Hazard Canvarco Rd and Laird Dr, report of a possible oil spill on the roadway. Use caution in the area ^ma
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 21, 2016
Update: The Pedestrian was not struck, she fell off of her electric scooter on to the roadway. Minor injs.^adc
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 21, 2016
Collision St Clair Ave W and Avenue Rd, report two busses involved, unknown injuries ^ma
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) July 21, 2016
Some Ontario doctors claim the tentative deal reached between the Ontario Medical Association and the government will lead to much longer wait times for surgery and diagnostic processes. The Canadian Press story does not address how the settlement might cause that to happen but it is clear the doctors’ group, known as “Concerned Ontario Doctors” is not happy with the increases offered to physicians of 2.5 per cent a year to 2020. Nor is it clear how many doctors are represented but the group says it is thousands.
This hot summer of 2016 has seen more than its share of echoes from the 1980s. It started with the premier of Ghostbusters, the third version of Dan Ackroyd’s tasty New York nut salad. Both 1980s versions can be seen on television. Now word that the last maker of the Video Cassette Recorder will cease production of this device in August. Astonishingly, 750,000 new VCRs were sold in 2015. But now the Japanese maker, Funai Electric, says that’s not enough to keep going. Thirty years ago the market gobbled up 15 million VCRs annually. They say the last units might be seen in places like RadioShack in the U.S. Funei continues in business making electrical components.
Reader Lily Smith has written to mention the big yard sale on Malcolm Rd. on Saturday, July 23, 2016. She reports that there are at least four families participating with “lots of great stuff to choose” while it continues from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Malcolm Rd. is the short street from the corner of Millwood Rd. and Laird Drive up to Randolph Ave.
The medical officer of health has issued a heat warning related to Thursday’s predicted very hot weather. Release
Local merchants will be introduced to the City-wide BIA assist system for storeowners to get into digital sales effectively. Digital Main Street
Bayview Leaside BIA Members, come join us for the Business Enhancement Breakfast with @digital_mainst on August 9th: https://t.co/JY4WxskSi1
— Bayview Leaside BIA (@LeasideBIA) July 20, 2016
A release from Toronto Police Service Wednesday says TPS has noticed an upsurge as of July 20 in the number of phone calls people have reported receiving from parties claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The despicable people doing this are creeps who are easily detected if a person is at all aware. But the elderly and newcomers to Canada may be duped. Warn those you think may be susceptible. Many Bulldog readers give these crooks a piece of their mind and invite them to come around to the house so their arrest by 53 Division can be recorded. No luck so far.
The annual family event known as Neighbours’ Night Out will again fill R.V. Burgess Park on Thorncliffe Park Drive this Saturday, July 23 from 4 to 9 p.m. at 46 Thorncliffe Park Dr. This year’s party promises fun for all ages as music and commercial stalls dot the park with many food concessions as well. “Neighbours’ Night Out is a much-anticipated annual community event, bringing residents and visitors of all cultures and backgrounds together to get acquainted and have some good old-fashioned fun outdoors,” said Geoff Kettel, community connector and co-chair of the event.
Kids enjoy modern splash pad at Burgess Park at Neighbours’ Night Out 2015
As of not-quite 5 p.m. Wednesday the muse of St. Clair and Yonge as she is known to The Bulldog has one leg painted in. The abstract work created by the Sheffield area muralist Phlegm is coming into view on the west wall of the office building at the southwest corner of the much-loved junction. The top picture is a capture from slow-streaming 24 hour a day video. The picture below is what the work will look like when finished. Previous
Bombardier is solemnly promising to have the essential first LRT car delivered to Metrolinx by next month. The first car was supposed to be ready by 2014 for testing. It is a measure of how little confidence the Ontario government has in Canada’s premier aircraft and train builder that it has sent a breach of contract notice to Bombardier. The notice is a precursor to legal action. The notice of default was sent last week. And really, who would not wish to get ready for legal action after the appalling failure of Bombardier to deliver not just LRT cars, but also streetcars to the TTC. The Star says that a source with knowledge of discussions between the two parties confirms the default notice. Bombardier has yet to deliver a single LRT car as part of the order. Meantime, ordinary taxpayers ponder the prospect of empty LRT tunnels and stations while Metrolinx waits for Bombardier, or looks for another supplier. Metrolinx placed the $770-million order in 2010 for vehicles to serve provincially-funded LRT lines that include Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown, Finch Ave. West, and Sheppard Ave. East projects. The Eglinton LRT is scheduled to open in 2021 but with Bombardier more than two years overdue who knows what awaits the City.
Some grandstanding young people have posted a video which presumably is supposed to warn others about the dangers of having your nose parked in your phone for Pokemon Go. In particular, a scene in which a youth ventures onto subway tracks has been denounced by the TTC. Other stunts, like walking into a pole, are clearly staged. It’s not clear if the lark where the young man is nearly hit by a truck is a set-up or a near fatal. The video was produced by the Noodle Boys
Thomas Campbell
Mary Chong and other members of Leaside Facebook groups like Community and Chat Chat are alerting South Bayview to the presence of Thomas Campbell, 55, described as a repeat offender who appears to be hanging around Leaside. Ms Chong says he stole a red Revelo bicycle from her home and that 53 Division (Officer Mark) has been alerted. If you spot him call police at (416) 427-7334. A publication called Ontario Police Reports calls Campbell a repeat offender and parole enforcement subject. He is described as an aboriginal male, 5’8”, 150 lbs with a scar on his left hand and right wrist. He also has a tattoo of a Wizard on his right upper arm, an Eagle on his right forearm, and a Skull on his left forearm. He is serving a 6 year, 2 month sentence for Break & Enter, Theft over $5,000 and Theft under $5,000. Laura Bulman in Leaside Community said she thinks she saw him at Bayview and Millwood Tuesday. Watch for him and call police.
