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Mount Pleasant Village BIA flower poles

A call has gone out from the Mount Pleasant Village BIA for 38 artists to each paint one of its 38 decorative poles. The BIA calls the project temporary public art with an expected life-span of one to two years. A clear protective coating will be applied by the BIA in order to help preserve the work. As reported here in July the work will be made possible by a public grant of $33,500. Links to the project description and the call to artists can be found at the BIA Facebook account.

White House Historical Association 2003 Christmas Ornament 8 cm. diameter. $15

This year the organizers of the venerable Awesome Sale are operating the sale through Facebook. They have created an independent page for the purpose. All people have to do to make a purchase is be the first to comment on an item post.

The Ministry of Health reports a two-day total of 375 new cases of C-19 for the period ending at midnight. That’s 190 Sunday and 185 Monday. Of the 375, 108 originated in Toronto and 99 in Peel Region. The seven-day rolling average of new cases is now 159, up from 116 at this point last week and 85 at one point in August. Meanwhile,

“Importance of not screwing this up”

Toronto epidemiologist Isaac Bogoch has tweeted (below) on the agreement among the CEOs of AstraZeneca, BioNTech, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Moderna, Novavax, Pfizer, and Sanofi. They have pledged a historic commitment to uphold the integrity of the scientific process as they work towards potential regulatory filings and approvals of the first COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Bogoch observes that the companies are major competitors, but “they recognize the importance of not screwing this up”.

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Leslieville photographer has posted this wonderful picture of an English Bulldog with tennis balls and how. Facebook

Education Minister Stephen Lecce on Breakfast Televison Tuesday has offered a positive message along with a home truth that condtions in schools can only be a reflection of a community bravely battling a pandemic. The smarter the community, the safer the schools.

Tanya Clusener loves her hobby

Soon the treasured Monarch butterfly will be flying south. Tanya Clusener pursues her remarkable hobby hatching and feeding the Monarch at her Long Island home before sending them on their annual odyssey. Then, it’s back to school with much trepidation about C-19 in the classroom. There are no easy answers. Below that, two stories from Russia reflecting the split personality of this gloomy, enigmatic land.

Rollover at 400 exit to Highway 9/OPP

A high-speed exit off Highway 400 at Highway 9 early Sunday caused this rollover. The driver was the sole occupant. He is apparently grievously injured in hospital. More at the OPP Highway Safety Division Twitter site. The vehicle is identified as a Lexus IS 300.

What’s left of Lexus IS 300

Jennifer Charlinski caught lightning stike on CN Tower during overnight storm

After glow from lightning strike/Jennifer Charlinski Tweet

Toronto Hydro is estimating it will have an outage in north Leaside repaired by 4 p.m. or earlier. Previously, three hydro outages were shown in north and south Leaside Monday. The Toronto Hydro Map is here and there is also Facebook comment. Above, Jennifer Charlinski caught lightning strike on CN Tower.

@TorontoHydro we’re experiencing a power outage in Leaside. Power has been out since around 8am. When do you anticipate power coming on again. Thank you.

— Kim Vander Aerschot (@KVanderAerschot) September 7, 2020

Anthony Fauci, the physician advising the US government on a C-19 vaccine, has told CNBC that a vaccine might be ready as soon as late this year or early next year. While many scorn the idea, Fauci says that if tests occur in an area of heavy infection, the clear distinction between stricken members of the placebo group and those who have been vaccinated, will move research very quickly. Most interesting.

Courtesy Chris Steinmann/Facebook

A source with full knowledge of circumstances has confirmed to The Bulldog that the stabbing Friday afternoon at Millwood Rd. and Bayview Ave. took place during an argument between a tenant of a nearby apartment and another tenant’s guest. The accused person is the tenant, the source said. Injuries to the guest were not serious. Meantime, many residents are commenting at Leaside Facebook

“Hi there, do you come here often in a mask?” Well look, casual sex needs C-19 etiquette too. Then, Meg and Hary are on Netflix. Is that good or just odd? Below that, down on Spadina Ave. new owner Micheal Wekerle is trying to create interest in his refurbished El Mocambo. And finally, the pandemic-delayed James Bond film No Time To Die debuts in November.

The Ministry of Health reports 148 new cases of C-19 for the 24-hour period ending at midnight as the second-wave surge grows. With the GTA entering the Labout Day Weekend cases in Peel (74) and Toronto (48) are also rising. Public health personnel are urging the public to continue mask and distancing protocols as they venture out.