Click below to access the decision: TLAB – Decision -11 Stanley Ave. An excerpt from the above-noted TLAB decision reads: Conclusion I find that the proposal fails the “respect and reinforce the existing physical character of the neighbourhood” test, in the light of a detailed built form analysis. This finding is supported by a comprehensive […]
I learned of the following article from a Jan. 10, 2018 Heritage Toronto email. The Dec. 21, 2018 Guardian article, that I learned about, is entitled: “‘There’s no major city like it’: Toronto’s unique ravine system under threat: Without urgent action against environmental degradation, the forest ravines covering 20% of the city could be reduced […]
I wrote the following post on May 8, 2017; I’ve recently added material to it. I’m reposting it, in order to bring attention to it: I encourage you to set up your own website about local history and land use planning issues
I’ve recently been reading a book by Aldous Huxley as well as several books about the Second World War. When I read such books, I gain a better understanding of events – local events and world events – connected with the fascinating and engaging history of the Small Arms Inspection Building in Mississauga. I’ve been […]
A Dec. 3, 2018 CBC article is entitled: “‘Cash envelopes’ were ‘funnelled’ to Toronto councillor’s election campaigns, OPP allege witnesses said.” An excerpt from the CBC News article, by Zach Dubinsky and John Lancaster, reads: The police investigation that led to election-finance charges against two Toronto city councillors last month unearthed some eye-popping allegations from […]
A Nov. 16, 2018 CBC article is entitled: “OPP charges 2 Toronto city councillors for alleged Municipal Elections Act violations: Etobicoke councillors accused of violating Municipal elections act during 2014 election.” The opening paragraphs read: Two Toronto city councillors were charged Friday by the Ontario Provincial Police’s anti-rackets unit. The OPP said Coun. Mark Grimes, […]