Most recent update, message from Councillor Milczyn’s Office, forwarded to me on June 13, 2013: Thank you for taking the time to email Councillor Milczyn. Peter wanted me to clarify a few things for you. If you wish for me to get Peter to call you to discuss this further, please let me know. First […]
I am pleased to share the following message from Heather Marshall of TEA (Toronto Environmental Alliance): Hello all! Thank you very much for attending Toronto Environmental Alliance’s Meet & Greet at the New Toronto library last night! It was a packed room full of engaging and concerned local residents. From TEA’s perspective, we couldn’t have […]
I’m pleased to share with you important information from DeTOx Toronto This is a very relevant discussion Under Toronto’s new ChemTrac program it is possible to find out where in your community there may be small industries emitting toxic chemicals. Toronto is the only municipality in Canada where this reporting occurs. A Meet & Greet […]
The title and opening paragraphs of a May 18, 2013 Globe and Mail article by Eric Veilette about the value of historical societies read as follows: Remembering Toronto’s history, with the help of the web The building at the west-end intersection of Dupont, Dundas and Annette streets was the site of an 1837 stagecoach robbery […]
Following information is from Mimico Residents Association website: Toronto Lakeshore West High School Reunion When: Sat, June 8, 2013 STARTS: 5 pm Where: Royal Canadian Legion 101 Longbranch, 3850 Lakeshore Blvd. West A reunion for those who attended High School in the New Toronto, Alderwood or Mimico area, featuring dinner, dancing and live music. Tickets are […]
You can find a photo of the Long Branch Race Track in an April 16, 2012 article at BlogTO entitled: “What horse racetracks used to look like in Toronto.” The racetrack was a topic that came up for discussion during the Long Branch Jane’s Walk on May 5, 2013. We owe thanks to Jane Olvet […]
I’m pleased to have the opportunity to post the following comment from David Switzer of Long Branch concerning the sand beach at Marie Curtis Park. I share his comments in the spirit of reporting on an ongoing conversation. I am pleased that ongoing communications regarding the Mississauga Waterfront Connection Environmental Assessment Project are proceeding in […]
Update: An August 6, 2013 post, among others in the Etobicoke Creek Category at this website, provides an update to this post. [End of update] In previous blog posts, I’ve described plans discussed in the context of the Mississauga Waterfront Connection Environmental Assessment Project regarding the sand beach at Marie Curtis Park between Etobicoke Creek […]
I was very pleased to have the opportunity to take part in the Lakeshore Asylum Cemetery Project spring visit and clean-up that took place on May 11, 2013. I rode to the event on my bicycle. The cemetery is a beautiful place. It’s an example of relatively undisturbed history in this part of the city. I strongly […]