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The Royal Bank branch located at 1554 Bayview Avenue is scheduled to start a renovation in September 2022. They say the new layout will offer “a new layout, removing counters, making it easier for our advisors to engage safely with clients; interactive areas where our advisors can assist you with new ways to bank; and free secure wi-fi”. Some over-the-counter services will be moving to community branches at Laird & Wicksteed and Bayview & York Mills.
Garden Court Apartments on Leaside Heritige Facebook Group: Exterior and interior photos of the Garden Court apartments on Bayview Ave when they were first completed and occupied in 1939-41.
Leaside Heritage has dug up a wonderful group of photos from the vast collection at Toronto City Archives. Have a look at the full size images of Bayview’s Garden Court Apartments, 1477 Bayview Avenue in the Leaside Heritige Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1710531289116032/posts/2215161698652986/.
You’ll see that when the apartments were built, they were located at 477 Bayview Avenue. The address was changed to 1477 after the Bayview Extension was constructed in 1959.
The City of Toronto is inviting residents to learn more and provide feedback on the proposed changes to Overlea Boulevard. One change being considered is to replace the southbound-left vehicle turn from Don Mills Road onto Gateway Boulevard. The benefits of this change include better safety, transit, and overall traffic flow than the other option being considered which keeps the southbound-left turn for vehicles. Some motorists would need to use another route to get to their destination.
In March 2022 the City of Toronto held public consultations for the initial design concepts for Overlea Boulevard. Thanks to public feedback, they now have a recommended plan for Overlea Boulevard which:
– Improves safety for everyone
– Maintains roadways for driving, transit, deliveries, and emergency services
– Enhances the public realm for local residents and visitor
Review the recommended design concept on May 25, by visiting the project website.
Virtual Public Meeting
Date: May 25, 2022,
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Please register here in advance. To call in during the event, please dial 416-915-6530 and enter the access code 2469 697 0099.
In-Person Drop-in Event
Date: May 26, 2022,
Time: Drop-in anytime from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: R.V. Burgess Park** – 46 Thorncliffe Park Drive
**In the event of heavy rain, the drop-in will be moved to Jenner Jean-Marie Community Centre – 48 Thorncliffe Park Drive
Please download a copy of the Public Meeting Notice for more details.
Decals on the windows have revealed the names of two new retail tenants that will be moving into the Brown Group’s new rental project coined The Stack at Bayview & Hillsdale. Maker Pizza and The Sweet Potato (natural foods grocery store) plan to open their doors sometime this year. Welcome to the neighbourhood!
A loyal reader has sent us a photo of the sign on the door of the now closed, South China Restaurant at 513 Mt. Pleasant Road. They have closed after 65 years in business.
Over on Eglinton Avenue West, Torontonians are lining up for their final taste from Randy’s Patties after 40 years in business. Drake offered to buy the place, but we’re not sure if Instagram is a legit way to purchase businesses. Time will tell.
Randy's Patties is absolutely packed today as the takeout spot announced they are closing after 40 years in Toronto – 📹 @brianabrieiro #Toronto #RandysPatties #BusinessClosure pic.twitter.com/L0BgufCU9l
— blogTO (@blogTO) February 24, 2022
Mayor Tory has tweeted photos of the Ukrainian flag being raised at Toronto’s City Hall in support of Ukraine, its people, and our city’s Ukrainian-Canadian community. News & commentary about the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Twitter
Today, I raised the Ukrainian flag at City Hall in support of Ukraine, its people, and our city’s Ukrainian-Canadian community.
Toronto stands in solidarity with Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/Lwn0Ncjri9
— John Tory (@JohnTory) February 24, 2022
The Ontario Provincial Police say a serious crash occurred between two transport trucks on the eastbound express lanes of Highway 401 before Leslie Street on Thursday morning.
Update: All lanes reopened #Hwy401 EB express at Leslie
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) February 24, 2022
Update #2 #HWY401 EB express lanes between Avenue Rd and Leslie St are CLOSED for this on going investigation. One driver has sustained life altering injuries. ^td pic.twitter.com/nQpCnwit1a
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) February 24, 2022
TRAFFIC ALERT: EB 401 express lanes CLOSED from east of Bayview to the 404 for a collision investigation. #EB401 pic.twitter.com/nBbyVmkHoz
— 680 NewsRadio Toronto Traffic & Weather (@NewsRadioTO) February 24, 2022
Treehugger website has written a glowing review of a proposed development in the Leaside Business Park as the future of post-pandemic offices. Treehugger is self described as “the only modern sustainability site that offers advice, clarity, and inspiration for both the eco-savvy and the green-living novice”.
The developer has promoted the project at 154 Wicksteed Avenue as The Leaside Innovation Centre, “a state-of-the-art boutique office building designed to meet the needs of the high-tech industry in southern Ontario with innovation and sustainability as guiding principles. … The building will be one of Toronto’s first mass timber buildings taking advantage of recent changes in the Ontario Building Code allowing the use of heavy timber structure up to 6 storeys.”
Architects and builders turn to "mass timber"—an engineered wood product similar in strength to concrete and steel—to build multistory buildings. “When you come inside, the smell of the timber is almost like you enter a forest.” https://t.co/RwyPPlTTxm
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) April 11, 2022
A winter weather travel advisory has been issued for the GTA. Snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 cm and blowing snow are anticipated to start Thursday overnight and continue into Friday morning.
“A developing low pressure centre will bring a swath of snow to the region Thursday overnight into Friday morning. Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.”
Eglinton Ave E at Bayview Avenue – Jan 17 2022
At noon on Monday, it is reported that northbound Bayview at Parkhurst is completely blocked due to the weather conditions. Toronto Police have closed the DVP and Gardiner to give them a chance to clear some of the snow. Stay home if you can.
Update: At approximately 12:40pm, TPS tweeted that the eastbound Gardiner is fully open and westbound Gardiner is now open from Jarvis. DVP remains closed.
Dvp pic.twitter.com/smzvKKTBif
— A V (@avankav) January 17, 2022
#TrafficAlertTO: I86090 BAYVIEW AVE NB at PARKHURST BLVD: All lanes blocked due to weather conditions. (2022/01/17 12:03 PM).
— TO Main Roads (@TO_MainRoads) January 17, 2022
#snowday #snow #snowstorm #snowTO highway 401 and Bayview pic.twitter.com/B5Ho1lJ3Nm
— BatGurl (@BatGurl1982) January 17, 2022
Why are the EB 401 express lanes even still open?
Trucks have blocked the curve at Bayview for hours, yet cars are still rolling up to it.
We’re pretty close to people driving west in the eastbound lanes to get out of the mess pic.twitter.com/J9awSIEB70
— Bryan Passifiume (@BryanPassifiume) January 17, 2022
Visit the #PlowTO Map for real-time updates on the progress and locations of plows, salt trucks, and sidewalk clearer. https://t.co/4tnmGWEKxS
— Jaye Robinson (@JayeRobinson) January 17, 2022
Bayview merchants have planned a must-attend shopping event for the weekend of November 27 and 28. From noon until 4 p.m. both days this street occasion will offer free warm beverages from select retailers, a free reusable shopping bag, a take-home gift wrapping package, and a free photo booth all while being serenaded on the street by carolers and Santa handing out candy canes. C-19 safety protocols will apply.
The Bulldog is ready to shop.
