The South Bayview Bulldog

It will be interesting to calculate the cost/benefit to merchants of this one.

That magic moment in the Northern Hemisphere calendar year has arrived. Here’s a best-guess effort at what summer will look like.

Canada Goose moves HQ to Sugar Wharf

The phenomenon known as Canada Goose will move its headquarters from its long-time factory near Eglinton Ave and Caledonia Rd to the new Sugar Wharf offices on the waterfront. The business strategy seems to be to uplift staff and amaze customers. The coat makers, however, will remain uptown.

Loblaw will eliminate single-use plastic bags by early 2023

And Loblaws says it will eliminate single-use plastic bags by early 2023. We’ve noticed many stores have resumed filling your bring-along bag, something they would not do during the pandemic.

Jeep missing from Brentcliffe Rd/Chris Chambers

Readers are questioning the ultimate value of remote ignition after the theft of a Jeep off Brentcliffe Rd in recent hours. Useful as a steering wheel knob.

South Bayview has lived in a new normal for quite a few years now as construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT goes on. It is supposed to be finished by the end of 2022 but there are issues.

Pondering Crestview Apartments

Crestview Apartments

A recent tweet ponders the idyllic south Leaside corner known as the Crestview Apartments. They were built in the 1930s and remain the property of a local firm, Lawrence Construction.

Mayor Tory campaigns in Leaside Saturday

Campaigning in Leaside

John Tory was campaigning in Leaside Saturday. He is running for a third term.

Oksana is super independent/Celena Gowans

A young dentist named Oksana is staying with Leslieville residents while she hunts for work and a new home. Read the many messages of warm welcome and suggestions for an interim job. And yes, lucky Canada.

Positano restaurant, CaféTO patio, Mt. Pleasant Road (July 2020)

Councillor Josh Matlow wants CaféTO to look better and offer more protection for diners. We have to agree. Some restaurants have camouflaged the City’s orange cones and pylons so that you don’t really notice they’re there. But that shouldn’t be necessary. Many people chiming in on this topic on twitter have shared photos of other cities making their summer patios much safer, and more attractive. Whadda say Toronto? Background, Council Agenda Item

• Time to face the ugly truth about CaféTO patios: many are eyesores
• CaféTO’s streetside patios leave people wanting to sit inside
• People are embarrassed by the designs of Toronto’s curbside patios compared to other cities

The City auditor has revealed waits as long as eight minutes for a chance to talk to 911. Wow. Then, former chief justice Beverley McLachlin is a non-permanent member of the Hong Kong Supreme Court. Is that odd, or what? Below that, a good giggle for those who remember the early days of the Internet. Microsoft is finally getting rid of Explorer. Lastly, just look at that luscious Strawbery Moon over the Acropolis. Lovely.

This Saturday, June 18th, 2022 there will be live bands happening from 12pm-4pm, a photobooth, BIA tote bag handout by a stilt walker, face painting and so much more! Follow @bayviewleasidebia on Instagram.

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The eglintonTOday Complete Street project proposes streetscape improvements and bikeways on Eglinton Avenue between Keele Street and Mount Pleasant Road. Virtual Public Meeting 1 is scheduled for June 22nd. There is also an online public survey running from June 8th – July 31st. Go to toronto.ca/eglintonTOday for more.

Notice has been circulated to inform that a bridge rehabilitation project will commence on June 6, 2022, with a proposed end date of December 1, 2022. The City of Toronto is planning to rehabilitate the CP Rail Bridge over Eglinton Avenue, east of Leslie. In order to complete the work, there will be road and sidewalk restrictions within the work zone. Traffic on Eglinton will be reduced to one lane westbound and one lane eastbound in the work zone. More info can be found at here.

The City of Toronto is inviting people to provide feedback on the Broadview Avenue Extension Environmental Assessment Study by June 24, 2022. The study area, is bound by Eastern Avenue to the north, Lake Shore Boulevard East to the south, Don Roadway/Cherry Street to the west, and Booth Avenue to the east. Attend in-person drop-in event on June 20, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre, 870 Queen Street East or register for the virtual event on June 21, 2022 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. More info here.

Toronto Police were on scene on St. Clair Avenue East, near Avoca Avenue, just before 4:00pm on Tuesday for a car that was on fire. Occupants were reportedly, out of the vehicle. Road was cleared before 5:30pm.

UPDATE: EB/WB St. Clair is CLOSED east of Yonge from Inglewood to Avoca due to this vehicle fire. The fire is now out, but crews are still cleaning up. Photo via our @RichardCityNews near the scene. https://t.co/WImtNbrEI8 pic.twitter.com/yET5OYE3FO

— Kyle Hocking (@HockCityNews) June 14, 2022