The current issue of Built Heritage News can be found here. Click on the link in the previous sentence to access the newsletter. Among the highlights is the following text from Nathan Ng: 10. Historical Maps of Toronto: Simple, free, online access: Nathan Ng Simple, free, online access to historical maps of Toronto One of […]
The City of Toronto has some great information in the category of Museums – Events. [To access the information, click on the link in the previous sentence.] As well, you can sign up for an e-Newsletter from Toronto’s Historic Museums. You can access the sign-up form at the above-noted website or by clicking here. We […]
The following message is from Heritage Toronto: Hello, I’m please to inform you of the upcoming War of 1812 Bicentennial Lectures coming up this spring. Heritage Toronto will be hosting a series of five lectures to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of York. The first, Perceptions of 1812: Identity, Diversity, Memory will be […]
Etobicoke Then and Now: This talk is on April 24, 2013: The following information is from the link noted in previous sentence: Etobicoke: Then and Now Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 60 mins Richview Program Room – 2nd Floor This illustrated talk will focus on the rich history of the former […]
The following information is from the Lakeshore Planning Council: The Chief Planner is holding three Round Tables with Panelists from various fields of Expertise. The Chief Planner Roundtable is an opportunity for all Torontonians to engage in a dialogue on key city building issues within the City of Toronto. Chief Planner Jennifer Keesmaat welcomes you to hear her and twelve […]
The following information is based on the email indicated below. To access the links, cut and paste the URLs. I owe thanks to David Juliusson for sharing this information with me. From: Toronto Official Plan Review [OFFICIAL-PLAN-REVIEW@LISTS.TORONTO.CA] on behalf of Official Plan Review [opreview@TORONTO.CA] Sent: March 1, 2013 11:53 AM To: OFFICIAL-PLAN-REVIEW@LISTS.TORONTO.CA Subject: Update No. 24 […]
A March 1, 2013 Globe and Mail profile of Jennifer Keesmaat, Toronto’s new chief planner, opens with the following headline and paragraph: Toronto’s new chief planner is a breath of fresh air in a stuffy bureaucracy City hall likes its unelected officials bland and obedient. Most of them are happy to play the part, keeping […]
Following message is from Heritage Toronto: I’m pleased to inform you that on March 11 we will be unveiling a Heritage Toronto Legacy Plaque to commemorate the renowned composer John Weinzweig – on what would have been his 100th birthday! Please find the invitation attached with more details: WEINZW~2 Hope you can make it! Cheers, Rachel […]
The following text is based upon an email from Abbe Edelson, to which I’ve added some details about what TPSI is. If you want to keep “tabs” on what’s happening at the City of Toronto there is a new application available to make it easier to keep track of information as it emerges. Toronto Public […]
This will be a great event. You can find information here: Thank you, Karen L. Black Manager, Museum & Heritage Services 8th Floor, 55 John Street Metro Hall Toronto ON M5V 3C6 Phone: 416-338-1267 Fax: 416-392-6834 E-Mail: klblack@toronto.ca City of Toronto Museums Inspiring Passion for our City Join us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter […]