An occasional Newsletter from Preserved Stories.
Next week, Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, a 1-day protected areas workshop will be held at Six Nations of the Grand River
/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillClick here for details from Heritage Resources Centre about the event > The opening lines of the message read: Protected Areas Initiative – Workshop 1 Hello All, Next week Friday, Oct 26, 2018, a 1-day protected areas workshop will be held at Six Nations of the Grand River. All interested parties are invited; pls share […]
I’m really pleased to see there is extensive news coverage happening, of the Ward 1 election in Mississauga
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter/by Jaan PillAn Oct. 17, 2018 Mississauga.com article is entitled: “Ribfest, development and tough competition at Ward 1 debate in Port Credit: Six of eight Ward 1 candidates talk to residents at debate hosted by TOPCA.” A Sept. 21, 2018 Mississauga.com article is entitled: “Mississauga Ward 1 candidates talk Jim Tovey, Lakeview, and road safety in debate: […]
David Juliusson comments on demolition of the house, built in 1927, where Marie Curtis lived when she served as Reeve of the Village of Long Branch
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Jane's Walk, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe purpose of the current post is to bring attention to the demolition, in June 2018, of the former house of Marie Curtis, who many years ago served as a celebrated, highly regarded elected official at the Village of Long Branch. That is to say, David Juliusson of Long Branch has added a comment at […]
In Situ event at Small Arms Inspection Building takes place on Nov. 8, 9, & 10, 2018. Buy your tickets now!
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter/by Jaan PillClick here for previous posts about the Small Arms Inspection Building > I have been following the Small Arms story for many years. The story – featuring a successful, community-driven project to preserve and repurpose a Second World War heritage building – is highlighted at a recent post entitled: Enthusiasm for local history is not […]
Of interest to local history buffs: City background files from 2016 investigation report regarding conduct of a local councillor
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA previous post, of interest to local history enthusiasts (who may be relatively few in numbers, but they are enthusiastic nonetheless) in South Etobicoke, is entitled: On July 12, 2016 Toronto City Council Agenda: Investigation report regarding conduct of Ward 6 Councillor Mark Grimes At the current post, I will share the contents of the […]
The heritage priorities of the Toronto Mayoral candidates – Oct. 11, 2018 issue of Toronto Heritage e-News
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillClick here to access the Oct. 11, 2018 edition of the Heritage Toronto e-News > I’m very highly impressed with the work of Heritage Toronto and Heritage Mississauga. I’m really pleased that the e-mail version of the Toronto Heritage newsletter has a key message at the top: “Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to […]
Pamela Gough will work to address gun violence – and will bring experience, a new vision, and integrity to City Hall
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillOur final two Pamela Gough campaign clips are concerned with neighbourhood safety – including the issue of gun violence – and the Ward 3 Candidate’s pledge to bring experience, a new vision, and integrity to City Hall: Key Item No. 7: Pamela Gough outlines how she will promote neighbourhood safety in the face of gun […]
Pamela Gough pledges to foster and nurture South Etobicoke businesses, and protect our employment districts
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillItem No. 6 in Pamela Gough’s campaign platform concerns South Etobicoke business and employment districts: Key Campaign Item No. 6: Pamela Gough will foster South Etobicoke businesses & protect our employment districts A transcript reads: “Foster South Etobicoke Businesses and protect our employment districts”: So here in South Etobicoke we do have a very large […]
Christina Myers, age 87, asks: Were the Wartime Housing residences in Ville St. Laurent (Quebec) ready to move in, in 1942?
/1 Comment/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillWe have in recent years had some great discussions (and photo-sharing) about emergency postwar housing in Canada at a number of posts, including at one entitled: Ville St-Laurent, Quebec: Wartime housing and architectural change, 1942-92: Article by Annmarie Adams & Pieter Sijpkes (1994) I am pleased to share with you the following message from Christina Myers, […]