If you’re out for a walk, be sure to pass by Leaside Library’s red canoe at McRae Drive and Rumsey Road. There will likely be a butterfly or two visiting the colourful scene. As part of David Suzuki Foundation’s Butterflyway Project, these pollinator friendly gardens are filled with native wildflowers, creating highways of habitat for beneficial bugs. The project has taken root in more than 100 communities throughout the country. We’re a fan. davidsuzuki.org/butterflyway.

Positano restaurant, CafeTO patio, Mt. Pleasant Road (July 2020)

Florentia restaurant, CafeTO patio, Mt. Pleasant Road (July 2020)

Hazel’s Diner/Wild Chicory, CafeTO patio, Mount Pleasant Road (July 2020)

The CafeTO program is transforming curb lanes throughout the City of Toronto. Maybe this could be an annual summer event — what do you think?

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCPEWzWBGlW/

Mt. Pleasant Rd. cone-configured to make space for CafeTO

Ontario is reporting 138 new cases of #COVID19 today with 27 of them from Windsor-Essex where targeted testing of temporary workers on farms continues. In fact, 30 of Ontario’s 34 PHUs are reporting five or fewer new cases, with 16 of them reporting no new cases at all. Today’s numbers are available at Ontario.ca/coronavirus.

With 183 more resolved, there are 45 fewer active cases in Ontario. Having processed nearly 24,000 tests yesterday, our positivity rate remains at all-time lows. As always, today’s numbers will be available at 10:30 a.m. at https://t.co/ypmgZbVRvn.

— Christine Elliott (@celliottability) July 5, 2020

The Weather Network has great news for those who love the heat! An update published on Saturday morning says “no relief in sight for the stifling heat and prolonged dry spell in southern Ontario…”

Due to the heat warnings, the City of Toronto has extended pool hours until 11:45 p.m. at Alex Duff Memorial, Earlscourt Park/Giovanni Caboto, Heron Park (open until 9 p.m.), Monarch Park, Parkway Forest, Smithfield Park and Sunnyside Park/Gus Ryder. Pool capacity is reduced to 25% to allow for physical distancing.

Extended pool hours tonight, July 4, and for the duration of the Heat Warning (this weekend) at 6 #SwimTO locations:
•Alex Duff Pool
•Earlscourt Park/Giovanni Caboto Pool
•Monarch Park
•Parkway Forest
•Smithfield Park
•Sunnyside Park/Gus Ryder Poolhttps://t.co/7Bt1HU0uRt pic.twitter.com/kAIQnhia2t

— City of Toronto PFR (@TorontoPFR) July 4, 2020

Today, Ontario is reporting 121 new cases of #COVID19, 21 of which are in Windsor-Essex as targeted testing of temporary workers on farms continues. Having processed over 21,000 tests yesterday, our positivity rate remains at all time lows. Today’s numbers are available at Ontario.ca/coronavirus.

Locally, 29 of Ontario’s 34 PHUs are reporting five or fewer cases, with 16 of them reporting no new cases. Having processed over 21,000 tests yesterday, our positivity rate remains at all time lows. Today’s numbers will be available at 10:30 a.m. at https://t.co/ypmgZbVRvn.

— Christine Elliott (@celliottability) July 4, 2020

Photo of double rainbow captured this evening, seeming to end at Sunnybrook’s Veteran Centre. Perhaps they are the gold 🙂

Double Rainbow over Sunnybrook Veterans Centre, June 24, 2020 (Photo: Sarah Byford)

More images of this delightful sight shared on Twitter:

A statement published Monday by Josh Matlow, Ward 12, reads: I have just been informed that I came into contact this past Thursday, March 5th, with an individual who has tested positive for COVID – 19 (Novel Coronavirus) upon their return from a conference in Washington, DC. While I am completely asymptomatic, out of an abundance of caution, and on the advice of Dr. Eileen de Villa, the City’s Medical Officer of Health, I am going into self-isolation until March 20th.

It is very important to note that I have been informed by Dr. de Villa that because I am asymptomatic, no one, including my family, is at an elevated risk of having contracted the virus due to contact with me. The Medical Officer of Health, and her excellent team, have provided me with prompt, informative advice, as they have to all Toronto residents since the virus was discovered. It is important that everyone seek information regarding COVID – 19 from credible sources, such as Toronto Public Health, and follow expert advice.

During my isolation period, I will unfortunately have to cancel all public events, including a community meeting to support Mabel’s Fables tomorrow evening, March 10th. The meeting will be rescheduled and the new date, time, and location will be communicated to residents as soon as possible.

For more information about COVID – 19 and how to protect yourself and your family, please visit the City of Toronto’s webpage. If you have travelled from Hubei Province, China, or Iran within the last 14 days or have had close contact with a person ill with COVID-19, please self-isolate and contact Toronto Public Health at 416-338-7600 within 24 hours of arriving in Toronto.

Councillor Josh Matlow”

Click here to view statement.

Special Weather Statement Issued at 14:58 Monday 24 February 2020

Significant snowfall, freezing rain or rain possible Wednesday and Wednesday night. Current indications suggest that precipitation associated with a Texas Low will move into the area early Wednesday morning. The precipitation may begin as snow then change to rain or freezing rain or continue as snow. Total snowfall amounts of 5 to 15 cm are possible in areas where the precipitation falls primarily as snow. There is much uncertainty regarding the track of this low. Any change in the track could drastically change snowfall amounts and precipitation types. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.