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SkyDome is 25 years old on June 3, 2014

Time flies and how as the calendar show that the SkyDome opened in Toronto 25 years ago today.  Canadian Press/CP24 

Ipsos poll after TV debate says Hudak won

The results are fragmentary but a post-debate poll by Ipsos indicates viewers believe PC Leader Tim Hudak won the Ontario leaders’ debate on Tuesday night. Out of 957 people who watched the debate, 36 per cent believe Tim Hudak won the debate compared to 30 per cent who said Liberal Leader Kathleen Wynne had the strongest performance. Some 26 per cent of those polled said they thought Andrea Horwath won the debate. Seven per cent of people said they were unsure who won. Prior to the debate, 36 per cent of people believed that Wynne’s government deserved to be re-elected but after the debate, that number dropped to 33 per cent. Of those polled, 29 per cent of people said Hudak delivered a “knockout punch” during the debate versus Horwath (14 per cent) and Wynne (12 per cent). The results of this poll are considered accurate within plus or minus three percentage points, 19 times out of 20.

Chorley Switchback “brought to a standstill”

The Moore Park Residents Association will be attending a meeting to be held at Rosedale United Church at 159 Roxborough Drive starting at 6:30 p.m.. Monday, June 9th to decide the the fate of the Chorley Switchback Trail. The MPRA supports this initiative but notes in a notice to members that there has been “aggressive opposition from a small group of Rosedale residents who have brought the project to a standstill.”  The MPRA is encouraging residents to attend to lend their voice to whichever side they support. 

Police and students remove Leaside’s graffiti

53 Division reports that on May 31, Officers from the Community Response Unit, went into the Leaside and Dupont communities. Several students and Auxiliary Officers went with the police to help with the graffiti paint over.  See below for some pictures of the team doing their work. 

Banff Road street sale set for Saturday

Monica has tipped us off to Banff Road’s annual street sale (south of Eglinton, west of Bayview) Saturday, June 7th, 2014 from 9am – 2pm (raindate Sunday).  Bargain hunters rejoice, Saturday should be a lucrative day around South Bayview.

TTC Relief Line meeting tonight

Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 22 invites you to learn about the proposed Relief Subway Line.  A meeting will be held tonight (June 2nd, 2014) at 7pm, North Toronto Collegiate Institute, 17 Broadway Avenue.  This proposal discusses the merits of a rapid transit line connecting downtown to the Bloor/Danforth subway, east of the Don.  Anyone taking the TTC during rush hour knows that some sort of relief is necessary.  Attend the meeting to have your say.  More here. (Image: Metrolinx)

Cameron/MacNaughton street sale

Homowners on Cameron Crescent & McNaughton Road in South Leaside tell us that they are hosting a street sale on Saturday, June 7th, 2014.  Sale will run from 9am – 1pm.  There will also be an evening BBQ.  Who doesn’t love a good deal & a BBQ?

Get outta town

Warm weather is finally upon us.  If you’re a South Bayviewite without a cottage, we can recommend visiting Stouffville to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy the fresh country air.  Less than an hour north-east of Toronto, you can walk the endless trails of the York Regional Forest, take a horseback riding lesson or even watch an Extreme Cowboy show.  If you prefer to stay close to all the things you know & love about South Bayview, then it’s only a short stroll to Serena Gundy & Sunnybrook Park where you can visit the Sunnybrook Riding School.  They even offer beginner lessons.  Giddy up.

#CodyKids @CodySpringFair – submit your photos

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— SBayview (@SBayview) May 31, 2014

Great day for a fair

Councillor Josh Matlow reminds us to go out and enjoy this beautiful weather at Maurice Cody PS Spring Fair today.  Perfect!

The Royal York, anyone…anyone?

Photo: Wikipedia
Toronto’s Royal York & Hotel Vancouver have been put up for sale by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.  The Royal York will continue to be managed by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts as their contract still has decades remaining.  In 1929, the year it opened, the Royal York was the tallest building in Toronto.  Queen Elizabeth II and other members of the Royal Family have graced its rooms.  If you’d prefer an investment with a more light-hearted history, you’re too late — the glass house featured in “Ferris Bueller” has been sold for $1.06M. 
 

Comfortable shoes for Toronto’s beachgoers

City of Toronto will officially open most of their beaches this Sunday, but comfortable footwear is advised because the warm weather also brings TTC & road closures around the GTA.  Bulldog advises beachgoers to pack your flippers and walk to the beach this weekend.  In other news, ice cream may be hard to come by.

(Photo: CP24, Twitter)