Sorry folks — this can’t wait

by South Bayview Bulldog Admin • September 9, 2011

These fellow have constructed one of those rubber pylon islands in the middle of Eglinton Ave E eastbound at about 1p.m. Friday causing some lengthy back up. We know it just has to be important. How about you.

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