The shelter at the Long Branch TTC Loop was built in 1928, the year Mickey Mouse made his on-screen debut

How do you make a Jane’s Walk into a conversation?

During planning for the May 6, 2012 South Long Branch Jane’s Walk, local resident David Switzer pointed out for us a distinction between a Jane’s Walk and a Heritage Walk. We’ve also heard that every Jane’s Walk will be different, depending on who’s involved with it. Thus it may happen that occasionally a Jane’s Walk may be similar to a […]

Publicity for the South Long Branch Jane’s Walk took many forms — and we began publicizing long before the event

Publicity for the May 6, 2012 South Long Branch Jane’s Walk took many forms, was prepared with close attention to detail, and began months before the event. The office of Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Ward 6 Councillor, Mark Grimes suggested that we organize this walk in the first place, and provided extensive publicity for it through the Councillor’s newsletter. […]

Do you have a success tip as a Walk Leader that you’d like to share with others?

Fanny Martin, the 2012 Jane’s Walk Event Manager, has asked 2012 Jane’s Walk leaders three questions, which I have included as headings for this blog post. “If you have a moment,” she has said, “I’d love to have your input, especially but not exclusively on these points.” I would like to invite you, as a visitor to this […]

I much enjoyed the May 7, 2012 Gems of the Lakeshore presentations at the Assembly Hall

I’ll have more information about this event. Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP (and Minister of Education) Laurel Broten distributed the Gems of the Lakeshore certificates and awards. Three judges were also at the table on the stage, helping out with proceedings. Such an event serves to highlight the work of independent businesses on the Lakeshore, as well as […]

South Long Branch Jane’s Walk went beautifully

We had a great Jane’s Walk in South Long Branch on Sunday, May 6, 2012 — about eighty people (conservative estimate) were there. The weather was great, and our portable amplifier from Long & McQuade worked beautifully. We owe many thanks to Councillor Mark Grimes’ office for suggesting that we organize Jane’s Walks in Long Branch this […]

You’re most welcome to attend the Lake Shore Reunion on June 9, 2012, even if you did not attend these schools

I’m very pleased to have this opportunity to share information about the Lake Shore Reunion on June 9, 2012. Phil Gray, who forwarded the information, reports that while looking for photos , he uncovered some interesting history about these schools. “All 3 schools grew over the years,” notes Phil Gray, “as new sections were added […]

The retired heavy gun on the beach at Marie Curtis Park was earlier located at Riverdale Park