Land-use decision making along the Lake Ontario shoreline is of much interest

By way of a news update, in the event anybody has an interest in such topics, we’ve recently sold our house on Villa Road and no longer live in Toronto. We have sold our house on Villa Road with thanks to great work by a great real estate team: http://www.19villaroad.com In my new role as […]

Toronto residents have the right to record public meetings, related to land-use decision making, and to publish news reports based upon direct quotations from such meetings

The purpose of the current post is to underline that residents of Toronto and other municipalities have the right to record public meetings and to report on them, through blogs and other means. As a long-time blogger, I attended a public meeting, organized by the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association, on April 4, 2018: Opposition to […]

Seeking information about the Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park in Mississauga

I’ve recently received a message from a Wilfred Laurier student who is doing research about the history of the Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park in Mississauga. Please contact me, in the event you have information that would be helpful, with regard to the above-noted research project. I recently sent out an email to a list […]

Local resident Ron Jamieson, with a strong background in data analysis, outlines emerging trends in land-use decision making in Long Branch

Having lived in Long Branch for 21 years, I’ve noticed that some residents just spin their wheels, while others get things done. On May 30, 2018 I spoke with Ron Jamieson, whose background includes marketing and engineering. Given his strong analytical skills, and a strong attachment to Long Branch, Ron gets things done. At our interview, we spoke […]

Long Branch residents say similar lot-splitting proposals have led to vastly different decisions, by Toronto Local Appeal Body

During the 21 years that I have lived in Long Branch with my family, I have learned many things. During our years in Long Branch, I have learned, for example, that the culture of decision making is decidedly more coherent and robust in Mississauga than it is in Toronto. That is evident, as I’ve noted […]

11 & 15 Stanley Ave. lot-split proposals in Mimico will be addressed at Toronto Local Appeal Body on Sept. 4 and Sept. 14, 2018

Below is a text (to which I’ve made minor copy edits) of my letter of objection sent to the Toronto Local Appeal Body regarding lot-splitting / overbuilding proposals at 11 & 15 Stanley Ave. in Mimico: Comments regarding TLAB hearing: 11 & 15 Stanley Ave. July 5, 2018 I am pleased to have the opportunity […]

Small Arms Inspection Building Re-opens – July 3, 2018 Mississauga News article

A July 3, 2018 Mississauga News article is entitled: “Small Arms Inspection Building Re-opens.” Click here for previous posts about the Small Arms Inspection Building > What a great story (see link in first sentence at this post)! I am hugely impressed. This is a historically significant building that was saved from demolition in 2008, […]

July 12, 2018, 6-8pm: Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre has a three-in-one exhibit event just for you!

Click here to access previous posts about Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre > As the day approaches when the sale of our house in Long Branch closes, we look back on many things that we have especially enjoyed about living in Long Branch. Certainly, one of the great experiences, that I’ve had, has been learning about […]

Recent online conversation with Duncan Campbell highlights local history of Lakeshore communities in south Etobicoke

Travel report from David Godley of Long Branch regarding East South Africa

From time to time I’ve posted travel reports from David Godley of Long Branch. Below is one such report which David sent me on April 30, 2018. I share it for your interest. I find such reports of interest, as they offer glimpses of a world outside. The opinions and observations by guest bloggers, such […]