Acorn in a Nutshell: December 2017 Celebrations and Reflections – Architectural Conservancy Ontario
You can access the December 2017 ACO update here. Among the items (I’ve broken the first paragraph into shorter ones) is: ACO Stratford-Perth Branch ACO Stratford-Perth was busy in 2017 raising money for a documentary film entitled GRAND TRUNK — A City Built on Steam, Stratford, Ontario. We received a grant from the Ontario 150 […]
Long Branch Character Guidelines final staff report awaits debate at Toronto Council (Update: It’s been deferred)
Update: A more recent post is entitled: Staff report regarding Long Branch Character Guidelines deferred at Dec. 8, 2017 Toronto Council meeting; slated to go to Council in January 2018 [End] The Long Branch Character Guidelines final staff report is on the agenda for the City of Toronto Council meeting that takes place on […]
MPP Peter Milczyn Dec. 1, 2017 e-News Update
To view this e-News Update in your browser click here The opening lines read: Dear Neighbour, Once again, this year I will be participating in the Etobicoke-Lakeshore Santa Claus parade. The parade is on Saturday, December 2nd, starts at 10:00 am at Dwight Avenue and Lake Shore Blvd, and moves west along Lake Shore Blvd, […]
Nov. 30, 2017 Consultation on Laneway Housing, at Council Chambers, Toronto City Hall, was well attended and productive
A recent post is entitled: Consultation on Laneway Housing – Nov. 30, 2017; starts 6:30 pm, Council Chamber, City Hall, 100 Queen Street West Although I do not live in a neighbourhood that has a lot of lanes, I am very keen to learn about Laneway Houses, Coach Houses, and Small Houses of all kinds. […]
As residents, neighbourhoods, and societies, we become what we imagine ourselves to be
The concept that we become what we imagine ourselves to be (or what we pretend ourselves to be) is from a quote in a book by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. The concept also brings to mind a line from William Blake, who speaks of people who became what they beheld. I came across both concepts somewhere […]
Swearing pulls on the emotional centres of the brain – I Swear (2017) by Emma Byrne
A Nov. 24, 2017 CBC article is entitled – and I swear this is true – “‘Swearing is Good for You’: The evolutionary advantages of f-bombs.” The article refers to a book by Emma Byrne entitled: I Swear: The Surprising Science of Our Dirtiest Words (2017) I swear. Sometimes. Especially when I’m in either the […]
SvN’s Long Branch Character Guidelines was unanimously approved by [Etobicoke York Community] Council last week – Nov. 24, 2017 Novae Res Urbis article (reposted by SvN)
A Nov. 24, 2017 Novae Res Urbis article has been reposted on Nov. 27, 2017 at the SvN website; the article is entitled: SvN’s Long Branch Character Guidelines was unanimously approved by Council last week That is, it was approved by the Etobicoke York Community Council at its meeting on Nov. 14, 2017. Related posts include: Long […]
New Long Branch Neighbourhood Association aims to enhance community: Nov. 14, 2017 Etobicoke Guardian article
A Nov. 14, 2017 Etobicoke Guardian article by Cynthia Reason is entitled: “New Long Branch Neighbourhood Association aims to enhance community: Group vows to tackle issues, organize celebrations.” Good article!
Left-hand turns from Lake Shore to Long Branch Ave. and to Thirty Seventh present characteristic hazards
A previous post is entitled: Beware when trying to cross east to west on the north side of Lake Shore Blvd. West at Park Lawn in Humber Bay Shores Here are some additional notes, that have occurred to me: It’s been noted that a left-turn light at Lake Shore and Long Branch would be beneficial. […]