Watch Amazon billionaire Bezos blast off Tuesday morning

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After you’ve conquered the world by shipping boxes to homes ad nauseam, it’s time to conquer space. Yippee. He traveled to space and returned Tuesday morning.

Man in “very serious” state after 10 Dundas St escalator fall

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10 Dundas St

A man who fell from the escalators at 10 Dundas East Plaza Monday is now said to have very serious injuries. Paramedics found signs of life after police at first believed the man has no vital signs. The plaza is closed for the investigation,

Dizzying view of escalators

Former soldier Janson Ng, 41, wins $65 million Lotto Max

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He’s 41, single and $65 million richer. Now Jansen Ng of East Grwiminbury, a former member of Canada’s armed forces, says he has a number of charities in mind which will benefit from his good fortune. Adam Atkinson of CHCH News reports.

New one-way sections of Roehampton and Broadway Aves

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New signage has been installed to enforce new rules on Roehampton and Broadway Avenues between Mount Pleasant and Yonge Street. New regulations in “The Yonge/Eglinton Construction Hub” involve parking restrictions, while the most significant change appears to be the creation of the new one-way roads. Roehampton Avenue, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Avenue is now one-way for eastbound traffic only. While Broadway Avenue, between Mount Pleasant Avenue and Yonge Street is one-way for westbound traffic only.

“The Yonge/Eglinton Construction Hub was created to provide coordination amongst the large number of redevelopment projects that are currently taking place and are proposed within a small geographical area, as a way to improve safety, mitigate the impacts of construction traffic and ensure consultation between the parties involved.” Read full 15 page report here. City Council directed that the traffic and parking regulations be implemented on a temporary basis, as a pilot project. City Council Decision.

The Blue Jays are coming home to Rogers Centre July 30th

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The Toronto Blue Jays were given approval from the Canadian government on Friday for an exemption on border restrictions that would allow them to play in Canada later this month, Canada’s immigration minister said. The Blue Jays asked the federal government to allow them to play at Rogers Centre starting July 30 and wanted a response by Friday. AP

Death toll rising amid catastrophic flooding in Europe

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East Harbour development requesting a residential boost

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UrbanToronto is reporting that the “change has rustled some feathers. The former industrial site sits within one of 29 “provincially significant employment zones” in Ontario, and its current zoning does not allow for residential uses”. More

Ontario’s Step 3 re-opening and changes to South Bayview

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As Ontario enters Step 3 of its re-opening plan, some changes have come to light on South Bayview. It appears as though we’ve hit the end of an era with Pat’s Barber Shop (708 Millwood Rd) in the dark today. Over at the former home of Banana Nail Boutique (or, F5 before them), a building permit suggests that an ice cream shop may be moving in. Yum yum. We are pleased to see that there is construction activity up at 1620 Bayview, the former home of Two Dogs Sports Bar. The building permit mentions a “new restaurant”. Meanwhile, have a look below to take a tour of McSorley’s newly renovated & pandemic retrofitted space, complete with plexiglass dividers at one of Bayview’s favourite bars.  Bayview Leaside BIA’s social media will keep you up-to-date with more Bayview business news.

Environment Canada confirms tornado hit Barrie Thursday

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Environment Canada has preliminarily rated the tornado as an EF-2 with 210 km/h winds. Barrie Fire Chief Cory Mainprize says between 100 and 150 structures were damaged in the tornado and approximately 60 are considered uninhabitable at this time. Mayor Jeff Lehman said a total of 11 people suffered injuries but that none of the injuries were considered life-threatening. CBC

Tornado impact weather hits Barrie and Lake Simcoe area

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Edward Loveless posted a picture showing damage in a residential neighbourhood after a tornado moved through the Barrie area. Edward Loveless/Twitter

Tornado force winds have caused heavy damage in the Barrie and Lake Simcoe area. Photos and videos show a lot of destruction. According to the Environment Canada alert issued just before 2:50 p.m., meteorologists were tracking a severe storm near Innisfil. The storm was reported to be moving east at around 65 km/h. Also Barrie Today



“Legacy of Dundas St” requires name change Council verdict

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City Council has voted to re-name Dundas St. and all other City places and things so named. This will be done, as a Wednesday evening news release says, to confront anti-Black racism, advance truth, reconciliation and justice, as well as build a more inclusive and equitable Toronto. “The City is committed to taking steps to right wrongs, challenge systematic institutionalized racism and build a more inclusive Toronto for all, in keeping with the City’s motto Diversity our Strength. Addressing the historical legacy of Dundas Street is one of these steps, alongside the implementation of other Council-approved strategies to combat racism and discrimination.”

60 more streets in question

There does not appear to be a cost or time frame stated for this change. A committee “made up of Black and Indigenous leaders and representatives from the diverse communities living and working along Dundas Street, including Business Improvement Areas and resident associations” will advise on a new name. The ultimate outcome of this process may see Toronto very much changed from how current residents know it. There are said to be 60 more names to be studied by City staff with the prospect of a recommendation for a name change.

Apparent domestic death in basement flat, seeking cut man

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