The South Bayview Bulldog

Bayview Leaside BIA AGM 2nite. Exciting things planned for Bayview this year. @JohnBurnside82 @JoshMatlow @JohnTory

— Grant Allardyce (@thesourcestyle) November 16, 2016

The rotting eyesore at 73 Donegall Drive has finally been torn down. A new home is being built. The former structure was found to be in violation of height restrictions by Committee of Adjustment. The frame has stood for more than two years as testament both to the toughness of residents on the subject of height and to disregard by builders who essentially abandon property

Gerri Gershon, public school trustee for Ward 13 (Don Valley West) has apologized for playing Scrabble on her smartphone during a parents meeting at John Fisher School, according to the CBC. Ms Gershon was photographed by a parent who said he had to leave the meeting he was so annoyed. The CBC says Gershon apologized Wednesday for what she called a “momentary lapse in judgment.”  The trustee is quoted: “While I was listening to members of the community during the entirety of last’s night’s meeting, I obviously should have been listening more intently and for that I truly apologize.”  The meeting was held to discuss a contentious plan to build an apartment tower next to the school at 40 Erskine Ave near Yonge St.

Radio voice of the Blue Jays says a small tumour found by MRI. CBC

Leaside Junior Wildcats lost 2-0 to the Etobicoke Dolphins Wednesday night in a regular season game in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League. The Wildcats fell behind at the beginning of the third on a Dolphins power play. The second goal was scored on an empty net at the end of the third.

Lower prices and general penny-pinching at Loblaw’s are credited for solid third quarter sales. The venerable retailer reported a 1.4 per cent rise in revenue in the third quarter ended Oct. 8 to $14.14 billion, up from $13.95 billion a year ago. Loblaws program of kicking out brand items that don’t sell fast enough is a daily phenomenon for staff and customers alike. Can’t blame them perhaps but sometimes the firm retreats. That would seem to be the case with Silk brand soy milk which vanished abruptly a couple of years ago. Silk has now found its way back. It was a strange choice for removal because it is among the best-selling of such drinks. Maybe it was just a shot across the manufacturer’s bow on cost. Recently Planters Peanuts saw its pecan line gone from Loblaws shelves. It’s true the tasty nuts are expensive. But it is a daily guessing game for loyal Loblaws customers as to what will be there tomorrow and what will not.

Christin Carmichael Greb (Ward 16) says some constituents have called her office asking to contribute money to buy photo radar signs in school zones. Millwood Rd. drivers will be familiar with the device in use for some months at Trace Manes Park.  CBC

Here’s a charming and informative report on a media couple’s step-by-step method for getting baby to sleep at night — and grab some shut-eye themselves. Chris Wragge is the father narrator.

This unfortunate homeowner on Golfview Ave in the Beach is stuck behind a wall of rubber traffic cones as his car sits sadly in a sinkhole that opened up in his driveway. The graphic photo by Mike Nguyen was tweeted by CP24.

Sinkhole opens up in driveway of home in Upper Beaches https://t.co/MPo2f1o9sM pic.twitter.com/Jkkyvvar7K

— CP24 (@CP24) November 16, 2016

I31423 EGLINTON AVE E EB East of LAIRD DR: Right lane blocked due to collision.

— TO Main Roads (@TO_MainRoads) November 16, 2016

The Leaside Sports Hall of Fame evening to celebrate sports in the community is set for Friday night (Nov 18, 2016) at 7 p.m. in the Lea Room at Leaside Arena.  There are four inductees and one young athlete of the year to be recognized. The inductees are former CFL star Mike Bradwell, former NHLer Terry Caffery, Tom Kalweit, a builder of women’s figure skating and the late Ian Shaw, a builder in women’s hockey. The 2016 athlete of the year is runner and high schooler Remy Cattell. Biographies here.