Reader Edmund Murphy has kindly sent the Globe and Mail article from Tuesday, September 22, 2015. in which neighborhood car insurance charges are discussed. The article reveals that cars in many fine Midtown areas carry for as much as $500 less a year than outer parts of town like North York, Scarborough and Etobicoke. The article is quite general and has no information about driving records, make and year of car or any of the other things might influence insurance. Still, it is interesting. An average of car insurance in Davisville, Leaside, Moore Park and Summerhill produces a number of $1510. Globe and Mail
Minor wounds in school stabbing in North York police say
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Police say a boy has turned himself in to police in after a stabbing at George S. Henry Academy on Don Mills Rd at York Mills Rd. The victim, received relatively minor wounds. Both youths are 17 and known to each other,. police said. Both are students. It seems differences were simmering between the two for a day or two leading to a frequently predictable settling of scores outside the school, police say.
Six-pack at Bayview Metro, 12-pack next door at Beer Store
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Ontario’s heavily regulated beer and liquor sales remain that way. The CP24 story linked may clarify some of the details. But as of December, it seems likely that you will be able to grab a six-pack of beer at the Bayview Ave Metro, but if you want a 12-pack or bigger, you will have to visit the Beer Store, address 609 Roehampton. CP24 Also, the CBC story below is quite clear and informational.
Pope speaks of religious freedom in English at White House
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Don Valley Parkway to be closed Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015
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Charges laid in fatal accident at Dinnick and Buckingham
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Charges have been laid in the traffic death of Lawrence Park resident Ann Anderson on Buckingham Ave near Dinnick Crescent in July. Gary Robertson, also resident of Lawrence Park, is charged with careless driving and with failing to yield to a pedestrian. The after-dark accident occurred while Ms. Anderson was apparently taking a walk near her home. The court appearances are taking place in courtroom C at Old City Hall. Obituary of Ann Anderson appearing in the Star Wednesday
Queen’s student a sudden death victim of allergic reaction
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Andrea Mariano
An 18-year-old Thornhill girl has died at Queen’s University after she suffered a fatal allergic reaction to a smoothie that she purchased either at or somewhere near the school. Andrea Mariano had just finished classes on her second day of her first year at the university when she bought the smoothie. She drank it and suffered a reaction almost immediately. She apparently did not have her epinephrine kit with her. She died Friday in Kingston General Hospital. Nothing has been reported about the smoothie but her family says Andrea was allergic to peanuts and dairy products. The news of the girl’s sudden death has shaken the campus where students struggle with their feelings and sense of what to do about such unseen perils. A suggestion of where Andrea bought the smoothie came from the university which said it could not comment on the death. Queens Hospitably Services is said to have signage about products with nuts. Visitations for Andrea Mariano will take place at Fratelli Vescio Funeral Homes, 8101 Weston Road in Woodbridge on Thursday and Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Funeral service will occur at St. Joseph the Worker, 191 Wade Gate in Concord on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Interment is to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 8361 Yonge St. in Thornhill
Crown: Confrontation with skateboarder led to deadly act
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CBC report wraps up this distressing act of violence and our inability to get along on the road.
Mayor’s vow of private trash pickup fades into the future
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Pope picks “stretch” Fiat 500 for motorcade into capitol
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Le Français C’est Important à Children’s Garden School
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A peek inside the engaging French classes at CGS
Learning a second language is something most parents want for their children. How a school handles language instruction can determine which school parents chose. For many, French Immersion is too much of a commitment and following the TDSB model of waiting to introduce French instruction until Grade 4, seems too little. At Children’s Garden School they are striking a good balance, introducing French in the preschool years with two classes per week and increasing to four classes per week in JK through Grade 3. CGS is pleased to welcome Rim Khemis to the faculty this year. Rim hails from Paris and more recently from Lycée Français in Toronto. Rim has brought her comfort and facility with French to CGS students. The children are currently working in an 80% immersion environment during their French classes. Rim’s goal is a 100% immersion environment for all grade levels by December. Instruction is playful and engaging. Want more information? Contact Kelly, Director of Admission, at kscott@cgsschool.com or check out their lively blog
Financial Post offers another take on the future of Rexall
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The speculation about the future of Rexall drugstores in Canada is hot. Four months after the Globe and Mail pondered the prospects for takeover of the Canadian owned chain, the Financial Post is doing the same. Quoting an analyst, the Post says Empire Co Ltd., owners of Sobey’s, might be a buyer. This may make sense in light of Loblaws ownership of Shoppers Drug Mart. But the Post also suggests there is a chance both Loblaws and Jean Coutu might try for Rexall. That possibility would surely set up a lively anti-competition review since both firms already own a lot of drugstores. Rexall boss Schreiber seen as agent of possible takeover