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Approaches to local history
/0 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Mississauga, Newsletter/by Jaan PillSome years ago I became interested in gathering information about the local history of Long Branch, the neighbourhood in southern Etobicoke in the City of Toronto where I live. The Draft version that I have put together is the story about the history of Long Branch that I have assembled to date. I have prepared […]
Long Branch Fest Community Storytelling Panel – 8:00 pm, June 13, 2015, corner Twenty Ninth and Lake Shore
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillLong Branch Fest Community Storytelling Panel June 13, 2015 8pm onward Music will be provided by Hayley Ryerson and Anthony Savidge between talks. Currently finishing her Bachelor of Music at Humber College, Hayley Ryerson is a fiddler and violinist who lives in Etobicoke. Her home studio, One Tune At A Time, is now accepting students […]
Places to see in Toronto and Mississauga if you’re attending MCHS 2015 (Part 1)
/0 Comments/in MCHS 2015 Reunion, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillIf you are visiting Toronto for the MCHS 2015 Reunion, which takes place on October 17, 2015 at Old Mill Toronto, there are many places to see during your visit. The purpose of this post is to provide a brief overview of some places that come to mind for me, as a member of the […]
Demolition proceeds at historic Small Arms building in Mississauga
/2 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Mississauga, Newsletter/by Jaan PillA crew of volunteers from Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga completed the task in mid-April 2015. The non-load bearing walls at the south end of the Small Arms building in Mississauga have recently been demolished. A crew of volunteers from Habitat for Humanity Halton-Mississauga completed the task in mid-April 2015. April 10, 2015 visit to Small Arms I most recently […]
Military history mural at Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East contends with gusts of wind and forces of gravity
/2 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillUpdate: Ward 1 Mississauga Councillor Jim Tovey has informed us: “We will be moving the Mural to the building facade in the spring.” [End of update] I enjoy visiting the military history mural at Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East in Lakeview in Mississauga next to the starting point for the Hanlan Water Project. The […]
Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Regiment (PPCLI) Memorial Baton Relay – Sept. 7, 2014
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillThe following text, which I’m pleased to share with you, was forwarded to me by David Juliusson: PPCLI Memorial Baton Relay September 7, 2014, 10 am Trinity Church, 26 Stavebank Road N., Mississauga Canada’s famous Princess Patricia’s Light Infantry [that is, the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Regiment] (PPCLI) is celebrating 100 years of service. […]
Military history mural at Small Arms Ltd. building in Mississauga
/1 Comment/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillI much enjoy viewing the mural, related to military history, located at Dixie Road and Lakeshore Road East in Mississauga. This is an impressive and engaging work of art, presented in what I like to characterize as an open-air art gallery. This post focuses on some of the details featured in the mural. A good time […]