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David Juliusson has informed us of a meeting regarding the Dec. 8, 2012 community meeting regarding the Class EA (Environmental Assessment) study for improvements to the QEW. David Switzer (see below in this blog post) has offered some additional background, with a focus on the Etobicoke Creek Trail extension, as has CCFEW, as well as Dawn […]
A resident of Long Branch writes: Thank you all for your efforts yet again. Regretfully, the CoA has granted a third deferral to the applicant. On a positive note, this allows us more time to get more of the community involved and strengthen our case. Our opportunity will come shortly. We’ll keep everyone posted as […]
In a previous blog post, David Switzer has outlined the history of past discussions about the apple orchard on the Lakeshore Hospital Grounds. I’ve received permission from Ruth Grier to share the following update regarding the apple orchard. The update is from CCFEW (Citizens Concerned About the Future of the Etobicoke Waterfront) via Ruth Grier. Update […]
There’s been discussion recently regarding the apple orchard at the Lakeshore Hospital Grounds. It’s my understanding that the following comment from David Switzer of Long Branch provides a good summary of the story. David has added that his information is from some time ago; we look forward to getting a more recent version of the […]
A local resident who’s contacted us moved into the Long Branch neighbourhood in June 2012. He reports he was extremely happy with the Jane’s Walks in May 2012 in Mimico and Long Branch as this provided him with “the ideal introduction into the neighbourhood.” “We were recently on your website and saw that you had […]
Ward 3, Toronto District School Board Trustee Pamela Gough <Pamela.Gough@tdsb.on.ca> has shared the following link: For King and Country — A project to transcribe the war memorials in Toronto schools A.J. Casson of the Group of Seven was the artist who designed the illuminated lists of Canadian soldiers (former students) displayed in schools, including in […]
I enjoyed working with Mike James on several Jane’s Walks in May 2012. He’s a great person to work with. He grew up in New Toronto and now lives in Brampton, in the older, historic part of Brampton. He has shared a comment with us regarding Mr. Christie’s. Comment from Mike James The closing of Christie’s really floored […]
The following overview, related to the reconstruction project outlined in a previous blog post, is from the following October 12, 2012 TRCA (Toronto and Region Conservation Authority) document (click on the link below to open it): ExecutiveCommitteeAgenda#08-12_October12_2012 City of Toronto [Etobicoke York Community Council Area] EX10.40 CITY OF TORONTO To construct, reconstruct, erect or place […]
The Mimico Heritage Study, part of the Mimico 20/20 planning process, has been posted to the City of Toronto website: final_cultural_heritage_resource_assessment Click on the link above to access the PDF file. It makes for great reading. You may also wish to have a look at this TOBuilt list of 116 buildings that are described as older […]