Not Your Granddad’s Weed: The Forensic Science of Cannabis, Wed Aug 02, 2017, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Leaside Community Room. Learn about the differences between cannabis and alcohol, the history of cannabis use, the various types of marijuana and its effects and risks. A lecture by Jim Wigmore, an internationally recognized forensic toxicologist. www.wigmoreonalcohol.com No registration required. Everyone welcome.
Robust thunderstorms, hail, possible in GTA this afternoon
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Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement:
Issued at 16:20 Tuesday 01 August 2017
Scattered robust thunderstorms across portions of Southern Ontario late this afternoon.
They may be accompanied by localized heavy downpours giving up to 40 mm of rain, wind gusts to 70 km/h and 1 centimetre hail. The thunderstorms should weaken early this evening.
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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.
REMINDER: Farmers’ Market today at June Rowlands Park
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Metrolinx reminisces of days gone by on Bayview
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We still miss the McDonald’s at Bayview and Eglinton. Hard to believe it closed 2 years ago already.
Two years ago, a McDonald's stood at our Leaside site. Today, we’re laying down a new foundation and excavating the old. #CrosstownLRT pic.twitter.com/j3i5a1Y3Qp
— Crosstown (@CrosstownTO) August 1, 2017
Island will open Monday with recreation programs in place
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The day many have hoped for arrives Monday July 31st when Toronto Island re-opens. Avoid the ferry lines and buy tickets online at toronto.ca/ferry starting Friday. Opening includes Centre and Ward’s Islands. Toronto Island Park beaches will be fully operational with exception of some compromised, unsafe or restricted areas. City of Toronto recreation programs on the Toronto Islands will also begin as of Monday.
Jon Burnside’s Community Environment Day is August 12
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Ward 26 Community Environment Day to be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Come by Leaside Memorial Gardens between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 pm.
You can drop off small electronics, household hazardous waste, fluorescent bulbs, unused medications, oils, solvents, pesticides, propane tanks, and batteries.
Please note that the following items will not be accepted: construction waste, gasoline, garbage, wood, cassette and videotapes, commercial/industrial hazardous waste, and scrap metal.
When: August 12, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Leaside Memorial Gardens, 1073 Millwood Rd.
July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day! Who knew?
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To celebrate this little known holiday, free wing samplers will be doled out at Wild Wing at Bayview and Millwood on Saturday from open – 5pm. Pop inside for $5 pints of Canadian (all day). Founded in 1999 in Sunderland Ontario, Wild Wing has grown to 83 locations across Canada. Wild Wing is the largest Canadian Chicken Wing chain, and is famous for offering 101 flavours. See you Saturday.
Baskin-Robbins BOGO event Wed. at Bayview & Millwood
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Baskin-Robbins at Bayview and Millwood is all decked out for their Customer Appreciation Day! Today, July 26 2017, from 6pm-close, if you buy one scoop, then the 2nd is on them. The Most Excellent Crew will be playing music, there will be face painting and you can spin the wheel for prizes and deals. Signage also mentions that they are under new management. We all scream for ice cream! See you tonight at 1530 Bayview Ave.
TFS clears from fire call at Sunnybrook Health Sciences
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Toronto Fire Service has cleared from a Code Red (fire call) at Sunnybrook Heath Sciences Centre Thursday morning. Online accounts say it was an elevator incident, perhaps wiring.
Water cannons unleashed on G20 protesters in Hamburg
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Police have deployed water cannons as anti-G20 protests in Hamburg, Germany continue to escalate.
German police disperse #G20 protest with water cannon before summit: https://t.co/wZyslh2PqM Watch live: https://t.co/XkO1yIbz9C pic.twitter.com/Ot7xjPLPGy
— Reuters (@Reuters) July 6, 2017
More than 100K protesters are expected in Hamburg, Germany, for G20 Summit; 20K officers are on hand to patrol city https://t.co/L5Mhgo1WBx pic.twitter.com/pazVwCyR3Q
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 6, 2017
World’s largest rubber ducky has docked in Toronto
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If you’re heading downtown this weekend, pass by HTO Park where you will catch a glimpse of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck. The spectacle stands six stories tall and is making its first visit to Canada to join in the Canada 150 celebrations. This weekend the duck will be bathing in Lake Ontario as part of the Redpath Waterfront Festival.
DUCK STATS
Height: 61 feet tall (just over 6 stories)
Width: 79 feet wide
Length: 89 feet long
Weight: 30,000 pounds
Emergency services and MADD at Yonge-Dundas Square
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Sgt Kerry Schmidt recorded this Facebook Live video from Yonge Dundas Square today, where MADD (Mother’s Against Drunk Driving) and safety partners are sharing words of caution for motorists and thrill-seekers as we head into the Canada Day long weekend. Have a look inside OPP and TPS vehicles, chat with paramedics and have your picture taken getting handcuffed! Their messages could save a life. Be smart. #NeverDriveImpaired