An occasional Newsletter from Preserved Stories.
Question Just curious. Why hold the reunion in Toronto when MCHS was in Montreal? Seems so remote. Answer That’s a good question. Our thinking was that MCHS Sixties graduates are now heavily concentrated in Ontario, and spread across North America from Vancouver to Florida, and also living in other countries such as Australia. The school […]
We owe thanks to Klaas Vander Baaren (MCHS ’64) for setting up an MCHS ’60s Reunion Group on Facebook. This will serve as a great resource for spreading the word about the MCHS Sixties Reunion, which will take place in Toronto on October 17, 2015. What’s a Facebook event page? What’s a Facebook group? Daniele Rossi, who’s […]
The following message is from Wesley Mimico Place. [The message can also be accessed online here.] Wesley Mimico Place: the Renewal of Wesley Mimico United Church STAND TOGETHER at EYCC this Tuesday Morning Tuesday morning 10:15, June 17, 2014 at Etobicoke Civic Centre, the Etobicoke York Community Council (EYCC) will decide on the Re-Zoning of Wesley […]
A teacher remembered for her encouragement One MCHS grad has shared these thoughts: “… lots of buzz [in recent emails] about the teachers at MCHS during the early 60s. When I look back, most were excellent, dedicated, and kind. Mrs Lamet was the teacher who encouraged me the most in terms of my writing skills, […]
Diana Redden (nee McLagan), class of ’64 I was in 11F with Miss McCormack. I plan to attend the reunion in October, 2015. I was involved in a lot of activities at MCHS, including the Social Committee, interclass sports/soccer, L’Eleve, and the senior choir. I particularly remember the fun ski trips and our most spirited […]
The following message is from Mary Bella of Mimico: Dear Mimico & New Toronto Friends! Come join some of your friendly neighbourhood musicians tomorrow evening for… NIGHT MUSIC Date: TOMORROW Saturday June 14 Time: 8pm Location: St Margaret’s Anglican Church, 6th Street N of Lake Shore. Tickets: $20 each or $30 for two, available at […]
The CBC Ideas current list of podcasts can be found here. If you look at this some months from now (it’s June 13, 2014 as I write this), the list may have changed. Currently the list includes two items, originally broadcast on Dec. 16, 2013, each about 54 minutes in length, entitled: Stuffed, Parts 1 […]
Getting a shot together for a news segment for a CP24 broadcast takes many moments of planning. In this quick segment – to access the video, click on the first link below – we see preparations for an interview with George Takach supporters – who are also strong supporters of Peter Milczyn – at the […]
I’ve been recently asked, as a follow-up to a recent series of posts about fair trade coffee, if I’m now boycotting this brand of coffee. The answer is: No. I continue to drink fair trade coffee. I like the taste. And I support local independent businesses, across Toronto, that have built their brand around fair […]
In a previous post, I introduced Anthony Savidge, a local musician studying at Humber College in New Toronto. He’s playing drums this evening at the World Cup Opening Party at The Mod Club in a performance featuring two groups of musicians including Anderson “Chocolatte” Santos and A Fantástica Beteria. The Mod Club is at 722 […]