ABC News reports that more than 3,000 U.S. flights have been canceled as a massive winter storm hits the Northeast, packing heavy snow, gusty winds and the coldest air of the season. 3 fatalities have been reported in North Carolina due to the storm.
Atlantic Canada is bracing for heavy snowfall and strong winds.
The Facebook Live video below was filmed Thursday afternoon, at the moment the Lilac Fire started to engulf the San Luis Rey Downs training facility in Bonsall, California. Trainers were frantically setting the horses loose into the inner track area as the barns started to burn. Reports say that at least 25 horses have perished in the fire, and at least one trainer was injured. Up to 500 horses are normally housed in this facility. Viewer discretion is advised. More: LA Times
BambooBay’s “Shop Local For the Holidays” event has been extended and will now take place for the entire month of December! Pop-up shopping hours will be Monday – Friday 4-6pm and with special “P.A. Day hours” this Friday December 1, 9am-6pm. There will also be a PA Day Art & Lego Camp on December 1st. Half and full day rates available, contact Carrie at BambooBay for more info. 416-901-1255 www.bamboobay.ca
The City of Toronto issued a media release this morning announcing their new partnership with the Waze traffic app.
November 20, 2017
City of Toronto officially begins sharing traffic data with Waze to help motorists navigate the city
Today, Mayor John Tory announced a new partnership with Waze, the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app. Through this partnership, the City of Toronto and Waze will provide free access to each other’s real-time traffic and road data, providing motorists with the best information to navigate the city.
“For the first time, the City is sharing its traffic data with Waze and Waze users. This partnership will give our traffic operations centre better visibility into traffic patterns and provide Waze users enhanced information to plan and adjust their commute,” said Mayor Tory. “Over the last three years, we have finally focused on fighting traffic in Toronto and improving commute times. I am determined to build on the progress we’ve made and continue the fight each and every day.”
Through its Connected Citizens Program, Waze app users will now have access to the City’s traffic data in real-time, providing a greater ability for motorists to avoid road closures, construction and traffic jams. More information about Waze’s Connected Citizens Program is available at https://www.waze.com/ccp.
The City will also be able to leverage anonymous Waze driver and traffic insights to make data-driven infrastructure decisions. In the Toronto area alone, there are more than 560,000 active Waze app users. Traffic accidents, hazards and congestion details can also be posted by users in the app. Every app user and trip improves the Waze map, and this data will help City staff better respond to issues as they occur.
“Waze was founded on the belief that we can outsmart traffic together,” said Mike Wilson, Waze Canada’s country manager. “Our partnership with the City of Toronto will empower drivers with real-time information on routes, traffic alerts and road closures to get them to their destination on time. Additionally, by leveraging Waze insights, the City will now have greater visibility into traffic patterns and will be able to make better planning decisions.”
In addition, Waze will help the City to disseminate traffic and road closure information for major events, highway maintenance and pilot projects, such as the King Street Pilot that was launched last week.
About Waze
Waze is the social navigation pioneer, leveraging mobile technology and a passionate global community to redefine expectations of today’s maps. Waze is home to the world’s largest network of drivers who work together daily to outsmart traffic and save time and money. The app consistently recommends the fastest routes based on real-time driving and data from millions of users. From traffic reroutes to low gas price alerts and relevant offers from favourite brands, Waze is one of the most comprehensive driving companions in the marketplace. To download the free Waze app for iOS or Android, visit http://www.waze.com/get. For more information on Waze privacy policy, visit https://www.waze.com/legal/privacy.
A weather advisory is in effect for the City of Toronto
Snowfall and rapidly falling temperatures could affect road conditions late Thursday afternoon and evening.
A cold front is expected to track over Southern Ontario Thursday. As this front passes temperatures will drop and scattered rain showers will change to flurries. As a result, untreated surfaces could become icy and slippery late Thursday afternoon into early evening affecting the evening commute.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ec.cpio-tempetes-ospc-storms.ec@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.
So hope you enjoyed brilliantly sunny Bayview Ave. before the storm. It was the Wednesday that was.
The market for the finite amount of mud under Belsize Drive is still pretty good from the number of demolitions this week. Here’s a look at 423 and 433 Belsize.
It happened just before 1:30pm Friday. The Toronto police reconstruction crew left the scene at approximately 4pm.
Looks like there may be a pot of gold, or two, somewhere in the neighbourhood. Let us know if you stumble upon it! 😉 Thank you for the stunning photos Ian!
BOMB THREAT:
York University
-Glendon Campus
-Threat of bomb received
-York security evacuating bldg #GO1917831
^dh— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 23, 2017
Bomb threat at York University #Glendon campus. All cleared, students & staff allowed back inside. @CityNews pic.twitter.com/sBSMgNbIlI
— Tony Fera (@tonyfera1) October 23, 2017
BOMB THREAT:
York University -Glendon Campus
-Police o/s
-Investigating
-Students allowed back in school
^dh— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 23, 2017
Children’s Garden School couldn’t have asked for a better day to celebrate Terry Fox. The community came out in full strength last Friday. This was the 19th consecutive Terry Fox Walk for CGS. This small but mighty Leaside school is a top fundraiser in Ontario for schools of 300 students or less. The spirit of perseverance, hope and love that Terry Fox embodied is a guiding principal for staff and students all year long.
It happened just after 3:00 pm this afternoon at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and Soudan Ave./Parkhurst Blvd. Minor injuries reported. (Photos provided by Ian Smith)
COLLISION
Bayview Ave and Soudan Ave, report of 2 cars, minor injuries #GO1807142 ^cb— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 5, 2017
