Victoria Park Collegiate Institute, 15 Wallingford Rd., was placed lockdown and searched early Monday afternoon after a report of a man with a knife. By mid-afternoon, police said the search had yielded no suspect and the lockdown was lifted.
Appalling conditions at Delhi where 43 workers die in fire
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Man sustains treatable cuts in morning stabbing on Dawes
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Police search for evidence at Dawes Rd. and Gower Ave early Monday/CBC Toronto
A stabbing outside a small cafe in the 400-block of Dawes Rd. at Gower Ave. in East York early Monday has caused a man serious injuries. Police say there was a fight outside the restaurant about 1 a.m. The victim is said to be recovering.
Large fire at factory in Schomberg closes Hwy 9 at Hwy 27
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Fire at building in Schomberg industrial area/CTV Twitter
Schomberg fire/NEW TECUMSETH FIRE @NewTecFireChief
A factory fire in the industrial area of Schomberg has closed roads in the area. The business in question is said to be Aerospace Metal Finishing on Proctor Road. Most notably, Highway 9 is (or was) closed in both directions between Leonard Rd and Highway 27. There are no reports of injuries.
Peril to dogs from coyotes reviewed by Citytv’s Tina Yazdani
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Portrait of Premier Wynne to be unveiled at Legislature
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The official portrait of Ontario’s first woman premier is set to be unveiled at the Legislature Monday afternoon. TVO reports that Kathleen Wynne’s picture was done by artist Linda Kooluris-Dobbs, who also painted the official portraits of former premier David Peterson and former lieutenant-governor Hal Jackman. Twitter
What? Lowly Leafs whip division-leading Blues in St. Louis
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A truly remarkable performance from the Leafs in St. Louis Saturday even as they remain dead last in the Atlantic Division and the Blues lead the Central Division.
Heartsick chat mourns Florabunda, victim of rent increases
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There is a rather heartsick discussion underway at the Leslieville Facebook page regarding the closing of popular florist Florabunda at 1131 Queen St. East. The long thread laments the shop’s closure after ten years because of rent increases. Now the sterility of what comes next. It’s been replaced by Domino’s Pizza. No doubt some want pizza but it is boring beyond belief. The issue is well known to affluent Midtown neighborhoods but apparently less virulent in small business districts like South Bayview. FB
Florabunda now closed at 1131 Queen St. East
Survey says don’t plug nickel even if it’s only worth 5 cents
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A survey of Canadians says we should save the nickel even though it may not be worth much. Unlike the penny, which was eliminated in 2012 when it became more expensive to make one that it was worth, plug nickels are still valued. By the way, the term “plug nickel” comes from a time when coins were valued for their metal. A plug nickel was one that had had the centre punched out by a thieving metal felon.
Darna Middle Eastern Kitchen is now open at 1613 Bayview
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Marwan Carmi
Inside Darna, 1613 Bayview Ave.
Darna by night
Darna has opened at 1613 Bayview Ave. and congenial owner Marwan Carmi is hoping his eclectic take on Middle Eastern cuisine will appeal to local diners. Marwan brings a wide range of experience to Darna, a name meaning Our Home. It conveys the care and goodness of home cooking says the owner. Marwan was persuaded to leave his home in Jerusalem and move to Toronto after a visit here with his wife Nadine. She is studying child care at the University of Toronto. It was a big decision to quit his position as the financial manager of the Belgian consulate in Israel. His father runs a long-time souvenir business in the Holy City. The menu at Darna is inspired “by authentic flavours across the Middle East” including Lebanon, Isreal and the territories. The restaurant has a beer and liquor license and is open for lunch and evening dining
233 Inglewood grows larger, acquires round Roman arches
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233 Inglewood before/Google
Round Roman arches will grace the front of the renovated home/Bulldog
The front door moves to the east side off of the driveway/Bulldog
Masons at work on an arch on Saturday/Bulldog
Inglewood Drive is famous for fine homes and its annual profusion of electrically lighted and fan-inflated Santas/Bulldog
Among the many fine homes in Moore Park is 233 Inglewood Dr. at the top of Maclennan Ave just west of Welland Ave. The current renovation is the work of Rosedale Fine Homes and architect Lorne Rose. A large matching brick addition has been added at the rear but the most striking changes are at the front. Round Roman arches will replace the original windows. The front porch on the west side is now enclosed with an arch window that matches those out front. The front door, it appears, will now be on the east side off of the driveway.
Eglinton re-opened after collision closure near Brentcliffe
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Five-hour snarl on Eglinton near Brentcliffe Friday night/680 News
A collision on Eglinton Ave E. of Brencliffe Rd. Friday at supper hour snarled traffic along the street for nearly five hours. Shortly before 11 p.m. the street was re-opened and TTC buses on the 34 Eglinton East, 51 Leslie and 54 Lawrence East routes returned to normal.