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Once or twice a week I send out news highlights to my email distribution list, which I set up as part of the Parkview School story, before I set up the Preserved Stories website. The news highlights, in turn, are based on my online Newsletter category. I set up the newsletter – a format that […]
At the Etobicoke York Community Council meeting on Feb. 26, 2013, following deputations from Denise Harris, Heritage Officer with the Etobicoke Heritage Society and Madeleine McDowell, Chair of the Humber Heritage Committee, the designation recommendation for 28 Daisy Avenue was unanimously accepted by the Community Council. This is good news for the community. We owe thanks […]
The following message is from the David Suzuki Foundation: Do you have great ideas and a passion for community? Do you live, work or play in Toronto’s Ward 19? If you answered yes, you need to be part of Toronto’s Homegrown National Park project! The David Suzuki Foundation has embarked on a mission to establish a […]
A Feb. 23, 2013 Toronto Star article highlights adaptive reuse of heritage buildings as a viable way to save them. [Click on link in previous sentence to read the article.] Below is an excerpt from the article: “Absent government fiat, though, heritage preservation will inevitably have to rely on enlightened private investors, notes Gary Miedema, […]
Following message is from Council Mark Grimes’ Office: Please find the full newsletter attached as pdf: February 22, 2013 New economic growth plan for Toronto endorsed by City Council Yesterday City Council endorsed a new Toronto economic growth plan entitled Collaborating for Competitiveness – A Strategic Plan to Accelerate Economic Growth and Job Creation in […]
Following update is from Councillor Grimes Office: Please find the full newsletter in .pdf attached: February 15, 2013 City of Toronto activities for a fun Family Day on February 18 The City of Toronto encourages residents to enjoy this year’s Family Day on Monday, February 18 by making the most of the City’s recreational activities, […]
Sent on behalf of Trustee Pamela Gough: Ward 3 Trustee Pamela Gough’s Update February 11, 2013 Stay in the loop with what’s happening in education by following Pamela on Twitter at @pamelagough! In this issue: · New Minister of Education, Liz Sandals · Parent-teacher interviews: a parent primer · From the Board Room: programs, proms and permit fees […]
The following message is from the 8-80 Cities communications team; 8-80 Cities is an organization that I learned about from David Switzer of Long Branch. Text of message from 8-80 Cities: Thank you for your interest in 8-80 Cities. We are very happy that you have signed up to get our monthly E-Newsletter. Please do […]
The following message is from Pamela Gough’s Office: Forwarded on behalf of TDSB Ward 3 Trustee Pamela Gough LCI Plays by the Lake We are pleased to announce that Lakeshore C.I.’s Play-by-the-Lake is about to begin. For the next three evenings, February 6, 7 and 8, we will be presenting not one, not two, but three […]
The following message is from Rachel Ostep of Heritage Toronto: Black History in Toronto Heritage Toronto, in partnership with the OBHS and BAND (Black Artists Network in Dialogue) will be hosting a Bus Tour: Discover Black History in Toronto this coming weekend! Join us on February 9 for an exciting bus tour highlighting exploring where people of African descent […]