An occasional Newsletter from Preserved Stories.

Disputed tree belongs to neighbours on both sides of property line, Appeal Court rules – Dec 10, 2013

The following message is from the Lakeshore Planning Council: You may wish to print out these articles and put them in your files for reference in cases of disputes concerning cutting down trees in our communities. The first article provides the Appeal Court Ruling and the second (earlier) article by Mark Cullen gives additional background information and the original […]

You have until Aug. 15, 2014 to offer online input regarding the State of Heritage in Toronto

I attended the Heritage Consultation meeting that was held at 450 Broadview Ave. on July 22, 2014. I was very impressed with the meeting, which was well organized and covered a specified list of questions within the time frame allotted to the task. I learned many new things of interest, and had the opportunity to […]

Inspiration Lakeview – Master Plan – Share your thoughts

Background regarding Inspiration Lakeview, from the Preserved Stories website, can be found here.  You can also find information about Inspiration Lakeview by clicking on links at this post. Still another way to find background is by accessing the Mississauga category at the Preserved Stories website. The work that’s being done in Lakeview with regard to […]

We are compiling MCHS Sixties class lists and yearbook photos

To assist with the networking and database development process related to the MCHS Sixties Reunion, Scott Munro is currently creating class lists for the 1962-63 year. Our internet is to have class lists prepared, and posted, for the entire MCHS Sixties group of classes. In the event that people went through the high school system […]

How would you like Wesley Mimico Place’s new community space to look? July 23, 2014 workshop

  You can find more information about Wesley Mimico Place here. Background about Wesley Mimico United Church can be found here. The following message is from Wesley Mimico Place:   The Workshop How would you like Wesley Mimico Place’s new community space to look? This is the central question that will be addressed  this Wednesday, […]

Howard Hight has passed along some comments from Classmates.com

Howard Hight, who is on Classmates.com and is working with Diana Redden in development of the MCHS Sixties Reunion database, has shared the following messages from Classmates.com: Dale Gwilliam Sorry won’t be able to attend! Have a great time! June 18, 2014 Brian Tapp I am thinking about it. It is a long way from […]

The case against asbestos: Accidental exposure, entirely preventable – July 20, 2014 Globe and Mail

A 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 […]

Virtual Unreality: Just Because the Internet Told You, How Do You Know It’s True? (2014)

A July 18, 2014 CBC Radio The Current podcast is entitled: “Virtual Unreality: Author Charles Seife navigates truth and lies on the internet.” A blurb for the book, which addresses the topic of scams and scamming, at the Toronto Public Library website reads: The bestselling author of Proofiness and Zero explains how to separate fact […]

Displacing Desire (2006) and The Ethics of Sightseeing (2011) – June 19, 2014 post (with 2020 updates)

Message from Peter Milczyn, MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore

The following message, to which I have added some headings, for ease in reading online, is from Peter Milczyn, the MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore:   Dear Neighbours, This is my first e-news to you as your Member of Provincial Parliament. While I am still settling in to this new role there is in fact a great […]