Raptermath of Game One win goes on into night (and day)

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The aftermath (or Raptermath) of Toronto’s Game One victory over the California guys played out late into the night. Everything seems okay. Here are a couple of snippets. The next game is Sunday at Scotiabank Arena. Local businesses and have organized an outdoor-indoor group viewing at Amsterdam Barrel House on Laird. It sounds like fun. Here are the full game highlights.




Economy slow as China warns of even more “consequences”

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The Canadian economy squeaked out a tiny 0.4 percent expansion in the first three months of the year, giving the country its weakest back-to-back quarters of growth since 2015. Statistics Canada says downward pressure on growth was driven by weakness in net trade as imports rose and export volumes saw their first quarterly decrease since 2017. Many will find it a grim reminder that it is 2019. Heavy industry has been beaten up by US tariffs and China Friday continued threats about the “consequences” of assisting the US in the extradition of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of the company’s founder. Got that clear? A country of 1.4 billion people is threatening a country of 37 million.

Ferry to Hanlan’s Point suspended because of high water

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Ferry service has been halted to Hanlan’s Point and the area surrounding Gibraltar Point has been closed as water levels in Lake Ontario exceed the levels reached in the flooding of 2017. The lake has reached 76.03 metres above sea level on surpassing the high of 75.93 metres in April of 2017. The lake is expected to peak and then begin to recede in seven to 10 days.

Raptors out ahead of Warriors all night and win it 118 to 109

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Leaside Jurassic Park, Bessborough PS and SLMG events

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Jurassic North is Sunday for Game 2
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Leaside Raptors fans new and old can meet at the Amsterdam Barrel House on Laird Drive Sunday to socialize and then watch Game 2 of the NBA finals against the Golden State Warriors. Merchants like Patrick Rocca, Andy Elder, Cloud Nine Audio Visual and CitizenRad Stainless Steel Jewellery have sponsored the occasion. Robyn Hochglaube, the admin of Leaside Community Facebook, had a role in this too. Also this weekend, the Bessborough Public school Mayfair on Saturday and the South Leaside Monday Group Everything Kids Sale Sunday at St. Cuthbert’s Church.

49 years later, Katz Corned Beef Deli to close Friday night

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Aubrey and mom Faye Dorfman are current owners/Toronto Sun
Mayor Tory present for farewell ceremony/MayorTory
Bring it on/Katz’s

The legendary home of corned beef and related deli delights, Katz’s Deli, will close for good Friday night. Katz’s was founded 49 years ago and has consistently pleased the palates of hearty sandwich eaters. Mayor Tory was present Wednesday for a cake-cutting and farewell ceremony. The family has sold the property at 3300 Dufferin St. for a condo redevelopment. Lorrie Goldstein

Riverside Eats, Pape Summerfest closures on this weekend

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The City has released planned road closures over the weekend.

Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest
There will be a series of full closures in place on Saturday, June 1 for this street festival:
• Broadview Avenue just south of Queen Street East from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
• Portions of McGee Street, Saulter Street, Munro Street and Carroll Street near Queen Street East from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

A map of these closures is available at http://bit.ly/RiversideEatsBeats2019.
Additional information about this event is available at http://www.riverside-to.com/.

Pape Village Summerfest
Pape Avenue will be closed from Mortimer Avenue to Gamble Avenue on Saturday, June 1 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A map of these closures is available at http://bit.ly/PapeVillageSummerfest2019.
Additional information is available at http://www.papevillage.com/.

Ride for Heart
The Gardiner Expressway from South Kingsway to the Don Valley Parkway (including all ramps) and the Don Valley Parkway from the Gardiner Expressway to York Mills Road (including all ramps) will be fully closed on Sunday, June 2 from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Additional information about this event is available at http://www.rideforheart.ca.

Toronto Raptors tailgate and viewing party
The following full closures will be in effect to accommodate this event on Sunday, June 2:
• Maple Leaf Square (Bremner Boulevard from Lake Shore Boulevard West to York Street) from 7 a.m. to midnight
• York Street between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Front Street, and Bremner Boulevard between Lower Simcoe Street and York Street, from 1 p.m. to midnight

A map of these closures is available at http://bit.ly/MLSEPlayoffs2019.

Let’s Go Raptors chant at gym of Mountain View Mounties

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Students at Mountain View Elementary School in Collingwood chant Let’s Go Raptors in the gymnasium that’s home to the Mountain View Mounties. The seven-second clip is here. Below, Momin Qureshi of 680 News surveys the early arrivals at Jurassic Park. Crazy.  For those who want moment-by-moment input, this Twitter search has incoming stuff coming in at an astounding rate.

Study links Netflix suicide drama to leap of 94 deaths in US

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Demolition begins at 146 Laird for retirement homes project

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146 Laird Dr.

Demolition has begun at 146 Laird Drive in preparation for the construction of two retirement homes at 146 and next door on top of the historic Durant Building (150 Laird). This scene was shot Wednesday. Urban Toronto feature on retirement homes for Laird Drive

Raptors fans stomped cruiser, threatened cop at Dundas Sq.

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The big, boisterous street celebration after Saturday’s Raptors win seemed too good to be true. No arrests. It was a miracle said one officer. But hang on, a colleague had his hands full with several fans (here we see six) who stomped on his cruiser and threatened to kill him when he told them to get off the roof. Fearing for his safety, the officer backed off. But he did not forget the matter. Charges no doubt await these revellers if they’re found.

Cody’s Elizabeth Savary named 2019 favourite crossing guard

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Elizabeth Savary honoured/Cody Parents
Kids agree/Cody Spring Fair
Her shield/archives

Elizabeth Savary, a 13-year veteran of shepherding the kids at Maurice Cody PS through traffic, has been named one of Canadas favourite crossing guards. The Favourite Crossing Guard competition is held annually by Parachute, the national charity dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives. Three guards are picked each year and for 2019, Elizabeth joins crossing guards Brian Smith of Fredericton and Linda Daum of Stratford. At such times it is easy to recall the crossing guard heritage at Cody school. There have been many wonderful people serve the cause of safety. A profile of Elizabeth reveals that she too like those before her, often gives little gifts to children and, with 13 years behind her, is sometimes greeted by now grown-up former charges. Well done Elizabeth and thank you so much.