The South Bayview Bulldog

Rain and sleet rolling toward Toronto at 3 p.m.

As a large weather disturbance rolls toward Toronto this evening, the conservation authority has warned that there is potential for flooding and hazardous conditions because of the rainfall. Environment Canada says that 15 to 25 millimetres of rain will begin falling late this evening or after midnight and continue until late Sunday morning or early Sunday afternoon. The rain will also be accompanied by milder conditions with a high of 6º C forecast for Sunday. To see the approach of the storm live go to the Canada Radar site and zoom to Toronto.

No winning ticket was sold for the $16.7 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw. That means the jackpot for the next draw on Mar. 15 will grow to approximately $25 million

A post at Leaside Community tells of an astonishingly brazen robbery attempt at a home on Cameron Cres. The perpetrators broke in at the rear door leaving it open as they went to get a “large white van” to loot the home. Before they got back, the family’s daughter, 12, arrived home and found the back door open. She locked it and then watched in amazement as the van backed into the driveway. A man dressed in black and described as “large” with a shaved head tried to enter at the rear. He was unable to do so and left. All quite frightening.

Karen Fraser

Ron Smith and Karen Fraser

Cleansing at 53 Mallory Cres.

The co-owner of 53 Mallory Cres., Karen Fraser, has been given the 2019 Agnes Macphail Award for outstanding contribution to the community. Ms. Fraser and husband Ron Smith endured the unthinkable ordeal of learning that serial killer Bruce McArthur had used their home on Mallory Cres. in Leaside to hide parts of bodies. Fraser has responded by honouring the dead and moving to cleanse the site of its worst memories. A very nice feature in the East York Chronicle appeared Friday. It notes Fraser’s inspiringly indomitable attitude of resilience and positivity cited in several of the letters in support of nominating her to receive the 26^th annual award. She will receive it on March 24 at the annual ceremony commemorating the late social crusader’s birthday.  The event takes place in the True Davidson Council Chambers at East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave. at Mortimer, starting at 2 p.m.

At Women’s Day event Friday: Milayjah Tefanis, Karen McKenzie, Assistant Superintendent Joanna Beaven-Desjardins, event host Sharon Stewart and school principal Franca Capano

One of many local events for International Women’s Day was held at John G. Diefenbaker School at 70 Dean Park Rd. in Scarborough where Assistant Superintendent Joanna Beaven-Desjardins spoke about her advancement in the Toronto Police. She is now unit commander at both 41 and 42 Divisions. She’s also the mother two teens. She is seen above with two students from left, aspiring hip hop singer Milayjah Tefanis and Karen McKenzie. To the Assistant Superintendent’s right are event host Sharon Stewart and school principal Franca Capano. Ron Fanfair

High levels of air pollution have developed in parts of Toronto says an alert from Environment Canada. “The observed Air Quality Health Index values for Toronto are generally in the moderate risk category, however light winds and stagnating weather conditions have resulted in increasing levels of fine particles and nitrogen dioxide in northern and eastern parts of Toronto. High risk AQHI values are expected to persist for several hours at these locations before improving later this morning.”

Wildcats on the job selling raffle tickets for $1

What cold you win?

Many concessions

Fishing prize for auction bidders

Need a paint kit?

Um

Tutor Doctor makes a game of it

The Leaside Wildcats March Madness Hockey Tournament will see players, families and friends throng Leaside Arena Saturday and Sunday. Many will wish to check out the many raffle and silent auction items. Don’t leave it too late. Every player a champion at 40th March Madness next week

A cosy gathering of ladies on British television included Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex. Brash inquiries about “the bump” were handled with grace. Things seem to be going fine. Elsewhere, Friday was International Women’s Day. This City News report has the state things in that field from a number of capitals. And recent documentary hand-ringing about the messed up life of Michael Jackson has led to the suspension of his music in many places. Now 20th Century Fox Television has pulled the Michael Jackson episode of The Simpsons from circulation. It should be kept in mind that whatever Jackson’s transgressions, and they were many no doubt, the guy is dead.

Duarte Borges

Frequents East York

The hunt is on in East York for Duarte Borges, 56, after he slipped out Michael Garron Hospital at Mortimer and Coxwell Aves. Thursday as he received treatment while in custody. He is described as 5’5″, 140 lbs., with a slim build, grey hair, and unshaven with a slight moustache. He was last seen wearing a black hooded top, a grey toque with a logo on the front, black pants, and tan boots. He walks with a limp. He is also known to frequent East York area as well as the downtown core.

Despite the predicted rain, Sunday can yet turn out to be a Springtime high as temperatures soar to 6º Celsius and Daylight Saving Time returns at 2 a.m. This means sunset will gallop back to 7.17 p.m. Spring forward. We like it.

Issued at 12:46 Friday 08 March 2019

Risk of freezing rain Saturday night followed by 15 to 25 mm of rain. Gusty winds Sunday. Rain will begin late Saturday evening or after midnight. In areas where temperatures remain below the freezing mark, this precipitation could fall briefly as freezing rain before temperatures rise above zero. Rainfall amounts of 15 to 25 mm are expected before the rain tapers off late Sunday morning or early Sunday afternoon. Ponding of water on streets with blocked storm drains and in low lying areas is possible.

In addition, southwest winds gusting to 70 or 80 km/h will develop on Sunday and continue for much of the day. The rain and wind are associated with a Colorado Low that will track through Northeastern Ontario on Sunday.

Still smoudering at noon

Neighbour coated in ice

Trees glisten

Public and media watch

Icy outfall

Fire crews continued to deal with hot spots Friday at the scene of a six-alarm house fire on Rochester Ave. in Lawrence Park. Trees and shrubs are coated with ice from a night of trying to extingish the fire at a home under construction. A contractor’s sign calls the property 111 Rochester.