At time of posting, Canada sits at the top of the leader board with 22 gold medals — which is 10 more than the Americans, who are sitting in second place.  It seems though that every time we post an update with the medal count, within minutes our story is inaccurate as we continue to haul in more hardware!  Reports say that our athletes’ successes on home turf have prompted a surge in last minute ticket sales — or perhaps the surge in ticket sales and louder cheers from the Canadian fans have motivated our athletes.  Either way, the Bulldog says, #GOCANADA.  Global  CBC

Canadians Meaghan Benfeito and Roseline Filion win gold in 10m Synchro Diving @CBCPanAm pic.twitter.com/t0sqRC2XZl

— CBC Sports (@cbcsports) July 13, 2015

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PANAMANIA Live @ Nathan Phillips Square, July 11, 2015.  Entertainment featured Wyclef Jean & Serena Ryder.  The Bulldog recommends a trip to one of the many free celebrations happening around town.  Fireworks will be set off at Nathan Phillips Square every night during #PANAMANIA at approximately 10:50pm.  www.toronto2015.org/panamania

It’s play time for this pod of orcas in the Burrard Inlet.

Extended video here.

The South Bayview Bulldog did everyone a favour and tested out the Nutella crêpes at Leaside Longo’s on Friday afternoon. (You’re welcome.) As you can see in the photos, they passed the Bulldog’s test. You have until Sunday evening to get yours. The Pop-Up Crêperie will move on to their next location on Monday morning.

VIDEO 2nd alarm home fire. No Injuries. Upper floor spread to deck & next door. (Video by Lino) Balmoral Av #Toronto pic.twitter.com/ZMhBExGt3K

— Tom Podolec Aviation (@TomPodolec) May 21, 2015

A scary but brief fire on Balmoral Ave. just west of Yonge Street about supper hour was quickly extinguished by firefighters from the nearby Balmoral station.

South Eglinton Ratepayers’ & Residents’ Association (SERRA) invites you to their Annual General Meeting on Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 from 6:30 – 9:00pm.  The meeting will take place at the Manor Road United Church in the Main Hall (upstairs).  Keynote Speaker will be Josh Matlow, Councillor Ward 22.  Topics of interest will be the tall homes on our streets; explosive growth of Yonge-Eglinton condo towers and the impact on our neighbourhood; Eglinton LRT progress; and Mt. Pleasant business area improvements.  Also present will be Jamie Robinson of Metrolinx and TDSB Trustee Shelley Laskin.  More information is available on their website at www.southeglinton.ca.

The City of Toronto has released a video of the new “raccoon-proof” Green Bin 2.0. The little bandits are known to be quite crafty, with time they may figure these out too.

Host Alex Trebek tested contestants’ knowledge of our fine city on Tuesday night’s episode of Jeopardy!  In the category named “We Love You, Toronto!”, only one answer stumped all three players. Would you have known the question?

The Toronto Maple Leafs won a spot in people’s hearts after signing Garrett Gamble to the team for a one day contract.  Garrett is a die-hard Leafs fan with Mucopolysaccaridosis IVA, also known as Morquio Syndrome,  More