Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Review – Town Hall Meetings in Etobicoke, Nov. 9 & 16, 2016

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The difference between what is said and what is done matters

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A May 16, 2016 London School of Economics blog article is entitled: “From the Third Way to the Big Society: the rise and fall of social capital.” An Aug. 16, 2016 Forbes article is entitled: “The Lesson Behind Fortune’s ‘Change the World’ List.” The topics addressed in the two, above-noted articles are of interest to […]

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In Situ Multi Arts Festival at the Small Arms Building, Oct. 27 to 29, 2016

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I hope you can make it out to In Situ Multi Arts Festival from Oct. 27 to 29, 2016. It’s an event featuring art installations, jazz music and DJ. Special performance by Frog in Hand called Creature, an audience interactive experience through the building. BBQ & Cash Bar. It’s at the Small Arms Building at […]

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Video Message from Dorothy, age 97, to the Etobicoke-York Committee of Adjustment, October 2016

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How can you help Dorothy? Please share this video with your friends and neighbours. Please contact us through the Preserved Stories website if you have any questions or would like to help us in our community self-organizing efforts.  

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Who are the Members of the Etobicoke-York Committee of Adjustment?

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A previous post discusses who the Committee members are: Sept. 13, 2015 message from David Godley regarding conservation of Long Branch Update By way of an update, there are now only 4 members: Dominic Guili Megan McIver Ted Shepherd Allan Smithies The 5th member, Nathan Muscat, as I understand, is no longer a member. They […]

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Re: Conserving Long Branch – October 2016 Update – David Godley

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Hope you have enjoyed the glorious weather we have had this year. So much needs to be caught up on in Long Branch after being away a couple of weeks that I have not fully unpacked after 10 days! Application Status * New Applications 30 38th Street (2) 2 storey singles with central right of […]

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In its early history, the Canadian Stuttering Association has developed (what I would describe as) four key principles of community self-organizing

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Complaint alleges Ward 5 Councillor Justin Di Ciano may have benefited ‘financially and politically’ from developer” (CBC Oct. 14, 2016)

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An Oct. 14, 2016 CBC article by CBC investigative reporter John Lancaster is entitled: “Justin Di Ciano’s ties to Dunpar Homes under investigation: Complaint alleges Di Ciano may have benefited ‘financially and politically’ from developer.” The opening paragraphs read: The city of Toronto’s integrity commissioner has launched an investigation into Etobicoke councillor Justin Di Ciano’s ties […]

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Public meeting Oct. 19, 2016 at 7 p.m. at Polish Alliance Hall to discuss fate of Mimico waterfront plan at OMB (Etobicoke Guardian article)

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An Oct. 12, 2016 Etobicoke Guardian article is entitled: “Public meeting to discuss fate of Mimico waterfront plan at OMB.” The brief article reads: Ontario Municipal Board appeals against the Mimico Secondary Plan will be discussed at a community meeting. Mimico Residents’ Association and Mimico Lakeshore Community Network co-host a meeting, titled Threat to the […]

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Custom website layout enhances user experience

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I recently inadvertently overrode my WordPress Theme on Dashboard at WordPress, and ended up with my custom layout – developed over the years by Walden Design and Maestra Web Design – replaced by a standard, off-the-shelf WordPress Theme. With thanks to Walden and Maestra  – and with thanks to the fact I had a Dropbox backup […]

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