An occasional Newsletter from Preserved Stories.

Summary by David Switzer of Nov. 15, 2012 Goldhawk Live program focusing on Mr. Christie’s Bakery

David Switzer has shared the following summary concerning the recent Goldhawk Live show dedicated to the Mr. Christie’s story. Broader issue Information was provided on the re-zoning of industrial land to residential and the resulting loss of jobs of which the Christie Plant closer is an example. Speakers were John Cartwright of Toronto and York […]

Recent confrontation related to bike use on new Mimico Linear Park

Message from David Juliusson to Councillor Grimes’ office (Nov. 15, 2012) I just had my first confrontation on the new Mimico Linear Park. I was riding home from work when a group of people deliberately fanned out across the path and forced me to stop. I was then informed that this trail is a pedestrian […]

South Parkdale is the community you encounter when you travel past Mimico’s eastern neighbourhood boundary

[Update: East of the eastern boundary of Mimico is Parkdale, as I understand. End of Update]   Elsewhere I’ve discussed conversations about where Mimico’s eastern boundary is located. The following information is from the Social Research & Analysis Unit (SPAR), Social Development Finance & Administration Division, City of Toronto: Information regarding Toronto’s neighbourhoods can be found on […]

Apple orchard at Lakeshore Hospital Grounds: David Switzer summarizes previous discussions

There’s been discussion recently regarding the apple orchard at the Lakeshore Hospital Grounds. It’s my understanding that the following comment from David Switzer of Long Branch provides a good summary of the story. David has added that his information is from some time ago; we look forward to getting a more recent version of the […]

Update regarding 11 Lake Promenade. Residents are requested to send letters of opposition with copy to Councillor Grimes

As a follow-up to a previous update regarding 11 Lake Promenade, we’re pleased to share a further update. With reference to recent discussions related to the building proposal for 11 Lake Promenade: “As updated earlier the applicant has already put forth his revised proposal which was rejected by the group.” Please refer to the following files by […]

Next Meeting of the Wesley Mimico Community Forum is on Nov. 20, 7:30 pm

The following email message has been posted by Harry Oussoren. To: Neighbours and Community Leaders Interested in Wesley Mimico United Church renewal plans Re: Wesley Mimico Community Forum participants Friends: You are invited to participate in the fifth meeting of the Wesley Mimico Community Forum on Tuesday, November 20th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Church […]

Design, Innovation & Green working group is part of Wesley Mimico redevelopment process

I’ve now attended two meetings of the Design, Innovation & Green working group, one of three committees involved with the planning process related to the redevelopment of the Wesley Mimico United Church in Mimico. Here’s a more recent update on the planning process. I became a member of this working group after I attended a design-related […]

Goldhawk Live, Nov. 15, 2012 at 8:00 pm: Land Use Conflict in Toronto: Jobs Versus Housing

You may be interested in seeing Goldhawk Live on Nov. 15, 2012 at 8:00 pm. This show will provide an overview of the Mr. Christie story. As I understand, photos from the Preserved Stories website, including a montage of photos from a Aquaview Condos video, directed by Jaan Pill and edited by Steven Toepell, will […]

Photos by Peter Riedel, real estate photographer, related to Mr. Christie’s Bakery and Humber Bay