Good morning, Etobicoke! I'm Bri, the voice behind Etobicoke Scoop. Here's what's happening around the neighbourhood this week.
In this week’s newsletter:
🧄 Garlic Powder Alert: Toss that Dollarama spice!
🌫️ Air Quality Drama: Etobicoke tops global charts
🍗 Free Chicken Alert: Nando's on North Queen St.
🐾 Rexdale Dog Shooting: Both pups survive attack
Plus: Swing Fore HOPE charity golf, free chicken events ⛳️
THE DIGEST
🧄 Toss That Dollarama Garlic Powder Now 🧄
Dollarama is recalling its Heavenly Spices garlic powder (70g) after testing found Bacillus cereus, a bacteria that can cause vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. If your bottle has UPC 6 67888 50634 7 and best before code 2029 JAN 30, don't use it, sell it, or serve it. No illnesses have been reported yet. Check your Etobicoke Dollarama haul and toss it if it matches.
🌫️ Etobicoke's Air Was Briefly the World's Worst 🌫️
For a hot minute this week, Toronto topped the global charts for worst air quality, beating out every other major city on Earth (yes, that's a real ranking). Etobicoke residents got a front row seat, with masks appearing on Lake Shore Blvd. and the Kingsway skyline barely visible through the haze. Blame wildfires burning up in northwestern Ontario. The good news: winds are expected to help clear things out today.
🍗 Free Nando's Chicken Comes to Queen St. 🍗
Nando's Etobicoke location on North Queen St. is joining a nationwide food drive this Saturday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a non-perishable pantry item (or a cash donation) and walk out with a free quarter-chicken and peri-fries. It's all in honour of Mandela Day, and everything donated goes straight to local food banks. Good deed, good chicken, good Saturday.
🐾 Two Dogs Shot Near Rexdale, Both Survive 🐾
In an Etobicoke home near Rexdale Blvd. and Bergamot Ave., two dogs were shot Monday morning. Police found the scene around 2 p.m. after responding to reports of gunfire near Rexlington Park, where suspects were seen fleeing. Initial reports said the dogs had died, but police confirmed Tuesday both are alive and receiving vet care. Investigation continues; tips go to 416-808-2300.
Upcoming Events
July 18 – Nando’s Free Chicken Day
Various Nando's Locations in Ontario | Including 150 N. Queen St., Etobicoke
Celebrate Mandela Day by giving back to the community and enjoying a delicious treat! Nando's is inviting everyone to donate non-perishable food items or make a cash donation in exchange for a free quarter-chicken and peri-fries. This special initiative is a wonderful way to turn compassion into action and enjoy some flame-grilled goodness. 😊 🕚 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 🍗 Free with donation – while supplies last, one offer per guest.
July 20 – 14th Annual Swing Fore HOPE Charity Golf Tournament
Lambton Golf & Country Club | 100 Scarlett Rd, York, ON M6N 4K2, Etobicoke
Join us for a delightful day at the 14th Annual Swing Fore HOPE Charity Golf Tournament! Gather your foursome for a 4-person scramble and enjoy a round of golf with a shotgun start. The day promises a BBQ lunch, buffet dinner with vegetarian options, a swag bag, complimentary beverage sampling, and exciting live and silent auctions. Your participation supports Haven’s community programs, bringing hope to many. 🕙 Registration: 10:00 a.m. | 🏌️♂️ Tee Off: 11:30 a.m. | 🍽️ Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Weather
Fri, Jul 17: High 29°C, Low 19°C 🌥️
Sat, Jul 18: High 32°C, Low 20°C 🌧️
Sun, Jul 19: High 24°C, Low 14°C ☀️
Mon, Jul 20: High 27°C, Low 16°C 🌥️
Tue, Jul 21: High 26°C, Low 19°C 🌧️
Wed, Jul 22: High 21°C, Low 15°C 🌥️
Thu, Jul 23: High 28°C, Low 20°C 🌥️
Fun & Games
🎲 Would You Rather: Heat Wave Edition
Would you rather:
A) a personal rain cloud at the perfect drizzle 🌧️
B) never sweat again, but your ice cream melts twice as fast 🍦
C) free A/C for life, but only in one room ❄️
D) teleport into Lake Ontario any time you overheat 🌊
➡️ Hit reply with your pick and we'll tally the favourites next week!
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Thanks for reading! See you next week for more of what’s happening in Etobicoke.
-Bri
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