Message from David Juliusson I’m pleased to share with you the following message from David Juliusson about an upcoming presentation (Committee Room 1, City Hall) by Jennifer Keesmaat related to heritage preservation: Hi Jaan I thought you might find Item 1 interesting. It is a presentation by Jennifer Keesmaat the new Chief Planner and Exec Director […]
For a May 23, 2013 Toronto Star guide to May 25 & 26 Open Door events click here. As the guide notes, many great events are taking place across Toronto this weekend! Click on the images on this page to enlarge them. Click again to enlarge them further. Use the ‘Back’ button on your browser […]
Information from MRA website related to Wesley Mimico United Church redevelopment process I’m pleased to share with you the following text from the Mimico Residents Association website: The MRA recently sent several questions regarding the rezoning and development application process to Matthew Premru in Toronto City Planning. We would like to share these with residents, […]
I’m pleased to share with you important information from DeTOx Toronto This is a very relevant discussion Under Toronto’s new ChemTrac program it is possible to find out where in your community there may be small industries emitting toxic chemicals. Toronto is the only municipality in Canada where this reporting occurs. A Meet & Greet […]
Details about Doors Open Toronto on May 25 and 26, 2013 can be found here and here. A more recent post can be found here. Doors Open Toronto is a great concept and a great event! Doors Open Mississauga also warrants celebration; it takes place on September 28, 2013. Doors Open Ontario offers information about the history of the Doors […]
The title and opening paragraphs of a May 18, 2013 Globe and Mail article by Eric Veilette about the value of historical societies read as follows: Remembering Toronto’s history, with the help of the web The building at the west-end intersection of Dupont, Dundas and Annette streets was the site of an 1837 stagecoach robbery […]
David Switzer wrote in a recent email: Jaan I read your article about Edward Levy and opened his web book. I attended his presentation at City Ecology which was full to capacity. You and I got our information in different ways… You electronically and I from live presentation. I made notes but I could have […]
Don’t miss these two great tours coming up this weekend! This Saturday, May 18, at 11:00 AM – Crazy Cloth: a High Tech Trip into Toronto History and Culture, bring the whole family on this high tech tour in and around Toronto’s Fashion District. Children of all ages will love this interactive tour each using […]
Below is the agenda: John English SAC Meeting Thursday, May 16, 2013, 7 – 8:30 pm AGENDA Welcome 7 – 7:05 Introductions Additional agenda items/other business Principal/Vice Principal’s Report 7:05 – 7:30 Board Business 7:30 – 8:30 Org chart Treasurer’s Report – year to date Fundraising Movie Night Dance-a-thon Year to date results Programs Schoolyard […]
Update: A May 16, 2013 Toronto Star article by Daniel Dale reports that the Humberown developer is launching an appeal to the Ontarion Municipal Board. [Click on link in previous sentence to access the article regarding the ongoing Humbertown story.] A May 15, 2013 article in The Grid also highlights a range of views on the […]