The South Bayview Bulldog

Unknown millions of Canadians have never held a paper copy of Maclean’s Magazine or Chatelaine, once de riguer for any lady of the house and women generally. But 20 years after the digital revolution owner Roger’s Media has sold the titles to St. Joseph Communications of Toronto. Those interested in this transaction may wonder at the price paid but no such information is being released. It will not have been very much.

After more than a year of testing, Tim Hortons will launch its new loyalty program across Canada on Wednesday, giving the company a new tool to fend off challenges to its coffee supremacy. The rewards program is centred on visits, which must involve a purchase of $0.50 or more, and can’t be within half an hour of each other. After seven visits, customers get a free coffee or tea at any size, or a baked good (except Timbits and bagels). Instead of a paper card, the rewards program will be offered on the Tim Hortons mobile app as well as on a plastic, reusable swipe card — giving Tim Hortons a wider window into customer buying habits — Financial Post

2359 Danforth looking toward Danforth in August 2018

At top, construction as seen in August. Below depictions of On the Danforth.

The Star says that the condominium project at 2359 Danforth Ave. at Morton Rd. (east of Woodbine) has been cancelled by the owner, DIAM Danforth Property Inc., because a lender “called in a construction loan.” It is apparently the latest in a series of residential construction cancellations. Online promotional material indicates that the condo, known as On the Danforth, was supposed to open in 2017. This would mean that buyers of the units will have had their money tied up for years. They received letters this week telling them the sold-out 135-unit, 10-storey development was being terminated “due to unforeseen circumstances outside of DIAM’s control.” It is said that refunds will be returned.

Bloomberg News tells an astonishing story Wednesday of an off-duty pilot riding in the cockpit jumpseat who saved a Lion Air flight from crashing. The next day, under command of a different crew facing what investigators said was an identical malfunction, the jetliner crashed into the Java Sea killing all 189 aboard.

Changes slated for next week

Bayview and Eglinton early Wednesday

Metrolinx says there will be changes to traffic conditions at Bayview Ave and Eglinton Ave E. next Monday and Tuesday, March 25 and 26. The changes will facilitate work on a large watermain on the north east corner of the intersection.This stage will be in place for approximately 12 weeks. This is the same set-up that was in place from late October to early January.  Metrolinx also says that by late Spring (June maybe) there will greater freedom to make turns at the interesection although through traffic will still face a one lane approach to the corner.

Three years ago The Bulldog observed that the Amber Alert concept clearly served a purpose but that it seemed unfinished, unrefined. The complaint of many then was that once issued the alert never seemed to end, even though it was over. The same seems true today.  The Amber Alert triggered by York Regional Police late Tuesday afternoon was reported to be over before 6 p.m. The child reported abducted had been found safe. But as is so often the case, the electronic crisis continued on cell phones and television (just to name two places) for hours. There was a blast over television at 9.30 p.m. saying the child had been abducted and giving descriptions. Why is it that a simple cancellation of the alert does not put end an end to it?  Among other things, it is serious disservice to the public to spread alarming information which is false. Police ask residents not to call 9-1-1 for delayed Amber Alert

At home, and how, on Millwood/Bulldog

Amanda Michelangeli/CBC

Coming up March 29

Alan Redway/Peter Visima

Hands off our Subway

Music and Movement Camp looks like fun

Locally, photos show us a peek (left) inside the Little Doll House Company, newly located at 862 Millwood Rd.  A visit will tell you that this remarkable business is far from little. It is a fascinating place to browse and the shop was busy Tuesday. At the right is Amanda Michelangeli, a Leaside resident who emigrated from Venezuela eight years ago. She has collected and shipped a van load of life’s necessities and sent them to suffering people there. Right in the centre of the gallery is the estimable dean of East York, Alan Redway. He’ll be at the centre of things this Saturday too at the Lunch and Learn event happening at the Todmorden Branch 10 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Mr. Redway will speak and sign copies of his latest book, East York 1924 – 1997: Toronto’s Garden of Eden. Bottom right, girls and boys whoop it up at the Music and Movement Summer Camp at De La Salle College. Take a look. Enjoy the colourful posters of worthwhile events and don’t forget to visit The South Bayview Bulldog Bulletin Board for a look at everything that’s going on.

This is the CBC Special aired Tuesday afternoon. It’s notable that there is apparently no plan to balance the budget any time soon.

Pam Seatle summarizes the successful conclusion of Tuesday’s Amber Alert. It occurred at a store in Markham.

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CBC report broadcast late Monday summarizes government’s priorities for budget which will come down this afternoon. Spending in advance of the October election is expected.

North York Community Council has approved an application made by the family of Barry and Honey Sherman to demolish the couple’s Old Colony Road home. The billionaire philanthropist couple was found dead in the basement of 50 Old Colony Road on Dec. 15, 2017. Earlier this month, the family asked permission from the city to tear down the mansion, as they believe the former crime scene will never be sold.