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ActiveTO returns to Bayview Avenue Victoria Day weekend

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City of Toronto announced that ActiveTO will take place over the Victoria Day long weekend along sections of Lake Shore Boulevard West, Bayview Avenue and The Meadoway. These road closures are recurring short-term closures of major streets adjacent to highly used trails — ActiveTO routes are open to pedestrians and people cycling and closed to vehicles. Residents planning to use ActiveTO routes are asked to access them by bike or as a pedestrian, as there is no available on-site parking and limited nearby parking.

ActiveTO will take place on:

Saturday, May 21 at 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 22

  • Bayview Avenue from Rosedale Valley Road to Lawren Harris Square,
  • River Street between Bayview Avenue and Spruce Street
  • and The Meadoway from Brimley Road to Scarborough Golf Club Road

Monday, May 23 (Victoria Day) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Lake Shore Boulevard West (eastbound lanes only), between Windermere Avenue and Stadium Road

Saturday, May 28 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 29

  • Bayview Avenue from Rosedale Valley Road to Lawren Harris Square, River Street between Bayview Avenue and Spruce Street
  • and The Meadoway from Brimley Road to Scarborough Golf Club Road will be closed to vehicle traffic

Sunday, May 29 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Lake Shore Boulevard West (eastbound lanes only), between Windermere Avenue and Stadium Road

Roads within High Park will also be closed to vehicles on all three days of the long weekend. Limited street parking is available on Bloor Street. More information about access to High Park is available on the City’s High Park webpage.

Heart & Stroke will be holding its Ride for Heart event along the Lake Shore Boulevard West ActiveTO closure on Sunday, May 29. The event aims to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke and will be a warm-up for the Manulife Heart & Stroke Ride for Heart, which celebrates its 35th anniversary on June 5. Heart & Stroke street teams will be on site on May 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A complete list of road closures and restrictions is available at www.toronto.ca/roadrestrictions. More information about ActiveTO is available at www.toronto.ca/activeto.

Changes coming to South Leaside’s Green Canoe Cafe

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A Facebook post from Green Canoe (900 Millwood Rd.) has announced the sale of their business and expressed thanks to the community for all the support they have received over the years. They will still operate for another two weeks before handing over the reins to the new owners on May 29th. The announcement reads:

Hey! Firstly just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has continued to support us. Unfortunately we have sold the business and these next 2 weeks will be our last serving the Leaside community. Our last day will be Sunday May 29th and we hope to see you before we are gone. Thank you for all the amazing relationships we have made during our time here. It was a tough decision but we have decided to move on from the Green Canoe. We will be taking some much needed time for rest and reflection and will be posting in the nxt couple of days regarding the new owners and business taking over. Thank you Leaside and everyone else! 💚🛶💚

Advance polls are now open for Ontario’s provincial election

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Advance voting starts today in Ontario. Voters can cast their ballot at any advance voting location in their electoral district from 10 AM to 8 PM (Eastern Time) for the next 10 days. Advance voting is also available at returning offices and satellite offices from May 21 to May 27. Before voters head to the polls, they can check the dates that advance voting locations, returning and satellite offices in their electoral district are open by visiting elections.on.ca or downloading the Elections Ontario app. They can also call their returning office for more information.

Spring Clean Up Day at St. Augustine’s on Bayview: May 28

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The Anglican Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury at 1847 Bayview Avenue (@ Broadway) has planned a clean up day for Saturday, May 28th, 2022 between 10am and 2pm. Toss your junk in their dumpster in exchange for a donation to the church’s clothing donation drives. Suggested minimum is $25 for bagged trash and $50 for oversized items. Visit their website for more information and a list of prohibited items.

Ontario’s NDP and Green Party leaders test positive for C19

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2 of Ontario’s 4 major party leaders have been hit with COVID-19 just ahead of the election. NDP Leader Andrea Horwath and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner have both tested positive for the virus. PC leader Doug Ford and Liberal leader Steven Del Duca have so far been spared, but time will tell. It was only days ago that they participated in a televised debate hosted by TVO. CBC Story.

TPH says they are not aware of any monkeypox cases in TO

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As if dealing with a global pandemic was not enough, we are now faced with another health risk. Some media have called it a cousin to smallpox. Toronto Public Health (TPH) says as of Thursday morning, it is “not aware of any local cases” of monkeypox in the city.





News and opportunities from Mount Pleasant Village BIA

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Check out Unbox Your Party‘s new store at 651 Mount Pleasant Road or the online store at unboxyourparty.ca

Coming soon, Foxies Bakeshop at 669 Mount Pleasant Road! From Nutella filled to Oreo Stuffed cookies, they bake cookies fresh to order and ship and deliver Canada wide. They are “passionate bakers who happen to be sisters! We eat sleep and dream cookies”.

The Toronto Camera Club, located at 587 Mount Pleasant Road, is gearing up for an exciting grand re-opening! After 2 years of closure, Toronto Camera Club is excited to begin a new chapter with Mount Pleasant Village! They are a non-profit organization based in Toronto. If you want to turn your passion of photography into art, apply to become a member today! New members to the club will be paired up with a “buddy”, to help you navigate club activities and to make sure you benefit from everything they can offer. Toronto Camera Club hosts many internal and international competitions. Meetups include local groups in the city, and trips are available to Africa and Costa Rica. You can participate in their weekly Thursday evening workshops to work on your photography skills.

Call to Artists – Rare Diptych Mural Opportunity

The Mount Pleasant Village BIA is seeking an artist to complete a diptych double wall mural at 621 and 624 Mount Pleasant Rd. The work will be two large murals completed on the walls and both murals are expected to complement each other. Application Deadline: June 3rd, 2022

Stay up to date with Mount Pleasant Village BIA news updates on their website: mountpleasantvillage.ca/news

Milne House Garden Club Annual Flower Show is Thursday

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Toronto Botanical Garden /Google Maps

The Milne House Garden Club will be showcasing its Annual Flower Show of horticultural and design exhibits by its members, inspired by the theme of ‘Cirque du Soleil’. This event will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, 1pm- 3pm, and is open to the public. Admission is free. If you are interested please visit milnehousegardenclub.ca. Address for this event is: Floral Hall, Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. East (Lawrence & Leslie).

Join the club!

The Milne House Garden Club meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month except in the months of July, August and December. Meetings are in-person and new members and guests are welcome. Upcoming speakers include: May 17th, 2022 – “How to Grow a Healthy Delphinium Plant” with Christine Gill; June 21st, 2022 – Rose & Peony Show/AGM – “Bermuda Blooms” with Sylvia Outerbridge and Beth Miller; and September 20th, 2022 – “Designing with Hosta Leaves….” with Mary-Ann Vercammen. Membership info.

Mooredale’s Mayfair was sunny, sweet and sooo much fun!

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Photo: Rani Jamieson
Photo: Rani Jamieson
Photo: Rani Jamieson
Photo: Rani Jamieson
Photo: Rani Jamieson
Photo: Rani Jamieson
Photo: Rani Jamieson
Photo: Rani Jamieson
Photo: Rani Jamieson

It was a perfect hot sunny day for this year’s Mooredale Mayfair. Everybody at the park got along with each other and helped each other get on the rides by giving tickets to each other if they were short. Strangers even helped save a spot so they could run off to find a child. Cooperation and community spirit was on full display. This year was the first time in 75 years of Mayfair that they sold out for the all day wristbands before the actual fair, it was also the first year that it was completely cashless. Looks like it was a fun-filled afternoon of cotton candy and thrilling rides for the youngsters in the photos, provided to the Bulldog by area resident Rani Jamieson.

TPH hosting vax clinic at East York Farmers’ Market May 17

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Toronto Public Health (TPH) has partnered with the East York Farmers’ Market to help residents get their next eligible dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the East York Farmers’ Market, outside of the East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave. The clinic will have first, second, third and fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine and will operate on a walk-in basis with no health card required. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available. TPH continues to encourage residents to stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 immunization, including all booster doses (third and fourth doses) for the best protection against serious illness linked to this virus. More information is available on the City’s COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated webpage: www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-vaccines/covid-19-how-to-get-vaccinated.

While you’re there, you can also pick up some produce, of course!