For those in that frame of mind, so to speak, the Baby Show is this weekend at the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place. Baby Show
Harvest Fair today on Mount Pleasant Road
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Looks like you can dress lightly and bring a hat for the sun today when you visit the Mount Pleasant BIA Harvest Fair. The forecast calls for clear skies and temperatures near 26C. This annual offering by merchants runs through the day and features many great family events. Just a few are a petting zoo, pumpkin pie-eating contest and a Dixieland band. See you there. Here the list News release
Ipsos Reid: Tory ahead in all parts of Toronto
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The Toronto election polling derby has produced another “win” for John Tory Friday (September 26, 2014). Ipsos Reid pollsters commissioned by Global News says Tory is leading in “nearly every region and demographic in Toronto.” NewsTalk1010
“Blue Jay” joins mounted unit at Rogers Centre
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Toronto Police have received their newest recruit to the mounted unit today from the Toronto Blue Jays. The handsome eight-year-old thoroughbred-Clydesdale cross has been in training with the unit for the last year, Blue Jay was presented to Chief Blair outside the Rogers Centre by Paul Beeston, CEO of the Blue Jays. Blue Jay was picked out by Constable Harold Williamson, who is a senior trainer with the mounted unit. Mr. Beeston thanked the chief for his service and said Blue Jay would now be a part of the service and was donated in appreciation of the work the police does. In accepting the horse the chief thanked the Blue Jays not only for their gift but also for their partnership over the years with the Toronto Police Service along with providing great entertainment to the people of Toronto. Chief Blair added that Blue Jay would be a valuable part of the unit and would be important in crowd control near the Rogers Centre.
Macpherson Convenience store demolished
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The little convenience store that became a landmark at the corner of Roxborough Street and Avenue Rd. has been demolished. The store was closed a few months ago and although it was well known for its prominent location it isn’t clear whether it was much of a business.
City Hall, Gardiner both closed this weekend
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Both City Hall and the Gardiner Expressway will be closed this weekend. In the case of the Gardiner it’s maintenance from the DVP to Highway 427. City Hall is labouring under an emergency repair job following yesterday’s electrical room fire. Press release
Ford’s class attack suckers the Empire Club
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If he had written a script for them, Doug Ford could hardly be more pleased with the wounded response of the Empire Club to his wild appeal to class warfare at the club’s expense. A spokesperson is defending the club as a place of fair-minded discussion of public events. Honestly. Get a grip. If the Empire Club held its debate in a City park with a free barbecue Mr. Ford would still find them snooty fat cats who are out to screw the people. He must be the defender and guardian of the people to weld Ford Nation together. It does seem desperate.
Mr. Ford’s class warfare campaign — Part 2
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Doug Ford has pulled out of the Empire Club debate of mayoral candidates scheduled for this noon hour (Friday, September 25, 2014) saying by email that he is a candidate of the people and that the Empire Club is an elitist place where ordinary people are not invited and cannot afford to go. Tables apparently cost $800 each for the debate. The naked appeal to envy and resentment seems breathtaking. Ford’s withdrawal comes less than an hour before the event was to take place. It is clear, however, based on his slashing attack earlier this week on John Tory’s pedigree, rather than his ability, that Doug Ford believes this desperate tactic can win the election for him. Class warfare Part 1 Ford suckers Empire Club
Soccer stabbing a “mental-heath” incident?
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The CBC says it has been told that “mental-health issues may be involved” in the unprovoked stabbing of an 11-year-old during a soccer training session in Conception Bay South in Newfoundland. Police have arrested a 19-year-old, CBC
Thorncliffe parents seek outdoor hockey rink
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Thorncliffe Park parents have raised $4,000 to go towards the $25,000 minimum cost for the City to construct an outdoor skating rink in the community. It is a proud thing to know that peoples from so many places where hockey is not played wish to have their children schooled in Canada’s national sport. CBC
Effort to re-light City Hall looks like all-day job
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Mid-morning reports on the efforts to get City Hall re-lighted suggest the job is going slower than hoped. Cam Woolley on CP24 guessed that hard-pressed Hydro crews might miss the noon-time resolution mentioned overnight. It will, apparently require five mobile generators which are not yet connected, said Woolley. Four generators are said to be on scene with another coming from Quebec. CP24 At her Twitter account Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Ward 27) described the shock of the frightening explosions and blackout. Proof that partisan gibberish is never too far away on Twitter is a Tweet asking if the Councillor will be blaming this incident on Ford Nation. Oh well. Twitter
