May 23, 2917 Port Credit – Hazel McCallion: “We have preserved the waterfront” At a May 23, 2017 Port Credit Official Plan Amendment (OPA) meeting, Hazel McCallion lauded the ongoing redevelopment of Mississauga’s waterfront. The former mayor of the City of Mississauga also shared apt words of praise for Ward 1 Councillor Jim Tovey, a […]
Click on images to enlarge them; click again to enlarge them further The following message was posted at a local Neighbourhood Watch Facebook page; the introduction to the text reads: Good read. This car was spotted by a few local residents in the Mimico, New Toronto and Long Branch neighbourhoods and reported. Video related to […]
I much value the support that has been expressed from time to time by local residents, for the work that I do in sharing a few stories, when I have time, at the Preserved Stories website. The ‘four sisters’ story (I think there were four towers, but could be wrong) in Lakeview appears to be […]
I’ve been involved with local history as it relates especially to Long Branch for a short time, about 10 years. It’s been a most interesting form of education, for me. I have lived in Long Branch for 20 years. One of the underlying themes that has emerged, during the few years that I have observed […]
On many days, I walk from the vicinity of the Long Branch TTC Loop in Etobicoke (Toronto) to the Small Arms Building in Lakeview (Mississauga) at Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East. It’s a walk that I enjoy; over the years I’ve been documenting, at this website, the changes and events that have been taking place […]
Following message is from Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn’s Office: Do you know a Gem of Etobicoke-Lakeshore 2017? The Gems of Etobicoke-Lakeshore were created to recognize and appreciate outstanding small businesses, community and service organizations that are unique to South Etobicoke and make our community a more vibrant place to live, work and play. What are […]
From the Long Branch Neighbourhood Watch Facebook group: “Heads-up, a sales-person knocking on doors asking to see if you qualify for a water filter and of course asking to enter the house. “Can’t answer most questions about his company, won’t provide a card or a pamphlet and when told by the home-owner that the company […]
Updates A Nov. 18, 2016 Water Canada article is entitled: “Evaluating Long-Term Performance From Low Impact Development Practices.” A July 12, 2017 CBC article is entitled: Don’t drain the swamp: report says wetlands help avert flood damage: Study says leaving wetlands in their natural state can help protect communities from severe flooding.” [End] A […]
A May 10, 2017 Better Dwelling article is entitled: “Toronto Homeowners List Detached Homes For Sale At A Record Pace: Toronto homeowners are listing detached homes for sale at a rapid pace, with new listings soaring over 61% last month.” We owe thanks to a May 11, 2017 tweet from Jennifer Keesmaat, Chief Planner, City […]
The following update is from David Godley, a retired urban planner and former member of the Committee of Adjustment: * 1) Status of applications 2) Committee of Adjustment Changes (see 9 38th attachment on integrity commission route to rein in members) 3) Etobicoke Lakeshore Press 4) 24 33rd Street OMB hearing 5) 55 Long Branch […]