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Dec. 6, 2014 Lakeshore Santa Claus Parade began with marshalling at Birmingham St. & Dwight Ave. before 9:00 am
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’ve attended many Lakeshore Santa Claus parades over the past couple of decades and retain vivid and enjoyable memories from each of them. Every year we learn and experience something new and different. I’ve reported on the 2012 and 2013 parades in previous posts: Enjoyed Dec. 1, 2012 Santa Claus Parade in Long Branch (in […]
Toronto is a world class laggard when it comes to street pedestrianisation: David Godley
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillDavid Godley, whose texts I have posted extensively at this website (you can do do a search for “David Godley Preserved Stories” to find them), has played a key role in a recent planning challenge – which gave rise to a successful, win/win outcome – related to Villa Road in Long Branch. We owe thanks […]
Sept. 20, 2014: Join Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe, in re-enacting the first day of his 1793 journey up the Toronto Carrying Place (close to venue for MCHS Sixties Reunion)
/0 Comments/in MCHS Stories, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following information is from David Juliusson who shares this note: “Madeleine is the expert on the Carrying Place and the original portage trails along the Humber.” I’ve included this item in the military history category – as well as in the Malcolm Campbell High School category. The latter inclusion is because our MCHS Sixties […]
This is a scam to get in your house to hard sell you on a new system
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following message is from a Long Branch resident: Beware. There are some very “pushy sales people” in the area who are insisting on an “authorized inspection” of heating and air conditioning systems. This is a scam to get in your house to hard sell you on a new system. Police attended at the bottom […]
The case against asbestos: Accidental exposure, entirely preventable – July 20, 2014 Globe and Mail
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA July 20, 2014 Globe and Mail article is entitled “The case against asbestos: Accidental exposure, entirely preventable.” The article notes that asbestos is “still regularly found in older schools and universities across Canada, wrapped around pipes, above ceilings and behind walls.” North York The story reminds me of my own experiences. When I worked […]
Doors Open event at Small Arms building at Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East – Sept. 27, 2014 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following text is from the Summer 2014 newsletter of the Small Arms Society You can access the newsletter here: Arms2Arts newsletter- Summer 2014 The former inspection building of Small Arms Limited will be open Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Small Arms Society is excited to once again […]
W.O. 09-20003 QEW Improvements from Evans Avenue to Cawthra Road – Community Workshop #2 Meeting Minutes
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillIn recent years I’ve been following with interest the QEW Improvements from Evans Avenue to Cawthra Road project. I originally learned of the project from David Juliusson of Long Branch. I’ve written several blog posts about the QEW project, including: I recently attended the Public Information Centre # 2 in connection with the QEW Improvements from […]
Article from David Godley regarding Jersey, Channel Islands
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following text is from David Godley of Long Branch (Toronto). Jersey, Channel Islands By David Godley The Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney and Sark) became part of Normandy when they were annexed by Vikings in 933. In 1204 King John ceded Normandy back to the French but the Channel Islands chose to stay in […]
Follow The Yellow Brick Road News Release and Fact Sheet
/1 Comment/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following message is from Bram Zeidenberg, Co-Chair SAFE: To whom it may concern: On Thursday, June 26th Etobicoke-Lakeshore will be holding its own WorldPride affiliate festival for the whole family called Follow The Yellow Brick Road. We believe this landmark event in Etobicoke will be of great interest to your audience. Please find attached […]