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News & Notes 2026
Updated 2026.06.06
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Update 2026.06.06: I discoveref that sevweral other residents also have senior offspring. Guess I'm not as old as I thought, or more likely I started late (26 when she joined the frsy). 30 May 2026 my daughter celebrated her 65th birthday. So I am now the father of a senior citizen. |
Bill Lynn 2026.06.05 re Moon
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Jules Bedeau 2026.06.04 re Tailoring Services Available
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From: Jules Bedeau Sent: June 4, 2026 8:13 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Services available in the building  
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Doug Williams 2026.05.30 re Running for the Cure
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RUNNING FOR THE CURE written by Doug Williams https://bikeforbrainhealth.ca
What options am I offered? Can I Hop for Hernias? Donations to be coffered In bank account of some dot org “irreproachable,” Supported by participants Who’re so un-skeptical Regarding this activity That’s just a form of begging From rich heirs who likely made Their dough from bootlegging? (whew!) Yep! We’ll win healthcare (“undeserved!”) By Twirling for TB! Hike for Halitosis! Cartwheels? Cancer Free! Pace yourself for Parkinson’s! Sprint for Scoliosis! Dash for Diabetes, boys! (Is “brainwashed” a pathosis?) Dance-Off for Dementia! Run Laps for Leprosy! Show the One Percentia Our eager synergy! Jump for Joint Replacement! Lift Weights for Whooping Cough! There’s nothing the engaged can’t do When helpful hats we doff! Hike for Herpes, Shit for Shingles, Motorsport for Mem’ry Loss! Keep your outlook positive: Treat Lupus with Lacrosse! Race for Restless Leg Syndrome! Peashoot: the Possessed! We’ll strain to show our sympathy, For it must be confessed That all this sickness is our fault, Not that of Our Betters. Their simple aim: “Be rich as hell!” They don’t belong in fetters Bound to health and welfare of The drunk and lazy masses. Noble they, for their “concern” (while saving their own asses)! The rich: they are our lives’ landlords. We must earn our keep! Self-perfection is the goal Of imprinted sheep. We work to pay a place to live, Work to pay till death. Pay for birth and pay to eat With every living breath. So let’s keep Sprinting For The Cure! Choose your fave affliction While we cheerfully endure Our rulers’ benediction. For treatment is what they require “Cured patient’s profit lost!” “Research” far more lucrative! Critics let’s exhaust By elevating Charity, Eschewing politics. Impose illusions and self-doubt, Proffer a crucifix!” “Fun Run to stanch suspicion. Our claim: benevolence!” While human need is brushed aside In veiled malevolence. So Skip for Schizophrenia! Chin-ups: the Common Cold! Fartlek for Phlebitis Run us till we’re old, And status quo has been maintained: Not for our pleasure - theirs! The world treadmills against the cure While we stay unawares. All joy in agreement: “’Tis A great time that we’re havin’!” While citizens of Hell believe That they reside in Heaven. |
Doug Williams 2026.05.28 re FB: Toronto's notorious slumlord gets jail time!
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From: Douglas Williams Sent: May 27, 2026 10:36 PM To: WynfordTower Residents Association Subject: Toronto's notorious slumlord gets jail time! Hi Bill, FB Toronto Slumlord Gets Jail Time Thought fellow tenants might note this news. Best, Doug |
Bill Lynn 2026.05.27 re Visitor Parking Permit
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Further to my posting last week, I found the EZPermit notice about parking permits, which says
"Guest vehicles must be authorized by an EZPermit Registration for parking between 12:00 midnight and 7:00 AM and must park only in the Visitor area". I have asked that the Vistor parking signs be corrected to read Permit Required to Park Overnight. No response yet, but it seems safe to assume that visitors do not need a permit to park during the day. 
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Bill Lynn 2026.05.27 re 100 Bus at Super Store
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At the end of posting Bill Lynn re My LRT Experience it said to come home from Super Store catch the 100 on Wynford east of Gervais. Wromg. There is no stop on Wynford east of Gervais. As far as I can see, to catch the 100 from Super Store we have to walk down to the Don Mills bus terminal, although I have not seen any signage to that effect. There is still a stop on Gervais beside Super Store where we can get off the bus. It will be interesting to see what changes are made when the Ontario Line is finished. |
Bill Lynn 2026.05.26 re Caregiver Available
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A lady with a Canadian nursing degree is available to care for seniors part time or live-in. Contact Maria Joson at (Cell) 416-788-7537; (email) mcjoson31@gmail.com. |
Bill Lynn 2026.05.20 re Visitor Parking Permit Required at all Times
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Folloing is the response to my query about visitor parking signs that say "permit required at all times". I had been under the impression that a parking permit was required only to park overnight. From: 35 Wynford Sent: May 20, 2026 2:22 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: 1807 Visitor parking Good afternoon, Bill Please be advised that every time you have a visitor, licence plate should be registered at all times, bylaw could come by any given time of day and ticket people that are not registered with Ez permit. Kindest regards Michelle & Dan Resident Superintendent Wynford Tower Building location: 35 Wynford Heights Crescent Toronto, Ontario M3C 1K9 Tel: 416-449-2420 Fax: 647-342-4276 Email: rentals@35wynford.com |
Bill Lynn 2026.05.12 re Laundry Ads
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The second two can be picked to see a larger version. You might then have to pick a plus sign to see the original version.    |
Bill Lynn 2026.05.07 re Gardening Tools Needed
| Edith Coez, who voluntarily looks after the garden behind the lobby lounge, is in need of gardening tools. If you have any that you could let her have, please contact her at edith.coez@rogers.com. |
Bill Lynn 2026.05.05 re 100th Birthday Greetings to Austra Birze
| Birthday Greetings to Mrs. Austra Birze, 1808, who will celebrate her 100th birthday Wednesday 13 May 2026. |
Bill Lynn 2026.04.29 re Cherry Blossoms
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there was a lady dressed in a pink costume. Apparently that is a tradition in Japan. 
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Jon Burnside 2026.04.30 re Compost Day 9 May
| Notice from Councillor Jon Burnside. Compost will be available for pickup Saturday 9 May from 9 AM while supplies last at Donway Covenant United Church, 230 The Donway West, North York. |
Eric Thom 2026.04.24 re Spring Cleanup May 2 CANCELLED
 From: Eric Sent: April 24, 2026 3:32 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Re: Wynford Tower Spring Clean-up  Well…we’re too late for Earth Day but please join us - Saturday, May 2nd at 1pm for a volunteer Clean-up of our front and back yards and the immediate area. Bring protective gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Let’s meet in the Lobby at 1pm. The more, the merrier. And thank you for coming out to help. |
Bill Lynn 2026.04.22 re Happy Retirement Rafael
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A notice posted today advises that Rafael Tablada has retired. We wish him a long and happy retirement. Rafael's replacement as Property Manager will be Shaun Singh. Welcome to the Wynford Tower family, Shaun. |
Jules bedeau 2026.04.22 re Statistics Canada Jobs
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From: Jules Bedeau Sent: April 21, 2026 9:19 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Statistics Canada jobs Dear Residents of Wynford Heights Crescent and the surrounding neighbourhood, I hope you’re all doing well. I wanted to pass along a message about the upcoming 2026 Census. While I was involved in running the census locally last time, I won’t be doing so this year. However, I’ve been informed that there is a strong need for people in our area (M3C 1K9 and nearby) to work as enumerators and in other census roles. These positions offer flexible hours and are a great way to contribute to the community while earning some extra income. If you’re interested, or know someone who might be, please consider applying using the link below: Statistics Canada Jobs Best regards, Jules --- Jules Bedeau jules.bedeau@gmail.com / Tel: 647-502-6911 |
Bill Lynn 2026.04.21 re Laundry Payment Kiosk Repaired
| A technician repaired the laundry payment kiosk at about 2 PM Tuesday, 21 April. |
Bill Lynn 2026.04.17 re Condolences to Michelle
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Our condolences to superintendent Michelle and her family and friends on the recent death of Michelle's father. His obituary is posted at Louis Wilfred Desjardine Obituary |
Bill Lynn 2026.04.17 re Earth Day 2026
| Earth Day 2026 is Wednesday 22 April. Major actions start Saturday 18 April. See Earth Day 2026 |
Bill Lynn 2026.04.17 re Has Spring Sprung?
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Bill Lynn 2026.04.17 re Laundry Payment Kiosk O/S
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I'll try to update this site when the kiosk comes back into service. 
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Bill Lynn 2026.04.03 re Easter Greetings
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And to those of all persuasions I hope you enjoyed the (brief) spring weather on the Friday holiday. 
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Bill Lynn 2026.04.03 re My TTC Saga
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Last Sunday I was scheduled to attemd a Toronto Sceptres hockey game with my daughter-in-law and grandson at 1 PM at Coca-Cola Coliseum.(TTC still calls it Ricoh). My TTC travel plan was: Lv. 11 AM, 100 to Broadview Station, Line 2 to Bathurst Staion, 511 to Exhibition Loop, 5 minute walk to the arena to meet the others. (Line 2 O/S Jane to Ossington, not in my route.) Actual: Lv. 11 AM, 100 to Broadview Station, Line 2 to St. George, driver said All Off, train goes east from here. Waited for next train, got on, same story. By the third try it was evident that there was no Line 2 service west of St. George, so went up and got in line for a shuttle bus. The bus let us off on the east side of Bathurst so I waited across the street for a Bathurst 511 car. When one came it did not stop, so I walked to the Bathurst Station to get on a 511. At York, the driver said, Everyone going to Exhibition Loop get off and take the 509 shuttle bus. I walked down Bathust, found a 509 shuttle bus sign, but no busses came. Finally found a notice saying to get the 509 Spadina on the east side of Bathurst. I searched high and low for a bus stop, finally gave up and came home. Meanwhile, my daughter-in-law and grandson took Line 1 from St. George to Union Station, where they could not find the 509 bus to Exhibition Loop until another rider told them where to find it. I now have dreams of thousands of visitors milling around Toronto in June trying to find their way to the FIFA stadium. |
Bill Lynn 2026.03.20 re Monique Soulodre
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Our condolences to Jean Soulodre and his mother Alice on the death of Jean's sister Monique 18 March 2026. Obituary at Monique Soulodre obituary . |
Doug Williams 2026.03.06 re High Rents
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Billl Lynn 2026.03.05 re Clocks Spring Forward March 7
| Daylight Saving Time resumes at 2 AM Sunday 8 March 2026, so clocks spring forward one hour Saturday night 7 March 2026. |
Billl Lynn 2026.03.01 re Bob Nicholls Celebration of Life 14 March
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A celebration of the life of Robert (Bob) Nicholls will be held at 11 AM Saturday 14 March 2026, visitation from 1030 and after the service with luncheon refreshments, at Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Drive, Don Mills, M3A 2J5. East on Lawrence from the DVP, left at the first traffic light. |
Billl Lynn 2026.02.27 re 100A versus 100B
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There are two 100 busses, 100A and 100B. Both travel between Brodview subway station and the new Don Valley bus terminal at Don Mills and Eglinton, and both take the same time to travel the route. The 100A takes St. Dennis Drive to go under the DVP. The 100B takes Linkwood Lane to cross over the DVP on Spanbridge Road. Otherwise the routes are the same, so for us it does not matter which we take, unless we want to visit someone on Linkwood Lane. |
Billl Lynn 2026.02.20 re My LRT Experience
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Yesterday (Thursday) afternoon I took Line 5 (LRT) and Line 1 (Yonge subway) from Wynford Station to Union Station and back (auto show in between - that's another story). Some comments on my trip. The gate from the DelManor driveway to Eglinton is about 50 metres west of the crosswslk to the LRT station, which is located at the east end of the station. It would be shorter to climb the stairs frem Wynford Drive to Eglinton if you are up to the stair climb. The high square dispensers at the east end of the station are for purchase and loading of Presto cards. They also have credit card logos on them but I don't know if that is where you pay by credit card . The stand to pay by Presto card is smallish, about the height of a fire hydrant, located near the centre of the station. (You may be able to pay there by credit card as well (no Senior discount)) The station platform had not been cleared of snow from Wednesday's storm. Other platforms that we passed had been cleared. The announcements on the westbound train were unintelligable because of backgroound noise in the PA system. On the eastbourd train the announcements were clear. The Leslie Street station is called Sunnybrook Park and the Bayview station is called Leaside. It took only about 15 minutes from Wynford station to Eglinton station. It is a long welk woth some stairs and some escalators from the LRT station to the line 1 station above. (I think there were elevators working). I found myself trying to figuee out where to go several times, so signage could be better (or my eyes & brain need improvement). The total trip from Wynford station to Union station took 45 minutes, from home to Union Station about 55 minutes, so about 5 minutes less than I used to figure by 34C and line 1, but with much more walking. So speed outranks convenience. Coming home, when I got off the Line 1 train at Eglinton station I could not find any sign to Line 5. When I finally picked a walkway a sign on the wall pointed to Line 5, so I had made a lucky choice. For the trip home I got off at Don Valley station (Don Mills Road) and took the 100 bus home. This took about 45 minutes total, so 15 minutes faster than the the line 1 / 34C route. It's a long walk and stairway from the LRT to the bus terminal. In the bus terminal there are signs above the doors to show which bus stands they serve, but none to show which bus lines are served by each stand. Luckily I saw a 100 at one of the easternmost stands near the terminal so I got on and the bus left within a minute. So speed at the cost of convenience, although I remember waiting half an hour for a 34C at Eglinton station on some occasions. (I don't think there was a 34B five years ago, before my hiatus from TTC use.) The 100A and B busses no longer go via Don Mills Road, so folks taking the bus from Super Store have to walk to the first stop east of Gervais on Wynford Drive. |
Lori Boyer 2026.02.13 re LRT
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From: Boyer, Lori Sent: February 13, 2026 3:46 PM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: re LRT Hi Bill, I just read your post about the LRT. I’ve taken the LRT between Don Valley Station and Eglinton Station twice this week. I want to add that the elevators at the Don Valley station are not in service yet (which is not good for anyone using mobility devices). Some may find that the walk from the bus terminal to the LRT platform is quite long and involves taking two escalators. I also find the signage is not that good. Lori B. |
Bill Lynn 2026.02.13 re LRT
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After years of delay, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT (Line 5) is running between Kennedy station in the east and Mount Dennis station in the west, with connection from Mount Dennis station to the airport UP Express train (extra fare). Our nearest stop is in front of the Delmanor senior residence. We can get to it either by climbing the stairs from Wynford Drive to Eglinton, or by walking up the slope behind the Delmanor residence to a gate west of the building. An alternative is to take the 100 bus from Wynford Drive at Wynford Heights Crescent to Don Mills station and transfer to the LRT. The 34 bus will now run every 20 minutes between Kennedy and Mount Dennis. The 34B and 34C lines that used to stop at the bottom of Wynford Heights Crescent are no longer in service. The TTC site says, "Line 5 (Eglinton) LRT service will operate weekdays during rush hour approximately every 4 minutes, and every 6 to 10 minutes outside of rush hour. On Saturdays and Sundays, Line 5 LRT service will operate approximately every 7 to 8 minutes, and every 7 to 13 minutes on holidays." Fare cannot be paid on-board, but must be paid in the stations before boarding, similar to the subway. For more details, see Line 5 Info |
Bill Lynn 2026.02.07 re Frosted Windows
Update 2026.02.13. I realized that I had not checked the outer sliders, so I opened them all and slammed them shut as hard as I could. The frosted windows still occur, but not as noticeably as before. This does not cause inconvenience or discomfort, so I do not plan to investigate further. I heard that frosted windows can be caused by the inner slider not being closed tightly. I therefore slid open all my sliders and slammed them closed as tight as I could. The clips are all well fastened. This morning all my outer sliders were frosted. I have asked the superintndents to have a look.     |
Bill Lynn 2026.02.07 re Robert Nicholls Obituary
ROBERT JAMES NICHOLLS Obituary NICHOLLS, ROBERT JAMES Passed away at Michael Garron Hospital on January 31, 2026, at the age of 96. Robert "Bob" was born in Toronto in 1929 to Eleanor Nicholls (née Otter) and Worthy Nicholls. Beloved husband of 70 years to Ruth (née Marlow); and loving father to Brian (Donna), Paul (Judy) and Barbara (late Ray Codère). Proud grandfather of Diana, Leah and Ethan. Bob was predeceased by his brother, Edward; and sister, Ruth (Moore). Bob worked briefly at Imperial Oil before joining Simpson-Sears, where he worked for 30 years before retiring. Bob was a believer in service to the community and was a longtime member of the Jubilee (formerly Donminster) United Church and Parkwoods Civitan Club. A celebration of life for Bob will be held at 11 a.m. on March 14, 2026, at Jubilee United Church, 40 Underhill Drive, Toronto. Published in the Toronto Star on February 7, 2026 |
Mary Persaud 2026.02.06 re Garage Issues
From: Mary Persaud Sent: February 6, 2026 8:40 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Garage issues Noting Nancy’s problem I’m wondering if maybe others have had the catalytic converters stolen and are not aware. Not being familiar I probably wouldn’t know. We have our oil changes etc done at the dealer and they do a full check of the car so if that happens they will make us aware. Ed note: Nancy said "Your car will sound like it has no muffler and will smell bad. Eventually your check engine light will come on". On the topic of dealers being expensive we recently needed to have our almost 8 year old battery replaced. Thinking it might be cheaper if we didn’t use the dealer I started researching and saw that CAA (we have been members for years) will come to your residence replace and take away the old battery at a much cheaper cost. We phoned them and were surprised when they told us that they can’t do it for our model as it had to be reprogrammed but the dealer. So we took it to the dealer prepared to pay a higher price. To our surprise the cost was only $30 more. We got 10% off the cost and 10% off the labor, plus a free external car wash. Thought I’d share this as We were pleased with the honesty of CAA and the loyalty discount from the dealer. |
Eric Thom 2026.02.03 re Garage Tirade
From: Eric Sent: February 3, 2026 2:50 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Re: Some newsletter traffic Okay, Bill - here’s my first tirade.* E Following up on Nancy’s scary post, below. I’m the bad guy who, when you follow me down into the garage without bothering to use the security fob to key yourself in, stops at the open door and waits – holding my fob high in the air in the hopes that you figure it out. We all should be concerned about security in this building, in the land of We Take No Responsibility. Because there basically is none. Letting strangers in through the front or back building doors leads to stolen Amazon deliveries and… let’s hope nobody’s home is burglarized along the way. Nancy’s double loss of her catalytic converters is testament to why people shouldn’t enter the garage without first using their fob to get in. Because you never know who’s behind you. I’m almost surprised this category of crook (the converter thieves) haven’t done this on a larger scale. You could come down ramp some night behind someone and work all night to steal ALL the catalytic converters. Only takes 45 seconds/car. I also have saved a video from my dashcam where – years ago – a car came in in front of me. 3 men stomped on the air hose from inside the garage to OPEN the exit door and the car ahead or me simply drove in through the now open Out door, stopping to let the others get back into the car, continuing on to the P2 level. Following, I filmed the whole thing and quietly parked to see what was happening. Party noise, open air drinking with 26ers all over the hood of the car while these kids drank and cranked music. Smart. The Super and I returned (with cameras) and busted them. Calling the police might’ve been smarter – as they would have been trapped and caught red-handed.* My point is. Use your fob to enter what is otherwise a locked door. Don’t follow others in because you’re simply too lazy to do what you’re supposed to do. This happened to me last night and when I approached the folks who eventually followed me in – I was the bad guy. They pompously informed me that I should deal with Management if I have a problem with it. We all know how far that would go. Eric Thom *should anyone want to see it… |
Bill Lynn 2026.02.01 re Bob Nicholls
Robert (Bob) Nicholls, husband of Ruth Nicholls, passed away 31 January 2026 at the age of 96 in the Michael Garron Palliative Care Unit. Bob and Ruth lived in apartment 1704 from 2012 until 2025 when they moved to Donway Place where Bob was in a hospiatal bed until he was moved to palliative care about two weeks before his death. Funeral arrangements will be posted when available. Our sincere condolences to Ruth and family. |
Pat Taylor 2026.01.30 re Lobby Watch Channel Number
From: Pat Taylor Sent: January 30, 2026 11:59 PM To: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Subject: News Bill Can you please tell me what channel is the lobby channel? I seem to have forgotten it or they changed it. From: webmail@wynfordtowerresidents.ca Sent: January 31, 2026 11:50 AM To: 'Pat Taylor' Subject: RE:Lobby Watch Channel Hi Pat, The lobby watch channel is 955 on the Rogers nextBox. Rogers Insignia does not include the lobby watch channel. Bill Lynn |
Bill Lynn 2026.01.30 re Fire Alarms
Since the major fire alarm system inspection about a month ago, two or three fire alarms have sounded. Watching via the lobby watch channel, Toronto Fire arrived withing ten minutes Jan.16 and Jan 29. Jan.16 they seemed to have trouble finding the cause of the alarm and getting the alarms shut off. They finally left about half an hour after the alarm sounded. Jan. 29 the alarm was shut off very soon after they arrived, and they were gone within about 15 minutes after the alarm sounded. In both cases no All Clear announcement was made. 16 Jan. the elvatore were still out of service an hour and a half after the alarm sounded. Don't know when service was restored (can't see the elevators on the lobby watch channel).. |
Nancy Kitchen 2026.01.27 re Catalytic Converter Stolen
From: Nancy Kitchen <671kitchn@gmail.com> Sent: January 27, 2026 12:05 PM To: 35 Wynford Subject: Theft in the SB parking Hi Michelle, This is an FYI email, especially if others reported theft. Some time between Thursday January 22nd around 11pm and Saturday January 24th around 6:30pm, the catalytic converter was cut off of my car. This is the 2nd time in 2.5 years. I'm not filing an insurance claim. Thanks, Nancy Kitchen Apr. 205 On Tue, Jan 27, 2026, 12:54 p.m. Hi Nancy, How would I know if the catalytic converter has been cut off my car? Can I post this on the residents website? Thanks, Bill Lynn From: Nancy Kitchen <671kitchn@gmail.com> Sent: January 27, 2026 1:38 PM To: WynfordTower Residents Association Subject: Re: Theft in the SB parking Hi Bill, Your car will sound like it has no muffler and will smell bad. Eventually your check engine light will come on. Yes, you can share this. Nancy |
Jules Bedeau 2026.01.26 re Pool Closure Compenstion
From: Jules Bedeau Sent: January 26, 2026 1:14 PM To: Bill Lynn Subject: Watch "Toronto tenants win $1.2M settlement over apartment building's pool closure" on YouTube jules.bedeau@gmail.com / Tel: 647-502-6911 |
Jules Bedeau 2026.01.25 re Snow
 
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Bill Lynn 2026.01.09 re AGI Tenant Submissions
Three tenants have submitted evidence to the LTB for the Written Hearing by the board (date of hearing not yet known.) To obtain a copy of the tenant submissions you can email M&R at LTBapps@mandrholdings.com Subject = LTB-L-024581-23 Tenant Submissions. Note: If you have not previously requested documentation for this appliction you will probably first be asked to complete, sign and return a Request for documentaion form. The documents are then sent as zipped files by a secure e-Package which requires a user name and password. So not entirely a walk in the park. |
Carole Weiner 2026.01.01 re Letter to Mayor Chow
Ed note. The following letter does not fall within the guidelines of articles acceptable for this website. It is posted because it may present concerns of some of our residents. Unfortunately. it may also offer an opportunity for backlash, because of its "enemies" tenor. From: Carole Weiner Sent: January 1, 2026 9:59 PM To: Melanie Subject: Fwd: Letter to read and feel free to forward Begin forwarded message: From: Peter Freedland Date: January 1, 2026 at 9:35:31 PM EST To: undisclosed-recipients:; Subject: Fwd: Fw: Fwd: Fw: Letter to read and feel free to forward ________________________________________ From: Sent: December 21, 2025 2:20 PM To: Subject: Letter to read and feel free to forward Dear Mayor Chow, I moved to Toronto from the USA in 2006. Today, as a Jew, I am afraid to continue living here. Before I elaborate, here is some background: In 2011, I founded a music festival that has given work to hundreds of Canadian musicians and brought together tens of thousands of music-lovers of all backgrounds. In 2016, I co-founded an exciting new congregation that serves the Toronto Jewish community and has reached hundreds of thousands of Canadians through groundbreaking radio, television, and online broadcasts. I have also written, directed and/or produced full-scale, sold-out music and theatre productions at Toronto's major theatres and concert halls, uniting the community in a positive spirit. I share this background for the sole purpose of showing you that, as an immigrant, I am excited about Toronto and have happily and gratefully contributed to the cultural landscape of this wonderful city of ours. Since the October 7th Massacre, though, it is known that things have become more difficult for the Jewish people here. Nevertheless, I don't believe that you understand the level of fear that permeates the Jewish community. Mayor Chow, quite frankly, and I am not alone in this, I attribute the ubiquitous danger we fear to you and your conspicuous absence of support for our community. You can issue statements all you like, but when you choose to not attend a 50,000-person Walk with Israel, or you choose to avoid a community commemoration for October 7th, your actions nullify your words, proving them empty. When you use the phrase "Genocide in Gaza", you are doing unspeakable damage. Our enemies are watching, and your behaviour has empowered them horrifically. Our enemies are not simply bigots. Our enemies are bloodthirsty, angry, vicious antisemitic Hamas-supporters who hide their faces as they rally and shout "Globalize the Intifada" and "Death to the Jews". On your watch, right here in Toronto, our enemies attack synagogues repeatedly, shoot guns at girls' schools, beat up our university students, remove sacred mezuzahs from the doorposts of private homes, cover public spaces with anti-Jewish graffiti, vandalize Jewish businesses, and roam en masse, unchallenged, through Jewish neighbourhoods to intimidate the residents. You have allowed Toronto to become the Wild West without a marshal. Our enemies want us dead. They say this. More and more loudly. And here is why I am afraid to continue living here: What we live with here in Toronto is exactly what the Jewish community of Australia has been experiencing since October 7th, culminating in the Bondi Beach Massacre this past Sunday. Open threats without the support of political leadership. It is not a secret that you cater to the Muslim community in hopes of getting their votes. Yes, there are more of them, enough to get you re-elected. But, Mayor Chow, be careful. These people are NOT all your friends. The radical Muslims will give you their vote in exchange for the freedom to wreak havoc. How do you not see this?! These are people who burn the Canadian flag when they assemble. The hate that begins with the Jews does not end with the Jews. You never miss an opportunity to preach against Islamophobia and to bring it up in speeches whenever antisemitism is mentioned. Do you not see the vast difference between the two? Have you ever noticed that antisemitism is Jew-hatred while Islamophobia is a phobia, a fear. This fear is justified, and you apparently do not understand your role in creating the environment that fuels this fear. You ignore the fact that Muslims commit most of the attacks on Jews, while Toronto's Jews rarely engage in anti-Muslim incidents. Are they afraid of us? Absolutely not. Are we afraid of them? 100%. And they know it and thrive on this. Are you aware that, since October 7th, most Jewish events do not publicize their locations until a day or two before the event, and even then, the location is revealed only to ticket-holders? We in Toronto are used to that and don't even think twice about it. My family in America was incredulous when they heard that we live this way. They are right, Mayor Chow! There is something VERY WRONG with this picture! A lot of damage has been done, and I pray that there is still time to right the ship that is currently headed for disaster. It will be too late if you wait for people to be killed. I ask you, before Toronto experiences a massacre like the one on Bondi Beach, to open your eyes. I beg you to see beyond your blatant antisemitism, just for once. Please, show the world that you know the difference between right and wrong, because until now, you have not. Do this for the good of your office, for the sake of your Jewish citizens, and for me, a new Canadian who loves this country and loves this city. Stop turning your back on the Jewish community in Toronto. Make it illegal to demonstrate unless your face is revealed. Keep the demonstrations out of our peaceful, residential neighbourhoods. Recognize the difference between free speech and incitement of violence. Listen to Councillor James Pasternak, MP Melissa Lantsman, MPP Michael Kerzner, and others who see the writing on the wall. Save this city. With hope, Aliza Spiro |
Bill Lynn 2025.12.25 re Resurrected Plant
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