A long thread at Leslieville FB tells of an apparent recurring tale of deposits of fresh groceries left on a bench at the Jones Ave and Dundas St E bus stop. This current load is now at a nearby home where the owner says he will reluctantly return it but would much rather simply enjoy the hazelnut cream coffee inside.
The winning ticket for Saturday’s Lotto 649 jackpot was sold somewhere in Toronto, according to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG). The jackpot was worth $6 million on Saturday, June 4. A second-place ticket – worth just over $100,000 – was also sold in Toronto, according to OLG. An additional encore ticket worth $100,000 went to a Toronto lottery player.
City folks often can’t fathom how close they are to nature. It might be four or five recently-born squirrel kits in an empty pot. Or, as discovered by this Leaside family, four bouncing baby raccoons (also kits) hiding in an inflatable pool.
While they wait for the wonders of the Leaside Common development on Bayview Ave south of Eglinton, some residents are saying the site is turning into an overgrown eyesore. It’s been known to happen.
A Toronto family is heartbroken after their four-year-old dog died after allegedly being left in a vehicle for several hours while in the care of a dog walker. Now, the family has learned it’s not the first time it’s happened. The dog walker picked up the couple’s dog, Chilly, from their High Park home around 1:30 p.m. The dog, a Samoyed breed, was supposed to be returned around 3:30 p.m., but that didn’t happen. It was after calling the dog walker the owners said, that they learned he had forgotten the animal in the car.
It seems like it had to happen. The use of the roadway for dining patios on main commercial routes like the Danforth, is colliding with established special events like Taste of the Danforth. Organizers of that event say all that infrastructure is eating up much-needed space, creating logistical challenges for staging the festival. Global News
The Annual Banff Road Street Sale is back after a pandemic hiatus. This Saturday, June 4, from 9am onwards. Banff Road, south of Eglinton, many families will be participating with kids, home, sports and clothing items for sale.
Over in East York, the giant Golden Triangle community garage sale is located at Pape and O’Connor. There will be well over 100 households participating. Sellers come from all over to set up at their friends and family’s homes and there are always new and exciting things to be had…practically anything you can think of! Saturday, June 4, 8am-2pm. Streets participating in the sale include: Pepler, Rivercourt, Chilton, Warland, Wolverton, Elmsdale, Hopedale, Stanhope, Beechwood, Minton, O’Connor, Pape and Donlands.
Doug Ford’s Ontario Progressive Conservative Party has easily won the 2022 general election and will form the government in the 43rd Parliament of the Province. It appears the Tories will collect more than 80 seats. Both Liberal Leader Steven DelDuca and NDP leader Andrea Horwath have resigned their party leaderships. In Don Valley West, former police chief Mark Saunders lost the race to Liberal Stephanie Bowman. Jessica Bell of the NDP was re-elected in University Rosedale
Hearing from Mark Saunders who says he ran because he wanted PCs to lead for the next four years. “Mission accomplished,” he says.
Liberals continue to hold on to riding of Don Valley West. pic.twitter.com/6rq94iyUGF— Erica Vella (@ericavella) June 3, 2022
From @LizBraunSun: Liberals win by a hair in Don Valley West https://t.co/J6dx9GwQu6#onpoli #OntarioVotes pic.twitter.com/C5jVqDrCrY
— Toronto Sun (@TheTorontoSun) June 3, 2022
Her Majesty has marked the 70th anniversary of her ascent to the throne in London. The festive events have seen huge crowds at Buckingham Palace but elsewhere polls hint at the damage done to the royal standing in recent years.
A Leslieville post is warning residents of a door-to-door beggar seen on Curzon St. Among other things, according to the post, this rather sad person has a bail condition that prevents him from being on this street.
It’s election day in Ontario. Do your duty and ensure that our democratic land remains a vigorous place where the people decide. Polls are open from 9 a.m to 9 p.m. Elections Ontario.
Metrolinx construction update — Watermain Connection Work: http://thecrosstown.ca/news-media/whats-new/reminder-watermain-connection-work-brentcliffe-road-closure-north-of-eglinton-a
What Work is Taking Place?
As early as Tuesday, May 31, 2022, crews will be continuing watermain connection works on Eglinton Avenue East at Brentcliffe Road. To facilitate this work Brentcliffe Road will be closed north of Eglinton Avenue East. Westbound traffic on Eglinton Avenue East will be reduced to one through-lane and one left-turn lane. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane approaching Brentcliffe Road. This work will take approximately three (3) weeks to complete. For more information, please review the complete notice or visit www.thecrosstown.ca.
What to Expect
Construction activities will include the installation of a new watermain line and four fire hydrants. Brentcliffe Road will be closed north of Eglinton Avenue for approximately three (3) weeks – the road will reopen upon completion of the works. Concrete barriers, fencing, and signage will be in place to delineate the work zones. Noise from construction activity including trucks, asphalt removals, and compacting can be expected. Expect delays while travelling through the intersection.
HOURS OF WORK
PEDESTRIAN DETAILS
The sidewalk on the north side of Eglinton Avenue East will remain closed between Brentcliffe Road and Glassworks Drive. The crosswalk on the east side of the Brentcliffe-Eglinton intersection will beclosed.
TRAFFIC DETAILS
Brentcliffe Road will be closed north of Eglinton Avenue East. Westbound traffic on Eglinton Avenue East will be reduced to one through-lane and one left- turn lane. Eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane approaching Brentcliffe Road.
TTC INFORMATION
The westbound TTC bus stop located on the northwest side of Eglinton Avenue East and Brentcliffe Road will be temporarily relocated approximately 10 metres west.
Please visit www.ttc.ca for more information.
