No winning ticket was sold for the $22 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on May 21 will be approximately $27 million.

Late Friday headlines include a proposal from an eminent planner to move the Science Centre to Ontario Place. Hands off, we say. Then, the rather overwhelming explanation of TDSB cuts required by provincial belt-tightening. Below that, the fireworks will go as usual at Ashbridges Bay Monday night but you may get your feet wet. And speaking of wet, the bars will be that way as early as 9 a.m. Sundays from now on. Don’t forget you have to cut the lawn sometime.

Raptor claw to inspire fear in Milwaukee?/Global News

Mayor himself paints final square of Canoe Park Raptor’s claw/John Tory

Keeping spirits up is what it’s all about at playoff time. Here the City has painted a giant Raptors claw in Canoe Park on Fort York Blvd. Mayor Tory painted in the last little bit Friday.

Never let it be said that the toll highway business isn’t a desirable investment. The owners of 407 International Inc. are off to the Ontario Supreme Court in June to settle who gets the ten percent share now owned by SNC-Lavalin. In what seems a remarkable faux pas, SNC had agreed to sell its share to OMERS, the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Service. But wait. Both the other owners had first right of refusal over that purchase. They are the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and a Spanish firm, Cintra Global S.E.  City News

Thanks to City News for this raw video of a bad start to the weekend for the woman who was driving this car on the Danforth at Eldon Ave just west of Victoria Park Friday. For reasons unknown she struck a utility pole and then slammed into a building. They say she suffered only minor injuries and that’s good. Hang in there lady. It’s only a car.

The City has published the following list of events and recreational locations over the Victoria Day weekend.

Grumpy’s frown captivated millions

The feline whose frown turned the world upside down has died. Grumpy Cat, armed with a cranky expression that launched a thousand day-brightening memes, was 7. Tardar Sauce was her real name. She died Tuesday morning at her home in Arizona from complications of a urinary tract infection, according to an announcement posted Friday on Grumpy’s Instagram page. The behind-the-scenes story of Grumpy was that she was an affectionate pet who could not fairly be called grumpy in real life. “Besides being our baby and a cherished member of the family, Grumpy Cat has helped millions of people smile all around the world – even when times were tough,” Grumpy Cat’s owners wrote. “Her spirit will continue to live on through her fans everywhere.”

Scourge of Midtown

The electronic theft of code from inside locked homes to open and steal expensive cars in the driveway has exploded some 240 percent since late last year in 53 Division. The CBC story linked does not state raw numbers but the stunning statistic is a reflection of car theft in Leaside and area neighborhoods. As previously discussed in The Bulldog and elsewhere, the only fast (and maybe certain way) to prevent such theft is to insulate your key and fob inside the home. Owners have taken to putting the key in a metal box far from any door or window. Some keys are stored in the microwave. The phenomenon seems like an absolute failure of modern technology and manufacturing. Welcome to 2019.

• Rampant car theft in South Bayview as three stolen in days
• Police urge steering locks as car thefts double in 53 Division
• Keyless technology used to steal three Lexus cars in Leaside

Fears appear to be growing that the Ontario government is stalling on the City’s Midtown in Focus — limiting height and density at Yonge and Eglinton. Midtown in Focus has been the goal of Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 12) for many years. One of the most appealing parts of Midtown in Focus is the requirement for extensive parkland. The minister, Steve Clark, must sign off on the plan for it to become law but he has not done so. CBC

Charlie, the quiet and friendly Husky from the Beaches, has been found. On Thursday, Charlie was located by Sophia Cottrell, a citizen who found the dog sitting with two men on the boardwalk. She asked twice without an answer if the two owned the dog. “I looked and I thought he’s an awfully big boy so I got him by the collar and I said to the two fellows, ‘Is this your dog.’”When she repeated the question, she said the two men got up and left.” She had the phone number of the owner from posters and called in the good news. Charlie’s owner, Carol Bouley, promises never to leave Charlie outside a store alone ever again. Quiet, friendly Charlie stolen on Danforth near Woodbine

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Here details about important events and road closures this weekend

Toronto Raptors tailgate and viewing party
Bremner Boulevard from Lake Shore Boulevard West to the east side of the parking garage at 25 York St. will be closed on Friday, May 17 and Sunday, May 19 (from 7 a.m. to midnight both dates) for Toronto Raptors road and home playoff games. A map of these closures is available at http://bit.ly/MLSEPlayoffs2019.

Ribfest at Yonge-Dundas Square
The south curb lane on Dundas Square between Yonge Street and O’Keefe Lane as well as the west curb lane on Victoria Street between Dundas Square and about 250 feet south of the intersection will be closed from today (Thursday) until Sunday, May 19 at midnight. A map of this closure is available at http://bit.ly/RibfestYDSquare2019.

Bathurst Street festival
Bathurst Street between Wilson Avenue and York Downs Drive will be closed on Monday, May 20 between 4 a.m. and midnight for a street festival and walk. A map of this closure is available at http://bit.ly/BathurstStFest2019.

In addition to road closures related to special events, a significant amount of road work is taking place in the city. People are encouraged to take public transit as a greener, faster and more affordable way of getting to their destinations. TTC customers can subscribe to eAlerts at http://www.ttc.ca or follow @TTCnotices on Twitter to receive information about service diversions.

Those who need to drive in the general vicinity of special events should allow extra time to get to and from their destinations. A more complete list of events and road work is available at http://www.toronto.ca/roadrestrictions.

Information about road closures related to parades and special events that are overseen by the Toronto Police Service is available at http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/specialevents/.