On Nov. 14, 2017, Etobicoke York Community Council unanimously adopted Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines; on Jan. 31, 2018, Toronto Council also unanimously adopted them
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Language usage, Long Branch, Long Branch Character Guidelines, Long Branch Neighbourhood Association, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillNov. 14, 2017 meeting regarding Long Branch Character Guidelines made for great political theatre; review of YouTube video is in the works
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Long Branch Character Guidelines, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI was pleased to have the opportunity to hear the deputations, at an Etobicoke York Community Council meeting that was held on Nov. 14, 2017, regarding the adoption of the Long Branch Character Guidelines. Click here for YouTube video which includes the Nov/ 14, 2017 Character Guidelines deputations > The presentations (pro and con) were followed […]
Military history, irregular warfare, scams, and formative experiences
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillSome recent conversations at my website, which I have much enjoyed, have given rise to the following reflections: A Canadian military veteran who has had a strong and beneficial influence on my website in years past (and who has a strong influence even now) is the late Phil Gray. If you click on the link […]
Two articles of interest from Jonathan Giggs for Mississauga South Historical Society newsletter. And: I support John Danahy as the next Ward 1 Councillor!
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillFollowing text (which I’ve broken into shorter paragraphs) is from Jonathan Giggs of Mississauga: First article: Completion of term for Ward 1 Councillor Mississauga Councillors appointed Dave Cook at the Council meeting on February 21 to complete the term as Ward 1 Councillor caused by the untimely death of Jim Tovey. Tovey died following a […]
Port Credit TOWN HALL MEETING: Monday, March 26, 2018 at 7-9 pm, at Clarke Hall in Port Credit
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillClick here for previous posts about Port Credit > The following text is from a tweet from the Twitter account of the Torn of Port Credit Association Executive @TOPCA_Executive https://twitter.com/TOPCA_Executive Port Credit TOWN HALL MEETING: Mon March 26 @ 7-9pm at Clarke Hall. TOPCA + CCPCRA public meeting on ~The Latest Developments~ in #PortCredit (incl. Community […]
March 11, 2018 Toronto Star article about Humber Bay Shores brings to mind that Mississauga and Toronto have differing cultures of waterfront development
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA March 11, 2018 Toronto Star article is entitled: “How rampant development and poor planning left residents of this Etobicoke neighbourhood stuck in traffic: The Etobicoke neighbourhood of Humber Bay Shores has undergone rapid development in the past two decades, but transit infrastructure hasn’t come with it. The problem only stands to get worse.” Commentary […]
OPP investigating potential violations of the Municipal Elections Act with reference to Ward 5 Councillor Justin Di Ciano
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA March 8, 2018 CBC article by Zach Dubinsky and John Lancaster is entitled: “City Coun. Justin Di Ciano under OPP investigation for ‘potential violations’ of election laws: Case marks 2nd ongoing probe by provincial police into matters at Toronto city hall.” An excerpt from the article reads: “The news comes after CBC Toronto reported […]
Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre: Exhibit news + a Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop
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Meeting of Long Branch Neighbourhood Association will take place at 7:00 pm on April 4, 2018 at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 101
/0 Comments/in Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Long Branch, Long Branch Character Guidelines, Long Branch Neighbourhood Association, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillPlease check at www.lbna.ca for information about the association and details concerning the Long Branch Neighbourhood Character Guidelines.