The Bulldog

Wildcats battle to 2-2 tie against U.S. Wizards in Providence

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The Leaside Wildcats battled the Boston-area East Coast Wizards (U19) to a 2-2 tie in exhibition play Sunday in Providence, Rhode Island. The tie will partly salve the sting of that 8-1 loss to the Providence College Friars on Saturday. The Cats come home to a couple of practices in Leaside this week before their first game of the Provincial Women’s Hockey League on Friday against the Oakville Hornets. By then the Hornets will have five games behind them. Wildcats and Hornets meet at 8.30 in Oakville at Joshua’s Creek Arenas, 1563 North Service Road E. .

Much excitement as Royals arrive by seaplane in Vancouver

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William and Kate arrived in Vancouver from Victoria by seaplane Sunday and were greeted with giddy crowds at the waterfront. The royal couple visited charities.

Wildlife murals are dedicated at the Pottery Road underpass

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New Faces on columns of the underpass at Todmorden Mills

New murals were dedicated in a ribbon-cutting and sidewalk reception at the Pottery Road underpass at Todmorden Mills Sunday. Mary Fragedakis (Ward 29) and artist Drew Mosley were present to mark the occasion. The murals cover the columns that support the underpass and feature wildlife known to inhabit the Don Valley (depicted above). Pizza was served. The work is supported by the StreetARToronto program

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Mary Fragedakis and muralist Drew Mosley: “We are going cut that ribbon!”

“Hand’s off our shorts” say women protesters in Instanbul

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A protest in downtown Istanbul has seen women (and men) dressed in shorts as they protest an attack on a nurse who was riding a City bus in shorts. The issue arises as it has previously in an increasingly strict country which for many decades led the way for freedom for women.

Large crowds greet Duke and Duchess at B.C. assembly

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Bautista slams eighth-inning 3-run homer to beat Yankees

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Jose Bautista sent an eighth inning pitch into the stands at Rogers Stadium Saturday afternoon to bring home three runs and ultimately win the game for Toronto against the New York Yankees. CBC

Leaside Wildcats suffer New England hockey hospitality

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The Leaside Wildcats are in Providence, Rhode Island at Providence College this weekend where they played the College Friars Saturday. It’s a nice place to visit but the Cats may wish to forget the 8-1 outcome of their game (below) against the hometown Friar ladies. Sunday, Leaside tackles the East Coast Wizards (U19) team at 11 a.m. in Providence. The Wizards are out of Bedford Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. The exhibition games are organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

William, Kate and kids arrive in Victoria for west coast visit

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Prince William and Kate, along with their children George and Charlotte, have arrived about 7 p.m. EDT (4 p.m. Pacific) in Victoria. Here they are seen disembarking. The couple will see British Columbia and the Yukon on this trip. Home base will be government house in Victoria which is where the children will spend most of their time with their nanny.

Mt. Pleasant Harvest Fair draws crowd by mid-afternoon

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By mid-afternoon Saturday, Mt. Pleasant Road was busy with residents enjoying the annual BIA Harvest Fair under sunny skies. Below we see a couple of likely pumpkin suspects at the carving stand at Belsize Drive. Elsewhere the taster foods, music and many free favors (from massages to pizza) entertained the local residents. The petting farm was popular..
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Barbecue and food drive kickoff today at Grilltime

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Sarah and Clair’s Food Drive will kickoff on Saturday, September 24 starting at noon with a barbecue at Andy Elder’s Grilltime meat store, 62 Laird Drive at Kenrae Road. This annual food drive inspired by two Leaside sisters will once again raise food for the Daily Bread Food Bank.  The drive is so named because of a child’s curiosity about just how children less fortunate than herself were fed. The barbecue will feature state-of-the-art cooking gear demonstrated by Broil King representative Naz and sausages donated by Black Knight Meats and Spices. They’ll be served on COBs buns. How about this. Amsterdam Brewery will be present to provide sampling. Say “hi” to Sarah and Claire, their parents Lynda Debono and Mark Jordan and grab a juicy plate of barbecue.  See you at the kickoff to Sarah and Clair’s Food Drive. Published first September 16, 2016. 

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Planned power outage for northeast Leaside Saturday

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A notice from Toronto Hydro regarding a planned power outage for the northeast corner of Leaside has been re-published by Councilor Burnside’s office  It relates to upgrades of the delivery system and includes homes within the boundaries of Glenvale Boulevard (North), Rykert Crescent (East), Eglinton Avenue (South) and Laird Drive (West). The outage is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2016

Mt. Pleasant Village BIA Harvest Fair set for Saturday

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Harvest Fair gets underway at 10 a.m. with merchants and the BIA putting on a show. The weather looks to be pleasant with a high of 17 and mostly sunny skies.