Moms win as Realtors offer goodies

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It appears that a visit to Tremblett’s Valu-mart will be a must for many moms next Saturday (May12) as not one, but two, well-known real estate brokers offer Mother’s Day gifts at the supermarket. Patrick Rocca of Bosley RE has written to say that all moms will receive a free rose inside Trembletts all day Saturday compliments of  his practice. Earlier we learned that Realtor Charlene Kalia will offer free photogrpahs and other goodies on Saturday in the garden centre of Tremblett’s. Earlier post on that.

Toshi loves Sunday morning on Bayview

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There are so many things to see on South Bayview on a sunny Sunday morning like today’s. We noted the temporary closure of Wild Wing for renovations, They opened the first time in January 2011 and say they will re-open May 21. Lovely flowers at Passion Fruit and crowds of gentry in the patios. Toshi (inset) likes it too and in the process becomes a sight himself. He is an eight-month old French bulldog. Toshi attracted a lot of admirers at Starbucks. We noticed however that he doesn’t always answer to his name. 

Who really owns Mt Pleasant Cemetery?

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See link to National Post at bottom of post: The Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries was created by an act of the provincial legislature more than 180 years ago as a public trust and “property of the citizens,” a status that apparently went unchanged in 12 other Ontario laws affecting the group, passed as recently as 1989. Today, though, the organization styles itself as an independent non-profit corporation, its books withheld from public scrutiny and its three main directors — all pillars of the Toronto business and philanthropic establishments — accountable to neither the public nor the legislature.  National Post

Mother’s Day event at Valu-mart May 12.

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There will be an inventive Mother’s Day promotion this Saturday, May 12, 2012 in the Valu-mart garden centre between 10 am. and noon. Guests will receive a professional photo from Negin Saifafi Photography if — and only if — they register with the merchants group Locallea.com. Registration will generate a personal invitation which may be used to obtain the photo gift. Charlene Kalia is sponsoring this event along with Locallea.com and Tremblett’s Valu-mart. 

Potholes, ponds rank Bayview 10th worst

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Outside Badali’s Fruit in 2009
Bayview Ave is a long road in Toronto so there’s lots of opportunity for potholes, ponds and rough pavement. The Canadian Auto Association has once again ranked roads in Ontario and Bayview Ave is said to be the 10th worst. Our nomination for the best reason why is this man-made pond that forms outside 1581 Bayview whenever it rains. It’s been there for years and during rush hour it leads to the soaking  of pedestrians. Here are the rankings.
1. Dufferin Street (Toronto)
2. Bunting Road (St. Catharines)
3. Burlington Street East (Hamilton)
4. Stanley Avenue (Niagara Falls)
5. Kraft Creek Road (Timmins)
6. Lawrence Avenue East (Toronto)
7. Carling Avenue (Ottawa)
8. Finch Avenue West (Toronto)
9. Kingston Road (Toronto)
10. Bayview Avenue (Toronto)

Black, Amiel share tender moment in garden

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Conrad Black and his wife, Barbara Amiel Black, appeared in the garden of their Bridle Path home this afternoon on Black’s homecoming from prison. They smiled, played with the family dogs and then stole a kiss (centre) as news media recorded the tender moment. These pictures are from publicly embeddable video from the CBC which can be seen at this freestanding page.  Also available is the CBC story at length at this address.   

Conrad Black out of prison in Florida

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A three vehicle group leaves the Florida prison where Conrad Black has been residing during a 42-month sentence for fraud and obstruction of justice. Black is thought to be in the third car, an SUV. “As of this morning, he’s not in our custody,” said Chris Burke, a spokesman for the U.S. prison bureau. But it’s not yet clear whether the former media baron has been able to savour the taste of freedom. Black was expected to be detained by U.S. immigration officials, since he doesn’t have American citizenship and could face deportation to either Canada or Great Britain.

Marathon will clog City on Sunday

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The Toronto Marathon (and Half Marthon) will be run on Sunday, May 6, 2012. It involves some 15,000 runners and can be counted on to make Sunday morning and perhaps some of the afternoon a driving mess. Linked below, courtesy of CITY is a list of road closures, which as you can see is very complex. Still, the marathon will not come through South Bayview although we will feel the impact. List of road closures.

Afternoon mugging at Yonge and Broadway

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Toronto Police Service report: Two males, 14 years, report that on May 1, 2012 at approximately 1450 hours, they were in the area of Yonge Street and Broadway Avenue, when they were approached by a male suspect wearing a disguise. The suspect made a demand for property and punched one of the victims about the face. The suspect removed a cell phone, watch, hat and quantity of cash from the victims and fled the scene in an unknown direction. One victim sustained minor injuries, but will seek his own medical attention. The other victim did not sustain any injuries. Police are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the following described person in connection with this offence. Description of Suspect: Male, black, 17 to 19 years, 6’0”, 169 pounds, medium build, black eyes, short black curly hair.