Long Branch Neighbourhood Association mission statement is outcome of extensive survey
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter/by Jaan PillI strongly support the work of the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association (LBNA). The LBNA was launched, as noted at earlier posts at this website, as a result of an extensive (and suitably lengthy) series of intensive discussions and many meetings, in which a well-organized survey of potential members was a key ingredient in the build-up […]
Michael Thomas Flynn – May 22, 1942 – November 22, 2018
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Long Branch Neighbourhood Association, Newsletter/by Jaan PillI was very saddened to learn that Mike Flynn of Long Branch has passed away. The following message is from the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association: Mike Flynn Memorial Service Announcement We are very sad to share the recent passing of Mike Flynn – a long time active and engaged resident of Long Branch on Twenty […]
Jeanette Walton nee McDonald during the early fifties attended the postwar SHEP School
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter/by Jaan PillAn earlier post is entitled: I’m really pleased that site visitors continue to add details about the Long Branch Army Camp The acronym SHEP has been variously identified as Soldiers Housing Emergency Project and as Soldiers Housing Emergency Premises. Whatever the exact wording, I find it of much interest to be learning additional details about […]
I’m really pleased that site visitors continue to add details about the Long Branch Army Camp
/3 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillTwo Toronto city councillors were charged Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 by the Ontario Provincial Police’s anti-rackets unit – Nov. 16, 2018 CBC article
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA Nov. 16, 2018 CBC article is entitled: “OPP charges 2 Toronto city councillors for alleged Municipal Elections Act violations: Etobicoke councillors accused of violating Municipal elections act during 2014 election.” The opening paragraphs read: Two Toronto city councillors were charged Friday by the Ontario Provincial Police’s anti-rackets unit. The OPP said Coun. Mark Grimes, […]
Amsterdam’s bicycle culture stays in mind; also: York hex barbell has two “kickstand” handles that are screwed in; they are not welded into place
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Southwestern Ontario, Stratford, Toronto/by Jaan PillTales of drinking and brawling at Eastwood Hotel remind me of Norse mythology
/22 Comments/in Commentary, Long Branch, Newsletter, Some Popular Posts - Past & Present/by Jaan PillThe heritage priorities of the Toronto Mayoral candidates – Oct. 11, 2018 issue of Toronto Heritage e-News
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillClick here to access the Oct. 11, 2018 edition of the Heritage Toronto e-News > I’m very highly impressed with the work of Heritage Toronto and Heritage Mississauga. I’m really pleased that the e-mail version of the Toronto Heritage newsletter has a key message at the top: “Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to […]
John Lancaster is a first-rate CBC journalist
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI have been following John Lancaster’s news reports for many years. I also follow him on Twitter. We are most fortunate that CBC has the resources in place, to enable a journalist of John Lancaster’s calibre to go about his work, day after day, year after year. His work is of tremendous benefit, in a […]