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
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•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
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•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
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•Interesting Artificial Intelligence story opened in Toronto today.
Lit Espresso Bar on Bayview Ave. needs a barista
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•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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•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
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•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
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•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.
Alice, James popular bets for name of Kate’s baby
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•British bookmakers are calculating the odds on names for the new royal baby. One firm says there have been two $500-pound wagers on the name Alice, if the baby is a girl. It appears the name is popular. On the male side, James is getting action. British punters are placing bets on the royal baby’s name, gender, weight and precise birth date in the countdown to the arrival of the second child of Prince William and his wife Kate. The baby is expected in late April. Bookmakers say thousands of wagers have been placed on virtually everything connected to the baby who will be fourth in line to the British throne. Bookmaker William Hill said the bulk of bets were for a girl.
SERRA marks 50th year facing development challenges
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•The South Eglinton Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association (SERRA) held its 50th Annual General Meeting Thursday night at Manor Road United Church, 204 Manor Road. Attendance was good with residents and interested parties taking nearly all the chairs in the church’s large upstairs Great Hall. There was a cake-cutting to mark the occasion and later Reverend Debra Schneider spoke briefly, saying that this was also Manor Road’s 90th anniversary. She invited all to attend a service Sunday, April 26, 2015 affirming the church’s progressive status (LGBTQ) and attend a lunch and reception following.
Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 22) was the keynote speaker and reviewed matters. He called the compromise on the height of the Art Shoppe condominiums an important precedent for Yonge St development. The plan was reduced from two towers of 38 and 29 storeys to 28 and 12 stories. The south side mid-rise level was a vital tool “going south” on the east side of Yonge down to Davisville. This area is ripe for development and it was the sense of the councillor’s remarks that the heights might now be kept to mid-rise levels. He spoke disparagingly of other developments in the streets south of Eglinton. He said the “egregious” development at 33 Holly-44 Dunfield planned to give condominium owners access to pools and similar amenities but renters would be denied access.
Matlow touched on the Brown Group proposal for Bayview Ave between Soudan Ave. and Hillsdale Ave. saying that nine storeys, as proposed, was too high and that there would be no approval at that height. “We do not want to set a precedent along Bayview,” he said. The Glebe Manor Lawn Bowling Club stand-off (our word) was a long-term project. The Councillor suggested that if the land can be had for a price that is reasonable it will become parkland. It appears the present “owner” is looking for more. The transaction by which certain board members took possession of the land and sold it remains a difficult matter in logic. (Bulldog)