The South Bayview Bulldog

The UK tabloid Daily Mail has been haunting Moore Park in hope of finding a story about Meghan Markle’s friends, Jessica and Ben Mulroney. Monday it has a spread of photos showing the two coming and going from their home. Mr. Mulroney is seen slipping on ice near his car. Jessica Mulroney is a close friend of the duchess. The story says she was in British Columbia until recently helping to care for Prince Archie while Meghan returned to London where she and Harry announced their go-it-alone plan.

A false emergency alert saying there had been a “nuclear incident” as the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station appears to have been the result of a human error. Reports say the emergency alert system was being tested Sunday morning when an actual warning was sent out by mistake. CP24 says the alert sent people “across the region into panic” but City News found some locals who yawned

CPC convention at Congress Centre June 27

The Conservative Party of Canada will elect its next leader at a convention on June 27 at the Toronto Congress Centre downtown. To vote in the election, members will have to sign up by April 17. Candidates have just over two months to pull together $300,000 and get 3,000 signatures in order to have their names on the ballot

Hummer name to be used on an electric pickup truck

General Motors will use the Hummer name on an electric pickup truck to be revealed in a commercial on the Super Bowl in February, a source familiar with the plan confirmed to CNN Business. The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the story Friday, says the company has signed on basketball star LeBron James to help.

Meghan Markle is in Canada, almost certainly Toronto, as Her Majesty has called in her grandsons to plot strategy. Harry and Megan shocked the Queen by announcing out of nowhere on Wednesday that they will, in effect, go their own way. It isn’t clear just what they mean by that but a breakaway can be seen as weakening the monarchy. Meghan will apparently participate in the meeting by phone. It is set for Monday.

Bayview Ave. at Pottery Rd. Sunday morning

Flooding continues to keep Bayview Ave. closed south of Pottery Rd. Sunday after an onslaught of rain seldom seen in mid-winter. The Don Valley Parkway at the Bayview-Bloor ramp was closed Saturday just after 7:30 p.m. Leaside Community photo and discussion

Oh boy 😖 #ONStorm pic.twitter.com/4dVXspZOmO

— SBayview (@SBayview) January 11, 2020

Issued at 3.41 p.m. ET: Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Rain will continue into this evening with total rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm expected by midnight. Since the ground is frozen, the winter rainfall warning criterion of 25 mm in 24 hours is being met. For information concerning flooding, please consult your local conservation authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry district office. The rain will change over to freezing rain in most beginning later this evening as temperatures dip to near the zero degree mark.

Freezing rain this evening

Freezing rain warnings are in effect for areas just north and east of Toronto, and may be extended into areas from Toronto and west tonight as needed. Brisk west winds gusting to 60 km/h will herald the end of the precipitation Sunday morning.

President Tsai Ing-wen leads democratic Taiwan

All these annoying people who don’t want to be run by the Beijing Communists. Tiny little Taiwan has done it again by re-electing Tsai Ing-wen as its president for the next four years. Now, says Bloomberg News, China needs to learn to live with it. It can double down on hostility, or try some pragmatic steps that set up the long-term prospect of living together amicably, rather than pushing formulas for unification that Taiwanese won’t accept. Hear her victory address with English translation.

No winning ticket was sold for the $33 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw. The jackpot for the next draw on Jan. 14 will grow to approximately $40 million.

Your input is welcome. Drop into one of @Metrolinx winter open houses to hear more about Ontario Line. Scroll down on the page to see dates & locations https://t.co/9BHPWW4Hvy

— Anne Marie Aikins (@AMAprmaven) January 9, 2020

Drop in to one of the winter open houses from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to learn more about the Ontario Line. It’s an opportunity to talk to staff on the project & provide your input. Teams will be able to hear all your feedback & concerns

Thursday, January 23rd
Ontario Science Centre Telus Room
770 Don Mills Road
North York, ON

Monday, January 27th
Ryerson University Tecumseh Auditorium
55 Gould Street
Toronto, ON

Tuesday, January 28th
Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto Social Hall
115 Simpson Avenue
Toronto, ON

Wednesday, January 29th
Exhibition Place Beanfield Centre
Room 201 ABC
105 Princes’ Boulevard
Toronto, ON

You can also share thoughts, questions or comments on the project by emailing ontarioline@metrolinx.com

The influential musician, author and lyricist died Tuesday in Santa Monica, Calif., after having been diagnosed with brain cancer, according to a statement by a family spokesperson. To read more: http://cbc.ca/1.5422806

Special Weather Statement issued at 10:27, Friday 10 January 2020 — A soaker on tap Saturday. Freezing rain possible Saturday night. Very strong southwest winds Sunday. Occasional light rain or drizzle is expected today and tonight. However, rain will be more continuous and heavy at times Saturday into Sunday morning. Total rainfall amounts of 25 to 50 mm are possible with most of the rain falling Saturday into Saturday night. For areas further away from Lake Ontario, rain is likely to change to freezing rain by Saturday evening and may last for several hours. Strong southwest winds are also expected Sunday morning, especially along the Lake Ontario shoreline where winds may gust up to 90 km/h. There remains considerable uncertainty with exact rainfall amounts along with the location of freezing rain. Rainfall warnings will be issued as the event draws nearer. Freezing rain and wind warnings may be issued as necessary. Travel will be impacted throughout Southern Ontario Saturday into Sunday.

Rainfall Warning for Southern Ontario

Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.

3:34 PM EST Friday 10 January 2020 — Rainfall warning in effect for: City of Toronto. Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.

Weekend forecast from www.theweathernetwork.com