Police are at the scene investigating.

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Dan from Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control has brought his friend “Bomber” to South Bayview this evening.  Dan and Bomber are here at The Smokin’ Cigar at 1540 Bayview for the “Alec Bradley 5 Cent Cigar Night”, an invite-only event with Alec Bradley cigars (of course), food served by the one and only Andy Elder from Grilltime and entertainment. Hawkeye is a company that provides birds of prey for film & television, commercials and special events.  Nice to meet you Bomber!

Gas company personnel worked quickly to cap off a ruptured line at a home under demolition on Manor Road Tuesday. The small building at 391 Manor one door east of Boyton Road was the scene. The scare lasted only a few minutes before the leak was closed.

 

The owners of black lab Drayko are thanking kind area residents who helped in the hunt for their dog. Drayko is safe at home tonight. He escaped his leash Thursday near Cleveland Street and Davisville Ave.

On location at Woodbine Beach, enjoying the sunshine, The South Bayview Bulldog met up with “Poster Boy” who takes eye protection very seriously.  This Bulldog approves.

A Canadian passenger on EgyptAir Flight MS804 has been identified as Marwa Hamdy.  She was one of two Canadians who was on the flight that disappeared while en route from Paris to Cairo early Thursday. CTV says that her friend Haleh Banani said Hamdy’s son contacted Banani’s family yesterday and told them the news. Banani said Hamdy was a project manager with IBM and she had three sons, ages 16, 13 and 11. “She balanced work and family very well,” Banani said. Banani told CTV Hamdy was born in Canada and moved to Cairo for post-secondary studies. She remained in Egypt after marrying an Egyptian. The Egyptian government said Friday that debris and passenger belongings from the ill-fated flight MS804 have been found about 180 miles from the City of Alexandria.

Elaine Snider, Chair, Community Relations Committee at the Leaside Gardens has written an informative letter regarding the digital sign proposal being put forth. Community consultation is scheduled for Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 7:30pm, at the Gardens (1073A Millwood Road, in the Boardroom).

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May 10, 2016

We’re On Your Side

After more than 30 years, it’s time to change the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens billboard. Technically speaking, the old sign no longer conforms to the city’s legal standards for billboard signs, and practically speaking, the new proposed sign will afford the arena and the community many much improved benefits. While the new sign would be located in the same location as the old billboard, it would be created using the latest technology in both construction and communication, giving it a clean and contemporary aesthetic.

Here are 3 reasons why we are advocates for the new sign:

1. Increased Revenue: The new Leaside Memorial Community Gardens sign will generate 4x the revenue for the Gardens at no cost to the Gardens or the community. The money generated will significantly impact the financial well-being of the Gardens and be used to off-set our ice costs.
2. Showcase our Community: The sign will have two sides; one dedicated to advertising (this side will be facing the railway tracks) and one side exclusively for community and Gardens events and announcements (this side will be facing North into Leaside). The custom designed 10’x10’ digital sign can be used as a communication tool within our community and as such, the community, user groups at the arena as well as other community organizations will have access to this space, free of charge.
3. Landmark for the Gardens: Currently, the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens does not have an identifying sign on Laird Avenue. The new sign will have the arena name (similar to the sign on the east facing the wall of the arena), identifying the building and making it easy to spot while driving on Laird Avenue.

What we would like the Leaside community to understand is that as a Board, we discussed at great lengths the pros and cons of the proposed sign, with the highest regard and respect for the community we all live and work in. Like many of you, we had questions and concerns about the proposal. For instance, we were concerned about the light level of the sign and it being a distraction to nearby homes and drivers. What we found out is this: the sign will have the lowest possible ambient level and that the lights must be turned off by 11:00pm as per city by-laws. This level of light, called NITS level, is so low that one could not read a newspaper underneath the light. Another concern we had was with the size of the sign. It will be 16’ higher and 15’ longer (our existing sign is 10’ by 20’ and is 20’ from ground to top, whereas the new sign would be 10’ by 35’ and will be 36’ from ground to top.) But in looking at the design, it’s clear it does not look out of place and fits very nicely with the Gardens existing aesthetic and architecture.

With the community and the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens in mind, we are advocates for the new proposed sign. The revenue and the ability to showcase our community and the Gardens the new sign affords us is an opportunity for us all.

Please join us in giving your support for the new proposed sign by writing City Councillor Jon Burnside at councillor_burnside@toronto.ca.

For more information, please call Henry Stachelbeck at 416-421-4944.

Elaine Snider
Chair, Community Relations Committee
Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Board of Management
Southlea Avenue

CBC has located the man who shot some unbelievable dashcam footage that illustrates the severity of the situation that residents of Fort McMurray are facing. Burning embers are falling like rain onto their cars as the flames encroach onto the escape routes. Have a look.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Ottawa will match individual donations made to the Canadian Red Cross to help those affected by the raging wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Fire officials in Alberta do not yet know what started a galloping wildfire that has driven the population out of Fort McMurray but they believe the only relief will come from rain. Winds of 70 km/h have fanned the fire to an astonishing 85,000 hectares overnight. It is burning on several fronts. The main fire, south of the city, is expected to continue to burn out of control today and perhaps for many days to come

The 17th annual Doors Open Toronto presented by Great Gulf returns on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29, 2016, offering free and rare access to more than 130 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings across the city. The South Bayview Bulldog has prepared a list of interesting buildings close to home. The Doors Open Toronto 2016 theme of Re-used, Re-visited and Revised will explore the adaptive re-use of buildings throughout Toronto’s architectural history. For more  go here

Some locations handy to South Bayview:

The Anglican Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury
1847 Bayview Ave.
416-485-2656
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Glendon Campus, York University – Glendon Hall
2275 Bayview Ave.
416-736-2100
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Glendon Campus, York University – Centre of Excellence
2275 Bayview Ave.
416-736-2100
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Canadian Film Centre (CFC) – Historic Windfields Estates
2489 Bayview Ave.
416-445-1446
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Todmorden Mills Heritage Site
67 Pottery Rd.
416-396-2819
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Richard Johnson Gallery
894 Broadview Ave.
416-755-7742
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Bridgepoint Administration Building – Historic Don Jail
1 Bridgepoint Way
416-461-8252
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Ismaili Centre Toronto
49 Wynford Dr.
416-646-6965
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Aga Khan Museum
77 Wynford Dr.
416-646-4677
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Toronto Botanical Garden
777 Lawrence Ave. E.
416-397-1341
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Upper Canada College
200 Lonsdale Rd.
418-488-1125
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The Masonic Temple – The Concert Hall
888 Yonge St.
844-618-3192
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Prince, the superstar American singer-songwriter known for his musicianship, wide appeal and many award-winning hits, has died at age 57. Prince “died at his home this morning at Paisley Park,” according to his publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure.Deputies responded to a medical call about 9:43 a.m. local time, according to Carver County Sheriff Jim Olson. CBC, Global

A British cat survived eight days in the mail after she was accidentally sealed in a box of DVDs and sent 400 miles. “Cupcake” travelled from Cornwall to West Sussex.  She was severely dehydrated when she reached her destination, but otherwise okay.  Nine lives indeed.