The laneway beside the Bayview car wash will soon bear the name of the well-known Badali family, resident merchants on Bayview Ave. since 1938. The lane was in need of a name for the orientation of both the public and emergency services. At the last East York and Toronto Community Council meeting, members adopted the name Badali Family Lane. Councillor Josh Matlow’s office says it is understood that transportation services will do the installation of signs in the Spring, at which time there will be a laneway unveiling ceremony.
The laneway that will soon be called Badali Family Lane.
A ceremony will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. to dedicate the laneway which runs from Roehampton Ave. to Glazebrook Ave. as Badali Lane. The lane begins beside the Bayview Car Wash. The naming honours the 80-year history of a one-time immigrant family and their durable fruit market on Bayview…
Badali Family Lane was dedicated Wednesday at the little corner beside the Bayview Car Wash where the lane runs from Roehampton up to Glazebrook Ave. Councillor Josh Matlow spoke about the Badali history on Bayview Ave. and in Canada as many members listened and applauded. Hear his remarks below. https://youtu.be/B3BCewhFGJU
The Badali family is featured in the current Neighbours of Leaside and Bennington Heights magazine. The Badalis celebrated the 75th anniversary of their fruit store on Bayview Ave. in 2013. Among the stories told in this Bulldog flashback is that of the Mass among the Melons, which occurred before St.…
