The South Bayview Bulldog

Councillor Jon Burnside has posted notice of his Community Town Hall meeting Wednesday, January 25 at the Leaside Memorial Gardens. He reports that representatives from Financial Planning, Transportation Services, City Planning, Metrolinx and 53 Division will be in attendance to update residents on current projects. “This will be a great opportunity for you to voice your concerns and ask questions.I hope you will be able to attend but should you have any questions prior to the meeting please feel free to contact my office at 416-392-0215…” says Mr.Burnside. The meeting begins at 7.30

Nearly a year ago, John Alpeza was told by the City to take down the 108-square-foot treehouse in his Bloor West Village backyard. But last week the Ontario Municipal Board set aside the City of Toronto’s order and ruled Alpeza can keep his treehouse if he lowers it, moves it a bit and builds a new fence. According to the CBC report below, these changes have caused at least one neighbor to change his mind about the big play space. He now likes it. Just how Mr. Alpeza, a contractor, moves the treehouse is a good question. It sits on a dead tree. But the OMB has ruled and house that thrilled the Alpeza children will stay. CBC   CITY: Sailing-boat sized treehouse must come down

2017 Chevrolet Bolt

2017 Chrysler Pacifica

2017 Honda Ridgeline

The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year were revealed Monday at the North American International (Detroit) Auto Show press preview day. The Chevrolet Bolt announced as the Car of the Year, the Honda Ridgeline named Truck of the Year, while getting the nod in a brand new category for Utility is the Chrysler Pacifica. Chevrolet Electric Vehicles Division says that the new Bolt will journey more than 230 miles or 370 km on one charge.

The death of a dog in the Don West River Monday morning has brought warnings for pet owners about the dangers of playing on ice. The animal died when it fell through ice and was swept underneath thicker ice and drowned.  Toronto Fire was called to the area behind Sunnybrook Hospital about 8.15 a.m. on reports of a large dog that had fallen into the River. The area is a popular off leash location for owners.

Concerned South Bayview resident, Elliot Fine, reminds us to clear our snow. He wrote a letter to our Councillor Matlow and The Bulldog on January 3rd:

My wife was out walking 2 days ago on Soudan Avenue when she came across a senior who had slipped and fallen on a sidewalk that was uncleared. This was on the north side between #420 and #440 Soudan. Fortunately several people were able to help this lady get on her feet and home. I don’t know if she ended up in hospital but I am positive she sustained some sort of injury. In this area there were several houses with uncleared snow and ice. This scenario is all too common and as we both approach our 7th decade it is a real worry.I have slipped many times, broken my ankle once on ice many years ago and have slipped more times than I can remember. Up to now nothing super serious has happened.

Seniors and people with physical disabilities can apply to the City for a free snow removal service. The application form can be found here. Toronto.ca reminds us that it is not only dangerous, but can also be costly if you don’t clear your sidewalks. “Failure to do so could result in a fine of $100.00 plus $25.00 surcharge, total $125.00 as per Municipal Code Chapter 719.” Be nice, clear your ice.

Police and fire were called about 8;15 a.m. to rescue a dog through the ice behind Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Sadly, the animal has died.

Update: Dog who fell through ice in dog park behind Sunnybrook has died, #Toronto police confirm.

— CityNews Toronto (@CityNewsTO) January 9, 2017

The Leaside Junior Wildcats lost a tough one to the always strong Whitby Wolves over the weekend at the Toronto Aeros Holiday Classic Tournament at the multi-rink CanLan Arena at York University. Leaside was assigned to a four-team division including squads from Ohio and Dawson College in Montreal.They also met the venerable Ottawa 67’s juniors. In the event, Leaside beat Ohio 1-0, lost to Dawson 3-2, beat Ottawa 4-1, beat Cambridge 5-1 in the quarter finals and then lost to Whitby 1-0 in the shootout in the semis. A worthy performance and a heartbreaking way to lose.

https://twitter.com/JrLeaside/status/818229771402350596

Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean has apologized — some might say was forced to apologize — for suggesting that the job of letter carrier is obsolete. Few people would disagree except it seems postal union warriors in a Twitter tantrum. CBC

Vegas here we come

They’ve seen it all

Is life a gamble?

Don Bosco grads to try their luck in Sin City

The naughty Matharoo sisters, Jyoti and Kiran, have a court date on January 26 to settle up for their alleged shenanigans in the Nigerian capital of Lagos. According to a comprehensive account by Brad Hunter of the Toronto Sun,  the two fun-loving women plan to visit Las Vegas if and when they are permitted to leave Nigeria. It seems likely they will be on their way shortly however.

CRIMINAL UNDERTAKINGS

Hunter says the two have signed criminal undertakings confessing to blackmailing and cyberbullying more than 200 men. They have also agreed never to return to the west African nation. Whether the vaunted discretion of the Nevada hotspot will apply to these two — Whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas — remains an open question. The authorities have seen it all in Sin City. Hunter provides some background on Jyoti and Kiran.

VOLUPTUOUS SURGERY

He says they are reportedly the daughters of a Rexdale cab driver who attended Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School in Toronto. Jyoti is said to have graduated in 2003 and Kiran in 2004. Just how they gathered their reputed 50,000 Instagram followers may be an easy guess for those with an imagination. The pictures are said to be lively to say the least. Take a look at Hunter’s story in which he tells of plastic surgery to make Jyoti more voluptuous. Toronto Sun

Man looking under doormat

Mt. Pleasant and St. Clair

Lisa Barton lives in the Mt. Pleasant St. Clair area and she tells The Bulldog about a suspicious man who came to the front door of her house about 9.30 a.m. last Thursday looking for a key under the doormat. Needless to say, she has reported it to the police. Her security system took this picture of the unknown man. Everyone please watch carefully.