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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Art at Long Branch Fest
….at 29th and Lakeshore yesterday
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
Long Branch
More tree removal activity – lower Twenty Seventh Street #longbranchto
Yesterday there was continued activity over at 2 Twenty Seventh. Contractors were removing tree trunks and debris, and loading it into dump trucks. At one point in the afternoon someone from the City parked out front and watched what was going on for an hour… Read More
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
Artifacts
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
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