The Anglican Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury at 1847 Bayview Avenue (@ Broadway) has planned a clean up day for Saturday, May 28th, 2022 between 10am and 2pm. Toss your junk in their dumpster in exchange for a donation to the church’s clothing donation drives. Suggested minimum is $25 for bagged trash and $50 for oversized items. Visit their website for more information and a list of prohibited items.

2 of Ontario’s 4 major party leaders have been hit with COVID-19 just ahead of the election. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner have both tested positive for the virus. PC leader Doug Ford and Liberal leader Steven Del Duca have so far been spared, but time will tell. It was only days ago that they participated in a televised debate hosted by TVO. CBC Story.

One final photo op. #onpoli pic.twitter.com/yCtRXjEYGl

— Steve Paikin (@spaikin) May 16, 2022

As if dealing with a global pandemic was not enough, we are now faced with another health risk. Some media have called it a cousin to smallpox. Toronto Public Health (TPH) says as of Thursday morning, it is “not aware of any local cases” of monkeypox in the city.

• Monkeypox: What is it and how does it spread?
• Portugal and Spain detect new cases of monkeypox infection
• Public Health Canada monitoring monkeypox after confirmed case in U.S. with link to Canada
• Toronto Public Health ‘not aware’ of any local cases of monkeypox

Mark your calendars!

Mark your calendar, and head over to Bayview on June 18th, 2022. Looking forward to this year’s event!

Check out Unbox Your Party‘s new store at 651 Mount Pleasant Road or the online store at unboxyourparty.ca

Coming soon, Foxies Bakeshop at 669 Mount Pleasant Road! From Nutella filled to Oreo Stuffed cookies, they bake cookies fresh to order and ship and deliver Canada wide. They are “passionate bakers who happen to be sisters! We eat sleep and dream cookies”.

The Toronto Camera Club, located at 587 Mount Pleasant Road, is gearing up for an exciting grand re-opening! After 2 years of closure, Toronto Camera Club is excited to begin a new chapter with Mount Pleasant Village! They are a non-profit organization based in Toronto. If you want to turn your passion of photography into art, apply to become a member today! New members to the club will be paired up with a “buddy”, to help you navigate club activities and to make sure you benefit from everything they can offer. Toronto Camera Club hosts many internal and international competitions. Meetups include local groups in the city, and trips are available to Africa and Costa Rica. You can participate in their weekly Thursday evening workshops to work on your photography skills.

Call to Artists – Rare Diptych Mural Opportunity

The Mount Pleasant Village BIA is seeking an artist to complete a diptych double wall mural at 621 and 624 Mount Pleasant Rd. The work will be two large murals completed on the walls and both murals are expected to complement each other. Application Deadline: June 3rd, 2022

Stay up to date with Mount Pleasant Village BIA news updates on their website: mountpleasantvillage.ca/news

Toronto Botanical Garden /Google Maps

The Milne House Garden Club will be showcasing its Annual Flower Show of horticultural and design exhibits by its members, inspired by the theme of ‘Cirque du Soleil’. This event will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, 1pm- 3pm, and is open to the public. Admission is free. If you are interested please visit milnehousegardenclub.ca. Address for this event is: Floral Hall, Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. East (Lawrence & Leslie).

Join the club!

The Milne House Garden Club meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month except in the months of July, August and December. Meetings are in-person and new members and guests are welcome. Upcoming speakers include: May 17th, 2022 – “How to Grow a Healthy Delphinium Plant” with Christine Gill; June 21st, 2022 – Rose & Peony Show/AGM – “Bermuda Blooms” with Sylvia Outerbridge and Beth Miller; and September 20th, 2022 – “Designing with Hosta Leaves….” with Mary-Ann Vercammen. Membership info.

TVO hosts the Ontario leaders’ debate tonight at 6:30. Progressive Conservative leader Doug Ford, NDP leader Andrea Horwath, Liberal leader Steven Del Duca, and Green leader Mike Schreiner will join moderators Steve Paikin of TVO and Althia Raj of the Toronto Star at TVO’s headquarters in Toronto.

Watch live:

Photo: Rani Jamieson

Photo: Rani Jamieson

Photo: Rani Jamieson

Photo: Rani Jamieson

Photo: Rani Jamieson

Photo: Rani Jamieson

Photo: Rani Jamieson

Photo: Rani Jamieson

Photo: Rani Jamieson

It was a perfect hot sunny day for this year’s Mooredale Mayfair. Everybody at the park got along with each other and helped each other get on the rides by giving tickets to each other if they were short. Strangers even helped save a spot so they could run off to find a child. Cooperation and community spirit was on full display. This year was the first time in 75 years of Mayfair that they sold out for the all day wristbands before the actual fair, it was also the first year that it was completely cashless. Looks like it was a fun-filled afternoon of cotton candy and thrilling rides for the youngsters in the photos, provided to the Bulldog by area resident Rani Jamieson.

Toronto Public Health (TPH) has partnered with the East York Farmers’ Market to help residents get their next eligible dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the East York Farmers’ Market, outside of the East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave. The clinic will have first, second, third and fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine and will operate on a walk-in basis with no health card required. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available. TPH continues to encourage residents to stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 immunization, including all booster doses (third and fourth doses) for the best protection against serious illness linked to this virus. More information is available on the City’s COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated webpage: www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-vaccines/covid-19-how-to-get-vaccinated.

While you’re there, you can also pick up some produce, of course!

The Leaside Residents’ Assocation, South Eglinton Davisville Residents’ Association and eight other local residents’ associations are convening a virtual debate for candidates in the upcoming provincial election in Don Valley West. The debate is scheduled for Monday, May 16, 7pm-9pm. The following candidates are confirmed:
• Green Party: Sheena Sharp
• Liberal Party: Stephanie Bowman
• New Democratic Party: Irwin Elman
• Progressive Conservative Party: Mark Saunders

You must register in advance in order to attend! Please click here to register for the debate. You will need to provide your name and email address.

(This debate is hosted by the following residents’ associations: Bedford-Wanless Ratepayers Association, Don Mills Residents Inc., Edwards Gardens Neighbourhood Association, Leaside Residents Association, South Eglinton Davisville Residents Association, St. Andrew’s Ratepayers Association, Teddington Park Residents Association, Yonge-Ridge Homeowners Association, York Mills Neighbours Association, and York Mills Valley Association.)

A summer-like weekend to top off a sunny week is just what the doctor ordered as April showers have given way to May flowers in the GTA. Such a treat! Gelato anyone?

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