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(UPDATED) Firework celebrations

Tonight (Friday, July 1, 2022), Toronto residents will be able to celebrate Canada Day and enjoy public fireworks displays at Ashbridges Bay Park, Mel Lastman Square and Downsview Park.

Canada Day fireworks planned at Stan Wadlow Park have been rescheduled to tomorrow, Saturday, July 2. Fireworks at Milliken Park have been cancelled.

Friday, July 1 fireworks:
• Ashbridges Bay Park, 1561 Lake Shore Blvd. E.
• Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St.
• Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave.

Saturday, July 2 fireworks:
• Stan Wadlow Park, 373 Cedarvale Ave.

Yesterday, the City of Toronto was informed by David Whysall International Fireworks Inc., the vendor contracted to provide this year’s Canada Day fireworks displays at Ashbridges Bay Park, Stan Wadlow Park and Milliken Park, that the company did not intend to fulfill its contractual obligation to perform fireworks displays.

Canada Day events

The City’s Canada Day celebrations are planned for Mel Lastman Square (North York) and Thompson Memorial Park (Scarborough).

Mel Lastman Square will host Canada Day programming from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. with live music, dance performances, family-friendly activities with Muse Arts and Picasso Painters, dance workshop, food and vendors and more. Fireworks will conclude the event at 10 p.m.

The City is grateful to presenting sponsors Tim Hortons and Bell for supporting Canada Day at Mel Lastman Square. The day will feature moments of reflection alongside the opportunity to celebrate the things people love about Canada. This programming is funded in part by the Government of Canada. Admission is free.

This year’s event also marks the 100-year anniversary of North York. Event-goers are encouraged to share their day using #CanadaDayTO and #NorthYork100. The full program lineup is available on the Canada Day at Mel Lastman Square webpage.

Also, on July 1, visitors to Thompson Memorial Park will be treated to live entertainment, kids’ crafts and face-painting with fireworks at 10 p.m. in Milliken Park (5555 Steeles Ave. E.). More information about these Canada Day celebrations is available on the City’s Canada Day webpage.

East York’s Canada Day parade

East York’s annual Canada Day parade featuring marching bands will begin at Dieppe Park at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 1. The parade will move east along Cosburn Avenue to Woodbine Avenue and end at Stan Wadlow Park (888 Cosburn Ave.). The celebration will continue at the park from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. More information about East York’s Canada day celebration are available on East York’s Canada Day Festival 2022 webpage.

• Update on Canada Day fireworks
• City of Toronto provides update on Canada Day weekend road closures
• City of Toronto outdoor pools officially open for summer
• Free Canada Day programming at Mel Lastman Square
• Toronto Public Health hosting pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout Canada Day weekend and at many upcoming summer events
• Canada Day celebrations taking place across Toronto on July 1

Hindusthali Opening Soon (June 2022)

We were sad to see that BooBoo & Lefty Fine Living (1588 Bayview Ave) is hosting a “Store Closing Sale”. Up to 50% off storewide on their home furnishings. New signage has been installed at 1574 Bayview Ave for HindusThali, vegan Indian cuisine. This is the location of the former Taste of Persia Restaurant. Welcome to Bayview!

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East York Canada Day Festival is back! Here are the details from their website: eycdc.ca

CANADA DAY 2022 – Friday July 1, 2022 (RAIN OR SHINE!)

Welcome back everyone, we are excited to be hosting our 65th year.

We are the longest-running event of its kind in the city attracting families from across the GTA.

The day kicks off with our famous Parade beginning at Dieppe Park at 10:30am and winding its way to Stan Wadlow Park.

Beginning at 11:00am, Stan Wadlow Park will be bustling with main stage entertainment, midway, expanded kids activities, artisan market, food vendors and our beer garden hosted by Muddy York.

Our day ends with a spectacular fireworks show presented by the City of Toronto.

Parking is limited so we encourage you to walk, ride or TTC to the park!

WE ARE READY TO CELEBRATE!

A reminder not to park on Bayview (or any other street) during prohibited times. Pre-pandemic, it was common to see rush hour parking offenders get towed from northbound Bayview Avenue. Watch the signs everyone!

A tweet sent out by Metrolinx says that they recently found and removed some Giant Hogweed along the tracks near the Evergreen Brick Works. Giant Hogweed is a dangerous, invasive species that can cause severe burns and blisters. TRCA

Source: https://trca.on.ca/dotAsset/84890.pdf

Photo by Kyle Hinkson on Unsplash

City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following news release:

Starting this Friday, June 24, a number of road closures will be in effect across Toronto in support of special events, festivals and critical infrastructure work.

Pride event closures

• Church Street from Dundas Street East to Hayden Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 10 a.m., Friday, June 24 to 7 a.m., Monday, June 27 for the Pride Toronto StreetFair.
• Church Street from Bloor Street East to Hayden Street; Bloor Street East from Church Street to Yonge Street; Yonge Street from Bloor Street to Carlton Street; and Carlton Street from Yonge Street to Jarvis Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 24 for Trans Pride March.
• Church Street from Bloor Street East to Hayden Street; Bloor Street East from Church Street to Yonge Street; Yonge Street from Bloor Street to Carlton Street; and Carlton Street from Yonge Street to Jarvis Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 25 for Dyke March.
• To facilitate Pride Parade formation, Rosedale Valley Road from Bayview Avenue to Park Road will be closed to vehicle traffic from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 26. Church Street from Hayden Street to Bloor Street East; and Park Road from Rosedale Valley Road to Bloor Street East will be closed to vehicle traffic from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 26.
• Bloor Street East from Yonge Street to Ted Rogers Way; Yonge Street from Bloor Street to Queen Street; Dundas Street East from Yonge Street to Church Street; and Victoria Street from Dundas Street East to Shuter Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26 for Pride Parade.
• Wellesley Street from Jarvis Street to Queen’s Park Crescent East and Queen’s Park from College Street to Bloor Street West will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7 a.m. to noon on Sunday, June 26 for Pride and Remembrance Run.

Other event closures

• Queen’s Park from Wellesley Street West to Bloor Street West will be closed to vehicle traffic all-day on Saturday, June 25 until 5 a.m. on Monday, June 27 for the TD Toronto Jazz Festival.
• Eglinton Avenue West from Ronald Avenue to Dufferin Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from 7 a.m. on Friday, June 24 to 3 a.m. on Monday, June 27 for the Fairbank Summerfest.
• Market Street is closed from Front Street East to The Esplanade for I Heart Market Street activities.

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Starting tomorrow, Saturday, June 25, the City of Toronto will have 55 outdoor pools across Toronto open for weekend and evening swimming. This follows the early opening of 10 City outdoor pools last week on a partial schedule. City outdoor pools will run on a partial schedule (evening and weekends) until full regular schedules begin on Thursday, June 30, when the school year ends and the City’s wading pools are also scheduled to open. Splash and spray pads across the City have been opened since May for fun and heat relief.

Those planning to visit a City pool are encouraged to check each location for hours of operation on the City’s Swim & Water Play webpage: www.toronto.ca/swim. No reservations are required for leisure or recreational swim this year. Reservations are available for lane swim and Aquafit only. Pool closures and service interruptions are updated routinely on the City’s Pool Closures & Service Alerts webpage: www.toronto.ca/data/parks/alerts/swim/index.html. (Pool locations operating normally are not on this list.)

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.

Jeep missing from Brentcliffe Rd/Chris Chambers

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.