Notman online collection has photos related to history of Saraguay, Quebec
I recently had coffee with Bob Carswell, whose history-related stories I have featured in previous posts. Below is an additional item that Bob has shared with me, after I asked him to verify the correct spelling for “McDougall,” whose house is featured on a map of postwar Saraguay that Bob has drawn, which we will […]
Councillor Sarah Doucette was final speaker, prior to Nov. 14, 2017 Etobicoke York Community Council vote, regarding Long Branch Character Guidelines
The following transcript is part of a package of links appearing at a previous post regarding the Nov. 14, 2017 meeting at which the Etobicoke York Community Council unanimously adopted the Long Branch Character Guidelines. Before the vote, on a motion regarding the Guidelines, two Councillors – Mark Grimes (Ward 6) and Sarah Doucette (Ward 13) spoke. […]
Meeting of Long Branch Neighbourhood Association will take place at 7:00 pm on April 4, 2018 at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 101
Please check at www.lbna.ca for information about the association and details concerning the Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines.
Councillor Mark Grimes sums it up, prior to Nov. 14, 2017 Etobicoke York Community Council vote, regarding Long Branch Character Guidelines
A previous post is entitled: On Nov. 14, 2017, Etobicoke York Community Council unanimously adopted Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines; on Jan. 31, 2018, Toronto Council also unanimously adopted them The following transcript is part of a package of links appearing at the above-noted previous post regarding the Nov. 14, 2017 meeting at which the Etobicoke […]
Sawmill Sid Inc. is among highlights at April 6, 7, 8, 2018 Green Living Show at Metro Toronto Convention Centre
I was very pleased to learn recently that Sawmill Sid Inc. will be “the highlight, or one of the co-highlights anyways,” on April 6, 7, and 8, 2018, at the Green Living Show at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The purpose of the event, as Sawmill Sid explained to me in a brief interview at […]
Nov. 14, 2017 meeting regarding Long Branch Character Guidelines made for great political theatre; review of YouTube video is in the works
I was pleased to have the opportunity to hear the deputations, at an Etobicoke York Community Council meeting that was held on Nov. 14, 2017, regarding the adoption of the Long Branch Character Guidelines. Click here for YouTube video which includes the Nov/ 14, 2017 Character Guidelines deputations > The presentations (pro and con) were followed […]
Here’s an update of information regarding the old polo road in Saraguay, Quebec
Click here for previous posts about Saraguay > Unrelated update: I am currently working, pretty well every spare moment that I have, on a post about presentations made, at an Etobicoke York Community Council meeting on Nov. 14, 2018, regarding the adoption of a final staff report related to the Long Branch Character Guidelines. Click […]
Military history, irregular warfare, scams, and formative experiences
Some recent conversations at my website, which I have much enjoyed, have given rise to the following reflections: A Canadian military veteran who has had a strong and beneficial influence on my website in years past (and who has a strong influence even now) is the late Phil Gray. If you click on the link […]