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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 […]
There’s been discussion recently regarding the apple orchard at the Lakeshore Hospital Grounds. It’s my understanding that the following comment from David Switzer of Long Branch provides a good summary of the story. David has added that his information is from some time ago; we look forward to getting a more recent version of the […]
Etobicoke-South Cycling Committee (ESCC) Monday, November 12 at 7 PM LAMP Community Room, 185 Fifth Street, Etobicoke Agenda 1. Donald Weidman of Bikes and Transit.com would like to meet with us. He has had great success in getting people using the GO Train to do bike travels. He now wants to focus on commuter bike […]
Heritage Toronto has informed us of an upcoming lecture on Wednesday, November 14th, at 7 p.m., titled “Anishinaabe First Nations in the War of 1812,” given by Alan Ojiig Corbiere, former Executive Director of the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation in M’Chigeng, Manitoulin Island: 1812 Corbiere Lecture Due to limited seating, please RSVP to rostep@toronto.ca *** OPSBA […]
Anna Lafoyiannis comments as follows: When I first heard about the imminent closure of the Mr. Christie’s Bakery, I was shocked. The bakery has existed for so long and is a personal landmark of the community. I have fond memories of seeing the water tower from the GO train as I would commute to Toronto. […]
I was delighted to read a recent article celebrating the work of the West Toronto Junction Historical Society (WTJHS). The society recently received two Toronto Heritage awards. The article, Lisa Rainford in the Bloor West Villager for October 26, 2012, concludes with the following information about the society: “WTJHS meetings take place on the first Thursday […]
A letter writing project is under way to show support for the nomination of 28 Daisy Avenue — the oldest remaining building in Long Branch — as a heritage building. Here’s a front-page article by Tamara Shephard in The Etobicoke Guardian highlighting the community effort to save this building. (Click on the link in the […]
I’ve resigned as president of the Long Branch Historical Society as of June 19, 2012. I enjoy volunteer work involving extensive planning and collaboration among large numbers of people. Such work requires a clear structure for decision-making and a culture of mutual respect. I wish the Long Branch Historical Society every success in its work under […]
We’re pleased to share with you the following information from David Juliusson: In partnership with the Lakeshore Planning Council and Cycle Toronto, the Etobicoke South Cycling Committee will be holding a meeting at LAMP on June 12 from 7 to 9 pm. We have two main issues to discuss. We will have successfully held the […]
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. […]