The South Bayview Bulldog

MP Rob Oliphant, a United Church minister, and St. Cuthbert’s Rev. Ian LaFleur preside

Interfaith gathering

After in St. Cuthbert’s Lamb Hall

An interfaith vigil in support of Muslim neighbors was held Sunday at St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church on Bayview Ave. MP Rob Oliphant tweeted scenes of the vigil attended by Christians, Jews and Muslims. “For me the most moving part was the tolling of the bell, 50 times for those whose lives were lost in the terrorist attack,” he wrote. School Trustee Shelley Laskin tweeted: “Thank you for including me… powerful poignant words by faith leaders… with the lights dimmed, the candles lit and the bells tolling for each of the 50 Muslim victims of the horrific hate crime in Christchurch. I was profoundly moved.”

Happy Family/Instagram

167 Rumsey/Bulldog

28 and 30 Langley Ave/TorontoACORN @TorontoACORN

Aid to Venezuela/Facebook

Waterfall Orchids/Bulldog

Chev accident at Forman and Belsize/unknown at Old Toronto

Locally this Sunday, the self-described Happy Family (upper left) has posted to #Leaside Instagram. Have a look. At the centre, shots of the new house going up at 167 Rumsey Rd. (top) and a protest demonstration Saturday against the eviction of tenants at 28 and 30 Langley Ave just across the Don. The landlord is accused of getting Airbnb Fever. It makes you want to turn your house into a Ramada Inn. At right, a van full of life’s necessities that will be shipped to Venezuela by a hard-working member of Leaside Community. Lower left are some Waterfall Orchids at Longo’s. Bottom right, it’s May 23, 1930 at the corner of Belsize Dr. and Forman Ave. where this Chevrolet has just been damaged in an accident. Homes in the background still stand 88 years later but are more expensive.

Smiles all around

Moments after birth

Everything’s good

April, the world famous mother giraffe, gave birth to her fifth calf, a boy, Saturday at the Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York. The calf was born at 12:43 p.m. April went into labor around 11 a.m. Saturday. The newborn giraffe was steady and on its feet by 1:27 p.m., and nursing by 1:51 p.m. April and her calf were promptly examined by Dr. Tim Slater, the park’s veterinarian. Park owner Jordan Patch said both mom and baby are doing well.

In Chicago, the river has been turned green and there will be much beer the same shade. How’s your complexion this Sunday? Then, Uno Juno? Details from London, Ontario. Below that is comedian Steve Harvey who says Google has tricked young people into thinking they know everything. That may not be a new thing. And finally, City News with Oshawa’s 253 square foot home.

Three people shot during an apparent drive-by on Trethewey Dr near Jane St & Lawrence Av. Victims are believed to be two men shot several times, and a woman with less serious injuries. Patients transported to trauma centres. Large crime scene. #Toronto pic.twitter.com/YU5q7lEO1g

— Jeremy Cohn (@JeremyCohnTV) March 17, 2019

Photo by Michael Riecker @mrriecker

Wreck smoulders after firefighters quell flames

A driver has escaped the explosion of a vehicle after it hit a utility pole at King East at Parliament St at around 6:30 a.m. Sunday. Rescuers pulled the driver from the wreck.

BRAWL AT BANQUET HALL, THREE WOUNDED

Two people are in custody following a triple stabbing in North York. Police say a large fight broke out at a banquet hall on Finch Avenue near Chesswood Drive just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Three victims were located with stab wounds, one was hospitalized with injuries described as non-life threatening — CityNews

MP Rob Oliphant will host an interfaith service on Sunday, March 17 from 3 to 4 pm at St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church at 1399 Bayview Ave. in response to the mosque killings in Christchurch, New Zealand. All are invited to attend. Entrance to St Cuthbert’s is by the Bayview front doors or from Lamb Hall on St. Cuthbert’s Road.

1551 Bayview Ave. will be a restaurant/Bulldog

The small storefront at 1551 Bayview Ave. is being given a new face for life as a restaurant. It’s believed the new business will specialize in pasta dishes. This is the long-time location of Unique Jewellery plus the pop-up shop that appeared in this location last summer. Here we see the heavy new window being installed Saturday. Thanks to Andrew Redlich for the tip.

Barton Wong/Jeopardy

Skylar

Fastpitch softball

Sunday free skate

Give blood and eat cookies

Upper left in this South Bayview summary is Barton Wong, brainy graduate of Leaside High School who was a two-day champion on Jeopardy this week. Among other things, Barton knew that Albany was the US state capital whose last two letters were also the abbreviation for the state in which it’s located (NY). Wow. Upper right, the Girls of Summer at the East York Ladies Softball Association want you. Get in there. Centre left we see charming Skylar who needs a home. Find out about her at Leaside Community Then below, a reminder to enjoy some family fun Sunday at Patrick Rocca’s March Break free skate at Leaside Arena. And Bonnie Byford Real Estate reminds you that it is just as easy to give blood (April 4 at Northlea School) as it is to eat a cookie.

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Courtesy Stuart McGinn@stu_mcginn

Courtesy Stuart McGinn@stu_mcginn

The Humber River is spilling into the streets and homes of Bolton and Caledon this weekend as Spring temperatures thaw the dozens of cm. of snow dropped on the area since December.  A temporary evacuation shelter has been set up at the Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness for those who cannot cope at home. Dozens of residents of Bolton have been forced from their homes. Ice jams have formed dams on the river. Parts of downtown area are submerged. Most of the waterways which run to Lake Ontario are flooding. Caledon OPP have blocked off King Street, the main downtown artery, from Queen Street to the Caledon- King Townline Road and are asking people to avoid the area altogether.

Approx 200 people affected by flooding from ice jams in the Humber River along King St in Bolton. Numerous homes evacuated including an apartment building. Shelter setup at nearby community centre. @CaledonFire crews have been assisting for several hours. @Caledon_Mayor pic.twitter.com/NRbczZMOw7

— Jeremy Cohn (@JeremyCohnTV) March 16, 2019