Demented flyer told player “You’re all here to kill me”
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It’s a story you’ve seen on television but Oliver Minatel, the pro soccer player for the Ottawa Fury, does not seem to have been in any serious danger from the demented person who wanted to strangle him with his earphone cord. Still, it must have been shocking. The man blithered “You’re all here to kill me.” Earlier, just before the Air Canada Jazz flight to Atlanta left Pearson yesterday this man was pulled aside and questioned. We don’t know what that was about but security sensed something. Minatel, 22. said he was sleeping when a man jumped on him and choked him with a headphone cord. “He just jumped on me,” Minatel told CNN reporter Paula Newton, who was also on the plane and recorded the aftermath of the incident. During her interview with Minatel, other passengers could be seen in the background repeatedly telling the man to remain seated and put his seat belt on.
Pleasant blend of old and new at 2444 Yonge St.
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Knightstone Capital Management is showing this depiction of the modern glass office building which retains the Greek-looking front of the Bank of Montreal branch. It seems to be asking for tenants. This view looks southwest down Yonge toward Eglinton Ave. at the corner of Roselawn Ave.
Public health warning if you had juice at the Big Carrot
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A long-time organic food retailer and juice bar on Danforth Ave. is under scrutiny tonight from Toronto Public Health Department over an a case of hepatitis A on the staff. The public health and the store are warning customers about a possible risk of infection. In a news release Saturday they said that while the risk is low, those who consumed juice at the Big Carrot, located at 348 Danforth Avenue, between March 17 and April 2, 2015 could have contracted the liver disease virus. “Toronto Public Health is asking anyone who consumed organic fresh juice at the organic juice bar during these dates to monitor for signs and symptoms, practice thorough hand washing and contact their health care provider if concerned,” the release stated. Symptoms of hepatitis A can begin 15 to 50 days after becoming infected and include fever, tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea/ vomiting, dark urine, stomach pains and jaundice. Officials say the vaccine for the virus is most effective if you receive it within 14 days of exposure. Toronto Public Health says it will be holding a free hepatitis A vaccine clinic from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on April 12 at the East York Civic Centre, located at 850 Coxwell Avenue, for anyone who may have been exposed to the virus at the organic juice bar.
Anti-vaxxer mom makes brave confession of her errors
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These seemingly nice people weren’t too dug in about vaccination but they did harbour what seems like worrisome conspiracy fears that needles were just a big pharmacy scam. Fascinating story and a brave public confession. Ottawa Citizen
What? Tim Horton a no show at Roehampton premises
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Specially-built for Tim Horton’s
Tim Horton’s has “slowed down” a decision to open at the Metro grocery-Beer Store complex at Bayview Ave. and Roehampton Ave. The newly constructed premises, clearly designed and painted to Tim’s colour scheme, now bears a For Lease sign. Agent John Amos said it is possible the deal may go through but it is uncertain. He said the landlord was making sure that he had a tenant ready to go if the coffee chain decides to opt out. It is a surprising move for the aggressive firm although it was noted here that it already has an outlet just up the street in the Imperial Oil On-the-Run at Bayview and Broadway Ave. The Metro arrangement was made before Tim Horton merged with Burger King. It is said the decision-making process is slower now. At the Metro store Saturday morning, there was a slightly more final spin on the empty store. “They pulled out,” said a senior employee of Metro. He speculated Horton’s may wish to locate in the 1860 Bayview shopping complex now underway. It might be that similar specialty firms, including Starbucks, might be lined up to open in a spot near the Whole Foods But who knows. Whole Foods has long owned its own coffee company, Allegro, which it promotes as a thoroughly healthy drink.
Mt. Pleasant Cemetery fence facing rust on Bayview Ave.
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Just a few years into the life of the classical steel fences marking the edge of the cemetery on Bayview Ave it appears that much of the metal is badly rusted. Large parts of the fence have been taken out and presumably are to be replaced or re-finished. The parts that remain, (inset) show what can happen in Canadian weather. The length of fence along Bayview has been in place longer than that on Moore Ave, which was installed in the winter of 2012
Retail and Canary District: You may prefer South Bayview
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Retailers are trickling into the Canary District, that civic experiment at the bottom of Bayview Ave. Some might call it south, south, south Bayview. And as they reflect on it, maybe South Bayview storekeepers will quietly say “better them than me”. Toronto Star
J.K. Rowling says “never say never” to Harry Potter 8
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Celebrated author J K Rowling says there is always a possibility of another “Harry Potter” book.The popular fantasy novel series ended with the seventh instalment, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”.Rowling spoke about the future of the series in a conversation with the “Today” show’s Matt Lauer.”I’m afraid I haven’t been writing the next Harry Potter. Well, you know, I keep saying that I feel I’ve wrapped Harry’s story up and you gotta know when to… Look, I’ve always, I have always said, ‘Never say never’?well not, ‘Never say never.’ I’ve always said, I’m not gonna say ‘I definitely won’t’ because I don’t see why I should say that,” Rowling told Lauer. “But I think Harry Potter 8, as in, what happened next to Harry, Ron and Hermoine…I don’t think that’s going to happen,” Rowling continued. “See, now, I heard that answer and I thought there’s hope,” Lauer told her. “‘So you’re not saying ‘no’!” Rowling said, laughing.
Gale force winds blow down hydro poles, strand surfer
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It could have happened anywhere but this is Victoria Park Ave at Sheppard Ave during the rush hour Friday night. Gale force winds whipped the area overturning trucks north of Toronto and stranding a wind surfer on the lake. He was rescued by the Harbour Police unhurt. The poles are write-offs however and it may take a while for them to be replaced. About 1,000 customers are said to be without power and Victoria Park is closed for a short distance.
Great Wall: Canadian tourist in strange fatal accident
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Two women, one from Canada, have collided on steps on the Great Wall of China with the older woman, 73, suffering fatal injuries from her fall to the walkway. The Canadian, 38, was apparently running to catch up with members of her party. The victim’s husband told local media that the Canadian was chasing someone down the stairs when she collided with his wife. Reports say the woman was immediately knocked unconscious after striking her head on a corner of the wall and stopped breathing soon afterwards.
Open house at 128 Banff Road April 11-12 weekend
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There are open houses this weekend in South Bayview. A beautifully cared-for detached home at 128 Banff Rd. is listed for $829,000 It is open both Saturday and Sunday from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m. It has a number of amenities including a modern eat-In kitchen with large bay window, main floor family room with stunning floor to ceiling natural stone gas fireplace, walkout to patio and manicured secluded garden. There is parking or two cars. And at 147 Brentcliffe Rd. there is a detached bungalow for sale listed at $1,189,000. The open house is Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m.