The South Bayview Bulldog

While the weather outside might feel frightful, the early spring flowers are not deterred. Spotted today on Millwood Road, a lovely cluster of crocuses that appear to be waiting for the right moment to bloom. It’s always a treat to see that first burst of colour in our gardens.

A tree on the front yard of a house on Belsize Drive (between Cleveland & Thurston) was partially toppled in the windstorm on Saturday night. The tree snagged a power line and the that block of Cleveland was cordoned off. Midday on Sunday, Toronto Hydro turned off the power to facilitate the safety the crew on site tasked with removing the tree and freeing the powerline. The roof on the neighbouring house was partially damaged by the tree. The tree removal and the restoration of power took about seven hours. There was much excitement on the street and many residents gathered to watch the hard working crews.

“The tree” before it fell. Image captured by Google Maps in 2021.

The 2023 Agnes Macphail Award recipient, Dr. Shakhlo Sharipova /City of Toronto

On Sunday, March 19, the City and the Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee will host an awards ceremony to recognize Dr. Shakhlo Sharipova’s contributions to the East York community. The City’s annual Agnes Macphail Award is presented to an individual in East York for their volunteer leadership in community-building and social justice issues.

A skilled ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of glaucoma, Dr. Sharipova came to Canada from Tajikistan in 2009. A mother of four and grandmother of two, she has lived in East York since 2010. Dr. Sharipova founded the Thorncliffe Park Autism Support Network (TPASN), which stemmed from her experience as a mother with a child diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. TPASN provides information and inclusive activities for children living with autism and their families. During the pandemic, she organized outdoor and inclusive camps for children living with autism with special needs and their siblings, providing respite opportunities for families.

Dr. Sharipova supports her community by organizing a toy drive for low-income families and the Ramadan Free Hot Meal Project. With a team of volunteers, she has provided 4,240 meals since the program started, delivering meals door to door during the pandemic. Dr. Sharipova also fundraises to provide food and supplies to families and seniors in need. She is also dedicated to creating opportunities for youth to engage in community development.

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• New or lightly worn dresses
• Slim fit suits / tuxes
• Slim fit shirts & pants
• Ties & accessories
• Evening bags & jewellery
• Shoes
• New makeup
• Socks

Drop off your donations at: Bosley Real Estate at 103 Vanderhoof Avenue, Bayview ValuMart at 1500 Bayview Avenue, or New Circles at 161 Bartley Drive by April 3, 2023.

Local politicians Stephanie Bowman, MPP for Don Valley West, and Rob Oliphant, MP for Don Valley West have sent out their March event reminders. Town halls, coffee & conversations, a St. Patrick’s Day celebration at McSorley’s and a reminder to support the Thorncliffe Park Food Bank are included in this month’s updates. See the photos for more.

Hasty Market, 1213 Bayview Avenue, captured in 2021 by Google Maps

A building permit application submitted for alterations to 1213 Bayview Avenue (at Moore Avenue) indicates that TD Bank is moving in. The application, submitted in November 2022, is for a “complete fit-up of two floors in existing building for new TD Bank Branch”.

Area locals may remember when this corner was home to Kuzins chicken restaurant. Ah, memories.

Kuzins, Bayview & Moore. /Bonnie Byford Real Estate, date unknown

Councillor Josh Matlow told CP24, he is “strongly considering running to replace John Tory for Mayor of Toronto”.

Josh Matlow was Councillor of Ward 22 St. Paul’s (which included Davisville Village, west of Bayview) from 2010-2018. In 2018 and 2022 he was elected Councillor for Ward 12 Toronto—St. Paul’s. The eastern boundary of the new Ward 12 is Mount Pleasant Road.