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Not a good day, some days ago: Graeme Decarie, who taught history at Concordia University for many years, shares thoughts about mass murders
/1 Comment/in MCHS Stories, Newsletter/by Jaan PillI’m just catching up with posting of a message from Graeme Decarie. Graeme Decarie was a history teacher at Malcolm Campbell High School in Montreal. I didn’t have a history class with him but he was an advisor to the student council, of which I was a member. In the fall of 1963 (if I […]
Toronto Pearson & Our Communities: Public Meeting at Silverthorn C.I. – 2:00 to 4:00 pm, Saturday, May 27, 2017
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA May 26, 2017 tweet from the Rockwood Homeowners’ Association (RHA), founded in 1997 and located in Ward 3 at the City of Mississauga, reads: Rockwood_RHA @rockwood_rha Concerned about increased air traffic in Rockwood Village? Voice your concerns this Saturday. #Mississauga [End] The tweet included the following notice: GTAA Click here for previous […]
Inspiration Lakeview and the Small Arms Building repurposing project are an inspiration for people around the world
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI much value the support that has been expressed from time to time by local residents, for the work that I do in sharing a few stories, when I have time, at the Preserved Stories website. The ‘four sisters’ story (I think there were four towers, but could be wrong) in Lakeview appears to be […]
Distinctive dialogues, in relation to civic engagement, are evident in Port Credit, Lakeview, Long Branch, New Toronto, and Mimico
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’ve been involved with local history as it relates especially to Long Branch for a short time, about 10 years. It’s been a most interesting form of education, for me. I have lived in Long Branch for 20 years. One of the underlying themes that has emerged, during the few years that I have observed […]
Town of Port Credit Association shares comments about Port Credit Marina Lands Official Plan Amendment. Note also May 23, 2017 public meeting.
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter/by Jaan PillI have been following with interest the story of the Port Credit redevelopment process. However, I have not been following the details of the story closely. By way of publicizing, in a small way, some of the ongoing discussions, I am pleased to have the opportunity to share a message from the Town of Port Credit Association […]
Court battles, forgery allegations – CBC Toronto investigation reveals 3 men seeking control of condo boards in the city
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA May 15, 2017 CBC article is entitled: “Condo clash: Court battles, forgery allegations and questions over who controls Toronto highrises: CBC Toronto investigation reveals 3 men seeking control of condo boards in the city.” The opening paragraphs, by CBC reporters By John Lancaster, Michael Smee, read: “Owners and property managers at several downtown condominium buildings are accusing […]
Team of quick-thinking residents saves the life of muskrat-like creature stuck on Etobicoke Creek Bridge at Marie Curtis Park
/1 Comment/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillOn many days, I walk from the vicinity of the Long Branch TTC Loop in Etobicoke (Toronto) to the Small Arms Building in Lakeview (Mississauga) at Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East. It’s a walk that I enjoy; over the years I’ve been documenting, at this website, the changes and events that have been taking place […]
Automatic shutoff on a sump pump is a most useful feature
/6 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillFor many years, I have been thinking, off and on, about water pumps that automatically shut off when there is no water to pump out. On one of my many recent trips to Home Depot a salesperson was very helpful, in pointing out that a pump was available at the store, that was equipped with […]
Keeping a Close Eye on Our Waterways – Message from Credit Valley Conservation
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter/by Jaan PillI am very impressed with, and totally inspired by, the work of Credit Valley Conservation. CVC does an incredibly fine job in all areas of communications – news releases, live presentations, information displays, and workshops, to name just a few of the incredible range of areas where CVC excels. Among other things, CVC excels at collaborative […]