Canadian Tire Corporation has announced that it will launch a driving school. The school will come complete with classrooms in the stores, instruction not just on driving but on maintenance too as well as a fleet of new Chevrolet Cruze cars to take the road lessons. National Post.
City uproots grass, shrubs from Moore median
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It’s been a kind of mini-crusade by Toronto Star “fixer” Jack Lakey and his work paid off Sunday as City gardeners (inset) uprooted the tall “pampas” grass and tall shrubs from the new centre medians of Moore Ave between Welland and Bayivew Aves. Lakey was inspired in his work by a complaint from Bennington Heights resident Pat Bourque who described the growth as “stupid and dangerous.” It was impossible to see oncoming traffic, he said. Anyway, the the high grass is gone as of today.
Everyone wants to hug sweet Gravy
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And when Homefront customer Marlie, left and centre, brought her dear friend Gravy into the shop on Sunday it was unanimous. Let me hold him, everyone shouted. Gravy is a nine-week old English bulldog. He loves people and sleeping. Well, he’s growing. Someday it will be kind of hard to hug him. Here we see Marlie with Gravy and right, Dr. Susan Levin, DDS, who also fell in love with Gravy.
Mt Pleasant eateries for $2, $4, $6
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Restaurants in Mt Pleasant Village will be offering a keep-it-simple day next Tuesday (July 26, 2012) when you can buy their meals for three fixed prices — $2, $4 and $6. Sounds kind of neat. The notice adds “While quantities last” so you better have a second choice. The event runs from noon to 9 p.m. This whole event is called Restaurantacular which is some mouthful too. Here.
Sizzler Saturday was sensational
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As the sun set on the South Bayview Summer Sizzler, those who participated may be well pleased with their effort. Merchants really seemed to get into the summer promotional event this year. And you know the weather was top notch. Some snapshots that sizzle show (top, left to right) the moment of truth at the Man vs Lobster Contest at McSorely’s (no men were hurt in the making of this meal) the wild and crazy McSorely principals and an invitation to dance. Below left to right, Sizzler organizer Sue Byford (left) hams it up with some pals, a happy young guy shows off his balloon wrist clock (or something) and music accompanies the cigars and salsa at Smokin Cigar.
Toddler rescued from locked van
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Hard to believe but apparently true. A two-year-old toddler is left in a locked car at the Toronto waterfront. The fire department smashed its way into the car, got the child out and to hospital. She is said to be recovering from the effects of heat. CP24.
Toronto house prices up 7.9% in year
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Canadian home prices climbed 5.2 percent in May from a year earlier, with Toronto leading all major markets with a 7.9 percent gain, an industry group said on Friday, highlighting a housing boom that has become a concern for policymakers. Toronto Star.
Garden Tour today too
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So much to do in and around South Bayview Go here.
Globe and Mail assays Wicksteed plans
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Globe and Mail takes a run at the Wicksteed development issue beginning with John Parker’s dilemma.
Khrushchev’s 1961 car for sale in Toronto?
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It’s an ugly brute wherever it is, but according to an eBay post, Nikita Khrushchev’s 1961 Chaika 13B convertible limo is up for online auction in North York. The advertiser says he has documentation to prove it. Apparently it sports a low, low 120,000 miles. Sympatico News
Sandusky guilty on all counts at abuse trial
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Service for Joel Kotzer of Eglinton Paints
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A funeral has been held for well known local businessman Joel Kotzer, owner of Eglinton Paints on Eglinton Ave. West. Mr. Kotzer was one of the best known and liked business people in the area. He died Wednesday and was buried at Mount Sinai Memorial Park after a service at the Benjamin Memorial Chapel. The Eglinton Way BIA has made a donation to the Association for the Soldiers of Israel as per the family’s request.