This Saturday, June 18th, 2022 there will be live bands happening from 12pm-4pm, a photobooth, BIA tote bag handout by a stilt walker, face painting and so much more! Follow @bayviewleasidebia on Instagram.

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The eglintonTOday Complete Street project proposes streetscape improvements and bikeways on Eglinton Avenue between Keele Street and Mount Pleasant Road. Virtual Public Meeting 1 is scheduled for June 22nd. There is also an online public survey running from June 8th – July 31st. Go to toronto.ca/eglintonTOday for more.

Notice has been circulated to inform that a bridge rehabilitation project will commence on June 6, 2022, with a proposed end date of December 1, 2022. The City of Toronto is planning to rehabilitate the CP Rail Bridge over Eglinton Avenue, east of Leslie. In order to complete the work, there will be road and sidewalk restrictions within the work zone. Traffic on Eglinton will be reduced to one lane westbound and one lane eastbound in the work zone. More info can be found at here.

The City of Toronto is inviting people to provide feedback on the Broadview Avenue Extension Environmental Assessment Study by June 24, 2022. The study area, is bound by Eastern Avenue to the north, Lake Shore Boulevard East to the south, Don Roadway/Cherry Street to the west, and Booth Avenue to the east. Attend in-person drop-in event on June 20, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre, 870 Queen Street East or register for the virtual event on June 21, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. More info here.

Toronto Police were on scene on St. Clair Avenue East, near Avoca Avenue, just before 4:00pm on Tuesday for a car that was on fire. Occupants were reportedly, out of the vehicle. Road was cleared before 5:30pm.

UPDATE: EB/WB St. Clair is CLOSED east of Yonge from Inglewood to Avoca due to this vehicle fire. The fire is now out, but crews are still cleaning up. Photo via our @RichardCityNews near the scene. https://t.co/WImtNbrEI8 pic.twitter.com/yET5OYE3FO

— Kyle Hocking (@HockCityNews) June 14, 2022

#WelcomeBackCody Spring Fair set for Saturday, June 11

The weather forecast looks pretty good for the #WelcomeBackCody Spring Fair

June 8th and 9th, there will be film crews parked on Bessborough Drive between McRae Drive and Millwood Road.

BEAR WATCH: There have been sightings of a Black Bear in the area of Bloomington Road & York/Durham Line today. Call 911 if you see a bear that poses an immediate threat to personal safety and exhibits threatening or aggressive behaviour. pic.twitter.com/vHQ77pqQDs

— Town of Stouffville (@townofws) June 6, 2022

Tips posted on the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville’s Facebook page seem to mirror the tips issued to Toronto residents in an effort to avoid attracting coyotes to our City streets. Coyotes are regularly spotted in our mid-town neighbourhoods. Stay safe everyone.

Call the toll-free Bear Wise reporting line at 1-866-514-2327 (TTY 705-945-7641 ) if you see a bear that does not pose immediate threat to personal safety. This line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from April 1 to November 30.

In order to not attract bears, residents are reminded to follow simple rules, including:
– Garbage: put garbage out only on the morning of garbage day, not the night before
– Bird Feeders: Do not use bird feeders during the summer months
– BBQs: Burn off food residue and wash the grill right away
– Pet food: Do not leave pet food outdoors, in screened-in areas or porches
– Dogs: Leash your dog(s) when walking through communities to reduce the potential of dogs harassing a black bear or of being attacked by one.

More helpful tips and information can be found here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/prevent-bear-encounters-bear-wise

The Annual Banff Road Street Sale is back after a pandemic hiatus. This Saturday, June 4, from 9am onwards. Banff Road, south of Eglinton, many families will be participating with kids, home, sports and clothing items for sale.

Over in East York, the giant Golden Triangle community garage sale is located at Pape and O’Connor. There will be well over 100 households participating. Sellers come from all over to set up at their friends and family’s homes and there are always new and exciting things to be had…practically anything you can think of! Saturday, June 4, 8am-2pm. Streets participating in the sale include: Pepler, Rivercourt, Chilton, Warland, Wolverton, Elmsdale, Hopedale, Stanhope, Beechwood, Minton, O’Connor, Pape and Donlands.

Metrolinx construction update — Watermain Connection Work: http://thecrosstown.ca/news-media/whats-new/reminder-watermain-connection-work-brentcliffe-road-closure-north-of-eglinton-a

What Work is Taking Place?

As early as Tuesday, May 31, 2022, crews will be continuing watermain connection works on Eglinton Avenue East at Brentcliffe Road. To facilitate this work Brentcliffe Road will be closed north of Eglinton Avenue East. Westbound traffic on Eglinton Avenue East will be reduced to one through-lane and one left-turn lane. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane approaching Brentcliffe Road. This work will take approximately three (3) weeks to complete. For more information, please review the complete notice or visit www.thecrosstown.ca.

What to Expect

Construction activities will include the installation of a new watermain line and four fire hydrants. Brentcliffe Road will be closed north of Eglinton Avenue for approximately three (3) weeks – the road will reopen upon completion of the works. Concrete barriers, fencing, and signage will be in place to delineate the work zones. Noise from construction activity including trucks, asphalt removals, and compacting can be expected. Expect delays while travelling through the intersection.

HOURS OF WORK

• Starting as early as Tuesday, May 31, 2022, for approximately three (3) weeks.
• Construction activities are expected to take place between 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• This work may be rescheduled or delayed due to inclement weather and/or unforeseen circumstances.
• Work may be longer or shorter than expected.

PEDESTRIAN DETAILS

The sidewalk on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East will remain closed between Brentcliffe Road and Glassworks Drive. The crosswalk on the east side of the Brentcliffe-Eglinton intersection will beclosed.

TRAFFIC DETAILS

Brentcliffe Road will be closed north of Eglinton Avenue East. Westbound traffic on Eglinton Avenue East will be reduced to one through-lane and one left- turn lane. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane approaching Brentcliffe Road.

TTC INFORMATION

The westbound TTC bus stop located on the northwest side of Eglinton Avenue East and Brentcliffe Road will be temporarily relocated approximately 10 metres west.
Please visit www.ttc.ca for more information.

The folks over at Green Canoe (900 Millwood Road) have revealed the name of the business that will be taking over their beloved cafe. In a Facebook post, they say:

Hello everyone this is a little introduction post for the new owners taking over the Green Canoe location. “Coming soon….La Casetta! Set to open mid-summer, La Casetta, the sister restaurant of Cafe Oro di Napoli, will be offering Neapolitan style pizzas, homemade pastas, antipasti and traditional italian desserts. Check out Cafe Oro di Napoli on Instagram to get an ideea of what they do and what they specialize in.” Please welcome Mathan and Cristina to the Leaside community with the same open arms as you did us the last 5 years! Thanks again and a great big hug to everyone who ever came out. #leasidecommunity #lacasetta #cafeorodinapoli #thankyou

A heat warning was issued for the GTA this morning. I don’t think you need us to tell you that it’s hot out there. “Maximum temperatures will reach the low thirties again today. Minimum temperatures in the low twenties will provide little relief from the heat tonight. Cooler air is expected to arrive on Wednesday. Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high risk category.” Stay cool everyone.

Signage has appeared at 1608 Bayview Ave. (formerly Romeo & Juliet Hair Studio) announcing the future opening of Ramona’s Kitchen. The photos would suggest that their sandwiches and pancakes will be delish. It looks like Bayview could soon be known as the brunch capital of Toronto. Cheers!