An occasional Newsletter from Preserved Stories.

Narrative is somebody telling somebody else

According to Narrative theory: Core concepts and debates (2012), “Narrative is somebody telling somebody else, on some occasion, and for some purposes, that something happened to someone or something” (p. 3). Beginnings The book offers a categorization (p. 60) of four ways to conceptualize beginnings, middles, and endings. For beginnings, the categories outlined on page […]

The concept of a networked society is appealing but has limitations

Some time ago I across a formulation by Manuel Castells asserting that the city is everywhere and in everything. I’m also familiar with his comment that scandal is the epitome of politics. A book entitled How law knows (2007), in which Mariana Valverde speaks of actor network theory, has helped me to understand potential limitations […]

Mimico Secondary Plan and Ormsby-Franceschini Estate designation approved by Etobicoke York Community Council

The following Twitter message is from Councillor Mark Grimes: Mimico-By-the-Lake Secondary Plan gets approved unanimously@ Community Council today. Big thank you 2 the Community & Planning Staff #Mimico The following message is from Michael Harrison: Today at Etobicoke-York Community Council (EYCC) the intent to designate report recommending designation of the Ormsby/Franceschini Estate buildings and landscaping […]

June 17, 2013 Global News segment highlights New Toronto’s 100th Anniversary

Global News featured a news item on June 17, 2013 regarding the the 100th Anniversary of the founding of New Toronto. You can access the video by clicking on the link in the previous sentence. As noted in a previous blog post, the New Toronto Historical Society is staging a 100th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, […]

Heritage Planning Workshop – Huntsville, Ontario – Aug. 15 & 16, 2013

Tom Millar of Toronto (and also of Muskoka Lakes, as I recall) has shared me information about an upcoming workshop on heritage planning: UofW Heritage Planning HV Aug 2013 2 pg To access the flyer, click on the link in the previous sentence. The flyer refers to a great resource, namely the Building Stories project: […]

New Toronto Celebrates its 100th Anniversary Saturday, October 5, 2013 at 1 – 5 pm

New Toronto Celebrates its 100th Anniversary Saturday, October 5, 1–5PM St. Margaret’s Church 156 Sixth Street, Toronto, ON More information can be found here. Details on the New Toronto Historical Society 100th anniversary tea and book launch can be found on the home page of the society, which you can access at the link in […]

Port Union Waterfront Park Opening Celebration – June 22, 2013

Following message is from Connie Pinto of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority: All, Please follow the link below for the invitation to the opening celebration next Saturday morning. Port Union Waterfront Park Celebration Feel free to share this invitation Best regards, Connie  

MPP Laurel Broten 9th Annual Seniors’ Tea & Information Session, Thursday, June 20, 2013, 12 noon – 2:00 pm

The following text is from MPP Laurel Broten’s Office: Attached please find a flyer for MPP Laurel Broten’s 9th Annual Seniors’ Tea and Information Session, in recognition of Seniors’ Month. The Tea will be held on Thursday, June 20th, 2013, from 12 noon – 2:00 pm at Griggs Manor, 100 Cavell Avenue (Royal York south of Judson). Laurel looks […]

Party in the Park – Mimico – June 18, 2013

16th Annual Mimico Party in the Park Tuesday, June 18th 5:30 – 8:30 pm John English Junior Middle School 95 Mimico Ave. Raffles, Games, Slides, Crafts & Face Painting Live Entertainment, Refreshments & Food Vendors Display Booths Details can be found here and here.  

CCFEW Bird Walk – June 15, 2013

Following message is from CCFEW: The final bird walk of the season will be this Saturday, June 15th 9:00am – 11:00am at Colonel Samuel Smith Park. Leader: Glenn Coady Meet in the South parking lot (where the road ends). MAP On our June walk, we will expect to see mainly summer resident species including many that breed in […]