How to prepare a 5-minute presentation to the Committee of Adjustment

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June 9, 2016 talk at Lambton House (doors open at 7:00 pm) is entitled: “Exploring the 12,000 Years of Indigenous History in Toronto”

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A June 9, 2016 talk at Lambton House (doors open at 7:00 pm) is entitled: “Exploring the 12,000 Years of Indigenous History in Toronto.” A PDF file about the talk can be accessed here: 2016 June Heritage Talk First Story-4[1] Update I attended the talk and found it of much interest. I owe thanks to […]

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Ancient bison fossils offer hints about 1st humans in southern Canada – June 6, 2016 CBC report

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As we remember #DDay, here’s a scene from the #SmallArms factory in #MississaugaLakeshore. We thank all who served! ( Sven Spengemann @SvenTrueNorth)

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Sven Spengemann @SvenTrueNorth has posted the following tweet (with photo) As we remember #DDay, here’s a scene from the #SmallArms factory in #MississaugaLakeshore. We thank all who served! Small Arms Building (click on photos to enlarge them; click again to enlarge them further) Click here to access previous Small Arms posts >  

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Drop by a public open house in your region to learn about proposed revised #landuseON plans http://ow.ly/oMY1300fuzD

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I am pleased to share the following June 2, 2016 tweet from Ontario MMAH ‏@OntMMAH: Drop by a public open house in your region to learn about proposed revised #landuseON plans http://ow.ly/oMY1300fuzD Mississauga open house is in June 13, 2016; Toronto open house is on June 27, 2016 Details about the date and location of the […]

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Sam Smith Park Farmers Market opens today, June 4, 2016

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For details: Sam Smith Park Farmer’s Market. Who was Sam Smith? For details, you may wish to read the following longread article: A History of Long Branch (Toronto) – DRAFT 4  

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Yard-Sign Campaign Proves Effective in Reducing Speed On Residential Streets – May 11, 2001 Urban Transportation Monitor

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A May 11, 2001 Urban Transportation Monitor article is entitled: “Yard-Sign Campaign Proves Effective in Reducing Speed On Residential Streets: Already Implemented in 80 Communities in 24 States.” If you know of more recent studies, can you please contact me. It’s really interesting to know about such research. The above-noted article is from 15 years […]

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The question of lawn signs and the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association (LBNA), which is currently being formed

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In a previous post, I have highlighted points of view regarding anti-severance lawn signs in Long Branch: What impact would lawn signs have on development issues facing Long Branch (Toronto)? The gist of the post is that the lawn signs are the initiative of a group of Long Branch residents. That is, the signs are […]

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May 28, 2016 Small Arms Jane’s Walk (and the only @Doors_OpenTO in @citymississauga) went beautifully

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A tweet from Jim Tovey sums up the May 28, 2016 Small Arms Jane’s Walk beautifully: Thrilled to B hosting the only @Doors_OpenTO in @citymississauga with @JaanPill & @S_A_Society #SharedHeritage Jim Tovey, who was elected six years ago as Ward 1 Councillor, City of Mississauga, did an A-1 job hosting the May 28, 2016 Jane’s […]

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What impact would lawn signs have on development issues facing Long Branch (Toronto)?

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I’ve had the occasion to share some thoughts in an email discussion involving residents in Long Branch concerning a plan to set up lawn signs as a way to express opposition to the lot-severances that are happening in the community. Here is the gist of my personal view on this topic: I think there is […]

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