Carla Rose has told The South Bayview Bulldog that the new garden centre at Bayview Ave. and Davisville Ave will open as early as Thursday, and most certainly by Friday (May 2, 2014). As reported earlier, the established firm Davenport Garden Centre will pick up at the central spot where Garden Court Nurseries did business for so many year before it closed in 2012. Please stop by and say hello.
Eglinton delays in Leaside beginning immediately
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There will be new construction zones on Eglinton Ave E. in Leaside beginning as early at Monday morning (April 28, 2014). The first one will be the occupation of the northern three lanes of Eglinton for several months in the area west of Bessborough Drive and Donlea Drive to just east of Hanna Road. This will be to construct headwalls for the emergency exit building needed presumably if passengers are unable to exit through normal entrances. Here is the traffic information as described by Metrolinx: Traffic will be shifted to the south side of Eglinton and reduced to one lane in each direction near Donlea Drive from west of Bessborough Drive to just east of Hanna Road. Lane closures will protect the general public and allow different construction crews to perform their work safely. Other limited lane closures will follow to accommodate other activities required for the work. Parking will be restricted along the north and south side of Eglinton in this construction zone. Left turns from Eglinton onto Bessborough Drive and Donlea Drive will be prohibited This link has more. Then further east, work will begin on headwall construction and water main relocation to permit the building of the Laird station The work zone will extend approximately from Brentcliffe Road to Laird Drive along Eglinton. Click here for more. Laird station
Bennington beauty a midtown Toronto showplace
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A large, gracious home in Bennington Heights is on the market at 6 Moorehill Dr That’s a typically green and leafy street with no sidewalks (just the way the residents want it). The feel of Moorehill is of a quiet country byway. This 12 room, two-storey beauty is nestled on the flat land overlooking the Moore ravine. It is listed at $3,350,000 and despite its considerable tax levy ($21,757 last year) that may prove to be a very competitive price. The lot of 50 feet (on Moorehill) by 234 grows wider as it approaches the ravine. Despite its elegant size and location the home seems to be of simple Cod Code style. Inside reveals an eye-opening story. One interesting feature is the foyer (or reception area) which is said to be more than 32 feet deep and that includes a fireplace. Really nice for entertaining a big crowd. There is a so-called Great Room measuring 18.5 by 17 feet and an open kitchen that’s an astonishing 23.7 by 22.5 feet. Other principal rooms are similarly sized. Here is what the agent says about the rooms: Foyer Main 32.08 x 9.15 Hardwood Floor Wainscoting Fireplace 2 Living Main 15.32 x 14.99 Hardwood Floor Fireplace W/O To Patio 3 Dining Main 15.32 x 14.99 Hardwood Floor Separate Rm 4 Kitchen Main 23.71 x 22.57 Hardwood Floor W/O To Deck Open Concept 5 Great Rm Main 18.50 x 16.99 Hardwood Floor Fireplace O/Looks Ravine 6 Master 2nd 17.48 x 17.25 Vaulted Ceiling O/Looks Ravine 5 Pc Ensuite 7 2nd Br 2nd 14.66 x 10.17 Broadloom Double Closet Window 8 3rd Br 2nd 13.68 x 11.91 Broadloom Double Closet Bay Window 9 4th Br 2nd 17.58 x 11.91 Broadloom Double Closet O/Looks Frontyard 10 5th Br 2nd 16.50 x 10.17 Broadloom Double Closet O/Looks Frontyard 11 Study 2nd 13.42 x 12.66 Open Concept B/I Desk B/I Shelves 12 Rec Lower 41.00 x 21.65 Broadloom W/O To Garden 4 Pc Bath St. Cuthbert’s Spring Fair tomorrow morning
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Don’t forget the St. Cuthbert’s Spring Fair tomorrow at the church, 1399 Bayview Ave. Previous story with details.
Police news meeting on break-ins west of Bayview
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Police will hold a news conference tomorrow (Saturday, April 26, 2014) 1 p.m. at the Ledbury Community Centre, 146 Ledbury Rd. Cops want your help to solve a rash of break and enters in the area bounded by Highway 401 to Eglinton Avenue and Avenue Road to Bayview Avenue . Officers will be providing heightened patrols in this neighbourhood. They will be handing out crime prevention pamphlets and encouraging the use of Crime Stoppers as a tool to help solve these cases. They willbe delviering their message door-to-door and to people walking in the neighbourhood. The community command post will be utilized and the community is invited to come by for helpful crime prevention tips.
Low rates for years more says BOC boss (Toronto)
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Canadians can expect to be able to borrow money at fairly low rates for some time to come. That will be true even after the economy returns to full capacity and the Bank of Canada starts increasing interest rates, bank governor Stephen Poloz says. But the BOC chief doesn’t think sending that message means people will go on spending sprees.
Gene Jones takes himself out as head of TCH
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A snarl of stories and emotions that make the head spin in any attempt to find the moral high ground in the Toronto Public Housing saga. 680 News has a summary of the known facts but there is lots we will never be able to establish.
Lucky Canada to have this wonderful Senate
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The Supreme Court of Canada has decided that the Canadian Senate is about as protected as any political body in the country. Aren’t we lucky. The Conservative government had asked the court to permit abolition of the Senate on the authority of the House of Commons. But the court came down Friday (April 25, 2014) with a unanimous finding the Senate can’t be reformed without the consent of at least seven provinces containing 50% of the country’s population. More than that, the Senate cannot be abolished without the consent of all ten provinces. What’s left for the government to remove this expensive, useless home for political hacks? A referendum might be a good idea. The political impact would be helpful to learn how people feel. Lori Turnbull has a serious point of view No other federation is quite so hamstrung
Oh Andrea, what have you done? #ONpoli
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Andrea Horwath has finally run out of gas with her “I’ll have it both ways” act at Queen’s Park. The likeable Ms Horwath, leader of the NDP, has also been the least believable person at the lectern for many months. She hates the way the Liberals are governing, but by George there will be no election to replace them. No, no. Better to somehow or other try to defy gravity. Today a freshly released Ipsos Reid poll commissioned by the Bell Media assets reveals that substantial support has fled from the NDP leader to the Conservatives, and in small measure to the Liberals. If an election were held today, says Ipsos Reid, the PCs would win a majority. Frankly, that seems a chancy declaration but it can happen. In 2011, the Liberals won 37.7 per cent of the ballots but obtained only a minority. So the votes on the move are independent, somewhat to the left perhaps, who previously didn’t like either of the larger parties.The latest poll of Ontario voters suggests if there’s an election this spring it will be a very tight race. Previously, a anos Research showed Liberals and PCs tied at 36. the has released a survey showing the Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives tied at 36%. The NDP was at 22%. In March, the Liberals held a three-point lead. Nanos suggested a polarization of voters might be taking place but the Ipsos poll may suggest a trend.
Murals to brighten Toronto subway upgrade work
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City of Toronto and TTC have commissioned collaborative community murals that will be displayed on the construction hoardings of subway stations at Coxwell and Woodbine stations (top and centre right) over the next two years The stations are being upgraded to make them more accessible. As Janet Davis (Ward 31) said at a recent gathering: “This initiative transforms a construction site into a vibrant expression of our community,” said Councillor Davis. The murals were created through the Toronto youth mentorship program City on the Move – Young Artists in Transit – East, a project of the City of Toronto, the TTC and community partners Arts for Children and Youth and Children’s Peace Theatre. At the unveiling event, mentor artists Jim Bravo and Andrenne Finnikin were present with many of the 15 youth artists (bottom inset) who collaborated to create the large murals from March to December last year after extensive community consultation. The murals, which reflect features of the local community, also include artistic contributions from Toronto’s Poet Laureate, George Elliott Clarke.Grand and Toy shuts all stores but stays online
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Stationery store Grand and Toy is shutting down of its remaining 19 retail stores. The company’s website seems to show a few more than that number but the site it may be up to date. Toronto locations are all in high-rent downtown spots. There is a location in the Sheppard Centre and another at Yonge and Bloor. Grand and Toy is a rather astounding 132-year-old company which has clearly gotten caught in the cyber-crunch. Grand and Toy is now an affiliate of global office products provider Office Depot Inc. It will continue to do business online and through its customer service centres.
Last of Gooderhams in Moore Park a quaint tale
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A daughter of the Gooderham FOOF (Fine Old Ontario Family) and her TD banker husband sell their Garfield Ave. home for $2.25 million and, says the Globe and Mail, leave the denizens of Moore Park without a remaining member of the fabled distillery clan. Globe and Mail