Month: October 2022

There have been reports of homeowners being called by individuals posing as City employees claiming that they must access people’s homes to check for sump pumps and backwater valves. This work is not being conducted by the City. For questions or concerns, contact 311.

— City of Toronto (@cityoftoronto) October 26, 2022

The city confirmed in an email to CBC News that it does “not conduct telephone or door-to-door sales related to basement flooding products or services or sewer line hookups.”

• Look out for scammers posing as City of Toronto employees to get into your home, city warns (CBC)
• People posing as City of Toronto workers attempting to enter homes, get personal info (Global)

The perpetually unstable Moore Avenue, as it crosses over Mud Creek (east of Welland Avenue) is undergoing repairs again this morning. As expected, the lane closure has made Moore Avenue a slow-go.

• Mud Creek melancholy as Moore Ave again slips into ravine – December 19, 2021
• Moore Ave open for Tuesday morning but work remains – October 4, 2021
• Letter to Councillor on Moore Ave. instability at Mud Creek – November 21, 2018
• City road crew tackles growing depression on Moore Ave. – December 10, 2018

The Province’s municipal elections took place yesterday. Some of the newly elected Councillors in our area include:

• Beaches-East York – Brad Bradford
• Don Valley East – Jon Burnside
• Don Valley West – Jaye Robinson
• Toronto-Danforth – Paula Fletcher
• Toronto-St. Paul’s – Josh Matlow
• University-Rosedale – Dianne Saxe

Re-elected to a third term as Toronto mayor, John Tory will be the first Toronto mayor to exercise strong-mayor powers, which will give him a veto over city council in some cases. “We’ve come so far over the past eight years, but we have unfinished business that I’m absolutely determined to see through,” Mr. Tory told his victory party Monday night.

For an interactive map of Toronto’s results, follow this link: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/toronto-election-results.

To peruse results in Toronto and other regions, try this link: https://globalnews.ca/news/9207417/ontario-municipal-election-2022-toronto-results/

The results of the Toronto District School Board Trustee elections are here: https://elections.ontarioschooltrustees.org/2022Election/Query.aspx?lang=en&board=Toronto+District+School+Board

The above average temperatures and the fall colours were an ideal combination for a stunning stroll through midtown Toronto’s Sherwood Park (between Mount Pleasant Road and Bayview Avenue, north of Eglinton) on Saturday. What a beautiful escape from the City’s hustle and bustle. Did you visit Toronto’s parks and ravines last weekend?

Drake is giving away free chicken to Torontonians on Monday, October 24, 2022 to celebrate his birthday. See Dave’s Hot Chicken website for more details. There’s a Dave’s Hot Chicken at 2066 Yonge Street (between Manor and Belsize). You’re welcome.

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The Leaside Heritage Preservation Society has set up a display area to view some of their historical treasures at Apple Self Storage – Leaside, at 20 Research Road. Their new address will also serve as a shop where you can purchase their 2023 Calendars. If you can’t make it out to the shop, you can purchase the calendar online at this link.

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A filming notification has been circulated for residents of South Leaside residing near 150 Bessborough Drive. The film crew will begin installing traffic cones on Bessborough Drive from Millwood Road to McRae Drive commencing at 4pm on Wednesday October 26th, 2022 to prepare for production vehicles arriving on Thursday October 27th at 7am, and departing on Friday, October 28th by 11pm. (Rain date: Saturday, October 29th.)

On October 13, 2022, more than 50 veterans were gifted special vests as they were inducted into the new “100 Year Club,” which honours those in Sunnybrook’s Veterans Centre who will be 100+ by the end of 2022. Of her fashionable badge of recognition, 105 year old (!) Francis says, “It will be an honour to wear it.” 🥲

Yesterday, 50+ Veterans were gifted special vests as they were inducted into the new "100 Year Club," which honours those in our Veterans Centre who will be 100+ by the end of 2022.

Of her fashionable badge of recognition, 105-yo Francis says, "It will be an honour to wear it.” pic.twitter.com/dTZHL7nscV

— Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (@Sunnybrook) October 14, 2022

By the end of 2022, 50 Veterans @Sunnybrook Veterans Centre will be 100 years old, or older. Inspiring to be @Sunnybrook with @DoctorAndySmith and Dr. Jocelyn Charles to present the centenarians with special vests courtesy of @RoyalCdnLegion, Fort York. pic.twitter.com/6WDR7q9ydj

— Rob Oliphant (@Rob_Oliphant) October 13, 2022

To the Leaside Wildcats: On and off the ice, your teamwork and your commitment are making a difference. Keep working hard – and playing hard! pic.twitter.com/agLw01iOFk

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 13, 2022

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After a pandemic interruption the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon returns to ‘in-person’ racing Sunday, October 16th, 2022. The City of Toronto has released the planned road closures that will take place to accommodate the marathon. The first closure will start on Saturday, October 15, at 7 a.m. as they begin setup for the event. View the full list here: https://www.toronto.ca/news/weekend-events-and-road-closures-for-october-15-to-16/