The Woman Who Saved Don's Bakery | Toronto News

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 passion, grit, and community can turn a crisis into a comeback. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/08ab4781dd63de47