Now Rebekah Brooks has been arrested in the tabloid wire-tapping and hacking investigation. According to BBC business editor Robert Peston, News International was not aware that Mrs Brooks would be arrested when her resignation was being discussed at the company on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. BBC online
New corn is in at Badali’s
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The first bushel baskets of new Ontario Peaches and Cream corn are on sale at Badali’s this morning. Time for a feast.
Auction set for 1939 Pontiac Plexiglas “Ghost”
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This thing sort of makes you want to swear off, even if you don’t drink. But it’s real. And on July 30, 2011, this 1939 Ghost Pontiac made of Plexiglas will be auctioned off at the RM Auction known as St John’s in Michigan. They expect to get somewhere between $275,000 and $475,000 for it. Here is what RM writes about this incredible oddity: Visitors to General Motors’ “Highways and Horizons” pavilion at the 1939-40 New York World’s Fair came away awed by a vision of the future. The work of renowned designer Norman Bel Geddes, GM’s “Futurama” exhibit foretold the communities and transportation systems of 1960, many of which came to pass. Other peeks at the future included “Previews of Progress,” inventions that seemed like magic: “Yarns made of Milk! Glass that bends! The Frig-O-Therm that cooks and freezes at the same time! The Talking Flashlight transmitting speech over a light beam!” exclaimed the exhibit’s guidebook. Sharing top billing with the Futurama and Previews of Progress, however, was the “Glass’ Car – The first full-sized transparent car ever made in America.” Here.
Street patio installed at Yonge corner
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On the fringe of South Bayview there is a charming project underway to turn a busy street into a patio. Read about it at our Eglinton Ave blog, Trish Stuebing’s Eglinton Store Diary.
Canadian classics stolen on Mount Pleasant
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Among the paintings stolen from Canadian Fine Art, 577 Mount Pleasant, was a Frederick Varley work, Gatineau Hills (above) valued at $15,000. The descriptions were released today. Other Group of Seven pieces taken were: Gull River, by J.E.H. MacDonald, $45,000, First Snow, Georgian Bay, by Frank H. Johnston, $5,800, .Les Eboulements, by A.Y. Jackson, $135,000,Jeune Fille Triste, by Jean Paul Lemieux, $95,000.
Paws and Claws moves to 1721 Bayview
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Paws and Claws, now located in the Sunnybrook Plaza, will move to the premises at 1721 South Bayview at the end of August. This is the former children’s bookstore space. The store closed last month. Apparently the Paws and Claws location in the plaza has been taken by a frozen yogurt franchise of some type.
CIBC buys into American Centruy
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What’s the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce up to? It has bought into American Century Investments and now the question the street is going to have is what comes next now that the bank has a toehold in the U.S. mutual fund business.
Black polypropylene mats are here
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The black polypropylene door mats have finally arrived at Homefront. See Trish Stuebing’s Eglinton Store Diary.
Avenue Road park named after Sgt Russell
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Toornto Police Service: On Friday, July, 15, 2011, at 2 p.m., at 250 Avenue Road, Chief William Blair will honour the Toronto Police Service officer who died in the line of duty on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, with the naming of “The Sergeant Ryan Russell Park.” Also present will be Mayor Rob Ford; Councillor Adam Vaughan; Ryan’s father, Glenn Russell; and his wife, Christine Russell; 52 Division Superintendent Hugh Ferguson and Inspector Howard Page.
Kate and Will take time for honeymoon
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are going to find a summer spot and just be newlyweds, according those close to them. Kate and William have done, by royalty standards. a lot of work over the past few weeks and now just want to spend a few quiet months together. They have no engagements until the Fall.
Eva Gordon’s new shop is “Pallet”
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Our friend Eva Gordon, creator of the much loved Bunny Baby Plate, has opened a new shop at 185 Avenue road, just north of Davenport. Homefront is a popular source for the pink or blue polka dot divided plate. Pallet displays Eva’s stunning array of fruit and vegetable ceramic pieces. Her work is for sale at the Bellagio Gift Shop in Las Vegas. Pallet’s number is 416 484 1883.
15,000 will attend Microsoft meeting here
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David Whitaker, CEO of Tourism Toronto and venues
NEWS RELEASE — (edited) — Next July will see a huge convention arriving in Toronto. Microsoft Corporation has announced that its Worldwide Partner Conference will meet in Toronto in 2012. Precise dates are Monday July 9 to Friday 13. 2012. More than 15,000 people are expected to attend the Toronto conference, representing technology companies in 130 countries. While the main hubs of the action will be the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the Air Canada Centre, many other venues will be involved as 500+ events take place during the conference and at least 32 hotels across the Toronto region will host delegates. “Winning a prestigious meeting, for such a widely admired company, is not only a boost to the local economy but a testament to Toronto’s ability to host major events,” said David Whitaker, President and CEO of Tourism Toronto, which submitted the winning bid along with provincial and local partners. Microsoft Corporation’s annual Worldwide Partner Conference attracts more than 15,000 delegates,” said Eric Gales, General Manager, Microsoft Canada.