The South Bayview Bulldog

There was no winning ticket this week in the Lotto Max grand prize. One prize of $1 million dollars was claimed by a ticket holder in Quebec. The jackpot for the next Lotto Max draw on December 30 remains at about $60 million, but the number of Maxmillion prizes offered will grow to 30

Bandit take off when cop speaks up — Halton Regional Police

An off-duty Toronto cop interrupted a holdup at a bank in Oakville Friday morning causing the two suspects to flee. One was armed with a gun. No one was hurt however and no money taken. The presence of police action in banks is contentious because of the presence of civilians. This officer was doing business at the bank. He struggled with one of the perpetrators but he got away. It appears the officer was unarmed. The first suspect is described as black, 25 to 30 years old, standing five-feet-10 inches tall, weighing about 200 pounds. He was wearing a long, knee-length black jacket, black balaclava, black gloves and beige pants. He was carrying a black handgun. The second suspect is described as black, 25 to 30 years old, weighing about 160 pounds. He was clean shaven. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black balaclava, black gloves, black running shoes and was carrying a black duffel bag.

Breaking News

The South Bayview Bulldog has learned that the Dr. Tom Pashby Sports Safety Fund will make a donation of $500,000 to the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens. The official announcement and celebration of this gift is scheduled to be held in the William Lea Room at the arena on Thursday, January 19, 2017.  The Pashby Sports Safety Fund commemorates and advances the work of the late Dr. Tom Pashby. “Doc Pashby” made it his goal to forge hockey into a safer sport. The East York ophthalmologist was a life-long advocate of ice safety. He fought for protective equipment and mandatory helmets and face guards. He also led the push for penalties for cross checking and other actions that could lead to back or eye injuries. His tireless efforts won him the Order of  Canada, among other honours. To suitably recognize the donation and Dr. Pashby’s work, Rink A at the Leaside Gardens (opened in 2013) will be named the Dr. Tom Pashby Play Safely Rink. Chair of the Leaside Arena Board and the East York Foundation, Raymond J. White, has thanked the directors of the Pashby Fund Board, Bill and Bob Pashby, for making this extraordinary gift possible. He said it will be a lasting legacy to Dr  Pashby, his community spirit and important work in sports safety.

Bantam BB Coach Verkuyl's team adopted a family in need for Christmas – Way to go Wildcats! pic.twitter.com/4b0W86BXCX

— Toronto Leaside Wildcats (@TorontoLeaside) December 21, 2016

Explaining going on

Bayview and Hollywood/Foxwarren

Really

There was an unfortunate accident at the corner of Bayview Ave. and Hollywood Ave/Foxwarren Drive just north of the 401 Friday morning. Here we see the aftermath. Lots of explaining, or maybe complaining.

One reader is posting giddy on The Bulldog Facebook page about the imminent arrival of the Starving Artist waffle restaurant at 505 Mt. Pleasant Rd. That’s two doors south of Millwood Rd. Katie Blais says: “So glad I didn’t throw out my maternity jeans yet.” Yup.

The TTC is posting signs telling riders to download an app instead of posting schedule information at bus stops. CBC

Berlin terror

Edwin Encarnacion has signed with the Cleveland Indians, according media reports. He has signed a three-year-plus deal worth $65 million, according to baseball writer and MLB insider, Jeff Passan. There is also said to be a $20 million club option for a fourth year in 2020.

Bessborough

Parkhurst Rumsey

Brentcliffe

They’re standing tall at Christmas in Leaside. These three decorated beauties suggest that the great Blue Spruce of Patrick Rocca on Bessborough has an edge in height over the elegant evergreen on Parkhurst. The Brentcliffe entry is not the tallest but it certainly is the reddest.

COLLISION – Fail to Remain
Markham Rd and Eglinton Ave E, child struck, consc & breathing, silver/white pickup truck, expect delays ^md

— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) December 23, 2016