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News highlights
/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillOnce or twice a week I send out news highlights to my email distribution list, which I set up as part of the Parkview School story, before I set up the Preserved Stories website. The news highlights, in turn, are based on my online Newsletter category. I set up the newsletter – a format that […]
28 Daisy Avenue designation request from City of Toronto Staff accepted unanimously by Etobicoke York Community Council
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter/by Jaan PillAt the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting on Feb. 26, 2013, following deputations from Denise Harris, Heritage Officer with the Etobicoke Heritage Society and Madeleine McDowell, Chair of the Humber Heritage Committee, the designation recommendation for 28 Daisy Avenue was unanimously accepted by the Community Council. This is good news for the community. We owe thanks […]
Request for Review of Mimico 20/20 Reports: City Council rejects development incentives proposed by Ward 6 Councillor Grimes
/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillThe following item is from the City of Toronto website [to view original document, click on link below]. The story leading up to this motion at City Council can be found in an Etobicoke Guardian article entitled “Grimes seeks development incentives.” City Council adopted this item on February 20, 2013 with amendments. This item was considered […]
What features of neighbourhoods are worth preserving?
/0 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Long Branch, Newsletter/by Jaan PillUpdates: The Global Cities at Risk website is focused upon a topic addressed in this blog post. A July 30, 2013 Atlantic Cities article notes that rising sea levels could submerge substantial parts of 1,700 U.S. Cities. An August 20, 2013 Globe and Mail article highlights the predicted effects of rising sea levels as does […]
TDSB Media Release – TDSB releases largest youth census in Canada
/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillFollowing message is from Ward 3, TDSB Pamela Gough’s Office: Sent on behalf of Trustee Pamela Gough [I’ve changed Title Case in headings to Lower Case]: Begin forwarded message: From: “Bissoondath, Richia” <Richia.Bissoondath@tdsb.on.ca> Date: 12 February, 2013 Subject: TDSB Media Release – TDSB releases largest youth census in Canada TDSB releases largest youth census in Canada Student voices […]
News update from Ward 3, TDSB Trustee Pamela Gough’s office – Feb. 11, 2013
/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillSent on behalf of Trustee Pamela Gough: Ward 3 Trustee Pamela Gough’s Update February 11, 2013 Stay in the loop with what’s happening in education by following Pamela on Twitter at @pamelagough! In this issue: · New Minister of Education, Liz Sandals · Parent-teacher interviews: a parent primer · From the Board Room: programs, proms and permit fees […]
Planning now under way for 2013 Jane’s Walks in Long Branch. We enjoyed our many Long Branch conversations at the Feb. 23, 2013 Government & Community Services Fair at Cloverdale Mall
/0 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Long Branch, Newsletter/by Jaan PillPlanning is now under way for at least two Jane’s Walks in Long Branch (Toronto not New Jersey). As part of our advance publicity for the events, we arranged for a Jane’s Walk table at the Government and Community Services Fair on Feb. 23, 2013 at Cloverdale Mall. The event offered a great venue for […]
Mad for Citrus – special event taking place at Fort York on Sat., Feb. 23, 2013
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following message is from Elizabeth Quance of Friends of Fort York: This message is to let you know about a special event taking place at the Fort on Saturday, February 23: the 6th annual Mad for Marmalade, Crazy for Citrus. If you live in the Greater Toronto Area and you have a passion for marmalade, you […]
The Judson Street and ML Ready Mix public meeting took place on Feb. 6, 2013
/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillI attended the Judson Street and ML Ready Mix public meeting meeting on Feb. 6, 2013 because I learned about it from the Mimico Residents Association. The meeting took place at the Trident Banquet Hall and Conference Centre, 145 Evans Avenue. You can read about the content and likely outcomes of the meeting at the Mimico […]