, seven workshops, and a plenary session on Saturday, February 11, 2012 […]
Ormsby/Franceschini Estate qualifies as one of Mimico’s most significant heritage resources
The following overview has been prepared by Michael Harrison. One of the most significant heritage resources in the Mimico 20/20 revitalization area is the Ormsby/Franceschini Estate, now the Amedeo Garden Court apartment complex. The existing heritage elements of the Ormsby/Franceschini Estate were listed under the Ontario Heritage Act in 2006. On April 1, 2011 the […]
For my 3-minute talk, I’ve added a paragraph about what I learned at ISTAR
In response to feedback on my earlier drafts, I’ve added a paragraph about my experiences in Edmonton in July 1987. I’ve removed a few words elsewhere in order to stay within the 3-minute limit. My next step has involved calculating how quickly I would need to speak in order to deliver the text within 3 minutes. My […]
I’m pleased I’ve been getting good feedback on the draft of my 3-minute talk
Here’s the most recent version of the 3-minute talk that I’ll be presenting in Edmonton early in March 2012. I really enjoy the process of rehearsing and developing such a talk. I’ll be using a stopwatch to ensure I’m exactly on target in terms of the length. __________________________________________________________________________ Good evening. I began to stutter at […]