Lois M
After an epic journey from Nova Scotia’s south shore through the St. Lawrence, Lois M tows the new Commissioners St. bridge through the Eastern Gap. This is the western half of the bridge, weighing in at 650 tonnes and 83 metres long. Click either image to view larger.
235 Cibola
The lagoon floods Cibola during the Flood of 2019, creating a perfect reflecting pool for the new firehall.
Bollard No More
PortsToronto (née the Toronto Port Authority) has begun removal of the northern portion of the eastern gap breakwall. Here the upper surface has been reduced to rubble, which will get moved to the south side of Tommy Thompson park. You can view it prior to demolition here and here.
Peacock Blues
The escaped peacock, unofficial mascot of the Flood of 2017, has taken to roosting on Freya’s roof.
34 Bayview Ave
Water rises on Third St. before emergency sandbag efforts helped redirect the massive pump on Bayview Ave.
Seneca Sandbags
Sandbags line Seneca Ave as the harbour creeps towards the houses. Today waves were almost washing over the break wall, raising the spectre of damage should high winds from the west start up.
Changeroom Erosion
The waves are eroding the foundations of the change room at the base of the pier on Center Island, putting the entire structure in peril.
Gibraltar Reflections
The lagoon has reached the lighthouse, and is just a few inches below the doorway.
