All posts tagged “neighbourhood

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Positive steps in Long Branch

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

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More backyard birdlife

There is a broken robin’s egg on the ground underneath this nest. However, this bird continues to sit on the nest, so there must be others. The bird-life has been amazing around our 27th Street home. There is plenty of nest building activity going on.… Read More

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House Down

At 7:30 this morning, the heavy equipment rolled up and started to bash down the house at 2 Twenty Seventh, across the street and a little south of our place. This house has been empty for quite some time. The property was bought by someone… Read More

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New Toronto

New Toronto is the middle of the three former South Etobicoke lakefront communities in Toronto. The co-op housing complex on the far side of the street is on the lands once occupied by a huge Goodyear tire plant. Mimico is to the East and Long… Read More

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Fresh tastes in Long Branch

Thrive Organic Kitchen & Cafe has opened up at Lakeshore W and 31st, offering a vegetarian alternative  for lunch or dinner here in Long Branch. Their menu includes soups, served with sprouted bread, salads (with names like Longevity, Earth, Coconut Caesar and Alkaline), an assortment… Read More