The South Bayview Bulldog

The introduction of Amazon’s Prime Videos streaming channel will carry live television service as well as conventional on-demand fare, the firm says. No date has been set for the introduction of the service into Canada but this CBC report says the concept worrying Canada broadcaster, and the CRTC. The service looks like a cable service and has the potential to undermine legislated Canadian control of television in Canada.

Andy and Jan Elder on wedding day, June 2, 1989

Dozens of people are sending their love and best wishes to Andy and Jan Elder as they mark their 30th wedding anniversary. Have a look and add your own congratulations

Damaged van remains at scene of accident/Toronto Police photo

Two teen girls, 13, have been struck by an older model van while crossing the street outside Agincourt Collegiate Institute Monday afternoon. Both girls are in serious to life-threatening condition, police report. It happened near or at Midland and Lockie Aves., a signalized crossing, at around 3:30 p.m. Police say the driver, a 64-year-old woman, remained on scene. They are appealing to the public for video of any kind that might confirm what occurred.

Extensive damage to the van that struck two teenage girls at 3:30 PM this afternoon. One in life-threatening condition. Midland ave will remain closed between Sheppard & Montgomery as police piece together what happened. @CityNews pic.twitter.com/C6uRCet4n2

— Tina Yazdani (@TinaYazdani) June 3, 2019

Jennifer’s dog

Poster in Bloor and Lansdowne area

Jennifer Bundock has posted signs near her home in the Bloor and Lansdowne area asking a burglar who broke into her place last Friday to return pictures of her dog, now dead, which were contained in a camera. The appeal has been posted to social media. The poster reads: “To the man who was in my house and robbed me,” the note read. “Keep the cash, and my DSLR, and whatever else you took. But if you have the memory card from the camera, please, it has photos of my dog’s last day alive on it.”

Police are searching for John Kluck, 72, last seen on Friday at about noon near Mount Pleasant Road and Eglinton Avenue.  He is described as 6’2″, 200 lbs. with balding grey hair. He was last seen wearing a black vest, light blue T-shirt, brown pants, and white shoes. Police are concerned for his safety. Photo at Toronto Police Operations

Family Ride gathers at Rykert and Broadway Sunday

Look at this great picture of the shining faces of friends and neighbours at the Cycle Toronto family ride Sunday. The gang includes people ranging in age from 5 to 70. It was posted by James Carter who offered special thanks to Russell Sutherland “for making it happen.”

On Hwy 174 between Cumberland and Orleans as tornado moves across the Ottawa River forming a water spout between Ontario and Quebec/Ottawa Paramedics

This tornado hit homes in suburban Ottawa Sunday causing serious damage. No one was hurt, apparently. Global News talked to a resident and saw the damage. CBC

OTHER NEWS

• FAA says some Boeing 737 Max jets may have faulty parts
• Premier Doug Ford will not attend Toronto Pride parade because police excluded
• Paralegal accused of threatening to kill clients

And it's off! The inaugural ride of the #ttc 's first @newflyer clean, green electric bus is underway! 60 buses on the way from three manufacturers in the next year, full zero-emission fleet by 2040. Read more at https://t.co/ZaHQZNzX7w pic.twitter.com/K5m0AeCPgK

— TTC Media Relations 📰🚌🚋🚈 (@TTCNewsroom) June 3, 2019

The all-electric New Flyer bus will run on the 35 Jane route. The city will be testing out buses from New Flyer, Proterra Inc. and BYD Canada Co. Ltd. to see which is best. By 2025, the TTC says it hopes to purchase only electric buses and the goal is to have only electric vehicles in its fleet by 2040. A release said that Councillor Robinson, chair of the Transportation Committee, and Mayor Tory were present as the bus started off from the TTC Arrow Road Garage off near Sheppard Ave. and Highway 400.

The Moore Park Residents Association has sent a reminder to members about the second round of Gypsy Moth spraying by helicopter which may occur in Moore Park and adjoining neighborhoods early Monday or Tuesday.

Dear Resident,
The second round of aerial spraying for areas labeled as”Day 1″ on the online map have been scheduled to take place on Monday, June 3rd from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.. Second round applications for areas labelled as “Day 2” have also been scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 4th from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.. As always, both of these dates are weather permitting. If any changes to these dates occur prior to the event, notifications will be sent out. We will continue to update you through this email service as we progress into the Round 2 applications. Once second round applications have been completed for all areas, this will conclude our 2019 aerial spray program and no further aerial spraying is to take place. Please continue to monitor your inbox for email updates in case any changes are made to this rounds schedule. To see which areas are to be treated on Day 1 and Day 2 schedules, please refer to the online map, check out the City’s website (www.toronto.ca/gypsymoth) or call 3-1-1. Thank you and have a great day, Urban Forestry

Stop sign at Astor Ave. on Southvale for westbound traffic has been moved to Mallory Cres. (2018 picture Google)

City traffic engineers have rationalized the stop sign oddity which has long confused drivers and made it difficult for pedestrians to cross Southvale at either Astor Ave. or Mallory Cres. The change removes the stop at Astor for westbound traffic on Southvale and moves it to Mallory a short block to the west. There has been a stop sign for eastbound traffic at Mallory for many years. The previous arrangement made it easier for cars to turn off Astor or Mallory onto Southvale. But the absence of a stop at Astor for eastbound traffic, and at Mallory for westbound traffic, left pedestrians dodging cars at both intersections. Now all pedestrian crossings of Southvale can be made more safely at Mallory.

Large crowd at Amsterdam Barrel House watch Game 2 at Leaside Jurassic Park North/Bulldog

Excitement across Toronto and the country created a huge audience for Game 2 of the NBA finals featuring the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors. The Raptors lost Sunday’s game 109 to 104 making the series 1 and 1. Game 3 of the best of seven playoff series will be played Wednesday in Oakland with a 6 p.m. start Toronto time.

Former US President Barak Obama attends game Sunday after meetings in Ottawa

Ha ha! Tweeted support from the Beaches Dance and Music Studio

Streets of Leaside vacant at game time. This is Laird Drive

Apricot seed products recalled

Canadian Press carries an alert from the Food Inspection Agency recalling Apricot Power brand apricot seeds and apricot seed meal because of concerns about cyanide poisoning. Apricot Power products are made by Ecoideas Innovations Inc. in Markham. The dangerous ingredient is the natural toxin amygdalin. The agency says the compound has the potential to release cyanide when the bitter apricot seed kernels are ingested. It says humans can “detoxify” small amounts of cyanide but high amounts can be lethal. No illnesses have been associated with the products. Unclear is why just this brand is named in a recall if the issue is a natural phenomenon common to apricot seeds. Symptoms of acute cyanide poisoning include headache, dizziness, confusion, weakness, difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, seizures and coma.