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News & Notes 2025
Updated 2025.10.05
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While many Torontonians were enjoying la Nuit blanche Saturday night, the Canadian Staff Sonsgters of the Salvation Army were entertaining with songs of praise in the North Toronto Community Church on Mount Pleasant just north of Eglinton. The North Toronto branch of the Salvation Army has been worshipping at St. Peter's Estonian Lutheran Church of Toronto while their own church on Eglinton at Yonge is under reconstruction for the Eglinton LRT. One of the songs presented included the choir of the NTCC, with our own Jean Moulton and Eileen Church participating.   In this shot with the NTCC choir included, I think Jean is between the brunette and the blonde at the right of the photo, but I can't find Eileen.  A shot of the other end of the choir - still can't see Eileen.  Here the conductor has a word while the choir members relax. |
Bill Lynn 2025.10.03 re Empty Outdoor Parking Lot 8 October
| A notice posted today tells us to remove all vehicles from the outdoor parking lot Wednesday 8 October, while lines are being painted. |
Bill Lynn 2025.10.03 re A/C Switchover Postponed
| The superintendents advise that the switch from cooling to heating scheduled for 1 October has been postponed to Wednesday 8 October because of the high temperatures forecast until Tuesday. |
Bill Lynn 2025.10.03 re Don Valley Station Construction
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Bill Lynn 2025.10.02 re Video Meeting 9 October
A reminder that Wynford Tower tenants are invited to join a virtual Case Management Hearing (CMH) at 9 AM Thursday 9 October 2025, regarding the M&R application for an Above Guideline Increase in rent because of window replacement, etc. It is requested that we join by 8:30 AM so any kinks can be sorted out, via this link: https://bit.ly/ZLTBVideo160. |
Jean Moulton 2025.09.29 re Choir Concert 7 PM Saturday 4 October
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Darcy Gerace 2025.09.26 re Hot Water from Cold Water Tap
From: Rogers Sent: September 26, 2025 9:02 PM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: Re: Wynford Tower Residents Update 2025.09.26 Hey Bill, HOT water coming out of my cold line in the kitchen in the evenings also for the last 3 weeks. I've also heard its in another line also. Waiting for Wynford to resolve the situation. Thanks Bill Darcy 2405 |
Mary Persaud 2025.09.26 re Hot Water from Cold Water Tap
From: Mary Persaud Sent: September 26, 2025 8:12 PM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: Re: Wynford Tower Residents Update 2025.09.26 Hi Bill I’m in the 05 line and did have an issue trying to shower as the cold water was indeed running hot. I showered with only the cold water running. Just thought it was the time of day. |
Arnold Garson 2025.09.26 re Hot Water from Cold Water Tap
From: ARNOLD GARSON Sent: September 26, 2025 9:17 AM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Hot water Bill, has anybody else had hot water coming out of the cold water taps recently? Apparently this may be caused by people using illicit tabletop dishwashers. When they use them, they don’t turn the taps off after the dishwasher is full. This somehow causes a back up. It may only be on the 05 line. Any thoughts? Arnold Ed note: In Apt. 1807 the cold water in the kitchen usually starts out about room temperature, then takes a long time to get cold, whereas in the bathroom it runs cold within a few seconds. No idea why it is slow in the kitchen. For drinking water I fill a bottle and put it in the fridge. |
Bill Lynn 2025.09.26 re 70th Anniverary Greetings to Ruth and Bob Nicholls
Ruth and Bob Nichulls, who have lived at Wynford Tower for thirteen years, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Wednesday 24 September. Bob, 96, has recently been at Providence Health Care, trying to regain the ability to walk. He was released Thursday, but he is not yet out of the woods, so they have moved to assisted living at
8 The Donway East, Room 467 Toronto, Ontario, M3C 3R7 Phone 416-730-0965 |
Carole Weiner 2025.09.25 re Book Club
From: Carole Weiner Sent: September 25, 2025 11:05 AM To: WynfordTower Residents Association Subject: Book Club Hi Bill, Please include the attached in your newsletter. Thanks, Carole Come join the Wynford Tower Book Club. We meet once a month in the “Social Room”, B level, west end, past the laundry. Our next meeting will be Thursday, Oct. 30/2025, 2 pm. The book for this month is Dan Brown’s, “The Secret of Secrets”. Please note: we receive the books via email from one of our members. Contact: Annie @ 416-587-1094 |
MPP Shamji 2025.09.19 re Community Events
Events & Opportunities Sept 23: DVCLS Pop Up Clinic at the Crescent Town Club Don Valley Community Legal Services is hosting a free pop-up legal clinic from 1:30PM to 4:30PM at the Crescent Town Club, 2A The Market Place, Meeting Room, Basement. This clinic is specific to Housing Law (for tenants) and Immigration Law. Sept 25: Better Living & DVCLS - Tenant Rights 101 for Older Adults Learn about tenant and landlord rights, and listen to examples of how older adults can ensure stable housing at this joint Better Living/DVCLS info session next Thursday from 2 to 3 PM at the Better Living Lower Media Lounge on 1 Overland Drive. Register by contacting Better Living’s Intake Line at (416) 447-7244 ext. 541 or email info@betterlivinghealth.org. September 26: Grand Opening of Community Safety Hub at CF Shops at Don Mills On Friday, September 26 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Toronto Police Service will host the grand opening of a new Community Safety Hub at CF Shops at Don Mills, located within 33 Division. Our office will be there to celebrate this important step in building community trust and collaboration in Don Valley East. Oct 1: Community Safety Town Hall Our office is hosting a Community Safety Town Hall on Wednesday, October 1 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Donway Covenant United Church (230 The Donway W, North York). Join us for an open discussion on crime statistics, traffic issues, and community impact. We’ll be joined by Superintendent Donovan Locke (33 Division) and Councillor Jon Burnside as we work together to find solutions that strengthen safety and trust in Don Valley East. Your voice matters. Together, we can build a safer, stronger community. © 2025 Dr. Adil Shamji, MPP 1200 Lawrence Avenue East, L02, Toronto, ON M3A 1C1 |
Glen Heffron 2025.09.16 re Remarket 8, 9 Oct. 2025
From: Big Glen Sent: September 16, 2025 7:57 AM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Remarket and Repair Cafe October 8 & 9th Hi Bill...Not sure if anyone is interested but there will be Free Market to donate (Get rid of) stuff and on the 9th they will have a repair cafe where they can fix most things for free. 
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Bill Lynn 2025.09.12 re Aircon Off Monday 15 September 2025
A notice posted 12 September 2025 says the air conditioning will be out of service Monday 15 September 2025 for chiller repairs. |
Bill Lynn 2025.09.12 re Removal of Bikes from Bike Racks
A notice posted 6 September 2025 says unwanted bikes will be removed from the bike racks and thrown out. If you want to keep your bike, claim it by Friday 19 September 2025 |
Bill Lynn 2025.09.12 re Notice of Video Hearing
A Notice of Video Hearing has been received by all tenants, reporting that a video hearing will be held at 9 AM Thursday 9 October 2025, regarding an M&R application for an Above Guideline Increase of rent effective 1 June 2023, for window replacement and other capital repairs. We can join via the link https://bit.ly/ZLTBVideo160. It is requested that we join by 8:30 AM so any kinks can be sorted out. The notice says the highest rent increase that could be ordered by the LTB is 5.97%, starting with 3% the first year (1 June 2023), the remainder the following year. The LTB recommends that we get together and appoint a spokesperson ahead of the meeting to speak on behalf of the tenants during the meeting. It is not known at this time if Wynford Tower tenants have appoointed a spokesperson. |
Bill Lynn 2025.09.09 re Harbinger of Fall
This tree on Wynford Drive seems to be ahead of its neighbours in donning fall dress, whilc Environment Canada forecasts summer-like weather with sunny skies and highs of 26C for the next week at least. 
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Jules Bedeau 2025.09.01 re Garbage
From: Jules Bedeau Sent: September 1, 2025 11:37 AM To: 35 Wynford Subject: Re: Question from apt 904 Regarding the pile of trash at back of the building: Is this from a move? Can the people responsible be identified ? This is really unsanitary. Jules Bedeau jules.bedeau@gmail.com / Tel: 647-502-6911 Ed note: This is the correct place to discard furniture and items too large to go down the chute, but that does not make it permissible to make it a garbage dump. In this case the superintendent contacted the tenant, who tidied up the mess (with some help from Marta), last photo. A tenant told me that some folks pick up the discarded stuff weekly, fix it up, and sell it to people who cannot afford new. So a win-win-win-win situation. 
 The following photo was taken Tuesday afternoon 2 September 2025. 
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Mary Persaud 2025.08.31 re Cleaner Experiences
From: Mary Persaud Sent: August 31, 2025 8:25 AM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Cleaning Follow up to previous. I posted a request on BBB and am getting replies from companies. I decided it’s safer to go with companies rather than individuals as they (which I will check) will be insured and bonded. There are so many scams you can’t be too careful. A relative of a friend who’s in the same position went with a personal referral. They showed up at night so he decided to stay in his room while they cleaned his apartment. They ‘cleaned’ alright including cleaning him out of his dishes, cutlery, groceries from his fridge and refrigerator among other stuff…..so sad. Thought I’d share my experiences. It has been a frustrating experience. I started with the government assisted agencies not to get it for free but even if I pay they have waiting lists for months to years, or else they only do light cleaning. They gave me referrals but some will only do a minimum of bi weekly or weekly. I then found one that offered a flat rate for monthly cleaning but on checking further they did not have any reviews and I found that strange. Also my daughters checked further and found on Yelp that the business was permanently closed, there was no reference to them on BBB so they suggested I get in touch with ones who are registered on BBB. The site allows you to post your needs and they send it to businesses registered with them. You can then contact them and select the one you’re most comfortable with. It has been quite the experience. |
Bill Lynn 2025.08.29 re Nicholls on the Move
Ruth and Bob Nicholls, who moved to Wynford Tower in August 2012, are moving to Donway Place, effective Tuesday 2 September. Bob is still in rehab at Providence Healthcare, but when he is finished there he will go home to Donway Place. Ruth has been running the Wynford Tower Book Club, and Donway Place is close by, so it is hoped that she will be able to continue that activity. Best wishes to Ruth and Bob for a happy and healthful life in their new digs. |
Mary Persaud 2025.08.26 re Cleaner Sought
From: Mary Persaud Sent: August 26, 2025 6:24 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Cleaning If anyone knows a reliable individual who can do once a month cleaning of washrooms and floor mopping please let me know. I have spin brush for cleaning washrooms and electric mop for floors. Thank you Mary 416-520-6854 |
Ruth Nicholls 2025.08.15 re Bob Nicholls
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From: Robert Nicholls Sent: August 15, 2025 6:20 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Bob Hello Bill, I admit I had a few tears as I took Bob to the hospitsl this morning and he won't be coming back here. He really can't walk anymore and I can't lift him. Don't know what the future holds. Time will tell. Ruth |
Chandra Vir 2025.08.15 re Café 65 11 Sep
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From: Chandra Vir Sent: August 15, 2025 2:27 PM To: William Lynn Subject: Fwd: First Café 65 Event this Season! - Thurs Sept 11th - "More Motown Favourites" - Entertainer, Davis Steven Hello Bill, I remember you were asking about the first cafe of the season. Well, here it is. Best, Chan 
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Fran Boyce 2025.08.13 re Niagara Bus Trip Sep 11
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From: Fran Boyce Sent: August 13, 2025 4:16 PM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: News Hello Bill, Please can you post this on the newsletter. This is a trip to Niagara on the lake & Fallsview casino on Sept 11/25. Thank you, Fran 
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Mary Persaud 2025.08.09 re Pests
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From: Mary Persaud Sent: August 8, 2025 9:12 PM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: Re: Wynford Tower Residents Update 2025.08.08 I’m on 8th floor. No pests here but am now worried as this might move them here once they start. I know after the last cleaning of the chute I found two in my apt but got rid of them pretty quickly. |
Kathy Hoover 2025.08.07 re Handy DIY Tips Needed
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From: Kathy Hoover Sent: August 7, 2025 2:33 PM To: Wynford Tower Residents Subject: Handy diy tips needed This has got to be one of the most difficult buildings to hang/install anything on the walls. I'm on the end unit off the stairwell and have plaster / cinderblock / steel ducts / concrete / brick to contend with. Can anyone tell me what type of drill, and ceiling hanging hardware used to hang a curtain rod in the master bedroom. Mine is 130 in. wide. I’m leary of trying to drill in to side walls (I have trouble hanging even light art work) so I'm thinking of securing rod from ceiling? I’ve tried extra long tension rods but they slide down the wall with weight of even lightweight drapes. Blinds to go too expensive for my budget and I’ve purchased drapes already. Tips/tricks/hacks much appreciated. |
Kathy Hoover 2025.08.05 re Pest Infestation
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From: Kathy Hoover Sent: August 5, 2025 11:07 AM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: Do we have a pest infestation in building Overheard pest control advised to “start on floor 18”. Anyone aware if we have a building pest infestation? |
Anna Peschmann 2025.08.01 re Sock Ladies & Friends
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From: Anna Peschmann Sent: August 1, 2025 4:52 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Sock Ladies Hi Bill, The Sock Drive Ladies were on a Field Trip this week and we bumped in to these ladies !! The Newspaper 🗞️ 🥹??? 
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St Jacobs Day Trip August 21st
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Mary Persaud 2025.07.31 re Air Conditioning
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From: Mary Persaud Sent: July 31, 2025 10:37 AM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Air conditioning While the temporary fix is appreciated This is the second breakdown of this new unit. My apt temp has been between 25 in the living room and 27 in the bedroom since last Friday. The unit in the living room works to keep that cool but the one in the bedrooms hardly, I have to use a fan at night as I can’t sleep in my living room. I hate using fans I wake up feeling that I have a cold. At least today I can open my balcony door and windows and let some air in. I really hope they get the a/c fixed before the cool down ends and it starts to be a heat wave again. |
Bill Lynn 2025.07.26 re Air Conditioning
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The building air condtioning did not work Friday 25 July, apparently because of a lightning strike Thursday evening. Repair crews were unable to repair the problem Friday, so late Friday night a large ganerator was brought in to get the air conditioning back on. Many thanks to M&R for going the extra mile to keep our residents comfortable. Update 2028.08.01 The partially disebaled air conditoning system was unable to overcmoe the recent hot humid weather. No idea when it will be restored to normal.   Wiring from the generator to the roof was a challenge.     |
Bill Lynn 2025.07.25 re Popups at Aga Khan Museum
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There are popup musical performances at the Aga Khan Museum Wednesdays (5, 6, 7 PM), Saturdays and Sundays (12, 1 and 3 PM). Admission for concert and museum visit is $10 for children 6-13, $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $12 for students. 4-8 PM Wednesdays Free admisssion. Parking $10. |
Bill Lynn 2025.07.21 re Margaret Lynn Celebration of Life
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A celebration of the life of Margaret Lynn will be held at 11 AM Monday 11 August 2025, followed by Meet and Greet and refreshments, at Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Drive, North York, ON, M3A 2J5. (East on Lawrence from DVP, left at first traffic light.) All welcome. |
Mary Persaud 2025.07.20 re Furniture Moving
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From: Mary Persaud Sent: July 18, 2025 9:14 PM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: Re: Wynford Tower Residents Update 2025.07.18 Bill, if the landlord provides ‘accommodation’ to move furniture and the helper is injured the landlord (employer) is responsible under Workplace Safety and Insurance Board for the costs related to that injury. |
Bill Lynn 2025.07.19 re Toronto Skyline
Recently I noticed a highrise mushrooming up in Flemingdon Paek that squeezes our view of the CN Tower between two highrises. With the proposed highrises across the street I guess we'll have little left of the skyline to see (for those of us at higher levels on the south side).
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Do You Need Help to Move Furniture?
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One of our lagally minded residents says the following: After seeing the posting from M&R about the Fan Control Unit maintenance starting next week: 1) Just as a reminder, that if anyone has a valid reason (ie: being injured or too old to move furniture), you should contact the landlord and inform them you require "accommodation" to clear the space in front of the Fan Control Unit(s). The word 'accommodation' triggers special protections under Ontario's Human Rights legislation. 2) Also, their claim they aren't responsible for any damage is - of course - preposterous. 3) Any paint chipping, relating to the panel doors or grills they mention in the undated posting, would be their responsibility to repair (assuming the tenant didn't do the paint job). |
Mary Persaud 2025.07.17 re Careless Cigarette Disposal
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From: Mary Persaud Sent: July 18, 2025 10:18 AM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Cigarette butts thrown off balcony One of my friends living in a condo in Mississauga sent an e mail about a fire in her condo. It’s a warning for smokers who tend to throw their cigarette butts off their balcony. Hopefully we have smarter tenants and this never happens in our building. “I don’t think I told you that two weeks ago, the fire alarm went off in the middle of the night and that’s happened before but it’s always been a false alarm. This time it was very real however. It was caused by a very stupid person that threw a lit cigarette butt over the balcony. It landed on a third floor balcony, started with the furniture and then destroyed the whole unit. The floor was evacuated, people in their pyjamas stood outside for 2 hours. One older lady in a close by unit was taken to hospital. Now the owners can’t live there until all repairs are finished. Surrounding units also had some damage and the entire floor is dealing with wind machines to now dry out the water used to put out the fire. My neighbour’s sister and her young granddaughter were among those affected and they’re both traumatized. It’s ironic that they had to flee Ukraine because of the bombings and now have to deal with this. The idiot that caused this will never come forward of course.” 
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Kathy Hoover 2025.07.11 re Amazon Deliveries
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From: Kathy Hoover Sent: July 11, 2025 6:01 PM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: Amazon -add delivery instructions While I agree , “ leave at front door “ can be interpreted to leave at our lobby front door, I complete the add delivery instructions availabke when you place an order in tracking. This allows me to : leave my phone number to call if access is needed; note that I am home awaiting delivery; and to leave parcel at my unit door. I think I am pretty clear. I don’t often have my things left downstairs since adding very specific delivery instructions. Just a suggestion for fellow tenants who use Amazon services. |
Bill Lynn 2025.07.10 re Wynford Concorde Area Study
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The Wynford Concorde Focused Area Study at the Japanese Cultural Centre Thursday evening was interesting in that the City of Toronto seems to be trying very hard to improve the streetscape in the area. There was no mention of building development. The following handouts do not include any of the artist conceptions that were on display. One idea is to make Wynford Drive and Concorde Place 1 lane each way with a centre lane for left turns, separated bicycle paths, wide sidewalks, benches and lots of trees. Almost bucolic, although I don't know if the thosands of new residents who will arrive with the new residential towers have been considered. The links at the very end of the documents below are not live. They have to be copied into the address box of your browser or email program. 
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Kathy Hoover 2025.07.05 re Amazon Dtiver fails to Deliver - Again
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From: Kathy Hoover Sent: July 5, 2025 8:41 PM To: Wynford Tower Residents Subject: Amazon driver fails to deliver …. Again On Saturday, approx 5:30 pm as I was heading out of the lobby, I saw a wall of amazon parcels. No driver in sight. Took this photo: 
I took my one parcel from the pile. I had delivery instructions to the Amazon driver to call and/or deliver to my door. Neither were followed. I filed a complaint with Amazon customer service advising there is signage requesting drivers not to drop and run. Amazon apologized. Just an fyi. Hope everyone gets their parcel. There were several in the box and all over the frint desk counter. Ed note: The only applicable Amazon delivery instruction that I have found is Deliver to Front door. which I guess could be interpreted as the building front door. I did receive a small parcel at my apartment door this afternoon. |
Anna Peschmann 2025.07.03 re Kaffee Klatsch
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Hello everyone, This message is to let you know that there will be No Kaffee Klatsch tomorrow. It has been decided that we will take a Summertime break. We will be returning Friday September 5th after our Summer. I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Summer. As a footnote: Afternoons between 4.00-6.00 pm you can find us in our beautiful, comfortable shaded backyard and enjoying the nice breeze on hot days. There is this wonderful pool 🏊🏻 🏊🏻♀️ for our enjoyment. There are trails to walk in the neighborhood. Give some thought over the summer months if there are activities you like to do and enjoy and are possible for the upcoming Fall and long winter months ! Again have a great Summer with nice warm weather full of sunshine 🌞 Annie |
Jules Bedeau 2025.07.03 re Massage
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From: Jules Bedeau Sent: July 3, 2025 10:12 PM To: Anna Peschmann Subject: Re: Massage Hello all, If you're looking for a great deal on a massage, my colleague who owns a nail salon at VP and Eglinton (PNC nails) referred me to Gold Coast Health Center. It is $65 for a one hour shiatsu session if you print the attached and bring it with you. Just ask for BECCA, 647-502-6911 Cheers, Jules Ed note: The only way I have found to print this is to right click on the picture, select Copy image, paste it into a new Word document and print it from there. 
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Alda 2025.07.01 re Up Here in Canada
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From: Alda Gieruszczak Sent: July 1, 2025 4:22 PM T: Bill Lynn Subject: Fwd: - Up Here, in Canada Got this from a friend and thought you might like it too! Hope you have had a happy Canada Day! We are so lucky to live in this country! Begin forwarded message Subject: Up Here, in Canada HAPPY CANADA DAY! |
Hy Fish Obituary and Memorial Service. 2025.06.27
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Hy Fish's obituary is on-line at Hy Fish Obituary. A memorial service was held at 11 AM Friday, 27 June 2025. A recording of the service is on-line at Hy Fish Memorial Service |
Anna Peschmann 2025.06.26 re Hy Fish
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From: Anna Peschmann Sent: June 26, 2025 4:06 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Hy Fish Dear Bill, Please find attached the announcement of Hy’s Passing this morning. Please mention this in your newsletter this week. Thank you Annie Good afternoon Jennie, Thank you for letting us know the sad news about Hy’s passing. We were just talking about him and how Dorothy and Hy are getting on. I will pass the news on in the building, they were good friends to us and we spent many nice times together. Please give our regards and very best wishes to Dorothy. Will there be a service, or shiva ? Best wishes on behalf of the Wynford Tower family to you and your family. Regards, Annie On Jun 26, 2025, at 1:10 PM, HYMIE FISH Hello Anna, This is Hy's daughter in law Jennie. (Ed note: Presumably Jennie's email was sent from Hy's computer.) I just want to inform you that Hy passed away early this morning. He had congestive heart failure unfortunately. He went rather quickly which was good, so he didn't suffer too much. Please pass the news around to friends in the building. Thank you |
Mary Persaud 2025.06.26 re Air Conditioning
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Ed note: It has ben suggested that all residents should report air conditioner problems to management in writing, by email to the superintendents at rentals@35wynford.com, with a copy to the property manager at rtablada@mandrholdings.com. From: Mary Persaud Sent: June 26, 2025 5:21 PM To: wblynn@wblynn.ca Subject: Re: A/c Me too….. On Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM My room temperatures are now down to setpoint, with outdoor temperature 20 C. I’ll await judgment until the next heat wave hits. Bill Lynn From: Mary Persaud Sent: June 26, 2025 8:06 AM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Re: A/c Finally seems to be working as of this morning. Had to keep my fan on overnight as it was still not cooling the rooms. On Tue, Jun 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM Mary Persaud I had to put my fan on. It’s not cooling the rooms. Went to do laundry it’s on full blast there but the air is just wind not cool so I’m not sure if it is working. On Tue, Jun 24, 2025 at 8:49 PM Bill Lynn Mine is on but I don’t think it’s any cooler. Still 27 in the living room, 28 in the bedroom. From: Mary Persaud Sent: June 24, 2025 5:08 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Re: A/c Looks like we’re ok now….mine just came on . On Tue, Jun 24, 2025 at 3:37 PM Bill Lynn Thanks Mary I thought the weather was just too hot for the A/C to keep up. Bill Lynn On Jun. 24, 2025 14:11, Mary Persaud Hi Just checked and Michelle advised the a/c is down and technicians are working on it. On Tue, Jun 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM Mary Persaud Bill is your a/c working. I have mine on medium but room temp showing 26 in the bedroom and 27 in the other room air coming from the vent is barely cool. |
Kathy Hoover 2025.06.20 re Front Planters
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From: Kathy Hoover Sent: June 20, 2025 12:46 AM To: Wynford Tower Residents Subject: Outer front area planters I would respectfully like to make a motion, that our “landscaping crew” consult with the lovely tenant who works so hard to maintain the beautiful garden area in the back of the building re appropriate plant materials for our flying saucers aja planters out front. I have lived here decades and have never been a fan of the installation of the oversized concrete planters in the shade of our front building canopy. That said, being a gardener myself, there are many shade tolerant plants that would have much more curb apoeal than the fare we get year after year. I realize the plants put in recently have not taken hold as yet, but my goodness, what an unappealing mish mash of stuff we have growing once again this season. The same plants year after year. They don’t fill out and are not tolerant of high winds which we often get in this area. As part of our hefty annual rent increases go into paying for these pleasantries, I was compelled to speak up or we will get the same old year after year. Take a look around at some of the lovely floral landscaping of neighbouring buildings. We are being short changed here at 35 Wynford. We could also do without all the green weed-like plants at the front entry to our building as well. Despite the landscapers working here so often, the wild weeds out front look so unkept. This is all very subjective I realize, however , you do not see these plants gracing other buildings on the street for good reason. 
 Pictures taken during my nightly walk. |
Flemo Farmers' Market 2025.06.16
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Arnold Garson 2025.06.14 re Pool Safety Rope
From: ARNOLD GARSON Sent: June 14, 2025 5:22 PM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: Re: Wynford Tower Residents Update 2025.06.13 The rope was put in as a safety barrier when the new pool was made. It used to be that you could disconnect it, swim lengths and then reconnect it again. Apparently, an inspector turned up, and the rope wasn’t connected. She threatened to cite the company or the tower unless they permanently connected it. Supposedly this was so that nobody could go from the shallow end to the deep end without knowing that it was there. This essentially has just prevented anybody from swimming lengths as the rope is so tight you cannot swim underneath it safely. On Sat, Jun 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM Bill Lynn wrote: Hi Arnold, What is the purpose of the rope? (I have not been in the pool in the last ten years.) Bill Lynn From: ARNOLD GARSON Sent: June 13, 2025 9:12 PM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: Re: Wynford Tower Residents Update 2025.06.13 Due to the latest restrictions, we are unable to use the pool for lengths. The local inspectors insisted that the rope across the pool is permanent. This means that we are wasting our time having a new pool |
Glenn Jarvis #45 2025.06.03 re Water Meter Audit
Ed Note: Please let us know at webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca if you have received such a notice at Wynford Tower. From: Glenn Jarvis Sent: June 5, 2025 3:52 PM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: Sub Metering Audit Hello Bill, Have you folks received anything regarding water sub metering audit? We received a notice for next week (June 11th). Regards, Glenn Wynford South (Building 45) |
Jules Bedeau 2025.06.03 re Furniture Needed
From: Jules Bedeau Sent: June 3, 2025 5:28 AM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Furniture for sale Hello neighbors, Do you have furniture that is new or relatively new that you would like to sell? Specifically looking for a good condition swivel chair and office desk. I am helping a friend furnish their apartment and I would like to know what hidden gems may be in this building. Please feel free to share pictures with me at Jules.bedeau@gmail.com if you are interested. Thank you Jules Bedeau jules.bedeau@gmail.com / Tel: 647-502-6911 |
Mary Persaud 2025.05.30 re Communication
From: Mary Persaud Sent: May 30, 2025 8:49 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Communication Communication is an issue. But there are resolutions. Losing the lobby camera was an issue for which there’s been no resolution. There are updates that should be immediately communicated to residents and I don’t think communication via a sheet of paper stuck in the crack on our doors, is the most appropriate way to do this. I’m a 77 year old and very active with e mail and texting. I have to be if I want to communicate with my kids and grandkids because they have busy lives. but not everyone is able to use this tech. When we moved here there was a channel on the tv that provided daily updates as necessary. Unfortunately tech improved but we lost that in the process. Ed note: The lobby watch channel is still available on older systems, although not on Rogers Ignite. It does not display information or notices, just who is entering or leaving. The intercom should be used as the perfect method of communicating. But don’t let’s go there or we’ll probably have to pay for that upgrade. The email notification with the paper in the door notices for those who do not have email seems the most feasible alternative. It’s easy to set up a list of email, and a list of Apartments without e mail….but both require updating as tenants move in and out, to make sure tenants who have moved out do not continue to receive e mail. There will be times when a tenant moves and the list isn’t updated but I’m sure they will request the office to remove their email from the list. ******* Bill: maybe that’s something you’re experiencing when tenants move out but don’t let you know. Ed note: I have only about 75 residents on my email list. Some tell me when they leave, most do not. Some like to keep in touch even when they have gone elsewhere. One problem with email lists is that most email accounts have a limit on the number of emails sent out per hour. In my case it's 100. ******* That’s not that time consuming …highlight, delete or input new e mail with a few keystrokes. There are probably very few apartments where there is still not a tenant with an e mail address. Something like the heat turning off or on, or emergency shut off of water or hydro is important and should be communicated in a manner that’s better than an elevator chat, or a sheet of paper stuck in the door. Not to mention time and cost savings of having to print and distribute. Now there are times when the paper notice might be necessary and that’s ok. But this should be the exception not the norm. Hopefully things will improve. |
Anna Peschmann 2025.05.28 re Florida Judge on Canada
From: Anna Peschmann Sent: May 28, 2025 4:54 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: A judge in Florida Hi Bill Something for the newsletter ! Ed note: A similar video was forwarded in our update 7 March 2025, but maybe we need another slap on the back. |
Anna Peschmann 2025.05.24 re Intercom and Patio Chairs
From: Anna Peschmann Sent: May 24, 2025 4:52 PM To: wblynn@wblynn.ca; Sheila Stone Subject: Re: Hi Bill I don’t understand that nobody uses the intercom. With the heat coming on, I sent out emails, knocked on doors to tell people. It seems the intercom is only being used for fire drills! We have to compose an information letter to address these issues. Ed Note: I have only about 75 email addresses for Wynford Tower residents. The office has the addresses for everone who has email. Seems to me the office should send notices by email, with paper for those who do not have email. Update from Annie I did suggest that. A previous building did this and had a list of people who didn’t have email and it worked like a charm. I did suggest that. Randy told me the equipment here can’t do it! Update anyone? I also got information from Glen who agreed the equipment is not up to par! We are still trying to get wifi in the Social room. It’s like talking to a wall! Another one: On the patio, anyone who lives here can use the chairs, under one condition to put them back on the patio when they leave. These chairs have been donated, purchased by some tenants, not M&R. End of mine epistolary for the day 😅 Annie |
Navo Chinoy 2025.05.24 re Concorde Activities
From: Navo Chinoy Sent: May 24, 2025 12:03 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Hi These are the activities at Concorde.
Tuesday. Better living exercise at 9 & 11 am Aqua fit at 9:30 & 11:30. ( fee is charged) Bridge 2 to 4 pm 3 rd Tuesday Wednesday Luncheon bridge Tai chi at 8 pm Thursday. 9:30. Painting class Bridge at 7 pm Friday. Better living at 9 & 11 Aqua fit 9:30 & 11.30 Once a month Bingo Once a month a pot luck dinner Once a month Needlework/ Knitting/ coffee club Games available:Tennis/ squash/ Table tennis/ Pickle ball/ small putting green/ billiards room/ party room seats 50 to 75/ whirlpool/ sauna |
Mary Persaud 2025.05.22 re Heat's On
From: Mary Persaud Sent: May 22, 2025 4:30 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Heat Thank goodness I was walking past the 2nd bedroom and I heard the fan going. I thought good Lord it’s 21 degrees in here I hope that’s not the a/c. To my pleasant surprise it was the heat. Apartment has warmed up nicely. PS love Elizabeth’s chuckle for the day. My friends and I also have a chat line and lots of nicknames now another one to add to the list ……one man creating absolute chaos…. |
Bill Lynn 2025.05.22 re Heat's On
3 PM Thursday 22 May 2025. Ran into Michelle in the elevator. She told me the heat was on. Back in my apartment, the heaters were warm so I turned on the thermostats. Took about fifteen minutes before the fans started at 3:30 PM (AI at work, I guess). As this is written at 4:40 PM, the fans are still running, trying to get the temperature (at the front wall in our living room) up to setpoint. |
Elizabeth Cameron 2025.05.21 re Humour
From: Elizabeth Cameron Sent: May 21, 2025 2:33 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Humour Here’s a chuckle for your day. My Brit high school buddy Janice, in Vancouver, posted this on our chat line, about the youngest of 3 daughters of her son in Regina. “My son is on way to Austin for a client conference- he called from Minneapolis airport and Nikki his 4 year old asked if he’d seen ‘McDonald Crump’ yet. “ |
Jules Bedeau 2025.05.19 re Lorne
From: Jules Bedeau Sent: May 19, 2025 6:35 AM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Lorne Hi neighbours, On May 24th, our neighbour Lorne will be turning 25(+?). Let's show Lorne some love. He has a sweet tooth! Happy Early Birthday Lorne! Jules Bedeau jules.bedeau@gmail.com / Tel: 647-502-6911 |
Jules Bedeau 2025.05.17 re Mom's Birthday
From: Jules Bedeau Sent: May 17, 2025 4:58 AM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: Re: Wynford Tower Residents Update 2025.05.16 Hi neighbours, Just a friendly note to let you know that my wonderful mother, Christine Bedeau, will be celebrating her 80th birthday on May 30th! It would absolutely make her day to receive a call (416-752-4788) or a quick in-person birthday greeting. She truly deserves to be celebrated, and while I might be gently nudging you on her behalf (her son here!), any well wishes you could send her way would be so very much appreciated. Thanks so much! Warmly, Jules , Apt 904 |
Bill Lynn 2025.05.15 re Air Conditioning On
Michelle and Daniel confirm that the switchover from heating to air conditioning was done Thursday 14 May. |
Mary Persaud 2025.05.11 re Parcel Thefts and Estate Sales
From: Mary Persaud Sent: May 9, 2025 10:49 PM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: Re: Wynford Tower Residents Update 2025.05.09 It’s sad that Amazon orders were taken. I order frequently but so far my orders are left outside my door 98% of the time. When I’m expecting delivery I try to check to see when it’s delivered and as long as we’re home we will go down soon after. But like I said mine are mostly left outside my door. Sorry for residents who lost theirs and hopefully Amazon will refund or reship the order. When the sale is open to a high volume of non residents entering and leaving anything can happen. My opinion is that estate content sales should only be for residents with any left overs being removed and sold elsewhere by the seller. It is unsafe to open the building accessible to non residents and should not be allowed. |
Bill Lynn 2025.05.10 re Pat Murphy
Pat Murphy, apartment 1801, died Friday 9 May 2025 at the age of 98. Patricia Campbell Murphy was born 17 March 1927 in Gowganda, Ontario (Wikipedia/Gowganda). She graduared from U of T in 1950. She was a member of the Toronto Cricket and Curling Club. She had two adopted children, one in Elliott Lake, Ontario, the other in Fort McMurry, Alberta. Pat moved to Wynford Tower in 2016, but she only left her apartment to visit her family doctor at Sunnybrook Hospital. Thanks to Rolando Rojo, 706, for this information. Rolando was her main caregiver for the last fifteen years of her life. |
Ruth Nicholls 2025.05.08 re In-home Foot Care
From: Robert Nicholls Sent: May 8, 2025 10:40 AM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: Re: Wynford Tower Residents Update 2025.04.25 Hi Bill. To go along with the Pal system, Bob and I had someone come to offer foot care. We are unable to go to the Foot Doctor we used in the past. She was quite good and as we didn't have to pay for taxis reasonable. Here's the information you might want to share,
Advanced Foot Care Nurse If interested contact Annie 416-315-2879 |
Kathy Hoover 2025.05.04 re 24th Floor Moveout Disruption
From: Kathy Hoover Sent: May 4, 2025 6:42 PM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: 24th floor moveout - disruption for the entire building As someone who needs access to the elevator frequently throughout the day, I really do not appreciate that the moveout tenant on 24 have a 2-day sale was permitted to have one elevator on service sitting on the 24th floor from before 9 this am (it is 6:40 pm and still on service sitting on 24) and to have so many buyers from outside the building occupying the remaining elevators going to the 24th floor. I realize the tenant is on the way out, but I just find this so disrespectful to the rest of us in the building. Ed Note: I believe the sale was by the family of Carole Smith, who died recently. |
Kathy Hoover 2025.05.04 re Max.sold Estate Sales
From: Kathy Hoover Sent: May 4, 2025 10:22 AM To: Wynford Tower Residents Subject: Max.sold estate sales allowed in building? Good morning. A question re listing estate sales in building. There is a max.sold sign on front grass and a sign in lobby with many non residents coming into building for a 24th floor sale. May just be a conicindence several amazon parcels were stolen? Does anyone know if the landlord approves of advertising everything must go sales through an agent. Good luck getting an elevator or visitors parking this Sunday morning. Good to know what opportunities I have getting rid if contents when my time comes to vacate. |
Kathy Hoover 2025.05.03 re Stolen Amazon Packages
From: Kathy Hoover Sent: May 3, 2025 1:13 PM To: Wynford Tower Residents Subject: Stolen Amazon packages from lobby - Fri, May 2, 2025, 6:55 pm - 7:25 pm Hi all. Just an announcement. I was waiting home all day from work for an amazon parcel that was out for delivery in the am on Friday, May 2nd. At 4 pm it had not yet arrived. At 6:55 pm after finishing an at home meeting, I went down to the lobby and noticed 6-8 packages on the glass table. I was taking my dog for a quick walk and had intended on picking up my package on my trip back. I left the building approx 6:55/7 pm. I came back about 7:25 pm. A couple were moving an orange sofa thru the front lobby doors which looks like they purchased from a tenant. When they moved passed the glass table, all but one amazon package was gone (including mine). The office did not collect these. The delivery carrier was instructed to phone me if Marta had left, and I would provide access. That did not happen. I’ve reported as a stolen parcel and amazon will investigate (so they say). In the meantime, there are other tenants who likely had their parcels stolen too. I only noticed one address which I will not disclose here. I have asked the office to review cameras between 6:55-7:30 pm on Friday. This is the first time I have had an amazon package stolen in my many years here. Sadly, times they are a changing at 35 Wynford. |
Lobby Garden 2025.05.05
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Bill Lynn 2025.04.30 re Supers Exchange Reception
We welcome Daniel and Michelle to the Wynford Tower Family, and we wish Good Luck to Paul and Liza as they embark on new caareer paths. The photos can be picked to see a larger version. You may then have to pck a plus sign to see the full version.  Rafael Tablada welcomed our new superintendents  Michelle Evans and Daniel Eagles 
 Liza Fuertes with a couple of residents  Paul Fuertes with a couple of residents. 
 Marta and Frank set up decorations and refreshments for the event. A few shots of the attendees during the event and as it wound down. 
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Lobby Grden 2025.05.05
De grands remerciements à Edith Coez de soigner le jardin à l'arrière de la salle d'acceuil.
Mary Persaud 2025.04.27 re OK Pals
Mary Persaud 2025.04.27 re Hudson's Bay Scam
Bill Lynn 2025.04.28 re Jubilee United Church Garage Sale 8 AM- 1 PM Saturday 3 May 2025
Bill Lynn 2025.04.27 re OK Pals
Supers Exchange Reception 3-4 PM Tuesday 29 April
Arnold Garson 2025.04.25 re Paintings
Bill Lynn 2025.04.24 re Spring Has Sprung
Bill Lynn 2025.04.23 re Help Centre for Individuals Living Alone
Marta Londono 2025.04.17 re Lobby Easter Decorations
Bill Lynn 2025.04.15 re New Supers
Nancy Kitchen 2025.04.12 re Genderless Pronouns
Bill Lynn 2025.04.11 re Genderless Pronouns
Kathy Hoover 2025.03.31 re Lobby Easter Display
Bill Lynn 2025.04.02 re Margaret Lynn
Mary Persaud 2025.03.31 re Elizabeth Cameron Phone Scam
Elizabeth Cameron 2025.03.24 re Phone Scam
Mary Persaud 2025.03.22 re CRA Scam
Bill Lynn 2025.03.17 re Lobby Photo
Anna Peschmann 2025.03.13 re Diane Petryshyn
Elizabeth Cameron 2025.03.10 re Florida Judge Letter
Mary Persaud 2025.03.10 re Fraud Call
Glen Heffron 2025.03.08 re Defying Democracy
Bill Lynn 2025.03.07 re Canadian Flag
Bill Lynn 2025.03.06 re Income Tax Preparers
Bill Lynn 2025.03.04 re Clocks Spring Forward March 9
Mary Persaud 2025.03.04 re More Scams to be Aware Of
Mary Persaud 2025.02.28 re Party City
Carole Weiner 2025.02.25 re Thanks for Socks
Jules Bedeau 2025.02.21 re Lobby Thieves
Mary Persaud 2025.02.22 re Canada Flag
Anna Peschmann 2025.02.21 re The Orange Monkey
Jules Bedeau 2025.02.19 re Retail Blackout February 28
Mary Persaud 2025.02.21 re Lobby Thieves
Anna Peschmann 2025.02.19 re Retail Blackout February 28
Bill Lynn 2025.02.18 re Lobby Thieves
Bill Lynn 2025.02.17 re Canadian Flag
Anna Peschmann 2025.02.16 re Friendship
Isabel Albert 2025.02.14 re Bathroom Scale Accuracy
Bill Lynn 2025.02.14 re Bathroom Scale Accuracy
Mary Persaud 2025.02.12 re Canadian Flag
Mary Persaud 2025.02.10 re Power Outage Feb. 20
Jules Bedeau 2025.01.30 re Carole Smith
Annie Peschmann 2025.01.30 re Carole Smith
Cartoon Waft 2025.01.26 re Beaver
Pool Closed 20 January
Isabel Albert 2025.01.64 re Handbags for Women in Shelters
Harland Richard 2025.01.04 re Looking for Heir to Irving Mannette
Jean Moulton 2025.01.03 re Visitor Parking
Bill Lynn 2025.01.02 re Recyclables
Diana Boddington 2024.12.31 re Patricia Wright
Lori B 2024.12.30 re Best Wishes
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