Hang in there. It’s almost over. Hope the storm scare didn’t slow you down. Amazing video here.
New York breathes sigh of relief
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Hang in there. It’s almost over. Hope the storm scare didn’t slow you down. Amazing video here.
Hang in there. It’s almost over. Hope the storm scare didn’t slow you down. Amazing video here.
Return to Lumley and Heath
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We were here at the intersection of Lumley Avenue and Heath Street East last month and showed you the start of this rebuild in a prime area of Bennington Heights. The new home sits in a leafy corner of the area right beside the footbridge to Moore Park. As you see it will be a good size and those roof supports piled up on top certainly look impressive. Previous story.
We seem set to miss Irene completely
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Those concerned about the possible repercussions of Hurricane Irene may wish to reassure themselves by looking at the Weather Channel forecasts for the next few days. You do this by clicking on the temperature in the weather bar above. The forecasts appear to be quite pleasant with a little rain but also much sunshine.
60 second red, 15 second green at Manor
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Residents who want to drive out of their neighborhood and shoppers waiting to cross, will be aware at how long it takes to get across Bayview at the intersection of Manor/Fleming. Our summer Saturday check revealed a fleeting 15 second green for Bayyview crossers before the green turned to amber. The long (60 second) wait causes many Bayview pedestrians to make a run for it on the red. Down at Millwood, it’s slightly better but not quite in keeping with a Saturday, nor with the traffic on Millwood. The Millwood crossers get 30 seconds, but wait 60 seconds. We’re going to take a wild guess and say these things are automated and it seems reasonable that the Saturday and Sunday cycle should be closer in seconds to 45/45 at both corners. What do you think?
City Hall tribute to Jack Layton
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The lineup to go by Jack Layton’s casket stretched around the block. Chalked messages were throughout Nathan Phillips Square and a crowd surrounded this makeshift memorial. jack Layton will be remembered a state funeral. Some of Layton’s ashes will be planted along with a memorial tree at the cemetery affiliated with Wyman United Church in Hudson, Que., where Layton was raised. Some ashes will also be scattered on the Toronto Islands, where Layton married his wife MP Olivia Chow in 1988. Picture courtesy Yonge and Roxborough News
428 Manor Road comes down
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This run down bungalow at 428 Manor Road is under the wrecker’s hammer. Centre, the lot is a nice size but very overgrown. When these bushes are gone it will be great. Right, sign on door describes variance required to make the home somewhat bigger. This is just west of Bayview on the north side.
“Orange Pekoe” Teaopia sign goes up
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Handsome sign for Teaopia Cafe goes up at 1592 South Bayview this afternoon. Orange in the name Orange Pekoe apparently derives from the size and shape of the Pekoe tea leaf when it is harvested.
Pharma needles Shoppers over cosmetics
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The chat around the shops is that Pharma Plus is running television ads which give Shoppers Drug Mart the needle about cosmetic merchandising. The gist of the PP spots is that if you want a drugstore that cares more about your health than your appearance come to the Rexall Pharma Plus. The grumbling among many customers has been that Shoppers manipulates them into the cosmetic department. But, it must be said it’s handy to grab a jar of salsa or a frozen meal at Shoppers.
Scenic on Eglinton at street level
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On the east side of the Scenic on Eglinton construction site, work has reached street level. Picture on the left was taken today and the one on the right taken from the same vantage point on Aerodrome Crescent in February.
Lightning striking CN tower last night
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In this digital age, You Tube knows all and this is a very good brief edit of lightning hitting the CN tower. There are other videos but this is the best. Hope you survived that thunder crasher okay. There do not appear to be any reports of serious damage around South Bayview land.
15 funniest ads to come out of Jobs Apple
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CMHC says house prices will remain stable
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The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation has predicted that house prices will remain stable this year. The CMHC says there will not be a correction in price this year, and that prices will continue to rise. Canadian Real Estate.
