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Downed light pole struck pedestrian at Yonge and Hillsdale

Toronto Police have reported that at 3:17pm Friday afternoon, a vehicle struck a light pole and caused it to fall at the intersection of Yonge St and Hillsdale Ave W. The pole hit a pedestrian who was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries. Global

Update – January 17, 2023

O&B’s Babel Restaurant shuttered on December 31st

Oliver & Bonacini’s Babel restaurant at Bayview and York Mills closed their doors for good on New Years Eve. Despite their Michelin Guide recommendation in 2022, their farewell message insinuates that the pandemic restrictions caused too many disruptions for their high end restaurant to survive.

Join Johnny Strides on a walk from Yonge Street to Bayview

Have you been avoiding Eglinton Avenue because of the Metrolinx construction? There is a genre of Youtube account that takes you for walks, hikes, bicycle rides or drives in major cities and exotic places all over the world. The “Johnny Strides” Youtube account focuses on walking, cycling, transit videos and livestreams in the City of Toronto.

The Bulldog enjoyed his walk on January 2nd, 2023 aptly named “Eglinton Crosstown Nightmare & Bayview”. He started outside of the Cineplex Cinema at Yonge and Eglinton, strided eastward along Eglinton Avenue East, pausing briefly to preview the new Mount Pleasant Station, then he made his way over to our favourite street, Bayview Avenue continuing south until he hopped on the Bayview 11 bus at Millwood Road. We thought you might like it too. Grab a coffee and enjoy the journey.

Happy New Year! 🥂

Millwood Melt closing mixer happening on New Year’s Eve

The mixer will take place on Saturday, December 31, 2022 between 11:00am – 3:00pm.

Guys, we miss you all so much! You made the Melt such a special place, and it’s been feeling empty around here without you.

Since we didn’t get the chance to say goodbye properly when we closed back in September, we’d really love to see you in person and thank you for letting us be a part of your lives and teaching us the value of kindness, loyalty, and laughter in building strong friendships.

So, come say farewell and reminisce with us! We’ll be giving away coffee and cookies – and hugs – to carry us all into the new year. Come take pictures of your favourite things in the shop to remember it by. We’d love to take a picture with you, too, for our shared memories. Let’s close out 2022 together, with big smiles, bursting hearts, and good wishes for the future! xoMillwood Melt Facebook Page

Midnight Cookie is opening soon in Davisville Village

The late night sweet treat delivery biz, Midnight Cookie, is opening a bricks & mortar shop at 3 Manor Road East in early 2023. Watch their social media for updates. Mmmmmmmmm, cookies.

Warm and joyous wishes to you & yours this holiday season

Wild Things comedy night at Wild Wing Leaside, Thursday

Hot Seat Comedy presents Wild Things — Thursday, December 22, 2022, Wild Wing Leaside (at Bayview & Millwood) at 8:30pm.

Bayview Biz: Bad Blowfish Cafe and Sage Pharmacy

This week Bayview bids farewell to Charcoal Biryani. Bad Blowfish Cafe has taken over their space at 1595 Bayview Avenue. According to the Bad Blowfish Facebook page, today (December 19th) is their opening day.

The Bulldog also spotted a sign in the window of the former Peaches & Green location announcing the arrival of Sage Pharmacy at 1516 Bayview Avenue. “Personal service, expert advice” is what the sign says. Sage will be opening soon.

Welcome everyone!

Popular Outdoor Nativity at Manor Rd United is this Sun.

The annual Christmas Outdoor Nativity at Manor Road United Church (240 Manor Road East) is scheduled for Sunday, December 18th, 2022 at 5:00pm. Their unique nativity scene will feature live animals. You can join them in singing Christmas Carols as well. manorroadunitedchurch.com

Reminder: Canada Square virtual meeting is Tues Dec 13th

Aerial view of existing Canada Square site. (Image: canadasquareto.com)

Oxford Properties Group is hosting a virtual community consulation meeting tonight.  Join them to learn more about the redevelopment of Canada Square. Join online or by phone to learn about the project, ask questions, share feedback, and hear from others. More information about the project is availalbe at the Canada Square engagement hub website: canadasquareto.com

Meeting Date: Tuesday December 13, 2022
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Register at this link.

Gardening As We Age – Leaside Garden Society – Jan 12

Leaside Garden Society will continue their Speaker Series with on-line-virtual Zoom meetings on January 12, 2023 at 7:00pm. The topic is Gardening As We Age with special guest Charlie Dobbin.

“Charlie Dobbin is an internationally known Horticulturist and Landscape Designer with professional gardening experience that has taken her around the world – From the Yukon to Botswana. She is a Master Gardener with a BSC in Environmental Horticulture from Guelph University and a Landscape Design Diploma from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). Charlie worked for 18 years with White Rose, started her own landscape design and horticultural consulting company, has co-hosted TV Series One Garden, Two Looks, was a judge for Communities in Bloom Ontario, Horticulture Director of Canada Blooms for more than a decade, Garden Director for 2015 Luminato Festival in Toronto and taught several classes at Durham College from 2015-21. Charlie has written a number of articles for a variety of newspapers and magazines and been a guest on various television programs.” (charliedobbin.com)

Leaside Garden always welcomes guests and new members to join the Society for meetings. Visit their website: www.leasidegardensociety.org for info.