The South Bayview Bulldog

Will Oxford jab beat pandemic?

A potential coronavirus vaccine developed by Oxford University in the UK with pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has produced a strong immune response in a large, early-stage human trial, according to newly released data published Monday in the medical journal The Lancet.

Killer T cells offer long-term protection

The researchers said the vaccine produced both antibodies and killer T-cells to combat the infection. Neutralizing antibodies, which scientists believe is important to gain protection against the virus, were detected in participants after 28 days.

80 percent confidence of vaccine by September

A spokeswoman for Oxford University said on July 15 that the team was awaiting confirmation from a scientific journal of the publication date and time for the data, but gave no further details. The Oxford team previously said they are 80 percent confident they will have a working jab by September.

• Coronavirus vaccine from Oxford and AstraZeneca shows positive response in early trial

Flashing red again

We’ve been here before

Sunday at noon hour

The traffic lights at Moore and Bayview Aves were flashing red again Sunday. It’s been a while but we’ve been here before. The traffic department was said to be on the way.  What’s wrong with the traffic lights at Moore and Bayview?

Oopsy

After you

Peel MOH Lawrence Loh

Core Four appeal

The Ministry of Health reports 164 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, marking the second straight day the case count has exceeded 160. There were 166 new cases reported on Saturday. In the previous eight days, the number of new cases had not exceeded 130.

Peel Region upsurge

Ministry officials have noted a sharp increase in new cases (48) in Peel Region. That’s up from 13 the previous day while another 37 new cases were reported in the Windsor-Essex area. Peel Medical Officer of Health Lawrence Loh has issued a video begging people to observe the Core Four virus protection measures. Toronto Public Health reported 25 new cases, down from 47 the previous day. The province says it completed 26,890 tests in the last 24 hour period, down slightly from the previous day.

The latest from Jones and Boultbee Ave. Toronto fire crews, police officers, and paramedics worked for nearly 2 hours in the extreme heat to free a man trapped in a partial house collapsed before he was pronounced dead. @680NEWS @CityNews pic.twitter.com/fdAHOmylFb

— Michelle Mackey (@michellemackey) July 19, 2020

Big-wheeled Glacier Bus

Wreck of bus below tourist road

Three people have died and many others are critically hurt in the rollover of a specially designed Glacier Bus designed to travel safely across the terrain of the Columbia Icefield in Jasper National Park in Alberta. The cause of the Saturday afternoon accident is not given but some people who saw it occur at a distance suggest there was a rock slide. There were 27 people aboard the bus.

Dashcam reveals scary moment on the Gardiner Expressway

Video obtained by City News shows a worst-nightmare moment on the Gardiner Expressway as a driver speeds into traffic going the wrong way. Video is timed to start at 23 seconds just before the close call.

A hot weather alert has been issued for Toronto through at least Sunday as the City’s sweltering July continues. It is forecast to reach a scorching 33º Celsius before noon. Alert highlights:

Daytime high temperatures: 31 to 34 degrees Celsius
Overnight low temperatures: 20 to 24 degrees Celsius
Humidex values: high 30s today increasing to low 40s Sunday

Hot and humid air can also bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk category.

On Welland Ave. Saturday

Ripping up garden

Scootering away

Surveillance video has captured a grainy sequence on Welland Ave. in Moore Park early Saturday It shows what appears to be a young man with a scooter willfully ripping up plants in a garden on the east side of the street. FB comments are growing.

From a statement Saturday by Immigration Minister Mario Mendicino

The federal government has vetoed a plan that would have permitted the Blue Jays to play league games at Rogers Centre this summer. One of the biggest issues was the amount of cross-border travel required to and from US ballparks where COVID-19 is raging.

The Ministry of Health reports 166 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, a leap up from Friday’s 111. It’s the kind of bump that gives authorities a second-wave chill as many parts of society try to get back to normal. As reported by CP24, cases continue to come mainly from the GTA and Windsor-Essex. Daily summaries

DVP on-ramp from Dundas St. East

Police now say that a woman senior citizen found dead on the on-ramp to the Don Valley Parkway northbound at Dundas St. was not struck by a vehicle. The cause of death remains under investigation. They continue to appeal for help in identifying her. She has white hair and was wearing a blue and white t-shirt, blue shorts and white flip flops. Call (416) 808-1900.

Broadview Danforth BIA asks patrons to excuse the mess

City announcement

The introduction of a bicycle lanes pilot on Danforth Ave between Broadview Ave. and  Dawes Rd. has inspired a lot of comment on Facebook. The decision was taken by City Council during the height of the COVID-19 lockdown this Spring.  The scheme is called a “pilot project” but those opposed are skeptical. Some people find the virus crisis has been used as an excuse to hurry the lanes into place. Others are happy. A bitter atmosphere between merchants and cycling supporters continues to taint the (now permanent) bike lanes on Bloor St. West. Read the comment on Leslieville FB