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Cloverdale Mall and Sherway Gardens as theme park experiences: MCHS 2015 places to visit (Part 2)
/0 Comments/in MCHS 2015 Reunion, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillUpdates Just to let you know, in case you like to visit new places, a Sept. 21, 2015 Toronto Star article is entitled: Expanded Sherway Gardens opens doors Tuesday: A $550 million expansion includes 50 new stores, more parking and a new food court that can seat more than 1,000 A Sept. 23, 2015 CBC article […]
Why a Reunion in Toronto, not Montreal?
/4 Comments/in MCHS 2015 Reunion, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillWhy Toronto, not Montreal? What follows is an edited version of our April 1, 2015 discussion in Kitchener, among members of the Event Committee, about the “Why Toronto?” topic. This is a question that everybody has an opinion about. It’s a great topic for discussion. At our April 1, 2015 meeting, we had the following dialogue, which […]
As a retired teacher, I do not support the current labour disruptions by Ontario teachers
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillAs a retired teacher, I do not support the strikes and work disruptions by Ontario teachers. Here is my take on things. Governance issues at the Toronto District School Board The larger context we are dealing with is being addressed, at one level, by an expert panel that is leading Toronto District School Board consultations, […]
Photos from Mike James regarding history of New Toronto
/0 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI’ve recently posted items about the three Jane’s Walks that I was involved with this year, by way of helping with the organizing, that took place on May 2 and May 3, 2015. On May 4, 2015 I heard from several people who were especially pleased about the May 2 and May 3 walks they attended in […]
List of sponsors: Small Arms Building renovation project in Mississauga
/0 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Mississauga, Newsletter/by Jaan PillIn a previous post, I have referred to the sponsors for the Small Arms Building project. By way of bringing attention to their help with the project, I’m devoting a separate post focusing specifically on the list, which goes as follows: McKenna Logistics Centres ABC Fire Door MSAi Pazan Gallery The above four companies […]
David Godley comments regarding April 28, 2015 Open House regarding proposed changes to Planning Act
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following text is written by David Godley regarding April 28, 2015 Open House hosted by Etobicoke-Lakeshore MPP Peter Milczyn: Bill 73, Public Meeting on proposed changes to Planning Act. Presented by MPP Peter Milczyn at Royal Canadian Legion, April 28, 2015 1) PRAISE:Congratulations to our host on bringing this matter to the public and asking for […]
Significance of the late 1880s for New Toronto and the First Nations of western Canada
/0 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillIn a previous post, I’ve noted that by July 1, 1895, a radial railway extended all the way from Toronto to Etobicoke Creek in what is now south Etobicoke. The arrival of the railway had a significant impact on the population growth of Long Branch, New Toronto, and Mimico. The human story of the area began about 10,000 […]
Trustee Pamela Gough invites you to attend Ward Forum on Feb. 3, 2015, 7:00 pm regarding Jan. 15, 2015 Review of TDSB
/0 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following message concerning the Jan. 15, 2015 Review of the Toronto District School Board, which has been discussed at previous posts at this website, is from TDSB Ward 3 Trustee Pamela Gough’s office. The Ward Forum will also discuss the proposed TDSB budget for 2015-2016. I became involved with local community self-organizing, in Long […]
New website launching soon – at www.MCHS2015.com – for MCHS ’60s Reunion
/0 Comments/in MCHS 2015 Reunion, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillIn response to requests for easier access to details related to the MCHS ’60s Reunion & Celebration of the ’60s, we’re setting up a separate website for the reunion. The landing page will appear as a banner running across the landing page of the website you are now reading. MCHS2015.com We are setting up a […]