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On the day the First World War was declared, Robert Home Smith opened the Old Mill Tea Room
/0 Comments/in MCHS Stories, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA July 27, 2014 Etobicoke Guardian article notes that on Aug. 4, 1914 Britain declared war on Germany, automatically bringing Canada into the First World War. That was now over 100 years ago. On the same day, Robert Home Smith opened the Old Mill Tea Room in Toronto. The Tea Room is located at Old Mill […]
In remembrance of Norm McEwen
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillAn obituary for Norm McEwen can be found online at the Ottawa Citizen website. The obituary notes: “In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Special Olympics or The Salvation Army.” In the course of many years of volunteer work on behalf of people who stutter, I got to know Norm well, and […]
Doors Open at Small Arms building, Sept. 27, 2014 at 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillAs I have noted in previous posts, I have much enjoyed previous Doors Open events at the Small Arms building at Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East. In my experience, the quality of communications associated with each year’s event, and the quality of programming, is exemplary and warrants celebration. Click here to access Heritage Mississauga overview […]
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Regiment (PPCLI) Memorial Baton Relay – Sept. 7, 2014
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following text, which I’m pleased to share with you, was forwarded to me by David Juliusson: PPCLI Memorial Baton Relay September 7, 2014, 10 am Trinity Church, 26 Stavebank Road N., Mississauga Canada’s famous Princess Patricia’s Light Infantry [that is, the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Regiment] (PPCLI) is celebrating 100 years of service. […]
1980s Montreal Gazette articles highlight the closing of Malcolm Campbell High School
/0 Comments/in MCHS Stories, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA Jan. 23, 1985 Montreal Gazette article concerned with the closing of Malcolm Campbell High School can be accessed here. A Dec. 18, 1986 Montreal Gazette article provides additional information. If anybody knows details about the closing, which I assume was in 1987 – for example, was there a final assembly?; are photos available of […]
Message from Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn’s office – Aug. 1, 2014
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following message dated Aug. 1, 2014 is from Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn’s office: As we head into August, I would like to wish you a safe and enjoyable Simcoe Day long weekend. I would also like to remind you that I would be happy to advertise your local events. Please send me the information […]
Message from Peter Milczyn, MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following message, to which I have added some headings, for ease in reading online, is from Peter Milczyn, the MPP for Etobicoke-Lakeshore: Dear Neighbours, This is my first e-news to you as your Member of Provincial Parliament. While I am still settling in to this new role there is in fact a great […]
Doors Open event at Small Arms building at Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East – Sept. 27, 2014 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following text is from the Summer 2014 newsletter of the Small Arms Society You can access the newsletter here: Arms2Arts newsletter- Summer 2014 The former inspection building of Small Arms Limited will be open Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Small Arms Society is excited to once again […]