Pat Browne
A little about what I've been doing
Starting a new venture is both exciting and terrifying. Because of the amazing people in this neighbourhood, it's more excitement than...
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Pat Browne
Mar 31, 20231 min read
Booties & gloves & glasses.. oh my
Lost and Found Basket in Greenbelt Park. See anything you're missing? Please check the Lost and Found basket in the park if you think...
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Pat Browne
Mar 9, 20231 min read
The specialness of this neighbourhood comes out in times of challenge
I know this neighbourhood is special, it's the people that make it so. And every so often you need to celebrate those special individuals...
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Pat Browne
Feb 11, 20231 min read
Reminder: Neighbourhood Food Drive - Feb 18
Have your donations ready on your front porch - Feb 18 This is the easiest Food Drive you've ever been involved with. All you have to do...
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Pat Browne
Feb 9, 20232 min read
We need to talk about dogs
We live in a dog friendly neighbourhood. I don’t have statistics, but I think we may have one of the highest dog to home ratios. Along...
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Pat Browne
Feb 6, 20231 min read
Family Food Drive - Fighting hunger in our community
Food drive to support local area residents. Once again Shanta Maraj has raised her hand to help spearhead a campaign to provide much...
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Pat Browne
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Have you ever wondered where the names of our little ‘hood came from?
It was Sunny Orban from Jessie Drive that brought this story. To begin, we need a little history lesson. We’ll start with David Dunlap....
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Pat Browne
Aug 19, 20221 min read
Another birthday celebration
It was a little blustery but that didn't stop the celebrations for Sandy Lawson. Friends gathered in the park for a lovely dinner to...
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Pat Browne
Jun 13, 20223 min read
Meet Ruben and Ilanit
After a little time away from our blog, I'm back talking to the incredible people who make up our neighbourhood. Today's article is about...
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Pat Browne
Feb 9, 20221 min read
Friends of Moccasin Trail & Charles Sauriol Park
The title says it all. Jason Schwartz has started a new Facebook group for people who want to help ensure that our parks stay pristine...
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Pat Browne
Feb 7, 20223 min read
Covid Diaries
What is it like to have Covid-19? We found out at the beginning of the year. Even though we were both triple vaxxed, both Joe and I woke...
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Pat Browne
Feb 2, 20222 min read
Meet Daniel Orban
A journey for the scent(s) Daniel and his family moved into our neighbourhood seven years ago. After deciding to downsize from both their...
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Pat Browne
Nov 15, 20214 min read
Meet Lara Ilie
European sensibilities and Parisian flair combine in the creation of unique custom jewellery. Read to the end of the article for a...
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Pat Browne
Oct 25, 20213 min read
Meet Joe Catalano
Original post https://www.englishlanedonmills.com/post/joe-catalano It is often said that people with a sense of purpose are driven,...
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Pat Browne
Sep 6, 20212 min read
Pets make the neighbourhood complete
We are a neighbourhood of pets. These furry, loving, sometimes annoying, bundles of fun have been a lifesaver during Covid-lockdowns. Our...
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Pat Browne
Aug 30, 20212 min read
F45 was my game changer
Community • Encouragement • Challenge We’ve talked about community as one of the essentials for good mental health. But what does...
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Pat Browne
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Meet Lyndsay Tessier, Elite Athlete and School Teacher
Edited from original story by Michael Doyle for irun.ca magazine (catch the full story at https://www.irun.ca/index.php/class-is-in-sessi...
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Pat Browne
Aug 16, 20214 min read
Meet Don, Cheryl and their daughters Chloe and Emily
It was February 16th, in the middle of the second covid shut down, when an ambulance made its way into our neighbourhood. It wasn't for a...
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Pat Browne
Aug 9, 20214 min read
Meet Gina Patricio
A little bit of celebrity in the hood. Gina, a former political media and communication specialist, is a talent agent and owner of MGA...
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Pat Browne
Jul 26, 20214 min read
Meet Diana and Sabin Munteanu, and their daughter Clara Elise
It’s a story that starts out as we often hear: parents moving to Canada, speaking little English, but through hard work, strong family...
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masonychiu
Sep 171 min read
Amazing End-of-Summer Neighbourhood Party
Here few pics from the day. A bit of a windy day but that didn't stop the party :) Great to see everyone and to meet some new neighbours...
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masonychiu
Aug 211 min read
END OF SUMMER COMMUNITY PICNIC
As summer comes to a close, it's once more the perfect time to get together with new neighbors and socialize with your friends. Once...
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