Learning to live in a post-fact world, where persuasion is most effective under conditions where facts don’t matter, is nothing new

I am currently working on my next opinion article for the Etobicoke Guardian / Toronto.com website, concerning the dismal history of land-use decision making in Long Branch. In a previous article, submitted on June 30, 2018, I spoke of the very desirable lakefront community of Long Branch. A subtext to my description of Long Branch – […]

Etobicoke School of the Arts’ principal is leaving, writes Vicky Mochama – June 28, 2018 Etobicoke Guardian opinion article

A June 28, 2018 Etobicoke Guardian opinion article is entitled: “Racism in schools is not pass or fail: Etobicoke School of the Arts’ principal is leaving, writes Vicky Mochama.” The opening paragraphs read: After weeks of confronting racism, a gift from the graduating class of the Etobicoke School for the Arts to the next group […]

Former MPP Peter Milczyn Final e-News Update – June 28, 2018

Click here to access Former MPP Peter Milczyn’s Final e-News Update via your browser > Dear Friends, While the outcome of the June 7th election was not the one which I had hoped for, it has been an honour and a privilege to serve as your Member of Provincial Parliament for the last four years […]

We’ve received good information about online directories and aerial photographs

The following comments are from a previous post entitled: We’re pleased to share with you these 1920s to 1940s ‘cottage country’ images from Etobicoke Creek Comment from John Collins Hi Jaan I am trying to locate directories for 1930~1950 Long Branch business and resident information with no luck. Directories for New Toronto, Humber Bay, Lambton […]

Recent online conversation with Duncan Campbell highlights local history of Lakeshore communities in south Etobicoke

Comments from Arleen Chenoll and Cheryl Nicholls. As well, Duncan Campbell of Long Branch remembers Graeme Decarie from high school days in Montreal.

We’ve had some very fine comments recently added to a previous post entitled: Many changes have occurred in Cartierville where Malcolm Campbell High School was located from 1960s to late 1980s In order to bring attention to some of them, I’m pleased to share the following recent comments, from the above-noted post. Please note that […]

Small Arms Inspection Building – For June 23, 2018 Official Opening, you will need an Eventbrite ticket. Also at this post: We have sold our house in Long Branch.

The following message is from the Small Arms Society: We’re excited to announce the Official Opening of the rehabilitated Small Arms Inspection Building. Join the City of Mississauga and the Small Arms Society as we unveil this rich historic sites’s transformation into a community creative hub. Come explore the community gardens, art exhibits by InSitu […]

What will Long Branch look like after OMB has gone?

What will Long Branch look like, after the Ontario Municipal Board has come and gone? Will the physical character of Long Branch be preserved, or will it be destroyed, even after the OMB has come and gone? The culture of decision-making at the Ontario Municipal Board has changed dramatically over the past 25 years. Bill […]

Hidden Among Us: Exhibit of architectural portraits of Leaside’s Canada Wire and Cable Company homes, June 4 -11, 2018 at Creeds Coffee Bar (1595 Bayview Ave.)

A previous post is entitled: Hidden Among Us: Architectural Portraits of Leaside’s Canada Wire and Cable Company Homes exhibit took place May 11 – 13, 2018 The following message is from Geoff Kettel of Leaside: If you missed this exhibit of architectural portraits of Leaside’s Canada Wire and Cable Company homes at the ArteMbassym in […]

Lakeview Waterfront Update from Credit Valley Conservation

Click here to access a May 31, 2018 Lakeview Waterfront Update from CVC > The opening text for the CVC message reads: We’re making great progress towards creating our new 26-hectare conservation area on the Mississauga waterfront. Learn more about the Lakeview Waterfront Connection Project Update. [End] Commentary I have, as I have noted at […]