Overlea Swiss Chalet, Google Maps
The Swiss Chalet restaurant on the northwest corner of Overlea Blvd and Thorncliffe Park Drive is to close, according to the firm’s management. The news was broken by a post to the I’m from East York Facebook page.
OLG says the Tuesday Lotto Max draw resulted in four Maxmillions prize-winning tickets worth $1 million. They were sold in York Region, Peel Region, Oshawa, and on OLG.ca.
Milk prices to rise again in September
The Canadian Dairy Commission has approved a rare second milk price increase this year. The Crown corporation, which oversees Canada’s dairy supply management system, said Tuesday farm gate milk prices will go up about two cents per litre, or 2.5 per cent, on Sept. 1. Ouch.
Groceries delivered in 30 minutes?
Loblaws and food delivery company DoorDash Inc. have announced a collaboration that introduces a rapid grocery delivery service to customers in Canada. Customers will be able to order items from Loblaw retail stores, including Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore and Shoppers Drug Mart, for delivery from DoorDash in 30 minutes or less.
It will be interesting to calculate the cost/benefit to merchants of this one.
That magic moment in the Northern Hemisphere calendar year has arrived. Here’s a best-guess effort at what summer will look like.
Canada Goose moves HQ to Sugar Wharf
The phenomenon known as Canada Goose will move its headquarters from its long-time factory near Eglinton Ave and Caledonia Rd to the new Sugar Wharf offices on the waterfront. The business strategy seems to be to uplift staff and amaze customers. The coat makers, however, will remain uptown.
Loblaw will eliminate single-use plastic bags by early 2023
And Loblaws says it will eliminate single-use plastic bags by early 2023. We’ve noticed many stores have resumed filling your bring-along bag, something they would not do during the pandemic.
Readers are questioning the ultimate value of remote ignition after the theft of a Jeep off Brentcliffe Rd in recent hours. Useful as a steering wheel knob.
South Bayview has lived in a new normal for quite a few years now as construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT goes on. It is supposed to be finished by the end of 2022 but there are issues.
Pondering Crestview Apartments
A recent tweet ponders the idyllic south Leaside corner known as the Crestview Apartments. They were built in the 1930s and remain the property of a local firm, Lawrence Construction.
Mayor Tory campaigns in Leaside Saturday
John Tory was campaigning in Leaside Saturday. He is running for a third term.
A young dentist named Oksana is staying with Leslieville residents while she hunts for work and a new home. Read the many messages of warm welcome and suggestions for an interim job. And yes, lucky Canada.
The City auditor has revealed waits as long as eight minutes for a chance to talk to 911. Wow. Then, former chief justice Beverley McLachlin is a non-permanent member of the Hong Kong Supreme Court. Is that odd, or what? Below that, a good giggle for those who remember the early days of the Internet. Microsoft is finally getting rid of Explorer. Lastly, just look at that luscious Strawbery Moon over the Acropolis. Lovely.
A 35-storey brick condominium is proposed for 214 Merton St west of Pailton Crescent. Urban Toronto
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application has been submitted for a 35-storey mixed-use building having a non-residential gross floor area of 452.7 square metres, and a residential gross floor area of 25,208.50 square metres. 346 residential dwelling units are proposed.
Toronto Police have confirmed to the CBC the end of community policing in much of the City including 52 Division, the large jurisdiction that includes midtown communities like Leaside and Davisville Village. It’s about money of course. The article quotes Midtown resident Didi Cameron
This dramatic fight between a coyote and a cat on a porch in Texas ends with the cat climbing a support pole of the porch to escape the predator.
