The South Bayview Bulldog

Steeles Ave. wrecking yard

A nasty oil-fed fire at an isolated auto-wrecker’s yard on Steeles Ave. between Staines and Sewell’s Rds. has kept Toronto fire personnel busy Thursday. At one point there were five alarms rung in to deal with the burning waste fuel. Pumpers from Pickering, Markham and Richmond Hill also joined the battle. It was noticed about 11 a.m. The flames spread to a low-level office on the property. CN Rail was notified to stop service along a track nearby because of smoke in the area. The auto-wrecker’s yard is far away from fire hydrants so a relay pump had to be used to pump water from one hydrant to the other to reach the fire.

Police have released shocking video of a killing in northwest Toronto in their efforts to capture the lone remaining suspect, Shamaury White, 22. Two others are in custody for the parking lot shooting on June 1, 2016. Police release and video link.

That enemy of the people Mr. Congestion may be blamed for the lengthening of no parking and no turn times on the east side. As decreed at City Hall, it cannot be tolerated. Thus we will see an extension of the program stretching prohibitions (see release) to 3.30 to 6 and in some places 3.30 to 6.30.  On  Bayview Ave and Mt. Pleasant Rd. the 4 to 6 standard remains but merchants and residents should be on guard. This is especially true of those who value the local shopping. For many shops, business drops dead at 4 p.m. Those who are congested in South Bayview are those passing through. City Toronto

A US citizen identified as Joseph Galaska, 58, is in custody after authorities at Pearson Airport found a device that looked like a bomb but wasn’t.  Galaska has been charged with mischief in connection with the “mock improvised explosive device”  found during the inspection of a traveller’s suitcase Thursday. The incident delayed United Airlines flight 547 to Chicago for five hours and ultimately led to the aircraft returning empty to its origin. Passengers were re-booked aboard other flights.

Many wished the sender of this invitation good luck but it was Eric Papalambropouloges who posted “She said no” on Leaside Community Facebook Group. We’re not sure if that’s right. Ryan Yee said he was glad that everyone liked the idea. Either way guys, don’t forget the spoken word is quite effective too.

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Premier chats with Terry Fallis and brother Tim (left)

Kim McCullough’s dad with granddaughter Sasha

Here to honour George

Jr Wildcats head coach Kim McCullough with son Nikita

George far left at rear 1969

George with friends Steve Cook, Jeff Butler and Kevin Mark

A large turnout of friends joined Premier Wynne to honour long-time friend of Leaside sports and arena volunteer George Turrell Wednesday evening at the William Lea Room.

Nothing is a bigger indicator of spring-in-the air more than the sound of chainsaws hard at work.  The Bulldog happened by this man taking down one of the big ol’ Leaside maples Wednesday.  He was offering free wood to all passersby.

If the gray skies and rain over the last few days have got you down, there is some sunshine in the forecast to lift your spirits. As we know, weather can surprise us, but right now, the weather experts are expecting temperatures to reach 20 or more degrees on Monday with partly sunny skies!  Let’s keep our fingers crossed.  In the mean time, keep that umbrella handy as we’re getting more rain tonight.  A special weather statement has been issued warning of “significant April rain on the way”.  They also mentioned the s-word.  Yes, there could be some snow mixed with all of that rain.

The Times Group is looking for permission to build 25 and 34 floor towers at the familiar intersection of Yonge St. and Davisville Ave. Urban Toronto

A woman has pleaded guilty to the deadly oversight which caused the death of a child in her charge on a hot summer day in 2013. Olena Panfilova was operating an unlicensed daycare in York Region when she unloaded children from her van and forgot that Eva Ravikovich, 2, was still in a car seat inside the vehicle. It was not until eight hours later that the child was discovered dead from the heat. The case is more egregious because Panfilova lied to authorities that Eva had died in her sleep. She will face sentencing for the criminal negligence charge on May 19. In an email to The Canadian Press, a lawyer representing Eva’s parents said now that the criminal proceedings have concluded, the lawsuit against the daycare operators and the Ministry of Education can move forward.