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Can you help with question regarding accident many years ago at Small Arms Ltd. plant in Mississauga?
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter/by Jaan PillI’ve received an inquiry, from a site visitor, who has read one of my articles about the Small Arms plant at Dixie and Lakeshore. “Growing up we lived in the area,” the inquirer notes, “and my mom always said that her cousin worked at and had died as the result of an accident at the […]
David Juliusson comments on demolition of the house, built in 1927, where Marie Curtis lived when she served as Reeve of the Village of Long Branch
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Jane's Walk, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe purpose of the current post is to bring attention to the demolition, in June 2018, of the former house of Marie Curtis, who many years ago served as a celebrated, highly regarded elected official at the Village of Long Branch. That is to say, David Juliusson of Long Branch has added a comment at […]
In Situ event at Small Arms Inspection Building takes place on Nov. 8, 9, & 10, 2018. Buy your tickets now!
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter/by Jaan PillClick here for previous posts about the Small Arms Inspection Building > I have been following the Small Arms story for many years. The story – featuring a successful, community-driven project to preserve and repurpose a Second World War heritage building – is highlighted at a recent post entitled: Enthusiasm for local history is not […]
The heritage priorities of the Toronto Mayoral candidates – Oct. 11, 2018 issue of Toronto Heritage e-News
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillClick here to access the Oct. 11, 2018 edition of the Heritage Toronto e-News > I’m very highly impressed with the work of Heritage Toronto and Heritage Mississauga. I’m really pleased that the e-mail version of the Toronto Heritage newsletter has a key message at the top: “Having trouble viewing this email? Click here to […]
Draft No. 2 of speaking notes: Sept. 1, 2018 Tallinn talk
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillDraft No. 2 goes like this: I am very pleased to be speaking with you today. The title of my talk is: “Everybody’s story matters.” I chose the title because, in my view, each of our stories is equally important. In the first 20 minutes of my talk today, I will share my own story. After that, I will […]