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The Canadian Oral History Reader (2015) “is an important work”
/0 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillYou can access a review of the book here. The Canadian Oral History Reader ed. by Kristina R. Llewellyn, Alexander Freund, and Nolan Reilly (review) Heather Read From: The Canadian Historical Review Volume 97, Issue 1, March 2016 pp. 145-147 The opening paragraphs of the review read: [I have broken the longer text into shorter […]
Help Develop Ontario’s First Culture Strategy
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following message (my thanks to David Juliusson for passing it along to me) is from the Government of Ontario: Help Develop Ontario’s First Culture Strategy Government Hosting Culture Talks Across the Province Ontario is seeking input from across the province to develop its first culture strategy, which will set out a vision for arts […]
Balkans travel report from David Godley of Long Branch
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’m pleased to share the following travel report from David Godley, who from time to time has shared such reports at this website in the past. David writes: Balkans, Fall 2015. I was approached menacingly by an enormous Bosnian. His dobradan (good day) did not sound sincere. I was in the grounds of a 6th […]
Historical Items in Toronto for the Next While – From Doug Grant via Donna Magee
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following text is from Doug Grant, which I received as an email from Donna Magee (for which, many thanks!). I don’t have time to include active links for the text, with the exception of the Fort York item. If you have questions please contact Doug Grant. Doug Grant UE Tel: (416) 921-7756 loyalist.trails@uelac.org Program and […]
Send an email or make a phone call if you agree Historic Fort York should remain open on Canada Day
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillWe have received word that Historic Fort York is slated to be closed for Canada Day, for reasons explained in the sample text for a letter of protest that we invite you to send, regarding this matter. Send your letters (generally, that means emails) to Bernard Trottier and Larry Ostala. Larry Ostola is the Director […]
Military history mural at Small Arms Building will be moved to building facade
/0 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillUpdate The mural has been moved to the inside of the Small Arms Building. [End of update] Mural at Small Arms Building I have spoken about the mural at the front of the Small Arms Building in previous posts including this one: Long Branch Rifle Ranges, Small Arms Building, and the Arsenal Lands The mural […]
How to avoid death by lightning – April 3, 2015 New York Times article
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillIt’s almost never a bolt out of the blue An April 3, 2015 New York Times article is entitled: “How to Avoid Death by Lightning.” The opening paragraph reads: “For most of the last 15 years, Michael Utley has been passing out refrigerator magnets that say ‘When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!’ If he could go […]
Reinventing urban democracy in Barcelona – March 25, 2015 openDemocracy.net article
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan Pill1) Reinventing urban democracy A March 25, 2015 openDemocracy.net article is entitled: “Reinventing urban democracy in Barcelona.” The opening paragraphs read: “We’re losing Barcelona and we want to win it back.” These are the opening words of the manifesto of the new electoral alliance Barcelona en Comú (which can be translated as “Barcelona for all”). […]
Annual Howland Lecture with Dr. Lawrence Ostola at Lambton House on Thurs., Jan. 15, 2015
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillGeoff Kettel has shared the following details along with a great poster: 2015 HY Howland Lecture poster-4 Future Directions for the City of Toronto’s Historical Museums The Second Annual Howland Lecture Sponsored by Heritage York Dr. Lawrence Ostola Director, Museum & Heritage Services, Economic Development & Culture, City of Toronto January 15, 2015 Doors 6:30pm […]