What is a Jane’s Walk? A May 1, 2016 message from Jane’s Walk reads: “Every single one of us has a story, an opinion, a question, or a dream about where they live, work, and play. And every Jane’s Walk is a catalyst for doing something about it.” I’ve been involved with leading and/or organizing […]
You are cordially invited to join us on Saturday, May 28, 2016 for a Jane’s Walk led by Ward One, City of Mississauga Councillor Jim Tovey. The walk begins at 1:00 pm on May 28 at the Small Arms Building at the foot of Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East. You can access details about the […]
The following message is from David Juliusson of Long Branch: Hi all The meeting will be held at LAMP from 7-9 PM on May 5. 1. The City Council approved the Lakeshore Cycle Track. It also instructed the City transportation manager in the following City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to […]
An April 27, 2016 CBC article is entitled: “Mississauga approves motion to ban door-to-door sales: Ban not about ‘the girl guides who are maybe selling cookies as a charity,’ says Coun. Karen Ras.” The lead paragraphs note: Mississauga City Council has approved a motion that asks the province to ban some door-to-door sales in the city. […]
Following is from @TPSOperations – Toronto Police Operations Centre – on Twitter (Friday, April 29, 2016). COLLISION: Lake Shore Blvd W and Twenty Seventh St @TPS22Div. Pedestrian struck. Unknown injuries. Update: According to Facebook posts: JSB Student hit by vehicle at 27th Street. Paramedics say only a sprain… Car is more damaged than child apparently. (inside info […]
The following message is from Brian Liberty of the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association: Greetings from Long Branch! I hope you are enjoying the shift into Spring and are out appreciating many of the great things in the neighbourhood; the buds and blooms, migratory birds, yard sales, and more. I am pleased to be providing an […]
In the course of working on a longread post about the history of Long Branch, entitled History of Long Branch (Toronto) – Draft 4, I’ve come across a piece of information that I had not gotten around to posting some years ago when I first learned about it. Chairs from Colonel Smith house are at […]
A previous post about cycling news from southern Etobicoke is entitled: Lake Shore Blvd. West Cycle Track has been approved by City of Toronto Council David Juliusson of Long Branch wishes to share the following additional message regarding the Cycle Track: To Councillor Grimes I wish to thank you for your support on getting the cycle […]
We owe thanks to David Juliusson of Long Branch for sharing with us the following text of a City Council decision regarding a cycle track, which had been discussed at a previous post: Lake Shore Blvd West Cycle Track Approved City Council unanimously approved the Lake Shore Blvd W cycle track. This separated, bi-directional cycle […]
I work out regularly at the Gus Ryder Health Club just north of Birmingham west of Kipling. I’ve been working out a different places for well over a decade. I make a point of always carrying my keys and wallet with me, when I work out. That’s because I’ve heard of many cases, over the […]