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Conserving Long Branch – February 2018 update from David Godley
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillAttached files from David Godley: 2233rdmyths coa2018 jimtovey lbcgcouncil Please note: I will no longer be uploading David’s updates, once I have moved from Long Branch, which will be later in the current year. (I will, however, be working on books and videos related to my family’s years in Long Branch.) If you wish to […]
Marketing remains a key driving force, fueling the opioid crisis. That said, marketing can also serve positive purposes.
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Language usage, Newsletter/by Jaan PillAn Oct. 30, 2017 New Yorker article is entitled: “The Family That Built an Empire of Pain: The Sackler dynasty’s ruthless marketing of painkillers has generated billions of dollars – and millions of addicts.” It’s a good read. Click here for previous posts about opioids > Portugal’s unique approach to drug policy A Dec. 5, […]
When I visit the USA, I adopt the mindset of “the foreign correspondent”
/5 Comments/in Commentary, Language usage, Newsletter/by Jaan PillUpdate As noted in a comment at the end of this post, the flippant tone of my review of the Chicago Tribune “gentrification” article is perhaps not warranted. Accordingly, a tentative bottom line that occurs to me, influenced by the preface by Richard J. Evans in the first of his three books – his trilogy […]
Iris Evelina Giggs (1929-2017) excelled as a ballet teacher in Toronto and Mississauga
/0 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI met Jonathan Giggs, son of Iris Evelina Giggs, at a recent Ward 6 Local History event, outlined at a previous post: Highly valuable local history project has been initiated by Ward 6 Councillor Mark Grimes Jonathan mentioned that his mother, who had a ballet school during the time the family lived at Humber Bay Shores […]
Ward 6 Historical Night – Nov. 2 at 7:00 pm at The Assembly Hall
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillClick here to access the Ward 6 Historical Night message in your browser > The following message is from Ward 6 Councillor Mark Grimes’ Office: Dear Neighbour, My historical night event is just days away, and I would be extremely pleased to have you join me in celebration of the many memories and stories of the […]
Very impressed with the opening of the Route 501 art exhibit at the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA previous post is entitled: Route 501: New art exhibit launching Aug 30, 2017 at Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre I attended the opening, on Aug. 30, 2017, of the above-noted exhibit, and I was very highly impressed. I very much like the idea of pen and wash paintings to highlight features of South Etobicoke history. This […]
Support the OHS Crowdfunding Campaign for the John McKenzie House; Message forwarded by Geoff Kettel
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI am sharing the following email message because I support this project. I have not worked (except in a small way) at the HTML formatting for this message, because I am about to go for a workout and I am not keen to spend time at a formatting task. In the event you would like […]
Work in progress: Better signage might save lives, at “Dead Man’s Curve” at southbound Brown’s Line
/4 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillUpdates At the end of this post, I have added updates from the local Councillor and MPP Offices. In particular, Councillor Mark Grimes has made a motion at Council for additional signage at the curve discussed at this post. [End] This post is a work in progress. I’ve been thinking of writing this post […]