Patisserie La Cigogne closed to end of August for renovation

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Patisserie La Cigogne at 1626 Bayview Ave. is closed until the end of August for renovations.

What will we do til then?

Snaps from past and present, Beer Here on Dupont Street

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Pam and Rob in 1992
Rob at Loblaw
Cars block buses
Beer Here

Rob and Pam Horwood are seen back in 1992 when they started their tennis store on Bayview Ave. Who knew they would still be at it and that Merchant of Tennis would be one of the all-time anchor businesses of South Bayview. Then, MP Rob Oliphant tweets about a visit to Loblaws (Moore Ave. or Redway Rd?) while Sam Smith @SamSonYYZ is complaining about cars blocking the buses at Davisville Station. (You a bus driver, Sam?)  Below, Beer Here adorns Loblaws on Dupont St. at this revolutionary innovation in the sale of lager.

Cyclist sneaks up on Manhattan cabbies to steal their cash

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Got cash in his shirt pocket?
Go for it
All over the road

This guy has hit three more times since video was made, for a total of seven robberies.

Water tanker rolls on 401, eastbound lanes shut at Whitby

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All eastbound lanes on Highway 401 just east of Lake Ridge Road near Whitby are closed due to a crash involving a truck carrying water that rolled over, according to the Ontario Provincial Police. Sgt. Kerry Schmidt said the tanker spilled some of its water onto the highway. It’s unknown when the eastbound lanes will reopen, he said. Police have not received reports of any injuries in the rollover.

City set to remove parking ticket adjudication from courts

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Starting Monday, August 28 Toronto will introduce what it is calling an easier, more convenient process to settle parking tickets called an administrative penalty system. Disputes will be handled by the City instead of the provincial courts. A release Tuesday says a driver will be able to submit an online dispute of the ticket meaning the entire process can be completed without having to leave home. It will also be possible to have an in-person review for which an appointment may be made. News release

“Rhinestone Cowboy” Glen Campbell dead at age 81

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London jogger pushes woman pedestrian into path of bus

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It’s been said that jogging dulls reason. That may be unfair but you have to wonder what this man was thinking as he pushed a woman pedestrrian into the path of a bus as he ran across Putnam Bridge. Police are looking for him. Note the bus swerve to miss the woman. Also watch how the jogger makes it his business to move to his right in order to hit her.

Lady Luck favors Great Canadian Gaming with rich bundle

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The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation has been awarded a rich three-part “bundle” of Ontario gambling concessions by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. Great Canadian will modernize and operate casino operations at Woodbine, OLG Slots at Ajax Downs and Great Blue Heron Casino located in the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. These facilities have a combined total of more than 4,000 slot machines, 60 table games and employ more than 2,200 staff. News release

Eclectic Ends to close for good after 35 years in Beach

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Ends sells what its got (could be anything) and it has done so for 35 years in the Beach, 30 of those years were at Queen East and Elmer Ave. Now the store will close for good on August 15.

Retail, rents and taxes…

Market day at East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell Ave.

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OSPCA seizes dog from subway woman, prepares charge

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The Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) has seized a small dog seen being hit and bitten by its owner on the subway last week. A video which showed the incident has now been viewed more than 1,122,700 times on YouTube. The OSPCA says it intends to lay a charge in the case.

Woman seen grabbing, hitting, biting dog

Overlea Costco targeted for completion by mid-February

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Targeted opening in February
Former Coca Cola building

Word comes Tuesday morning that contractors on the Overlea Blvd Costco project are awaiting final Notice of Approval Conditions this week which will permit the release of construction permits. Work will then begin in earnest on the store with an ambitious target date for opening of mid-February 2018. As previously reported, the 1965 Coca Cola office building will be incorporated into the Costco. As explained by John McGovern of the Rice Group development firm, Costco stores have a construction schedule of 110 days from the first day of foundation forming to the opening of the store to the public. This store will take a bit longer because of the integration of the former Coca Cola office.

FOUR-YEAR PROCESS

The long four-year road to the start of work has seen vigorous support for Costco from local residents and deep resistance, particularly from the Leaside Property Owners Association. The primary concern has been traffic, but LPOA also raised concerns for small businesses in Thorncliffe Park. Along the way, City Council refused to agree to permit a Costco service station at the site (although that may come later) and referral to the Ontario Municipal Board by two local businesses, Iqbal Halal Foods and Heritage Funeral Centre. These were withdrawn after negotiations. It’s believed that Morguard Investments, owners of the East York Town Centre, is eager for any new business in Thorncliffe Park.