Entrepreneurship is a loaded word. I prefer to think of it as confidence. Confidence that you have a skill or a product that people will value. This belief in yourself can come early in life, or at a major event in your life, such as immigration. However, you come to it, being an entrepreneur, if you choose that path, is the most scary, insecure, wild and life-affirming ... Continue Reading
Lorne Park History—The Caravan House
Lorne Park first got started as an exclusive resort. The hotel in the amusement park was called "The Lorne Park Hotel". In a survey of 1888, "Toronto and Lorne Park Summer Resort Company" included cottage lots, a hotel, wharf and walking trail. The 75 acres of "pleasure grounds," was operated by the Toronto Park Association. The park included separate parlours for men and ... Continue Reading
Port Credit West Village—”Brightwater”
The West Village Port Credit, now called “Brightwater" has significant plans for the future. Redevelopment is on it's way. It's bright, bold and beautiful. We hope you would agree! As life moves on, changes are inevitable. Imperial Oil land frontage from 181 Lakeshore Rd. West to 70 Mississauga Road South. The city approved the Imperial Oil land redevelopment into a ... Continue Reading
The Port Credit Marina in the Balance?
Mississauga residents have their doubts about the proposed re-establishment of Port Credit Marina. The City is looking at the opportunity to "fill in parts of the lake to create better park land" as well as keeping the port. Residents are concerned about traffic congestion and fast motorist in the small village. Narrow streets and outdoor patios leave very little walking ... Continue Reading
Breaking News on the Blue Box
Ontario Announces Next Steps to improve recycling and tackle plastic waste. Improving the Blue Box Program will save taxpayers money and help divert more waste from landfills. Ontario is taking action to improve recycling across the province and address the serious problem of plastic pollution and litter. Ontario families take pride in doing their part for the ... Continue Reading