Updates A Jan. 19, 2018 Mississauga.com article is entitled: “Jim Tovey’s audacious dreams kept coming true: An irrepressible spirit, an irreplaceable man, says John Stewart.” James Michael Tovey Obituary: Jan. 20, 2018 Toronto Star Other YouTube videos of interest: Remembering Jim Tovey Jim Tovey, Mississauga Visionary. LAKEVIEW LEGACY PROJECT February 27 2008 An April 2012 […]
Click here to access the video > The above-noted video includes a quotation, from Jim Tovey’s father, that has served as a guideline for Jim’s life: “The only thing we are guaranteed in life is this moment, and every moment is precious. Be the best person you can be in this moment and make every […]
Please note: A more recent post is entitled: Online video of Jan. 17, 2018 Tribute to Councillor Jim Tovey at City of Mississauga Council Chambers View Statement from Credit Valley Conservation in browser Click here for previous posts about Jim Tovey > Statement from Credit Valley Conservation on the Passing of City of Mississauga and […]
An early January (Jan. 4, I believe) 2018 tweet from United Way Peel @Unitedwaypeel reads: In 1980, 2% of Peel’s neighbourhoods were considered low-income. Now, 52% of Peel’s neighbourhoods are considered low-income. Learn more about income inequality in Peel Region: http://www.unitedwaypeel.org/reports/Opportunity_Equation_Update-sm.pdf I have written about income inequality at previous posts. The tweet, that I refer […]
The following message is from Diane LaPointe-Kay of the Small Arms Society: MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT The incredible story of the historic WWll Small Arms Building at 1352 Lakeshore Road, Mississauga brings together so many people whose lives would not have otherwise intersected. Thanks to the dedicated work of a number of driven and committed […]
From time to time, I am asked questions regarding what I would describe as an advanced civilization located to the west of Toronto. The civilization is sufficiently advanced, that it goes about its business without attracting too much attention from the municipality to the east of it. In fact, Mississauga goes about its business by […]
A Dec. 5, 2017 Toronto Star article is entitled: “Mississauga is starting to think past its suburban status: From LRT construction to waterfront development, the city appears to be surpassing Toronto when it comes to vision, writes Christopher Hume.” Citizen engagement I have been written previous posts about the contrast between Mississauga and Toronto, when […]
Ontario Passes Legislation to Build Better Communities and Conserve Watersheds Ontario Overhauling the Land Use Planning Appeal System and Strengthening Conservation December 12, 2017 12:20 P.M. Today, Ontario passed legislation that will give communities a stronger voice in land use planning and better preserve our natural environment. The Building Better Communities and Conserving Watersheds […]
The following message is from Mississauga Culture. Click here to access the message in your browser > A New Master Plan for Culture A Culture Master Plan will provide direction for investment in arts, culture and heritage. The plan will recognize strengths and identify gaps and opportunities to enhance Mississauga’s quality of life and quality […]