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Brown’s hustle attracts donors in Ontario PC race

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Leaside Colts 9-2 win and offer hand at game’s end

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Leaside Colt offers hand after game

Leaside Colts coach posted this picture of after game grace as winning Colts (9-2) offered their hands in a sportsman-like handshake.

East York cops arrest man in cross-border sex case

55 Division police have arrested a 47-year-old man at Pearson Airport as he was apparently about to board a plane to meet a child.  The investigation is a joint operation of Toronto Police Child Exploitation Section and U.S. Homeland Security. Scott Hughes, 47, of Toronto is in custody. The circumstances reportedly invovle a man communicating with children online and arranging to meet a child. Police have released some of the online identity in their search for other possible victims.  The man as using the email: scotthughes2003@yahoo.com, and usernames “Schughes” “Scott Hughes (Digger)” to communicate with children online.

Man robs TTC collect booths at Chester, Rosedale stations

A subway bandit has robbed two local TTC collector booths overnight. The man was armed with a gun as he demand money  at the Chester Station on Danforth and then moved up to the Rosedale Station. No injuries were reported and police did not say how much cash was taken.

Livable and clear April weekend for South Bayview

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It should be a livable and lively day to shop on Bayview, Mt. Pleasant or other venues in South Bayview. Everything is open including the Davenport Nursery stand at the corner of Davisville Ave and Bayview. The St Cuthbert’s Spring Fair opens at 11 a.m. at the church, 1399 Bayview.  Always fun to look in on this traditional event. .

Hamilton is at war with Canada Post over group mailboxes

The City of Hamilton is engaged in an all out legal battle to stop the construction of group mailboxes in the City. It is a campaign that has been going on for many months. Yesterday the City laid charges against Canada Post under a new bylaw that would prevent placement of boxes without permission. Residents have blocked construction sites with bushes and other materials. Canada Post is challenging the law in court. The Hamilton vs Canada Post is  among the more startling examples of a community determined to stop boxes appearing wherever the post office wants.  A court date is expected soon. Hamilton Spectator 

Ex Machina a mostly stainless steel lady who is quite sexy

Interesting Artificial Intelligence story opened in Toronto today.

Lit Espresso Bar on Bayview Ave. needs a barista

Lit Espresso Bar at 1517 Bayview Ave. is looking for a full-time experienced barista for its soon-to-open shop  If you are the one, email nangellotti@icloud.com

Chocolate Messenger for sale, business and building

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The owner of the Chocolate Messenger at 1645 Bayview Ave has his business and his building up for sale. The price shown for the established chocolate specialties business is $220,000 plus stock. The two-storey building is listed at $1,398,888.

Lois Lilienstein obit by Bruce Weber in New York Times

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Excellent obituary in the New York Times by Bruce Weber. New York Times

Reminder: DVP closes tonight until Sunday morning

The Don Valley Parkway is closed beginning tonight at 8 p.m.for Spring cleaning. It will open again at 6 a.m. Sunday, April 26, 2015

Arrogant Boston bomber faces video of his hatred

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is facing video of himself flipping the finger at whoever is looking after his arrest following the Boston bombing. This as jurors decide whether to order him executed for the crime.