New data reveal that income disparity in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon are on par with many major Canadian cities – April 6, 2013 Toronto Star

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Update:  A May 20, 2013 New York Times article describes increases in poverty rates in suburban American cities. An April 6, 2013 Toronto Star article outlines the changing demographics of the Region of Peel. The headline, subhead, and opening paragraphs of the article read: Peel transformed from middle-class suburbia to income extremes New data reveal that income disparity […]

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Many case studies are available documenting the adaptive resuse of historically significant buildings

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David Switzer of Long Branch shares comments regarding Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project Environmental Assessment

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With regard to a previous blog post regarding ‘Beach’ plans for the Lakeview – and Long Branch – side of Marie Curtis Park, I’ve asked David Switzer of Long Branch for permission to share comments he has shared with me by email. He said: “Yes you can publish my comments as long as you include that […]

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Humber Valley Village Residents Association members pay for alternative design to controversial Humbertown Plaza plans – March 21, 2013 Etobicoke Guardian

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The article referred to in this blog post can be accessed here. [Click at link above to access the article.] Below is the headline and opening paragraphs of an article by Cynthia Reason in The Etobicoke Guardian. HVVRA members pay for alternative design to controversial Humbertown Plaza plans Etobicoke Guardian by Cynthia Reason March 21, […]

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3560, 3580 and 3600 Lake Shore Blvd. West – Community Consultation – April 11, 2013 at 6:30 pm at Assembly Hall

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It’s my understanding that the latest proposal is for an 8 storey apartment with 201 units and commercial at grade, a single storey retail/commercial building, and 300 townhouses. Community Consultation: Thursday April, 2013 at 6.30 p.m. in the East Community Room at the Assembly Hall, 1 Col. Sam Smith Park Drive (Kipling and Lakeshore) The […]

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Rally Against U of T Back Campus Proposal. April 2, 12:00 noon, meet at Soldier’s Tower, next to Hart House.

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RALLY AGAINST U OF T BACK CAMPUS PROPOSAL Campus Common or Field Hockey Pitches April 2, 12:00, meet at Soldier’s Tower, next to Hart House The headline, subhead, and opening paragraphs of a Feb. 25, 2013 article by Theodore Yan in The Varsity reads as follows: Turf war over fate of U of T Back […]

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200th Anniversary of the Battle of York – Invitation

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David Juliusson has forwarded this message – about a historic anniversary: You are cordially invited to  commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of York Saturday, April 27, 2013 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Service of Remembrance with participation of the Canadian Armed Forces 3 to 4 p.m. Dedication of Plaque honouring the Role of First Nations […]

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Update – 32 Ninth Street

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Update: The developer’s proposal has been accepted by the Committee of Adjustment. Joanne Macrae, one of the neighbours, has commented: “Thanks to Adrian, Joanne, Susy, and Andre who spoke to the Committee, and Sheila, Garry, and Jaan, who were there to provide support. We gave it our best shot but the Committee approved the builder’s […]

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News release: Province helping to protect the Great Lakes

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Laurel Broten, M.P.P. Etobicoke – Lakeshore News Release Communiqué For Immediate Release March 26, 2013 Province Helping You To Protect the Great Lakes New Ontario Government Supports Local Action Etobicoke – The new Ontario government is working with communities in Etobicoke-Lakeshore to help protect and enhance the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund provides grants […]

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In the past, the advice was: Focus on what you love and your career will follow from there

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In earlier decades, I often came across variations of a statement for young people thinking of their future careers. Typically, the advice would be along the lines of: Focus on what you love and your career will follow from that. In more recent years, I’ve tended to come across the advice that young people would […]

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