We are very pleased to be in touch with Charles Tsiang (MCHS 1962) regarding the Oct. 17, 2015 MCHS Sixties Reunion
/0 Comments/in MCHS Stories, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillCharles Tsiang (MCHS 1962) has shared with us a couple of comments, that I’m pleased to highlight in a separate blog post, namely the one you are now reading, to ensure that as many MCHS alumni as possible have the opportunity to read the messages. Charles Tsiang wrote: Hi Jaan, I already dropped off a […]
Friends of Sam Smith Park update
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe Friends of Sam Smith Park has a blog that may interest you. You can access an update here. I owe thanks to George Takach for bringing our attention to this great update.
Recipe for Victory Great War Food Symposium – at Fort York on Sept. 28, 2014
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillWe are pleased to share the following notice from David Juliusson: Recipe For Victory Great War Food Symposium at Fort York Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early Bird Fee (Until September 12): $65 Regular Fee: $75 (prices include HST) In partnership with the Culinary Historians of Canada, Fort York presents a special […]
Watch for temporary entrance to Small Arms building east of Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe Autumn 2014 issue of Arms2Arts, the newsletter of the Small Arms Society in Lakeview (Mississauga) can be accessed here: Arms2Arts Fall 2014 Newsletter The map at the bottom of this post is from the newsletter. As noted in a previous post, a public reception will take place starting at 11:00 am on Sept. 7, 2014 […]
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry’s 100th anniversary event – Sept. 7, 2014 public reception
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe Autumn 2014 issue of Arms2Arts, the newsletter of the Small Arms Society in Lakeview (Mississauga) can be accessed here: Arms2Arts Fall 2014 Newsletter A personal invitation from Bob Cutmore, Small Arms Society Chair, to join the Society for Two Special Events The following text by Bob Cutmore, to which I’ve added a heading, is […]
John Boyd committed his infantry before his artillery could properly support them: Battle of Crysler’s Farm, Nov. 11, 1813
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillCity of Toronto is warning residents to be cautious about private companies offering door-to-door free water testing
/3 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillAn Aug. 29, 2014 CBC article is entitled: “Lifetime Water Systems sales pitch after free test frustrates residents: The test is free, but what residents aren’t told is that it is followed by a water filter sales pitch.” The article notes: The city has placed a warning notice on its website, including a fact sheet about […]
Trans fat hidden in many U.S. foods, tests reveal. Many are labelled as having zero grams per serving.
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillAn Aug. 28, 2014 CBC article is entitled: “Trans fat hidden in many U.S. foods, tests reveal: Labelling called cause for concern for consumers.” The opening paragraphs read: “Nearly 10 per cent of top-selling packaged foods in the U.S. contain trans fats — and many of them are labelled as having zero grams per serving, […]
When Britain burned the White House
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI have an interest in military history including the history of the British empire. My interest in the latter empire stems from the fact that Colonel Samuel Smith, who fought on the British side in the American Revolutionary War, in 1797 built a log cabin a one-minute walk from where I live in Long Branch (Toronto […]