Bus bypass lanes plan for Don Valley Pkwy

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A plan to expand so-called bus by-pass lanes along the Don Valley Parkway is moving ahead. The idea expands on a pilot project of by-pass lanes already in use. The new proposed lanes extend from approximately St. Dennis Drive to Pottery Road. The lanes would permit buses to pass slow traffic. It is a project proposed by GO Transit. The expanded lanes have now passed Environmental Assessment. The project is comprised of 4.1 kilometres of new bus by-pass lanes in two separate sections of the DVP between St. Dennis Drive and Pottery Road. More on this in the Daily Commercial News.

Magnificent flotilla honours Elizabeth II

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Once again, Kate steals the show!

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Kate Middleton arrives at jubilee celebrations with the other Royals today dressed in brilliant red.  Video.

Bennington School Fun Fair June 7

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Next Thursday will see the Bennington Heights Elementary School Spring Fun Fair. That’s June 7, 2012.  If you’d like to help or have a question give them a call at  (416) 396-2310.

Apple Tree Market opens in Rowlands Park

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The market dedicated to the promotion of fresh food and local sourcing of food will open in June Rowlands Park at Mt Pleasant Rd. and Davisville Ave on June 5, 2012. It will set up every Tuesday through the summer between 3 and 7 p.m. until October 17, 2012.  Last year the market was located on a small stretch of Orchard View Blvd. west to the Yonge Eglinton Centre but there is construction there this year. Appletree Markets is a non-profit organization, dedicated to promoting a local, community shopping experience. The market was started by Lesley Stoyan and Chris Trussell, co-owners of Daily Apple, a North Toronto based natural lifestyle company, specializing in food and fitness programs. http://www.appletreemarkets.ca/

“Oh my God, the subway’s been shut down”

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An amateur videographer”s lament.

Flood cleanup Friday at Royal Bank Plaza

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Union Station no stranger to flooding

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Union Station has been flooded by backed up sewers which were unable to handle the marathon rainfall we’re getting. Fire officials interviewed on television were laconic about it all. They’ve seen it many times as they observed that “TTC pumps were not able to keep up with the rain.”  And memory certainly tells us that the station has been flooded frequently, sometimes more than once a year. The inset picture is from October 2011. Other video on YouTube shows rain water tumbling down the steps and escalators like a decorative waterfall. The lower level of the station is just that — low. It is always in danger of flooding.

Flooding at Southvale Dr and Astor Ave

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The City is a mess this afternoon as heavy rain causes local  flooding both serious and simply annoying. This is the scene at Southvale Drive and Astor Avenue where a particularly large pond has sprung up. It’s typical of many streets throughout South Bayview. Much more serious however is the flooding at Union Station and elsewhere. The flooding has shut down a lot of electric transit. The Yonge-University subway is non-operational between Bloor and Osgoode stations. Into the mix, it appears the Union Station flooding has been caused by a backed up sewer sending sewage into the station. The stench is said to be terrible,.   

A lesson in how not to use a motorbike

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The narration tells the story. Five people on one motorbike! Fortunately they all survived

Expect extra local traffic on Bayview Sunday

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South Bayview neighbourhoods can expect overload traffic on their streets this Sunday as the Don Valley Parkway is closed for the Becel Heart and Stroke Ride for Heart. Some 13,000 cyclists will participate along a route down the parkway and along the Gardiner Expressway. There will also be cycle runs along City streets coming as far east as the Bayview Extension. The details are well set out in this link. InsideTtoronto article. 

A soaker today, what can we say

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Rainy and rather windy today although the lawns will be glad of the extra water. We have had  days of humid weather and forecasts that teased rain. Now we’re in store for a soaker as a low-pressure system moves into the region Friday. Rain began to fall in the city early today and by the end of the day up to 30 millimetres of rain is possible in some parts of southern Ontario. It may be a record-setting day for rainfall. Check the Weather Channel by clicking icon above.