Toronto Police Service report: A 29 year old male reports that on June 3, 2012 at approximately 0320 hours, he was walking in the area of Millwood Road and Bessborough Drive when he was approached by six male suspects. The suspects made a demand for cash. The victim complied. The suspects then fled the scene westbound on Millwood Road towards Bayview Avenue. No injuries were sustained by the victim. 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, 5’10” to 5’11”, 150 pounds to 154 pounds, thin build. Suspect #2: Male, black, 5’6” to 5’7”, 134 pounds to 141 pounds, thin build. Suspects #3- #6: Male, black.
Man wanted for downtown shooting surrenders
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A man sought by police for the Eaton Centre shootings Saturday night has given himself up. He apparently came to 52 Division Station on Dundas Street West with a lawyer early today. There is a news conference scheduled for 2 p.m. today with details. There is an excellent review of the incident here in the National Post which includes an informative graphic image showing where the individual victims were shot.
Bus bypass lanes plan for Don Valley Pkwy
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A plan to expand so-called bus by-pass lanes along the Don Valley Parkway is moving ahead. The idea expands on a pilot project of by-pass lanes already in use. The new proposed lanes extend from approximately St. Dennis Drive to Pottery Road. The lanes would permit buses to pass slow traffic. It is a project proposed by GO Transit. The expanded lanes have now passed Environmental Assessment. The project is comprised of 4.1 kilometres of new bus by-pass lanes in two separate sections of the DVP between St. Dennis Drive and Pottery Road. More on this in the Daily Commercial News.
Magnificent flotilla honours Elizabeth II
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Once again, Kate steals the show!
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Kate Middleton arrives at jubilee celebrations with the other Royals today dressed in brilliant red. Video.
Bennington School Fun Fair June 7
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Next Thursday will see the Bennington Heights Elementary School Spring Fun Fair. That’s June 7, 2012. If you’d like to help or have a question give them a call at (416) 396-2310.
Apple Tree Market opens in Rowlands Park
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The market dedicated to the promotion of fresh food and local sourcing of food will open in June Rowlands Park at Mt Pleasant Rd. and Davisville Ave on June 5, 2012. It will set up every Tuesday through the summer between 3 and 7 p.m. until October 17, 2012. Last year the market was located on a small stretch of Orchard View Blvd. west to the Yonge Eglinton Centre but there is construction there this year. Appletree Markets is a non-profit organization, dedicated to promoting a local, community shopping experience. The market was started by Lesley Stoyan and Chris Trussell, co-owners of Daily Apple, a North Toronto based natural lifestyle company, specializing in food and fitness programs. http://www.appletreemarkets.ca/
“Oh my God, the subway’s been shut down”
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An amateur videographer”s lament.
Flood cleanup Friday at Royal Bank Plaza
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Union Station no stranger to flooding
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Union Station has been flooded by backed up sewers which were unable to handle the marathon rainfall we’re getting. Fire officials interviewed on television were laconic about it all. They’ve seen it many times as they observed that “TTC pumps were not able to keep up with the rain.” And memory certainly tells us that the station has been flooded frequently, sometimes more than once a year. The inset picture is from October 2011. Other video on YouTube shows rain water tumbling down the steps and escalators like a decorative waterfall. The lower level of the station is just that — low. It is always in danger of flooding.
Flooding at Southvale Dr and Astor Ave
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The City is a mess this afternoon as heavy rain causes local flooding both serious and simply annoying. This is the scene at Southvale Drive and Astor Avenue where a particularly large pond has sprung up. It’s typical of many streets throughout South Bayview. Much more serious however is the flooding at Union Station and elsewhere. The flooding has shut down a lot of electric transit. The Yonge-University subway is non-operational between Bloor and Osgoode stations. Into the mix, it appears the Union Station flooding has been caused by a backed up sewer sending sewage into the station. The stench is said to be terrible,.
A lesson in how not to use a motorbike
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The narration tells the story. Five people on one motorbike! Fortunately they all survived