Visiting for Mona May Piper at 2 and 6 p.m. at Humphrey’s

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Mona Piper
Bamboobay Valentine’s Workshop
Sheila Cary-Meagher
Valu Mart roses
14 hours hours ahead of Toronto

Many people will wish to be reminded that visiting for the late Mona Piper will take place Friday at the Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles-Newbigging Chapel at 1403 Bayview Ave. Two receptions are scheduled, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Obituary. A nice day Saturday may be had for children who visit the Bamboobay Valentine’s card-making workshop. To the far right, long-time East York TDSB trustee Sheila Cary-Meagher is under fire for alleged use of “inappropriate language” toward staff. Lower left, Tuft’s Valu Mart will offer free roses on Valentine’s Day. Finally, the PyeongChang Olympics are underway but live viewing is awkward as events in Korean unfold 14 hours ahead of EST in Toronto.

Service for Peter Ballantyne at Rosedale United Church

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A Service of Remembrance for Peter David Ballantyne is to be held Friday at Rosedale United Church. Mr. Ballantyne died February 2, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. He was a member of Torys LLP and a prominent resident of Moore Park. Globe and Mail 

 

Karen Fraser, owner of 53 Mallory Cr., interviewed on CBC

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Karen Fraser, a well-known Leaside resident and friend of many, and owner of 53 Mallory Cres. with her partner Ron Smith, has spoken to CBC Radio about the jolting realization that someone had been burying human remains on the property. Police find remains of at least six men on Mallory Crescent

News conference Friday to discuss “phone-based fraud”

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Toronto Police will broadcast live from police headquarters Friday at 10:30 a.m. about their concern over what is called a phone-based fraud scheme. That might cover a lot of ground. The news conference will be live-streamed and seen at the link.

Snow expected Friday and Saturday across Toronto area

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As reported earlier this week, Friday and Saturday will see snowfall in amounts estimated as high as 5 cm each day. Friday, this snowfall is expected to mainly impact the afternoon commute.

Ski fun near home as CGS kids “take classes” at Earl Bales

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Dressed to ski
Do I know you?
Whooping it up
Hello from up here
Instructors are excellent

Those looking for a quick and easy local ski option could well follow the path of students at Children’s Garden School as they whoop it up “in class” at the Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre at 4169 Bathurst St. (just south of Sheppard Ave). It’s part of the broadly-based education these lucky Grades 1 to 3 kids get. CGS makes an excursion a couple of times each winter as part of the Outdoor Education curriculum. The Earl Bales instructors are excellent. They are there to help new comers learn the ropes as well as challenge experienced skiers.

Woman reports wallet theft at Bayview Starbucks Thursday

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A member of the Leaside Community Facebook group has posted a “heads up” notice about the theft of her wallet from a purse about 2.30 p.m.Thursday while she was in the Starbucks on Bayview Ave opposite Belsize Drive. She says that within six minutes the thief had put $2,000 in US funds on her Visa card. There is a fairly long thread growing late this afternoon with many people expressing regret. One notes that she was followed by a “young guy” who she “ditched at Value Mart.” Among the items lost in the wallet theft were baby pictures, it is posted.

Toronto, New York markets continue downward spiral

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Bowery Project at Leaside Garden Society Thursday at 7

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Deena DelZotto and Rachel Kimel
Healthy activity

The Leaside Garden Society meets Thursday night (tonight) beginning at 7 p.m. at the Leaside Library, 165 McRae Drive. This meeting will hear from Deena DelZotto and Rachel Kimel about their urban green and agriculture venture known as the Bowery Project. They describe the origins of their work as a love for food (growing it and eating it) working with their hands and giving back to the community.  Passing through downtown Toronto they noticed several lots which had been vacant for years and asked why can’t we grow food there? Guests are always welcome at the meeting.

South Bayview Bulletin Board has news for you, you and you

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Ward 25 Safety Meeting
Prom Drive
Laugh Out Loud in Leaside #9
Shrove Tuesday
PA Day Horse Camp
Leaside United Shrove Tuesday February 13
Northlea Shrove Tuesday
St. Luke’s Anglican Shrove

From the upper left, Jaye Robinson’s Ward 25 Safety Meeting is February 20. Chief Saunders will be there. Friend Patrick Rocca posts the New Circles Prom Drive details. They’re working on this until April 23 for kids who need that rite of passage called Prom Night. Next, friend Charlene Kalia’s good works extend to Laugh Out Loud in Leaside #9. It is often sold out. Shrove Tuesday is next week so plan now to support your local church by enjoying some yummy pancakes. Centre left, who knew there was a PA Day Horse Camp? Giddy Up.

PCs to verify that party members are who they say they are

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The Ontario PC party says it will have an online, two-stage verification process for what it says will be an “open, transparent” voting process. The party says that members will be mailed a verification number and will be asked to verify the membership information on file. Members will also be asked to send in a photographed or signed copy of identification documents to be able to vote once membership information is verified. CBC 

Van Riemsdyk lifts Leafs to 3-2 shootout win over Nashville

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The man known as JVR scored two Wednesday night at ACC, including a solid shootout goal, to lift the Leafs to a 3-2 win over a plucky Predators team that had battled back from a 2-0 deficit. Game highlights on YouTube