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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 […]
Of interest to local history buffs: City background files from 2016 investigation report regarding conduct of a local councillor
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA previous post, of interest to local history enthusiasts (who may be relatively few in numbers, but they are enthusiastic nonetheless) in South Etobicoke, is entitled: On July 12, 2016 Toronto City Council Agenda: Investigation report regarding conduct of Ward 6 Councillor Mark Grimes At the current post, I will share the contents of the […]
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 […]
15 Stanley Ave. application in Mimico was refused, in Sept. 14, 2018 TLAB decision
/0 Comments/in Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA Sept. 14, 2018 TLAB decision regarding 15 Stanley Ave. in Mimico warrants attention. The application was refused. You can read the decision at the link at the previous sentence. This is a decision that warrants a close read. As a retired elementary school teacher, I will (when I get around to it; I’m currently […]
Message from Graeme Decarie: “Well, you can tell Peggy that If I had known then what I know now, my course would been been very different”
/0 Comments/in MCHS 2015 Reunion, Newsletter/by Jaan PillThe MCHS luncheons that we’ve been organizing about once a month for some time continue to take on momentum. On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 we had a turnout, at the Mandarin Restaurant on the Queensway east of Kipling in Toronto, of seven people. Our featured guests included Peggy (Cornforth) Robinson (MCHS 1965) who reports that Graeme […]
Learning to live in a post-fact world, where persuasion is most effective under conditions where facts don’t matter, is nothing new
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Language usage, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI am currently working on my next opinion article for the Etobicoke Guardian / Toronto.com website, concerning the dismal history of land-use decision making in Long Branch. In a previous article, submitted on June 30, 2018, I spoke of the very desirable lakefront community of Long Branch. A subtext to my description of Long Branch – […]
We owe thanks to the late Jim Tovey for the ongoing Small Arms Inspection Building repurposing project
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter/by Jaan PillJan. 17, 2018 Tribute to Jim Tovey at City of Mississauga Council meeting A previous post includes a link to a Community Tribute to Jim Tovey at the Mississauga Council Chambers: Online video of Jan. 17, 2018 Tribute to Councillor Jim Tovey at City of Mississauga Council Chambers June 2, 2018 Community Tribute to Jim […]