Watch for temporary entrance to Small Arms building east of Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe Autumn 2014 issue of Arms2Arts, the newsletter of the Small Arms Society in Lakeview (Mississauga) can be accessed here: Arms2Arts Fall 2014 Newsletter The map at the bottom of this post is from the newsletter. As noted in a previous post, a public reception will take place starting at 11:00 am on Sept. 7, 2014 […]
Details regarding Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry 100th anniversary events, Sept. 7, 2014 in Mississauga
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter/by Jaan PillThe Autumn 2014 issue of Arms2Arts, the newsletter of the Small Arms Society in Lakeview (Mississauga) can be accessed here: Arms2Arts Fall 2014 Newsletter The newsletter shares the following text – to which I’ve added headings – regarding the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry 100th anniversary events, which take place Sept. 7, 2014 in Mississauga: […]
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry’s 100th anniversary event – Sept. 7, 2014 public reception
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe Autumn 2014 issue of Arms2Arts, the newsletter of the Small Arms Society in Lakeview (Mississauga) can be accessed here: Arms2Arts Fall 2014 Newsletter A personal invitation from Bob Cutmore, Small Arms Society Chair, to join the Society for Two Special Events The following text by Bob Cutmore, to which I’ve added a heading, is […]
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Regiment (PPCLI) Memorial Baton Relay – Sept. 7, 2014
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following text, which I’m pleased to share with you, was forwarded to me by David Juliusson: PPCLI Memorial Baton Relay September 7, 2014, 10 am Trinity Church, 26 Stavebank Road N., Mississauga Canada’s famous Princess Patricia’s Light Infantry [that is, the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Regiment] (PPCLI) is celebrating 100 years of service. […]
Aerodrome plaque in Lakeview and mural at Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillMilitary history mural at Small Arms Ltd. building in Mississauga
/1 Comment/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI much enjoy viewing the mural, related to military history, located at Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East in Mississauga. This is an impressive and engaging work of art, presented in what I like to characterize as an open-air art gallery. This post focuses on some of the details featured in the mural. You can click […]
Lakeview Waterfront Connection – Information display at Marie Curtis Park, Aug. 4, 2014, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillAn earlier post that highlights and provides a context for the Lakeview Waterfront Connection project can be accessed here. Additional posts related to the redevelopment of the Mississauga waterfront can be accessed here. Join Credit Valley Conservation, Region of Peel, and Toronto Region Conservation to learn more about the Lakeview Waterfront Connection Staff from Credit Valley Conservation, Region […]
The case against asbestos: Accidental exposure, entirely preventable – July 20, 2014 Globe and Mail
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA July 20, 2014 Globe and Mail article is entitled “The case against asbestos: Accidental exposure, entirely preventable.” The article notes that asbestos is “still regularly found in older schools and universities across Canada, wrapped around pipes, above ceilings and behind walls.” North York The story reminds me of my own experiences. When I worked […]
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Regiment will visit Small Arms in Lakeview on Sept. 7, 2014
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following text, to which I’ve added headings, is from the Summer 2014 newsletter of the Small Arms Society You can access the newsletter, which includes a focus on military history, here: Arms2Arts newsletter- Summer 2014 Canada’s First-into-Battle WWI Regiment is Coming to Small Arms On September 7, the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry […]