Blog TO has identified LongBranch & New Toronto as among the top 5 neighbourhoods on the rise in 2015. They have noticed what local residents have been seeing for some time. Developers have targeted our area in a significant way – they see gold in… Read More
We were driving south on Royal York Road in Mimico when Tuffy P called out for me to stop the car. “I love that mural – I need a picture.” The mural is on the outside of George’s Barber shop.
A post I made here, and cross-posted over to Twitter prior to the municipal elections received some renewed play today and I thought I’d add a few additional thoughts. First, since I posted those thoughts, Mark Grimes squeaked out a victory and retained his post… Read More
An individual who recently bought multiple properties on our street approached me as I emerged from my car this afternoon. He wanted to show me drawings, plans for development of the land. I declined. As long as you’re not applying for variances and severances, I… Read More
I knew her in her 80s…. she’s now renamed herself Amazing, and I buy that hook, line and sinker. I also call her #6. Here we are after the Long Branch Santa Claus Parade, baking Peanut butter chocolate cookies for Christmas. We have to take… Read More
I took the dogs out for our after dinner walk this evening as usual. We headed over toward the water filtration plant on the other side of 23rd St. My plan was to walk over to the edge of the hill and see if there… Read More
Here by the lake, it seems there are two seasons, marked by the days the yachts are hauled in from the harbour and after winter, hauled back in. I saw the cranes out there today while I was walking the dogs.
Yesterday a fellow came by canvassing for a candidate who hopes to knock incumbent Councillor Mark Grimes off his perch. I asked him, what’s the biggest issue in Long Branch. He started telling me some of his candidate’s ideas, but couldn’t guess what issue I… Read More
What a beautiful day, sunny with a light cooling breeze. Perfect for a bike ride. The Waterfront Trail is a treasure that runs nearly past our door, as Lake Promenade at the bottom of 27th Street forms part of the trail. We headed west, through… Read More
Yabba Doo! Happy Birthday Georgie!! Way to go!!! 139 lbs of love!
27th Street 