The South Bayview Bulldog

NoJetsTO hopes to see what it calls “concrete steps” from Adam Vaughan, MP elect for Spadina-Fort York, and the new Trudeau government to stop expansion of the Island Airport. The coalition says that Vaughan has been the strongest political voice against the waterfront jet plans since the proposal was first floated in 2013. He has continued his opposition in both his City Councillor and MP roles. In a news release vice chair Laura Cooper thanks Vaughan for his leadership in this area and said she was looking forward to working with a Trudeau-led federal government to end the expansion scheme, reform the Port Authority and secure the ongoing waterfront revitalization.

There are Halloween contests to be decided. We’ll let you know. This one was outside COBs on Saturday.

A B.C. man is asking a simple question. Why on earth do we bother ourselves with changing the clock twice a year? There may be reasons but they don’t seem quite as compelling as the old reasons. It is said daylight saving time was implemented during the time of the 12-hour work day. DST gave men more time with their families during daylight hours in the summer. We get that. But now there is a lot of leisure time. There are no industrial or agricultural needs to meet. The critic is Bob Dieno and he finds the whole thing a nuisance. He started an online petition which has been signed by 13,000 people in just a couple of days. Dieno, a Kamloops businessman and former president of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce, is not a kook.   He says stick with DST.  “Nowadays, there is no need for the clock change. I would much rather have light in the evening when I come home from work, rather than when I get up and go to work,” he said. “There are safety facts to show why changing the time is bad for our bodies, for elderly people, for people who work. There is a cost to changing time and it is not just an hour.” Dieno said statistics show the likelihood of a serious workplace accident within the first week of the time change increases by 10 per cent. The odds of an accident in the home jumps by 30 per cent over the same week and the risk of a car accident increases by 10 per cent in the first 48 hours after the change.

The Leaside Jr  Wildcats won their seventh game of the PWHL season by a score of 2 to 1 against the Barrie Sharks at Leaside Arena Saturday (Halloween) night. It was a typically fast and entertaining game with Leaside goals by Alex Woods at 11.06 of the first period and Cynthia Cavanagh at 8.20 of the third. The Sharks scored in the third when Kara Washer netted the puck with help from Danika Phlllips and Delaney Pritchard. The Leaside goals saw assists from Mariah Beckett and Rachel Knee in the first and Siobhan Birch and Megan Pardy in the third. Each team had three power plays but all the goals were scored with the teams at full-strength. Barrie had a real chance to tie the game when Alex Woods took a two-minute crossing-checking penalty at 17.37 of the third but Leaside goalie Katie Mowbray locked the doors stopping a driving shot in the final second or two. Shots on goal: Sharks 20, Wildcats 15. The win leaves Wildcats as one of only two undefeated teams in the league, Nepean is also undefeated but has played ten games to the Wildcats seven. The Wildcats face the London Devilettes Sunday in London. Standings

It has been a while now since we’ve seen the Maurice Cody Halloween costume parade along Bayview Ave. The shots below are from 2011. The parade was scheduled, according to crossing guards, to take place but no one seems certain. Who saw it? Readers are asking if the teachers work to rule might have interferred.

It’s the time of the year when homeowners are often trying to fit in some outdoor repairs. That was the case on Bessborough  Drive this week where licensed (and government certified)  masonry contractor Frank Eckert was rebuilding a front porch. Frank’s story caught the interest of readers last summer and since then many have seen the outstanding reviews of his work on the HomeStars website  Because of the weather-related nature of his trade, Frank is working to complete as much work as he can before winter shuts things down. Of course there’s next year. If you are in need of masonry, bricklaying or cement work for walkways, porches, fireplaces or any of the other jobs among Frank’s specialties, check out his Bulldog page with a further link to HomeStars.

City of Toronto 

Trick or treating came a day early at the White House. See who the president declared should get the “top prize” for best costume. Meantime, Toronto police have issued 13 excellent safety reminders for Saturday night.

SAFETY REMINDERS

1) Put strips of reflective tape on the front and back of the costumes drop into Bonnie Byford Real Estate at 1536 Bayview get some free glowsticks for everyone. While they last.

2) Your child’s costume shouldn’t drag on the ground — it’s too easy to trip over. Shoes should be well-fitting and sturdy.

3) Don’t allow children to carry sharp objects. Swords, knives, and any other accessories should be made of soft, flexible material.

4) If your child wears a mask, make sure it fits securely and has eye holes large enough so that he or she can see.

5) Make sure that treat bags are light-colored for easy visibility. Decorate them with reflective tape (you can find it in hardware, bicycle, or sporting goods stores).

6) No child should go trick-or-treating alone. Always accompany your younger children; older children can go in groups.

7) Allow children to go trick-or-treating early but avoid the evening rush hour. It’s harder for motorists to see clearly during twilight than at any other time of day.

8) Give children specific neighbourhood boundaries for trick-or-treating. Set a firm curfew for your children.

9) Remind children to walk on sidewalks and be cautious when crossing streets.

10) Tell children to only go to homes and neighbors they know and only to houses with lights on.

11) Tell children to turn down all invitations to enter homes. Period.

12) Tell children to avoid even normally friendly neighborhood dogs, who can be startled by kids they know who are dressed in unfamiliar costumes.

13) Drivers: remember children may be preoccupied with trick-or-treating and may not be paying attention to the rules of the road. Keep vehicle speeds at or below the posted limits, and scan the road for children attempting to cross streets mid-block.

Bayview Ave. south of the River Street exit is a mess this weekend and may be closed for several days as crews work to repair the rupture of a 117-year-old cast iron water main. There are reports that the flooding is causing what might be the beginning of a sinkhole. This all happened about 2.45 a.m. Friday north of Queen Street when the corroded pipe gave way and sent water rushing towards the Don River. Bayview is closed in both directions between River and King Street East because of the break and it’s not yet clear how long the closure will last. The break also triggered concerns that  the gas company, Enbridge,. has large mains in the area. All digging is subject to careful assessment. Toronto Water said machinery would need to be brought in to excavate the broken water main. There is also inconvenience for some residents who will be without water.

 

There is a teasing quality to the Toronto Police appeal for help in finding Nosa Aisien, 31, for defrauding an unnamed “financial institution” of an unstated  “substantial amount of money.” Nonetheless, the cops are intent of finding Mr. Aisien, as they appeal to members of the Nigerian community in Toronto for assistance. The release says he is wanted on a warrant in the first. It is also known as a first instance warrant. Police say the accused impersonated an employee of a company to negotiate a wire transfer defrauding a financial institution of a substantial amount of monies and also used the Internet to facilitate carrying out the offences (how intriguing).  Investigators believe Nosa Aisien may be living under an assumed name in the Toronto area and is known to frequent locations and events attended by members of the Nigerian community in Toronto.

The Leaside Sports Hall of Fame will honour Maple Leaf legend George Armstrong. Armstrong was known universally among fans and players as “The Chief” for his captaincy of the Leafs. He played 21 seasons for the team and scored the final goal of the original six era when Toronto won the 1967 Stanley Cup. The Chief turned 85 this year and will be in attendance for the event.

RESIDENT OF LEASIDE SINCE 1960

He has been a resident and homeowner in Leaside since 1960. The evening will be held at Leaside Arena on Friday, November 20 at 7 p.m.. and tickets are $25. Organizer Roanne Argyle says the whole community is welcome. Former Hockey Night in Canada host and Peter Puck creator Brian McFarlane will be the guest speaker. We’re told he will have some special words for Armstrong. Detailed information and inductees at www.leasidesports.com.

Canadian Cutting and Coring — a name to reckon with — has the job of cutting the sidewalk on Mt. Pleasant Rd. in nice circular little spots where the new utility poles will be placed. It is hard and tedious work and it has caused an all-day traffic jam — just like rush hour — for many weeks now. Good to avoid