Police have told CP24’s Cristina Tegnalia that young people were seen on security cameras at Loblaws store in the old Maple Leaf Gardens this evening. They were horsing around and then vanished, say the authorities. The atmosphere in the same aisles was shortly reported to be noxious, causing people to cough. The speculation runs to something like pepper spray said Tenaglia. In fact, one person was taken to hospital from the store at Church and Carlton Sts. after emergency crews responded. Hazmat crews secured the store and the Mattamy Centre above as a precaution. No complaint about the air was made from this area. 

There is a well-deserved tribute planned to former East York mayor Michael Prue at what is being called Michael Prue Appreciation Night. It is set for Thursday, February 26 at the Palace Restaurant at 722 Pape Ave just across the street from the Pape station. It is scheduled to run from 6 to 9 p.m and will acknowledge the more than 25 years of Mr. Prue’s involvement in the East York community. It will celebrate his terms as a councillor, mayor, hydro commissioner and MPP and his commitment to the Borough of East York. In lieu of gifts, friends are asked to consider making a contribution to the Michael Prue Art Award. The aim is to establish a fund to purchase art from local artists and add to the East York Foundation’s collection. Cheques can be made out to the East York Foundation, and either dropped off that night or be mailed to 50 Merritt Rd., East York, M4B 3K6. Income tax receipts will be issued for the donation. All of Michael Prue’s friends and colleagues are invited to attend this special evening.