An occasional Newsletter from Preserved Stories.
In the course of travelling in recent years, I’ve had reason to ponder the distinction between regulated and unregulated taxis at airports. This sign at the Toronto Pearson Airport is worth reading closely. Once you know where the regular taxis and limos are lined up, at any airport, life is easier for you than it […]
Deindustrialization and the metaphor of the Machine in the Garden have been the topics of previous posts, as has been the urban planning history of Chicago. I’ve also discussed the contrast between waterfront development in Mississauga and Toronto: Anecdotes Shared by Fellow Walkers – May 5, 2014 post by Jaan Pill at Jane’s Walk website […]
In recent years I’ve been following with interest the QEW Improvements from Evans Avenue to Cawthra Road project. I originally learned of the project from David Juliusson of Long Branch. I’ve written several blog posts about the QEW project, including: I recently attended the Public Information Centre # 2 in connection with the QEW Improvements from […]
An 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. The following message is from Credit Valley Conservation: Join CVC, Region of Peel and TRCA to learn more about the Lakeview Waterfront Connection. […]
We have previously written about the life and legacy of Jim Carr, who passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2014. I am pleased to inform you that you can make a donation to help raise funds to donate a bike rack in Jim’s memory to John English Junior Middle School. To make your donation, please […]
Michael Harrison writes: Good Morning: At its meeting beginning on July 8, 2014 and proceeding over the following few days, Toronto City Council adopted the recommendations from Etobicoke-York Community Council and the Toronto Preservation Board with regard to the adaptation of the Wesley Mimico United Church building conversion for senior’s apartments, community and worship space. […]
The following announcement is from: Amber Sandy History Department Project Coordinator Native Canadian Centre of Toronto 16 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON 416-964-9087 x320 www.ncct.on.ca
You can view the photos on this page, recorded during a July 9, 2014 Air Canada flight, more closely by clicking on each image. Click a second time to enlarge the image further. Use the “back” button on your browser to return to the page you are now reading. The photos were taken along a […]
The following text is from David Godley of Long Branch (Toronto). Jersey, Channel Islands By David Godley The Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark) became part of Normandy when they were annexed by Vikings in 933. In 1204 King John ceded Normandy back to the French but the Channel Islands chose to stay in […]
My most recent post related to fair trade coffee – as brand, and as back story – concerns the ISEAL Alliance: My interest in fair trade coffee, as brand and back story, has led me to www.isealalliance.org The wider topic concerns global economic, social, and military history. Below is a key post about recent research […]