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In a previous blog post, David Switzer has outlined the history of past discussions about the apple orchard on the Lakeshore Hospital Grounds. I’ve received permission from Ruth Grier to share the following update regarding the apple orchard. The update is from CCFEW (Citizens Concerned About the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront) via Ruth Grier. Update […]
A local resident who’s contacted us moved into the Long Branch neighbourhood in June 2012. He reports he was extremely happy with the Jane’s Walks in May 2012 in Mimico and Long Branch as this provided him with “the ideal introduction into the neighbourhood.” “We were recently on your website and saw that you had […]
I enjoyed working with Mike James on several Jane’s Walks in May 2012. He’s a great person to work with. He grew up in New Toronto and now lives in Brampton, in the older, historic part of Brampton. He has shared a comment with us regarding Mr. Christie’s. Comment from Mike James The closing of Christie’s really floored […]
Many people in Long Branch, I’ve learned, have an interest in the history of the mouth of Etobicoke Creek. Some time ago I selected this area of Toronto as a focus of study and began sharing what I was learning. Jane’s Walks and Heritage Rides offer great two ways in which we can share what we’ve learned. […]
Afterwards is edited by Nathalie Herschdorfer, a photography historian and curator. In pictures and texts, this book explores the evolving conventions of documentary photography. Research suggests that our brains are not wired for comprehension of events involving thousands or millions of people. Our brains are better wired to comprehend events through our aquaintance with the experiences […]
In recent weeks Mike James — co-leader of a May 6, 2012 Long Branch Jane’s Walk — and I have met with Thomas Hasan, David Juliusson, and others regarding the planning of Heritage Bike Rides in Long Branch, New Toronto, Mimico, elsewhere in Toronto, and in Mississauga. Please feel free to contact Thomas Hasan for […]
I was delighted – as were many other people – to read the recent NOW story It’s wonderful and a strong source of inspiration to know of the heritage stories that turn out well. Also with regard to Mimico, this evening I met with Brenda Bloore and other organizers of the Mimico Jane’s Walk scheduled […]