Star writer goes home and finds among other things that transit isn’t so bad. We get that. Royson James, Toronto Star
Weekend break-in and robbery on Coldstream
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TPS report — A resident of Coldstream Avenue reports that between 2 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2014 and 7.24 p.m.Sunday, July 27, 2014, entry was gained into the premises by forcing a door. Removed was a quantity of jewellery, a laptop computer, and cash.
Cutting down concrete at Bayview and Millwood
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All the utility poles on Bayview Ave and into the Ward 22 side of South Bayview are being replaced with tree-top high fir timber beauties. We’re told they will last many decades. Now how to remove those old rotting concrete poles? Apparently it’s necessary to cut them in half. This lineman was the focus of many sidewalk sightseers and would-be foremen as he methodically sliced through this pole on the northwest corner of Bayview and Millwood Rd. beside Wild Wing. It took about 30 minutes with stops and starts to get the job done. Note the sparks flying in picture at the left.
A debate like the others except for the room size
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Nasty but fairly predictable accusations about fairness at what organizers thought would be a polite little debate in a small auditorium Global News
Teen’s cell phone burns hole in pillow, mattress
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A 13-year-old North Texas girl was awoken in the night by a smoldering cell phone. a Samsung S 4, on the other side of her pillow, but the cell phone manufacturer says she did something they warn users about.
Muslims mark Eid at end of the lunar month
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Saudi Arabia announced announced yesterday that Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan, would begin today (Monday July 28, 2014) Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, Qatar, Syria, Jordan, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates also all announced that Eid al-Fitr would commence on Monday. Here in Toronto, many thousands of Muslims celebrate the holiday. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr by visiting family and friends and exchanging gifts to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The exact date of Eid al-Fitr is determined by observation of the “Shawwal” moon at the end of the lunar month. The moon sighting committee in Saudi Arabia convened on Sunday to observe the moon and confirm the date of the holiday, Al-Arabiya reported. I24
Red-light bus driver “no longer with the TTC”
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The driver who blew through a red light at Eglinton Ave E. and Ionview Drive recently nearly hitting a pedestrian is no longer with TTC, according to Brad Ross, the head of communications. Video shot by a motorist using a dash cam shows the alarming sequence as the bus roars up to Ionview, slows slightly and then speeds right through the red light. A woman on the same side as the bus has to quickly retreat after having stepped out to cross Eglinton. Ross said the video was compelling. It may be seen in the previous post here. There is an improper setting on the YouTube video which states the date as being in 2012 but as had been noted there is poster ad on the side of the bus for the film Lucy which is in current release. All other circumstances would clearly confirm the video as current.
Parking under TD at Bayview-Millwood closed
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The Green P parking lot under the TD Canada Trust branch at Bayview Ave. and Millwood Rd is closed this week for maintenance. The top part of the parking facility remains open.
Afternoon break-in by forced door on Pears Ave.
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Police say there was a break-in on Pears Avenue in 53 Division last Thursday (July 27, 2014) between 3 and 6 p.m. when entry was gained into the premises by forcing a door. A quantity of jewellery was stolen the resident reports
Willis Blair Parkette named for former EY mayor
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Toronto has honoured the late Willis Blair, the former of East York (1973-1976). Mr . Blair served the borough in various capacities for 18 years. The O’Connor Village Parkette on O’Connor Drive near Bermondsey Road was renamed Willis Blair Parkette. Janet Davis (Ward 31) joined Blair family members, former East York Mayors Michael Prue and Alan Redway, former Toronto Councilor Case Ootes (Ward 29) and members of the community to celebrate the renaming. Mr. Blair died April 5, 2014 at the age of 90. He also served as the chair of the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario.
Local floods as lightning, hail, rain cross Ontario
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One of a number of places where cars were stalled by flooding is pictured by Global news on Twitter. The scene is at Highway 404 and Steeles Ave. E. There has been hail in Brampton as well as in Unionville. In Southwestern Ontario, there are reports of downed trees and heavy rain. Twitter #onstorm CBC gallery of storm
Red Bull daredevils in scary cliff diving contest
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American Steve LoBue has won the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series event in Portugal. Amazing scenery and gut-wrenching dives. Simon Longden of ITN narrates this little story for your pleasure and enlightenment. We liked it.