The South Bayview Bulldog

Doug Putnam, head of Sunrise Records, has assumed a huge business burden by taking over the bankrupt HMV retail giant both here in Canada and the UK. How will he keep record sales alive in the age of digital music? This CBC report has limited reference to this question, namely “more music-related merchandise, vinyl showcased at the front of the store, wider selection.” This may refer to the toys which were the foundation of Sunrise stores in Canada, a business founded by Putnam’s mom and dad in Hamilton. Hamilton vinyl holdout Sunrise Records does HMV rescue

The overall winner of the Great Canadian Bonspiel held last Saturday at Leaside Curling Club was Team Harling from Leaside (skip Rob Harling, vice Ted Hellyer, second Don Dawson and lead Floyd Dempster). Well done guys. Paivi Liitela, general manager of the curling club, also reports that the barbecued pork dinner was amazing. No doubt. The large fully-dressed pig was cooked on the barbecue just outside the club’s front door on Millwood Rd. Great Canadian Bonspiel, barbecue at Leaside Curling Club

Done to a turn/Paivi Liitela

I’ll have a bit more/Piavi Liitela

An HIV patient in London has been found clear of the disease for more than 18 months after receiving a stem cell transplant which has a natural immunity to the virus. It is a tantalizing glimpse of what may be possible if and when physicians are able to artificially edit genes to universally shut down HIV infection. The report at the right from Fox News hears from a TV doctor about this possibility.

Two boys riding with three adults after midnight on Lake Muskoka have died when three snowmobiles plunged into the water at Lighthouse Narrows near Gravenhurst, OPP report. The accident occurred early Monday. OPP Central in Orillia name the boys as Alexander Martin, 15, of Gravenhurst and Mitchell Paris, 12, of Bracebridge. Police did not provide details on the relationship between the boys or the status of the other three people involved in the accident.

Snowmobiles went through the thin ice at lighthouse narrows on #LakeMuskoka #Gravenhurst resulting in 2 fatalities. Please remember #NoIceIsSafeIce #RideSafe ^jf pic.twitter.com/YGjHLRO4Rh

— OPP Central Region (@OPP_CR) March 4, 2019

William Secord Mattson, 22

Burned out scene at 160 Bathurst St.

The victim of Tuesday’s 5-alarm fire on Bathurst St. is William Secord Mattson, 22, the step-son of the building’s owner. Mattson lived in the basement apartment where the fire is believed to have started. A second person in the apartment, is in hospital. The step-father is a barber who has operated a business at the address for decades. One dead, one injured in basement fire in store on Bathurst

Toronto Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in an infant child and officials are warning people who may have visited two Scarborough locations about potential exposure. Anyone at these locations may have been exposed: The emergency department of Scarborough Health Network at 3030 Birchmount Rd., between 5:12 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 and the Huntingdale Medical Centre at 3061 Pharmacy Ave. between 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 26 and between 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 28.

(Top) Cleveland Street between Millwood and Belsize.
(Bottom) Belsize Drive, west of Bayview. March 5, 2019.

New school safety zone signs have popped up guarding the perimeter of Maurice Cody Junior Public School as part of Toronto’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan.  The two signs pictured above include eye-catching flashing beacons.  The Vision Zero Road Safety Plan is a comprehensive five year (2017-2021) action plan focused on reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries on Toronto’s streets. With over 50 safety measures across our six emphasis areas, the Plan prioritizes the safety of our most vulnerable road users, through a range of initiatives.  September 2018 saw newly painted zebra crossings surround Maurice Cody school.

Zebra stripes on Cleveland St. as Vision Zero hits Davisville

The Hulu dramatized series based on Margaret Atwood’s lurid 1985 potboiler The Handmaid’s Tale has recorded a morbid scene smack in front of City Hall Tuesday morning. A body of red-uniformed handmaids is seen yanking a rope that sends several persons (men and women apparently) to their deaths on a massacre-sized gallows. The grim scene is on Instagram and must have been quite a show from the window of Mayor Tory’s office. Sometimes the world-class mantle does not sit very comfortably.

ALSO (AND MORE SUITABLY) AT CITY HALL

The Executive Committee voted Monday to boost the budget for shelter, support and housing by about $222,000 to buy menstrual products and dispensers for City-run homeless shelters, drop-in and respite centres as well as some neighbourhood community centres. City Council will vote to finalize this on Thursday. Ward 13 member Kristyn Wong-Tam led the move to do this.

Water streaming between two buildings after a watermain break in the area of Lawrence and Weston. Crews are on scene trying to shut off the water. pic.twitter.com/e8nRkM5kLW

— CityNews Toronto (@CityNewsTO) March 5, 2019

A break in a watermain which apparently pre-dates many acts of amalgamation is flooding the area of Weston Rd. and Lawrence Ave. Tuesday. The old Town of Weston 16-inch main was proving difficult to shut off as water flooded roads, turning them into sheets of ice. Torrents of water could be seen gushing between two buildings in the area and over the steps of a nearby church.

ROAD DEATH IN CALEDON

One person is dead and another person is in hospital with serious injuries following a multi-vehicle collision in Caledon. It happened at Hurontario and King streets shortly after 9 a.m. Peel Regional Paramedic Services have reported.

Shrove Tuesday precedes Ash Wednesday

It’s Shrove Tuesday and many local churches are having traditional pancake suppers. There is lots of time to arrange a tasty social evening. Check the South Bayview Bulldog Bulletin Board for your choice.

Students made this beautiful and inspiring cape/Sandra Hawken

Monday morning’s celebration of Capes for Kids at Northlea Elementary and Middle School on Rumsey Rd. saw a great gathering of heroes. Sandra Hawken (@HiSandraHawken) President and CEO of Holland Bloor Kids Hospital was there to thank all those who rallied (as heroes should) to the cause of helping children with disabilities.

Heroes on parade at Northlea EMS

Busy planning

C 4 K indeed

Sandra Hawken called this the best part of her day

Young caped hero