A March 2, 2018 Toronto Star article, which by way of commentary I would describe as possessed of delightful and apt platitudes about the next steps in the way forward, is entitled: “The GTA’s population is booming – but not necessarily in the right places: There seem to be countless examples across the GTA of […]
Click here for previous posts regarding OMB Review > Click here for previous posts about OMB Reform > A recent message from the Agency and Tribunal Relations Branch Ministry of the Attorney General reads: We are writing to provide an update on the Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds Act, 2017, which was passed by […]
From time to time, I get inquiries from residents in communities outside of Long Branch – sometimes quite a distance from this community, in fact – asking for advice regarding Committee of Adjustment presentations. I always seek to reply at once, linking up inquirers with other residents in Long Branch, as there are many people […]
The following CORRECTION has been posted by the Toronto Star on Feb. 10, 2018: A Dec. 27 Letter to the Editor about redevelopment in Long Branch referred incorrectly to a previous letter writer named David Matoc as representing “a small group of builders with redevelopment interests in Long Branch” whose “motivation is to maximize their […]
The web address for the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association (Toronto not New Jersey) is: https://www.lbna.ca The email address is: LongBranchNATO@gmail.com Much excellent work has been completed, over the past several years, in getting the association up and running. In my experience, the quality of the planning is an essential element in the long-term success of […]
In the course of research related to house-selling in Long Branch, we have come across a situation where a developer some time back offered slightly over $1-million for a house in Long Branch, with the intention of severing the lot. The house-seller in question, however, had a great real-estate company to work with. A person can […]
Click here for previous posts about Jim Tovey > Click here for previous posts about Lakeview Waterfront Connection project > Click here for previous posts about Credit Valley Conservation > I am pleased to share the following tweet and YouTube link from Credit Valley Conservation. CreditValleyCA Published on Feb 2, 2018 In loving memory of […]
Attached files from David Godley: 2233rdmyths coa2018 jimtovey lbcgcouncil Please note: I will no longer be uploading David’s updates, once I have moved from Long Branch, which will be later in the current year. (I will, however, be working on books and videos related to my family’s years in Long Branch.) If you wish to […]
The following message is from the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association: Another step towards thoughtful planning in Long Branch! On Wednesday, January 31, 2018, our City Council adopted the Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines with the following amendment by Councillor Grimes. “That the guidelines be used by home builders, the community, City staff, committees and appeal […]
To view the message in your browser Click here The message from MPP Peter Milczyn’s Office opens with the following text: Dear Neighbour, February is shaping up to be a very busy month. On February 14th, I will be hosting a Complimentary Seniors’ Valentine’s Day Tea at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 643. The Guest Speaker […]