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Holocaust history and postwar testimony are explored in Christopher Browning’s 2003 study of Adolf Eichmann’s self-portrayal in Jerusalem
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Newsletter/by Jaan PillThe current post and subsequent ones (if I get around to them) are concerned with three books about the Second World War: (1) Collected Memories: Holocaust History and Postwar Testimony (2003) (2) Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland (2017) (3) The Third Reich in History and Memory (2015) History of […]
Background reading helps a person better understand the larger story, within which local history everywhere is embedded
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’ve recently been reading a book by Aldous Huxley as well as several books about the Second World War. When I read such books, I gain a better understanding of events – local events and world events – connected with the fascinating and engaging history of the Small Arms Inspection Building in Mississauga. I’ve been […]
Michael Thomas Flynn – May 22, 1942 – November 22, 2018
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Long Branch Neighbourhood Association, Newsletter/by Jaan PillI was very saddened to learn that Mike Flynn of Long Branch has passed away. The following message is from the Long Branch Neighbourhood Association: Mike Flynn Memorial Service Announcement We are very sad to share the recent passing of Mike Flynn – a long time active and engaged resident of Long Branch on Twenty […]
Jeanette Walton nee McDonald during the early fifties attended the postwar SHEP School
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter/by Jaan PillAn earlier post is entitled: I’m really pleased that site visitors continue to add details about the Long Branch Army Camp The acronym SHEP has been variously identified as Soldiers Housing Emergency Project and as Soldiers Housing Emergency Premises. Whatever the exact wording, I find it of much interest to be learning additional details about […]
How to proceed with a media interview, related to a lot-splitting/overbuilding application, if you are not experienced at this task
/0 Comments/in Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’ve been involved with media interviews for over 30 years, as part of my volunteer work. I’ve appeared in local, regional, and national media interviews. I’ve helped many people prepare for such interviews, as well. By media, I refer to radio, television, and print news reports and features. How I became involved in this area is […]
Pamela Gough has strongly supported safe bicycling in Etobicoke as a school trustee; I strongly support her Ward 3 candidacy
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillDavid Juliusson of Long Branch, who I am pleased to say convinced me some time back to help out with social media efforts on behalf of Pamela Gough’s Ward 3 campaign, has shared an email in support of her campaign. Here’s an excerpt from David Juliusson’s comments, specifically about bicycling: Pamela Gough has also been […]
Question regarding case of building permit that allows bigger and taller house than committee of adjustment and OMB have granted
/0 Comments/in Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’ve received an interesting question. The case involves an application that been approved by both the committee of adjustment, and by the OMB on appeal, for variances to allow the owners to enlarge their house. The owners in question, as I understand, went to the city’s building department with other plans (even larger and taller than […]