An occasional Newsletter from Preserved Stories.
Westmount exists because of the CPR; ditto for Montreal West: Graeme Decarie shares the day’s trivia
/8 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillPeriodization in strength training leads to maximum gains from workouts
/1 Comment/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA June 13, 2016 Science of Us article is entitled: “Steph Curry Literally Sees the World Differently Than You Do.” The article notes: “In short, Curry is something of poster boy for an new era in sports, where superior neural circuitry is regarded as just as much of an advantage as a higher vertical or […]
Mississauga positioning itself to take ownership of historic Small Arms building – June 17, 2016 Mississauga News
/1 Comment/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter/by Jaan PillA June 17, 2016 Mississauga News article is entitled: “Mississauga positioning itself to take ownership of historic Small Arms building.” The opening paragraphs read: Rich in history and a positioned at a geographical hotspot in Mississauga, the Small Arms building in Lakeview is inching closer to becoming a creative hub for environmental sciences, technology, arts […]
Photographic Estate Auction – June 19, 2016 at Royal Canadian Legion #101 in Long Branch; viewing starts 10:00 am
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillFollowing text is from the Photographic Historical Society of Canada: This Sunday, June 19, 2016 PHOTOGRAPHIC ESTATE AUCTION Excellent selection of late 20th century cameras and accessories Viewing at 10:00 AM, Auction starts 11:00 AM Royal Canadian Legion #101 3850 Lake Shore Blvd. West Toronto, ON M8W 1R3 Note: We will NOT accept any additional […]
Second annual SummerFest BBQ with MPP Peter Milczyn – Sunday, June 19, 2016 – 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Queensway Park
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’m pleased to share the following message from MPP Peter Milczyn’s Office: Dear Neighbour, I hope you will join me at my second annual SummerFest BBQ on: Date: Sunday, June 19, 2016 Time: 12:00 pm to 3:00 Place: Queensway Park There will be refreshments, entertainment, children’s activities and music. Something for every member of the […]
Open Streets TO is back this summer – Deadline for activity proposals is June 30, 2016
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following message is from Open Streets TO: Open Streets TO is back this summer! The program will transform nearly 7 km of Bloor Avenue and Yonge Street into an outdoor recreational route from 10 am to 2 pm on August 21 and September 18. As in previous years there will be a series of […]
Conserving Long Branch – June 2016 David Godley Update
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following update is from David Godley: Greetings Long Branch Community A fuller list of applications with Planning Department recommendations will be forwarded shortly. Meanwhile here is a summary of activity*: Applications for June 9 2016 Committee of Adjustment (COA) 1pm 78 29th Street 10 Garden Place 3pm 14 41st Street 5pm 42 Exmoor Drive […]
Soviets deported over 7,000 women, children, and elderly people from Estonia on June 14 to 17, 1941
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillPrevious posts about Estonia (from where members of my extended family left as refugees in 1944) can be accessed here > A June 14, 2016 Estonian World article is entitled: “Pictures: Deported Estonians in Siberia.” The opening paragraphs read: In the summer of 1940, the Soviet Union occupied Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania as a result […]
Jo-Ann Langley shares photo of her Parents at the front of their newly built Arcadian Circle house, early 1940s in Long Branch (Toronto)
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI recently joined a Facebook group called “Did You Live In Mimico / New Toronto / Long Branch?” A number of people have shared comments, at the Facebook group, about a longread article – 10,000 words-plus – that I’ve posted at the Preserved Stories website, entitled: History of Long Branch – DRAFT 4 I’m pleased to […]