The South Bayview Bulldog

Jaye (Janet Joy) Robinson
December 7, 1962 – May 16, 2024

Jaye passed away peacefully, surrounded by her cherished husband William Crossland “Billy,” her sons Jackson “Jake,” Samuel “Sam,” and William “Will,” daughter-in-law Brooke, and her faithful dog, Sadie.

In 2010, Jaye’s commitment to public service led to her election as Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley West, a role she cherished for 14 years. She proudly represented her community, which encompassed the neighbourhoods where her parents and grandparents once lived.

A passionate and creative supporter of family, friends and community, she spent her life serving the public, representing her community with fierce determination and unbending principle, and creating and implementing major events to bring people together, foster arts and culture, and drive economic growth.

Full obituary can be found at www.jayerobinson.ca.

A Celebration of Life will take place Thursday May 30 at 11AM, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4T 1Z9. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (foundation.trca.ca/donations) in Jaye’s name and help keep Toronto green.

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• City of Toronto Tribute
• SEDRA Tribute

The Milne House Garden Club (MHGC) is excitedly preparing for its Annual Flower Show, which will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Floral Hall of the Toronto Botanical Garden. This year’s theme, “Out of This World,” aligns with the various celestial events happening globally in 2024. The show, which features garden specimens, house plants, and floral designs inspired by astronomical phenomena like Super Nova and Aurora Borealis, is free and open to the public from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. Don’t miss this chance to explore the wonders of the universe through stunning floral interpretations at 777 Lawrence Avenue East, at Leslie Street.

Milne House Garden Club Annual Flower Show “Out of This World”
Thursday, May 16, 2024 • 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Toronto Botanical Garden Floral Hall
777 Lawrence Avenue East (at Leslie St)
Free Entry!

Unlock the secrets of prolonging the clematis season with Dugald Cameron at the Leaside Garden Society Speaker Series. Dugald, an experienced gardener and advocate for greener spaces, will offer practical advice on selecting clematis varieties that bloom from spring to fall. Join this insightful session on May 9th at 7pm at Leaside Library to keep your garden colorful throughout the seasons. For more information, visit the Leaside Garden Society website.

A reminder, courtesy of BARA (Broadway Area Residents Association)

The City of Toronto Planning Division has received an application to amend the City of Toronto Official Plan, more specifically the Yonge-Eglinton Secondary Plan to re-designate the site from ‘Secondary Zone’ to ‘Station Area Core’ on Map 21-3. An associated Zoning By-Law Amendment application was previously submitted, and a Community Consultation Meeting for the Zoning By-Law Amendment was held on October 17, 2023.

The development proposal is for a 46-storey (156 metres to top of mechanical penthouse) residential building with 384 square metres of retail at grade along Bayview Avenue. In total, 419 residential units are proposed for a gross floor area of 28,959 square metres, with a density of 20.5 times the site area. Also proposed are 44 parking spaces within two levels of underground parking.

Follow this link to register.

Join Geoff Kettel and Mitch Bubulj on Friday May 3rd for Jane’s Walk: Factories and Beyond: The Evolution of Leaside Business Park

Urban planners today talk a lot about “complete community”. But one hundred years ago, they delivered. Leaside was designed by the noted Montreal landscape architect Frederick Gage Todd in 1912 as a complete community. And in those days, by “complete” they meant “homes AND jobs”. Todd’s plan for the Town of Leaside designated residential uses (west side) and industrial uses (east side), separated by Laird Drive. But since then the Leaside Business Park has been in constant change mode.

Date: Friday, May 3rd, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Meet at 6:45 pm)
Walk Start: Leaside, Laird and McRae NW corner
Accesibility: Uneven terrain, Walk leader will use audio amplification, mainly walk on sidewalks but some parts have no sidewalks (walk on side of road).

More info at www.janeswalkfestivalto.com

Get ready to welcome spring at the St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside Spring Fair! It’s a fun-filled day with bargains, and a chance to catch up with neighbours and friends. Browse through the Art Gallery, find unique treasures, and enjoy tasty treats including a BBQ, coffee, snacks, popcorn plus face painting and children’s games and activities!

Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: St. Cuthbert’s Leaside, 1399 Bayview Ave
Contact: stcuthbertsleaside.com | 416-485-0329