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Edith George to discuss importance of Toronto’s heritage trees – Lambton House, Oct. 13, 2016 at 7:00 pm
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following text is from an Oct. 1, 2016 article in the Bloor West Villager: Bloor West Villager The Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas St., hosts a heritage talk about heritage trees and why they should be preserved on Oct. 13. The presentation, by Edith George, will focus on a red Oak tree in her […]
Take your pick: Heritage Conservation Districts in Toronto (a) deaden past and future or (b) are long overdue
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillFrom time to time in recent years, there has been discussion regarding the concept of pursuing a Heritage Conservation District designation for some part or parts of Long Branch. Following two links, forwarded by Michael Spaziani, are of interest. They deal with the advantages and disadvantages, as viewed from a range of perspectives, of the […]
Humber Heritage Walk on Sept. 24, 2016 starts at 9:30 am
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillFollowing notice is from Geoff Kettel: Re-enactment Walk of the first day of Lieutenant Governor John Simcoe’s 1793 journey up the Toronto Carrying Place. (Learn a bit of history and about the Humber’s impact on Canada) Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, 9:30 am Leader: Madeleine McDowell, Humber Heritage Committee Start Rouseaux Site, south of 8 South […]
On July 12, 2016 Toronto City Council Agenda: Investigation report regarding conduct of Ward 6 Councillor Mark Grimes
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillAn Investigation Report Regarding Conduct of Councillor Mark Grimes is on the Agenda for the July 12, 2016 meeting of the City of Toronto Council. You can access details here. An excerpt from the above-noted link reads: Investigation Report Regarding Conduct of Councillor Mark Grimes City Council Decision City Council on July 12, 13, 14 and […]
Photographic Estate Auction – June 19, 2016 at Royal Canadian Legion #101 in Long Branch; viewing starts 10:00 am
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillFollowing text is from the Photographic Historical Society of Canada: This Sunday, June 19, 2016 PHOTOGRAPHIC ESTATE AUCTION Excellent selection of late 20th century cameras and accessories Viewing at 10:00 AM, Auction starts 11:00 AM Royal Canadian Legion #101 3850 Lake Shore Blvd. West Toronto, ON M8W 1R3 Note: We will NOT accept any additional […]
Jo-Ann Langley shares photo of her Parents at the front of their newly built Arcadian Circle house, early 1940s in Long Branch (Toronto)
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI recently joined a Facebook group called “Did You Live In Mimico / New Toronto / Long Branch?” A number of people have shared comments, at the Facebook group, about a longread article – 10,000 words-plus – that I’ve posted at the Preserved Stories website, entitled: History of Long Branch – DRAFT 4 I’m pleased to […]
What impact would lawn signs have on development issues facing Long Branch (Toronto)?
/9 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’ve had the occasion to share some thoughts in an email discussion involving residents in Long Branch concerning a plan to set up lawn signs as a way to express opposition to the lot-severances that are happening in the community. Here is the gist of my personal view on this topic: I think there is […]
Doors Open Toronto May 28 & 29, 2016 will explore adaptive re-use, as will May 28, 2016 Small Arms Jane’s Walk in Mississauga
/0 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillClick here to access Toronto Doors Open website > Another great event, involving adaptive re-use of a Second World War heritage building in Mississauga, takes place starting at the foot of Dixie Road at Lakeshore Road East at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 28, 2016: Small Arms Building – Then and Now Additional posts regarding […]