WIA Encroachment II
The WIA clubhouse during and after the Flood of 2017. Click image to view larger.
Flooded Approach II
The approach to Ward’s beach, underwater during the Flood of 2017 and again in 2018. Click image to view larger.
Edge of Forever II
The southern end of the eastern gap, looking north towards the City, in 2017 and 2018. Click image to view larger.
Breakwall No More II
The south end of the eastern gap, in 2017 and 2018. Click image to view larger.
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.
Community Portrait 2018
The rain came down, the wind howled, but the intrepid crew of the beer garden remained undaunted. It’s already been ten years since the first modern community portrait in 2008, and fives years since the last in 2013, my how time flies. Thanks to all who braved the elements! It looks like the next community […]
Queen of the Rapids
The Rapids Queen lives up to her name as high winds hammer her hull with giant waves. At this point the docks lining the lagoon side have already been torn loose, drifting into the lagoon to wreak havoc there.
Emergency Use Only
A giant wave explodes against the boardwalk breakwall during an April ice storm. Careful reaching for that safety equipment.
Hogtown
A long exposure turns the wind-whipped inner harbour to mist while April snow clouds scud overhead.
Seneca Pump I
Soon their voices will be silenced: the big red pumps have droned on for over a month now, working hard to keep the lake at bay. This pump graces Seneca Ave during a late June twilight. Click image to view larger.