Overview about South Mimico Creek Trail and other trail projects – TRCA presentation at LAMP, May 30, 2017, 7:00 pm

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Planned construction on Runway 05/23 at Toronto Pearson has been completed – fall closure period no longer required

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Update Work on the runway has stopped. Air Traffic Noise continues. [End]   For full text of a May 16, 2017 update from Toronto Pearson International Airport/GTAA, please click here > The source for the accompanying image – click on the image to enlarge it – is from a May 24, 2017 Atlantic article entitled: […]

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Court battles, forgery allegations – CBC Toronto investigation reveals 3 men seeking control of condo boards in the city

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A May 15, 2017 CBC article is entitled: “Condo clash: Court battles, forgery allegations and questions over who controls Toronto highrises: CBC Toronto investigation reveals 3 men seeking control of condo boards in the city.” The opening paragraphs, by CBC reporters By John Lancaster, Michael Smee, read: “Owners and property managers at several downtown condominium buildings are accusing […]

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Four upcoming public meetings: 1 Blue Goose & GEMS of Etobicoke-Lakeshore; Pearson Airport; & 25 Audely St and 23 Buckingham St

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The following information (aside from the GEMS item) is from the Lakeshore Planning Council. I am not a member of this group; however, I see value in the information this group, and a range of other sources, share with regard to upcoming public meetings and events. (Except for selective highlighting of a word here or […]

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Team of quick-thinking residents saves the life of muskrat-like creature stuck on Etobicoke Creek Bridge at Marie Curtis Park

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On many days, I walk from the vicinity of the Long Branch TTC Loop in Etobicoke (Toronto) to the Small Arms Building in Lakeview (Mississauga) at Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East. It’s a walk that I enjoy; over the years I’ve been documenting, at this website, the changes and events that have been taking place […]

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REMINDER: You are invited to GEMS of Etobicoke-Lakeshore Awards Ceremony, Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 7 pm, The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Sam Smith Park Drive

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Following message is from Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn’s Office: Do you know a Gem of Etobicoke-Lakeshore 2017? The Gems of Etobicoke-Lakeshore were created to recognize and appreciate outstanding small businesses, community and service organizations that are unique to South Etobicoke and make our community a more vibrant place to live, work and play. What are […]

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Councillor Di Ciano meeting May 16, 2017 regarding possible new feeder road connecting Lakeshore & Queensway East of Park Lawn Rd

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Click here for details about the meeting May 16, 2017 meeting > There is currently a Park Lawn/Lakeshore transportation master plan in the works which poses a possibility of a new feeder road connecting Lakeshore and The Queensway East of Park Lawn Rd. (around Stephen Dr. area). Join Councillor Di Ciano and City of Toronto Transportation […]

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The Family Camera exhibit at Royal Ontario Museum explores what’s fundamental about family

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The following overview is from the May 2017 newsletter of The Photographic Historical Society of Canada; I have also learned about this exhibit listening to CBC Metro Morning; the Photographic Historical Society of Canada message reads: What do all families have in common? How do families nurture relationships, cultivate individual identities and maintain ties, even […]

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Door-to-door scams and scamming season in Long Branch (Toronto)

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From the Long Branch Neighbourhood Watch Facebook group: “Heads-up, a sales-person knocking on doors asking to see if you qualify for a water filter and of course asking to enter the house. “Can’t answer most questions about his company, won’t provide a card or a pamphlet and when told by the home-owner that the company […]

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Put your money in Conservation Authority Flood Management Programs and it will be well-spent – May 10, 2017 Credit Valley Conservation post

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Updates A Nov. 18, 2016 Water Canada article is entitled: “Evaluating Long-Term Performance From Low Impact Development Practices.” A July 12, 2017 CBC article is entitled: Don’t drain the swamp: report says wetlands help avert flood damage: Study says leaving wetlands in their natural state can help protect communities from severe flooding.”   [End] A […]

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