An occasional Newsletter from Preserved Stories.
You can access the Burra Charter here. The full text of the document is of relevance. The following excerpts offer selected highlights. Preamble The document notes (p.1): Places of cultural significance enrich people’s lives, often providing a deep and inspirational sense of connection to community and landscape, to the past and to lived experiences. It […]
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Long Branch (Toronto not New Jersey) has many characteristics. The characterization depends upon the observer. I much appreciate a recent message from Colleen O’Marra (see below), which has given rise to this blog post. My friend Sid Olvet of Oakville has remarked that each person who encounters Long Branch encounters it according to the era, […]
Ann Gates posted the following comment on June 24, 2013 at an earlier blog post regarding the sand beach at Marie Curtis Park: I also walk the beaches almost every day. The idea that we would pay money to cover up a sandy beach with cobble stones is just hard to understand. People take vacations to […]
Below are some of my recent Twitter posts or retweets at @jaanpill related to Long Branch and Mimco: Wesley Mimico June 24, 2013 community update June 24, 2013, 7:30 pm community update re: Wesley Mimico United Church http://shar.es/xKNCh via @sharethis Laurel Broten resigns as Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP as of July 2, 2013 Resignation announcement: Laurel Broten MPP […]
David Juliusson has forwarded the following message: This has an effect for Heritage issues. Read on. I have bolded the relevant section. Toronto Building and City Planning divisions adopt new technologies to enhance service deliveryThe City of Toronto continues to enhance customer service for its customers. Today [June 20, 2013] at the Planning and Growth […]
Friends, Neighbours, Registrants for Housing – all interested in the Wesley Mimico United Church Renewal Project: A reminder: This Monday, June 24th, 7:30 p.m. at Wesley Church (Station Rd. & Mimico Ave.). Information and conversation about Housing for seniors and persons with disabilities. Retired United Church leader Very Rev. Lois Wilson will share her experience […]
Following update is from TDSB Trustee Pamela Gough’s Office: Sent on behalf of Trustee Pamela Gough: Putting the TDSB on Solid Financial Footing Board Approves 2013-2014 Budget After months of review and community consultation, Trustees with the Toronto District School Board have eliminated a projected $55 million deficit and have approved the 2013-2014 budget and […]
In a book entitled The antidote: Happiness for people who can’t stand positive thinking (2012), Oliver Burkeman argues that positive thinking has its limitations. Another book along the same lines is The power of negative thinking: Using “defensive pessimism” to manage anxiety and perform at your peak (2001) by Julie K. Norem. Among books that […]
David Juliusson has shared the following details about a great event happening this weekend: Date: Saturday, June 22, 2013 The French Forts of Toronto and Aboriginal Festival Bicycling is a unique and exciting way to view Toronto’s early history. On June 22 from 11 AM to 1PM, Fort York will conduct a Bike Month event. […]