Camera on King & Aurora : May 2017

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

It's that time again..."bottoms up"

Photo by Barry Wallace

KING CITY CRAFT BEER

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FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

Saturday, June 10, Noon ~ 9.30 pm.

Memorial Park ~ Doctors Lane

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Barry Wallace

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Flaming colours in the spring garden...

Photos by Barry Wallace

Linda! Linda! The tulips are on fire!

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Barry Wallace

Monday, May 29, 2017

Schomberg Fair 2017 Mutt Show

Photos by Barry Wallace

Schomberg Fair 2017 Mutt Show Winner

The winner of the Mutt Show at this year's Schomberg Fair was almost smaller than the 1st Prize Ribbon it eventually won. There were not a lot of entries, but there were some real charmers, including the Boxer, at right, whose tongue was longer than his ears...or was it the other way around? Below, the winner, at left, gives a white Labradoodle a critical, once-over look.

The Mutt Show contestant above had a drink then flipped the water bowl over and rolled in the water, presumably to stay cool. Once again, the eventual winner (the cute little pooch, at left) gave its competition the once-over, before moving on to victory.

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Barry Wallace

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Exotic classic cars spotted in and around King...

Photos by Barry Wallace

Here are a couple of European classic cars I spotted recently hereabouts. At top, in the Coppa's parking lot in King City, is a Rover V8 3500 S. These were built between 1968 and 1977 in the UK. and this is the first one I have ever seen. Meanwhile, below, is a 1973 Alfa Romeo Berlina Driver which was getting a wash by its owner, on Weston Road in Laskay. North American-built classic cars are spotted often enough around these parts, but more and more classic cars from Europe are being seen also. That's my 15-year-old red Jeep Liberty in the background of the bottom photo. It was of the first 150 brought into Canada in 2002. While I think of it, am I the only person in King not driving a late-model Range Rover? Sheeeesh!

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Barry Wallace

Saturday, May 27, 2017

2nd GO Train track through King City

Photos by Barry Wallace

Metrolinx announces new rail transit plan

Like many people in King, I recently received a flyer announcing changes to the Go Train service between Toronto and Barrie, which over the next ten years will see a second rail line added to accommodate increased commuter rail service. The first thing that came to my mind was whether there was room for a second line under the Keele Street and King Road overpasses. I immediately thought that of course there was room for a second track beside the existing one. The photo below shows what appears to be sufficient space. The two overpasses were a huge project a few decades ago and conventional wisdom obviously dictated room for a possible second line. So it appears there will be another substantial project in the works but past foresight will mitigate future service disruption.

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Barry Wallace

Friday, May 26, 2017

Marsh hit by 'Downburst' last Thursday

Photos by Barry Wallace

Environment Canada has concluded that the storm damage in the Holland Marsh last Thursday, May18, was consistent with an official 'Downburst'. Photos here reflect some of the damage reported which included, damaged and destroyed buildings, downed hydro and telephone poles, damaged fields and irrigation pipes, trees downed, and widespread scattered debris. The thunderstorms were severe and included high winds and large hail.

Environment & Climate Change Canada defines a 'Downburst' as a strong connective downdraft resulting in an outward burst of often damaging winds at or near the surface. The affected are may be less than 1 km to more than 100 km in horizontal dimension.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

A quiet time...

Photos by Barry Wallace

POLO PONIES at KETTLEBY

Keele Street

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Barry Wallace

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Boys on their bikes...

Photo by Barry Wallace

Holiday Monday ~ Keele Street ~ King City

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Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Canadian flag is flagging at Eaton Hall...

Photos by Barry Wallace

Seneca College's Canadian flag flying above Eaton Hall is more than flagging. In fact, it's torn asunder. One ragged half still flies atop the ship mast flagpole, while the other remnant lies on the ground below, beside the information plaque about the site. Replacing a flag here is not a quick and easy fix, but I'm sure it will be addressed in due course.

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Barry Wallace

Monday, May 22, 2017

Mary Scott celebrates her 95th at Laskay Hall

Photo by Barry Wallace

Long-time King Township resident, Mary Scott, celebrated her 95th birthday with nearly 200 family members, neighbours and friends at Laskay Hall on Sunday, May. 21. She is seen above with one of the many Scott relatives, Linda Wallace, of King City. Mary was smartly dressed for the occasion and carried off that royal blue fascinator hat with her usual aplomb.

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Barry Wallace

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Jane Street ~ north of the 17th Sideroad

Photo by Barry Wallace

Truncation transformation

Oft-times artistic inspiration cannot be constrained.

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Barry Wallace

Saturday, May 20, 2017

Still life ~ in the kitchen

Photo by Barry Wallace

Pear and Tulip

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Friday, May 19, 2017

Seneca spring blossoms ~ King Campus

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

The future closes in on the past...

Photos by Barry Wallace

The King Heritage and Cultural Centre is now surrounded by old and new houses in Kinghorn. New homes, in various stages of construction are seen in the background of photographs of the 1861 SS# 23 Kinghorn School, the 1851 King Christian Church and the 1852 King City Railway Station.