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John Stewart of Wiarton has shared some photos of the fire that destroyed the Long Branch Hotel in 1958
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Some Popular Posts - Past & Present, Toronto/by Jaan PillAn earlier post is entitled: John Stewart of Wiarton has added a comment to a previous post about the 1958 fire at the Long Branch Hotel John Stewart lived for many years on Arcadian Circle in Long Branch. I met with John in Long Branch on July 12, 2017, and had the opportunity to scan […]
The 9 Meaford Ave. OMB decision, which ruled in favour of the local residents, warrants a close read
/0 Comments/in Commentary, Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Long Branch, Long Branch Character Guidelines, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillNote concerning photo on the right The calligraphic pen on the right is from Staples. The blue notebook is from Curry’s Artists’ Materials. These are my favourite writing instruments. Some of my best writing, including the introduction to A History of Long Branch, has been done using them. The coffee cup is courtesy of Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn’s Office. […]
What impact would lawn signs have on development issues facing Long Branch (Toronto)?
/9 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’ve had the occasion to share some thoughts in an email discussion involving residents in Long Branch concerning a plan to set up lawn signs as a way to express opposition to the lot-severances that are happening in the community. Here is the gist of my personal view on this topic: I think there is […]
Elton Crescent in Long Branch is named after J.O. Elton, reeve of Long Branch and brother of architect Gresely Elton
/2 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA May 12, 2016 Globe and Mail article is entitled: “Fewer listings in Toronto’s housing market make for a bitter spring.” The article includes a photo with the following caption: “This house at 5 Elton Cres., with an asking price of $1,559,800, has been transformed from a bungalow into two stories built around a central […]
Discover the Lost Ontario by Stuart Clarfield, The Mission Media Co. – Kickstarter campaign mentioned by Mike James
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’ve worked with Mike James with leading of Jane’s Walks in southern Etobicoke over the past four years. We’re no longer leading walks, although we remain involved with helping to organize them. Mike grew up in New Toronto in the 1960s; he now lives in Niagara on the Lake. He ‘s received some information from […]
Committee of Adjustment and OMB decisions, it is alleged, at times contravene planning legislation. Allegations of professional incompetence also arise.
/2 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillIn a previous post I have shared a message from David Godley. David Godley is at <mhairig@pathcom.com> and 416-255-0492. The attachments in the message include the following text from David Godley and Wanda Jurashek of Long Branch: coaissues You can read the text by clicking on the above-noted link. By way of bringing attention to the message, […]
New Board of Directors at Small Arms Society features skills in archival research, event planning, cultural planning, marketing, and project management
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’ve discussed the Small Arms Society at a recent post, and will talk about the society in more detail later in the current post. Click here to access the Facebook Page of the Small Arms Society > On a related topic, I’ve recently had the occasion to think about leadership succession and other key ingredients for […]