It seems that the current virus situation is bringing out the best and worst of people, and companies too. I read that James Dyson has designed up a new ventilator – on 10 days notice – which can be manufactured quickly and at volume –… Read More
The Long Branch by the lake Garden Tour 2016 is a Garden Days official activity and is now listed on the website. Garden Days is Canada’s Coast to Coast to Coast, three-day celebration of our National Garden Day held each year the Friday before Father’s… Read More
We received the following notice from Councillor Grimes yesterday, outlining some very positive steps in managing development in our community. For those who have not seen it, I’ve pasted it below. Kudos to Councillor Grimes – this will help even the playing field. After discussions… Read More
I’ve been pretty much cooped up in the house since I messed up my ankle on March 9. Today, Tuffy P suggested it was high time I got myself cleaned up, so I hobbled out of the house and into the Tuffy-mobile and was promptly… Read More
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
Regular visitors to this blog may recall that for several years Tuffy P has been a supporter of Basketeers. From the Basketeers website: It’s hard to believe that one small idea in the year 2000 to support women leaving the shelter system, would turn into… Read More
We’ve added a new sign to the 27th Street book box….books rock! There has been quite a bit of activity in the box in the past few days with several book out and new ones in. Let’s have a look what’s in there today… I… Read More
The other day, Tuffy P had Memphis out to the leash-free area at Jack Darling park in Mississauga, taking Memphis for a run, and found out the volunteers who keep up the park needed help Saturday spreading mulch. We visit Jack Darling regularly, so we… Read More
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