The Woman Who Saved Don's Bakery | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

A beloved 80-year-old bakery in Bala, Ontario, was on the brink of closure after its owners filed for bankruptcy—but a former employee, Lily McDonald, stepped in to save it. Raised nearby and once working there as a teen, McDonald quit her jewelry job, moved north, and reopened Don’s Bakery in just three weeks. Despite legal disputes from the former owners—who claimed she only held a lease—McDonald stayed focused on her mission: keeping the community’s favorite spot alive. With overwhelming public support and viral TikTok updates showing her grueling 21-hour days, McDonald is proving that…