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Long Branch Historical Society
/by Jaan PillI’ve resigned as president of the Long Branch Historical Society as of June 19, 2012. I enjoy volunteer work involving extensive planning and collaboration among large numbers of people. Such work requires a clear structure for decision-making and a culture of mutual respect. I wish the Long Branch Historical Society every success in its work under […]
The Longo Development Corporation application for Amedeo Garden Court does not show any heritage buildings
/2 Comments/in Long Branch, Toronto/by Jaan PillAs the story related to the heritage buildings at the Amedeo Garden Court apartment complex unfolds, I’m pleased to share with you this May 27, 2012 article by Joe Fiorito in The Toronto Star. Mimico 20/20 workshops seeking community input Given the response to the recent workshop related to Mimico 20/20, according to a recent announcement a second […]
What role did Etobicoke residents play in the War of 1812?
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe event had a good turnout Gary Miedema of Heritage Toronto did a great job of coordinating the publicity for this event, one of a series of 1812 lectures occurring this year across Toronto. Gary Miedema is Chief Historian and Associate Director at Heritage Toronto. He’s also the author of For Canada’s Sake: Public Religion, Centennial […]
Aerial photo from 1949 may show barn at Samuel Smith homestead that is visible in 1920s photo from mouth of Etobicoke Creek
/3 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Long Branch/by Jaan PillIf you click on the first photo on this page, and then click again, you will be able to view a barn that is visible in the top right corner of the photo. If you click the Back button at the top of your browser, you should be able to get back to the page […]
Update from the office of Councillor Grimes regarding the emerald ash borer
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Toronto/by Jaan PillAs a follow-up to an earlier post, are pleased to share with you the following information update from the office of Ward 6, Etobicoke-Lakeshore Councillor Mark Grimes: * An updated report went through the City of Toronto Council last week: EAB Update The cost to the city by 2018 will be 860,000 trees and 5.2 million […]
Homeowners wishing to use a TreeAzin injection to protect their ash trees from ash borer are advised to contact www.bioforest.ca
/5 Comments/in Long Branch, Toronto/by Jaan PillClock here for other posts about emerald ash borer > We are pleased to share with you the following information from the office of Ward 6, Etobicoke-Lakeshore Councillor Mark Grimes: * Thank you for your questions about the Emerald Ash Borer in Ward 6 and Long Branch in particular. The following Emerald Ash Borer […]
Afterwards: Contemporary photography confronting the past (2011)
/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillAfterwards is edited by Nathalie Herschdorfer, a photography historian and curator. In pictures and texts, this book explores the evolving conventions of documentary photography. Research suggests that our brains are not wired for comprehension of events involving thousands or millions of people. Our brains are better wired to comprehend events through our aquaintance with the experiences […]