A CBC story contains this interactive map showing Toronto schools with higher (up to 10 percent) student populations who have not been vaccinated for measles. The concern for how this increases the possibility of an epidemic is easily understood. High rate of vaccination refusal at 12 Toronto alternative schools creates measles risk, officials say
Torontonians are tweeting images of chaos as crowds line the streets waiting to board one of the 90 shuttle busses TTC says they have deployed.
TTC media relations reports that “a private contractor working at street level has reported drilling through the concrete #TTC subway tunnel liner mid-way between Lawrence and Eglinton Stns. Service is suspended while we investigate the extent of the damage. 50+ shuttle buses will run from St. Clair to Lawrence. Update coming from on site shortly where engineers are determining if there are any structal impacts. We can then make decisions on service resumption. We have 90 buses ordered to deal with afternoon rush hour. Reverse GO protocol is in effect. Ride GO north from Union Station on a TTC fare.
“…As of 545pm, we have crews ready to plug and grout the hole. Service back in approx 30 mins with reduced speed of 15km/h through the area northbound. Southbound should be unaffected. We will close the line at 10pm for emerg repairs. Sorry, Raps fans. But safety first.”
A private contractor working at street level has reported drilling through the concrete #TTC subway tunnel liner mid-way between Lawrence and Eglinton Stns. Service is suspended while we investigate the extent of the damage. 50+ shuttle buses will run from St. Clair to Lawrence. https://t.co/akeeGrtsg4
— TTC Media Relations 📰🚌🚋🚈 (@TTCNewsroom) October 22, 2019
Here’s what it looks like at Yonge and St. Clair with Line 1 down to York Mills after TTC says a private contractor drilled through the concrete and breached the subway tunnel wall. We’ll have the latest update on @CityNews pic.twitter.com/tCoD8lWMyS
— Ginella Massa (@GinellaMassa) October 22, 2019
https://twitter.com/don_cross_AFC/status/1186758393123540992
I’m giving up and walking. It’s only getting worse #ttc #topoli pic.twitter.com/ofb0McgYfU
— Jonathan Kingstone (@TorSunCity) October 22, 2019
Looks like a fun TTC commute home for many tonight… #ThankfullyIWalkToWork pic.twitter.com/Fq3xNtbegB
— Sean Bailey (@InSeansOpinion) October 22, 2019
Parallele Interiors is moving
After 40 years of business on Bayview Avenue, Parallele Interiors will be closing its doors at 1717 Bayview on October 25th and relocating to FOC! (Furniture on Consignment at 196 Wicksteed Ave. As of October 29th, you will find Paul Lussier, owner and operator of Parallele Interiors sharing space with Victoria Sutherland of FOC! He will continue to provide his clients with exceptional service and quality window coverings from his new showroom. You can visit Paul at the showroom by appointment or in your own home with a free consultation. In regards to custom framing, Alek will continue his craft from The Frame Up on Mount Pleasant Road.
Openings
Buabua has opened at the former site of Riz in the north block and Tutto Pronto at 1551 Bayview seems moments away from business. Meanwhile down at the corner of Millwood, Wild Wing is set to re-open. Mamma’s Pizza is ready to go and the restaurant next to Tszatz is under construction.
The Warriors’ Day Parade taking place tomorrow morning at Exhibition Place has shared an update on Facebook confirming the participation of 50 Veterans from the Sunnybrook Veterans’ Centre and the Tony Stacey Centre. Even if you can’t make it down to the parade, keep an eye out for their buses and give them a nod of thanks.
We are honoured to welcome 50 Veterans from Sunnybrook Hospital and the Tony Stacey Centre who will be attending the 98th Warriors’ Day Parade on August 17th 2019 at the CNE, Toronto. The 5 buses which will be bringing our very special guests to the Parade will be escorted through the city by the Toronto Police Service. The Veterans will be seated beside the Saluting Dais.
Thank you to the 30 volunteers and staff who will be accompanying the Veterans.
Kathleen Nimigon who is a Recreation Therapist at Sunnybrook said. “For many of our Veterans going to the Warriors Day Parade has been a long held family tradition. Being a part of the team that is able to get them back to this wonderful event each year, now that their average age at Sunnybrook is 94-95, to carry on that tradition is truly an honour. I always see that the parade affects our Veterans differently, but I do notice that across the board it is a proud moment for them, to see the forces recognized so positively by the crowds that gather. It is a very meaningful event for the Veterans, and has become meaningful to me and our Sunnybrook staff because of that.”
Established in 1921, The Warriors’ Day Parade takes place in August of each year during the opening weekend of The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The longest-running, annual parade of its’ type, The Warriors’ Day Parade is an important Canadian tradition and a very significant event for our Veterans, our brave men and women who currently serve in Canada’s military, their families and the general public.
Post City Magazines has confirmed that Piano Piano is getting a second location uptown. Chef Victor Barry confirmed to Post City that the new restaurant is slated to open this October. The location will be 623 Mt. Pleasant Road, the former location of the recently shuttered Birch Bistro. Piano Piano describes itself as “the Italian restaurant you always wished was just around the corner. Sophisticated and fun, Piano Piano serves deeply satisfying food that comes in just the right size. The menu features traditional Italian fare that’s been elevated to its most delicious self. If there’s a common thread that runs through Piano Piano, it’s a deep-seated soulfulness and sensuality that’s at once warm, welcoming and just plain fun.”
Toronto Caribbean Carnival – Grand Parade
Lake Shore Boulevard West will be fully closed from Bathurst St to Colborne Lodge Dr starting at 2 a.m. on Saturday, August 3 until 6 a.m. on Sunday, August 4.
Veld Music Festival
All road closures and restrictions for this event are on streets within Downsview Park on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday, August 4. Residents travelling around Downsview Park on major roads including Sheppard Avenue West, Allen Rd, Dufferin St, Keele St., and Wilson Avenue are reminded to expect delays and plan their travel in advance.
Heavens to betsy, holy kamoley, son of a gun, is that a pig with wings I see out my window?
“Jo will be remembered for her laughter and zest for life and her love of family.”
A celebration of life will be held at St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, 1399 Bayview Avenue at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 2, with a reception immediately following. Read full obituary here.
At 1:05 p.m. EDT, Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing very strong wind gusts, up to nickel size hail and heavy rain.
This line of severe thunderstorms is located from 7 kilometres west of Georgina Island to Rexdale, moving east at 70 km/h.
Locations impacted include:
Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Uxbridge, North York, Sutton, Sibbald Point Provincial Park, Scarborough and Whitchurch-Stouffville.
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Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles.
Heat Warning
Issued at 11:38 Friday 19 July 2019
Significant heat and humidity arrives today.
Daytime temperatures in the low to mid thirties with humidex values of 40 or higher are expected today and again on Saturday. Little relief is expected tonight and Saturday night as temperatures will only fall to the low to mid twenties with humidex values remaining near 30.
A cooler and less humid air mass is forecast to arrive in the wake of a weak cold front Sunday.
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Extreme heat affects everyone.
The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working or exercising outdoors.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
Flash flooding on the Don Valley Parkway and Jarvis Street marked a changeable Saturday. The localized flooding came as a heavy midafternoon downpour hit Toronto. Some of the flooding was captured by City News.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued at 10:04 Thursday 11 July 2019
Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Severe thunderstorms are possible late this morning and afternoon. These thunderstorms may be capable of producing very strong wind gusts of 100 km/h, heavy downpours and hail.
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Strong wind gusts can toss loose objects, damage weak buildings, break branches off trees and overturn large vehicles. Remember, severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes. Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Severe thunderstorm watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce one or more of the following: large hail, damaging winds, torrential rainfall. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm. For more information: http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca/english/beprepared/beprepared.html.
There was a proud moment for Leaside’s Sarah Byford this Canada Day long weekend. She was given the opportunity to assist World War II Veteran, Bill Martin as he threw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Blue Jays game on June 30th, 2019. Watch the video below! More than two dozen residents of Sunnybrook’s Veterans Centre attended the game and were provided all the perks of sitting in the Jays Care Community Clubhouse Box seats. Canada thanks our veterans for their service! A truly special day.
