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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. […]
Handy documents to refer to when preparing for Committee of Adjustment hearings
/0 Comments/in Committee of Adjustment, Toronto Local Appeal Body, Local Planning Appeals Tribunal, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillFrom time to time, I have shared information with people preparing for C of A and similar meetings. Here’s a link from my website, with regard to preparing for hearings: If you receive a Notice from the Committee of Adjustment, here’s (1) a Guide to the Notice & (2) things to think about (for residents […]
Air Traffic Noise meeting set for June 28, 2017 at Assembly Hall is rescheduled for July 11, 2017 at Toronto Congress Centre
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe GTAA-sponsored airport meeting planned for June 28, 2017 at the Assembly Hall has been rescheduled. Salza Kassam <Salza.Kassam@gtaa.com> of GTAA writes at 4:22 pm on June 28, 2017: Good afternoon, I am sending this e-mail on behalf of Kathryn Hanford, Manager, Community Outreach. This evening’s Public Workshop at the Assembly Hall in Etobicoke-Lakeshore has […]
The next big meeting (as it relates to South Etobicoke) regarding airplane noise/pollution is on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at The Assembly Hall from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillUpdates A July 12, 2017 Etobicoke Guardian article is entitled: “Etobicoke, Mississauga residents fight GTAA over Pearson airport growth plans: ‘It’s a war zone,” one resident said of aircraft noise above her home.” [End: Update 2] Air traffic noise is part of a wider topic – namely, it’s about life in cities. Street traffic […]
Proposed legislation brings “fundamental reform” to OMB: Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA previous post is entitled: Next steps in OMB Reform are outlined in May 31, 2017 Government of Ontario message I have been following with interest news reports regarding the OMB Reform legislation recently introduced at Queen’s Park. I have read the text of the draft legislation. The text does not make for easy reading, […]
Hazel McCallion outlines Mississauga’s unique approach to preservation of its waterfront
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillMay 23, 2917 Port Credit – Hazel McCallion: “We have preserved the waterfront” At a May 23, 2017 Port Credit Official Plan Amendment (OPA) meeting, Hazel McCallion lauded the ongoing redevelopment of Mississauga’s waterfront. The former mayor of the City of Mississauga also shared apt words of praise for Ward 1 Councillor Jim Tovey, a […]
Attempted Home Invasion / Robbery: Major Mackenzie & Weston Road, Woodbridge area. Same SUV has been seen in south Etobicoke.
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto, Uncategorized/by Jaan PillClick on images to enlarge them; click again to enlarge them further The following message was posted at a local Neighbourhood Watch Facebook page; the introduction to the text reads: Good read. This car was spotted by a few local residents in the Mimico, New Toronto and Long Branch neighbourhoods and reported. Video related to […]
Inspiration Lakeview and the Small Arms Building repurposing project are an inspiration for people around the world
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI much value the support that has been expressed from time to time by local residents, for the work that I do in sharing a few stories, when I have time, at the Preserved Stories website. The ‘four sisters’ story (I think there were four towers, but could be wrong) in Lakeview appears to be […]
Team of quick-thinking residents saves the life of muskrat-like creature stuck on Etobicoke Creek Bridge at Marie Curtis Park
/1 Comment/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillOn many days, I walk from the vicinity of the Long Branch TTC Loop in Etobicoke (Toronto) to the Small Arms Building in Lakeview (Mississauga) at Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East. It’s a walk that I enjoy; over the years I’ve been documenting, at this website, the changes and events that have been taking place […]