In another time, the behaviour of these two people would be ignored. Now we report silly conduct down to whether the garbage looks quite right. May require subscription.
Afternoon mugging for cash on Overlea Blvd.
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Toronto Police Service report: A 30 year old male reports that on October 20, 2013 at approximately 1530 hours he was in the area of Overlea Boulevard and Thorncliffe Park Drive when he was approached by a male suspect. The suspect removed an envelope containing a large quantity of cash from the victim’s person and fled the scene in an unknown direction. A second suspect then grabbed the victim in an attempt to prevent him from following the first suspect. The victim broke free and while chasing the first suspect, the victim tripped and fell. The victim sustained minor injuries from the fall. Police are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the following described persons in connection with this offence. Description of Suspect #1: Male, black, 20 to 25 years, 5’5” to 5’7”, heavy build. Suspect #2: Male, white, 20 to 25 years, 6’4” to 6’5”, thin build.
Tori and Cate Cupcakes to open on South Bayview
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Added Tuesday, November 19, 2013: The sign has now been installed at the new Tori and Cate’s shop on South Bayview. The shop is not yet open however neighbors say the company apparently is making a all out effort to get open soon. Previous story follows: Very shortly it seems there will be a new cupcake shop on South Bayview. The team of Tori and Cate has taken the premises at 1592 Bayview. That’s where Teaopia was located. The owners promise made-from-scratch-goods including “old fashioned regular cupcakes and cakes.” On their website Tori and Cate note that they supplied cupcakes to the Women in Film and Television reception at the Toronto Film Festival. The South Bayview Bulldog wishes this new entry on the street a very hearty welcome and good luck. We will be watching for their grand opening thisfall.
Or perhaps you would prefer no eggs whatsoever
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Readers may wish to know that the group behind the chicken house expose aired on W5 this week is dedicated to Veganism. As such, it is entirely opposed to the eating of eggs regardless of how they are produced. This fact was overlooked by the CTV documentary that aired on W5. In this day of pretentious “full dislcosure” it seems like an odd thing to miss. The video showed chickens in conditions which a variety of agricultural authorities have said are not acceptable. Monday morning, based on information from the U.S.-based Mercy for Animals, the Globe and Mail ran a story suggesting that the Alberta farms in question supplied eggs to McDonalds. McDonalds has categorically denied this. The difficulty for ordinary consumers who would hope for humane conditions on farms is that the motivation of organizations like the melodramatically-named Mercy for Animals seems to extend well beyond animal care. It is reasonable to think, based on their beliefs and conduct, that they are in favor of the consumption of no eggs, no milk, no cheese and most certainly no meat of any kind. It is a view held by a minuscule percentage of the population and is a very poor starting point for independent journalism.
Orthodontist to open at 1600 South Bayview
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An orthodontic practice is now slated to open in the spacious storefront at 1600 South Bayview, former home to the Sleuth of Baker Street. We’ll have more for you on this new arrival as we get it.
Pop-up fashion shop to open on South Bayview
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There is pop-up shop news from South Bayview. A place called Where Did You Get That? will open at 1517 Bayview just north of Millwood. Ave. It will sell all new goods including labels such as Bella Dahl, Nation, Velvet, Graham and Spencer by Velvet, Pete, Portolano Cashmere Ponchos, hats and gloves, Love This Life, Chan Luu and more. Sounds like fun. The shop will open Wed. Oct 23 to Sun. Oct 27 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Port Authority chair leans toward island jets
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The Toronto Port Authority chairman appears to be leaning in favour of jets at the Island Airport. Mark McQueen has said that jets would be okay if they were — well — okay. He said Porter should not be permitted to exceed the current noise regulations nor create a “negative impact on the environment”. Mr. McQueen openly criticized opponents of the jet proposals saying they were using “fairy-tale suggestions” to describe the impact. The port authority is one of three parties to the agreement that prevents jets at the airport. The other parties are the federal government and the city. Mr. McQueen also warned that Transport Canada might order a 50-metre extension at each end of the island airport’s runway for safety reasons, regardless of the Porter Airline proposal. “We expect that as early as 36 months from now, Transport Canada will require every major commercial airport, including Billy Bishop, to install an extended (runway end safety area),” said Mr. McQueen. He was speaking at a luncheon speech to the Toronto Region Board of Trade.
Fletcher is walking tall on South Bayview
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Nearly four years ago in the winter of 2010 The South Bayview Bulldog made an acquaintance on the wide sidewalks of our high street. Fletcher the Great Dane has grown and now walks taller than ever when he’s out with his friend. Here he is Monday showing a medley of faces — sniffing (of course) inquisitive, mellow and inclined to take a nap.
“Summerhill altercation” or simply stupid?
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Correct to a fault where the police are concerned, the Town Crier’s Shawn Star has opined that the “altercation” between police and a guy who shot up a Parliament street barber shop has escaped the scrutiny of the Special Investigations Unit. (SIU) Hoo boy. Why in the name of crime and punishment would the SIU be in the middle of this capture? The assassin jackass escaped with his life after he and a buddy burst into the hair-cutting place and started shooting. First they plugged the wrong man (nice) and then led cops on an alarming chase through midtown. One of the two was captured when their car crashed at Yonge and Roxborough. The “altercation” assailant was finally cornered in a Summerhill yard. From all reports he fought like a tiger to escape and the police had to beat him into submission. Any complaints so far? Okay, so it was an “altercation” in the cutest sense of the word. Most of us would say it was the righteous nailing of a very dangerous dude. So the headline Altercation escapes SIU scrutiny recalls Chicago reporters turned playwrights Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur. Their memorable character Walter Burns, editor of the Chicago Examiner, had a way with headlines. “Stooge of Stalin or simply stupid?” he bellowed at the re-write desk. We think “Summerhill altercation” is simply stupid. But we also acknowledge that it isn’t the Town Crier’s fault that the SUI had to even answer the phone on this one.
3 Elephants adapting to new life in California
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Three Toronto elephants have arrived at the PAWS animal sanctuary near Sacramento. Iringa, Thika and Toka arrived at Performing Animals Welfare Society Sanctuary just before 6 p.m. local time. Reports from the sanctuary say the great creatures are adapting well.
Thanksgiving weekend break-in on Astley Avenue
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Toronto Police Service report: A resident of Astley Avenue (between Governors’ Rd. and Douglas Dr.) reports that between 3. p.m. October 12, 2013 and 1.21 p.m. October 14, 2013, entry was gained into the premises by forcing a door. Removed was a quantity of jewellery, clothing and a laptop computer.
Rick Rayman, 67, a Bayview Avenue Iron Man
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Thousands of runners surged through Toronto’s streets Sunday achieving countless personal records. Beside these “personal best” stories were athletic luminaries like Dereessa Chimsa, 26, of Ethiopia, fastest runner in the marathon. Others, like Lanni Marchant of London, Ont., and Krista DuChene of Brantford, broke a 28-year-old record at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon (CBC). But the most remarkable local story belongs to 67-year-old dentist Rick Rayman. For almost 35 years Dr. Rayman pursued his daily running habit without missing a day. (North York Mirror) His running lifestyle began on Dec. 10, 1978 and the York Mills Road and Bayview Avenue man has never wavered in his commitment. When he started, Dr. Rayman was looking for a way to maintain his fitness after his children were born. He started running two to three miles a day, eventually increasing to five. In June 1978, he entered his first 20-kilometre race near the Toronto Zoo. Two months later, he entered his first marathon, and kept on going. Today, the admirable Dr Rayman, as pictured in this great thundering image from his own album, took part once again in the Scotiabank run. “It’s my 300th (marathon) and such a good event,” Rayman told Fannie Sunshine of the North York Mirror. “It’s a special day for me. It’s a phenomenal marathon, my second favourite, New York being the first.”