The City of Toronto Special Committee on Governance is inviting the public and neighbourhood associations to its coming meetings. City Council established the Committee with a mandate to consider the impacts on the City’s governance structure and processes arising from the reduction in the size of Council and make recommendations to City Council on any further changes to its governance structure. The Committee will hold its next meeting at 9:30 a.m. on September 25, in Committee Room 1 at City Hall. The Committee will receive a staff report on the engagement activities to date. Members of the public are invited to watch the meeting online, make a presentation at the meeting or provide written comments in advance. More information about the Special Committee on Governance, how to register to speak or making a submission to the next meeting is available here.
Hospitals told to report vaping lung cases to Ontario MOH
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Ontario Minister of Health Christine Elliott has ordered hospitals to begin reporting all cases of vaping-related lung disease to the province’s Chief Medical Officer of Health. “In light of the growing evidence, I have become increasingly concerned about the prevalence and possible health consequences of vaping, particularly as they affect our youth. At the same time, it has become abundantly clear that we do not have access to sufficient data and information to understand the potential scope of this issue,” Elliott said in a statement Wednesday.
First illness in Canada at London
She made the announcement on the same day public health officials in London announced Canada’s first case of vaping-related illness. The Middlesex-London Public Health Unit is expected to provide more details later Wednesday of the case involving a youth who has been diagnosed with severe respiratory illness that has been linked to the individual’s use of vaping products.
It’s Cheeseburger Day but some want no McDonald’s at all
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In Toronto, it’s Cheeseburger Day, the chance for McDonald’s fans to get a free cheeseburger with any purchase of a dollar. But in the quaint and historic village of Rutland, England, the battle is on to keep the Golden Arches at bay.
DogSpot protects pup from theft, straying while owner busy
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Hello Doggo, enjoy your stay
An East York Facebook post has drawn a lot of interest to this commercial DogSpot dog house designed to house a pet while the owner is busy shopping, getting the hair done and so on. You can pay for the stay with a credit card. DogSpot is the product of a US company with a website here.
Bobsled turncoat continues fight to compete with US team
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Dump truck hits woman exiting streetcar at Bathurst/Ulster
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Dump truck drove by open doors of stopped streetcar/Global News
A woman was hit by a dump truck as she stepped off a streetcar at Bathurst and Ulster Sts Tuesday about 9 a.m. Police say the truck drove by the open doors of the tram. The Highway Traffic Act requires a vehicle to stop behind the open doors of a streetcar. The woman’s injuries are unknown at posting.
Modern-day “flatiron” project for Bathurst north of St. Clair
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88 rental units in proposed triangular building at 1601 Bathurst opposite Heathdale Rd.
Application has been made to build this triangular eight-storey rental building at 1601 Bathurst St. opposite Heathdale Rd. The “flatiron” shape of the apartment will take advantage of and use all the space on the same-shaped property. The Kirkor Architects-designed building would bring 88 residential rental units, 79 of which would be new rental stock, to the neighborhood. Urban Toronto
Gooderham Building was designed to fit the space
Triangular-shaped lot
Wildcat girls 15-17 bring home gold from Markham tourney
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Leaside Wildcats Midget BB Pica gold winners/Wildcats
Say “well done” to these shining faces of the Leaside Wildcats Midget BB Peca team (15-17 years) as they bring home the top prize for their class from Markham over the weekend. Below, the Mt. Pleasant Village BIA Harvest Festival is set to go this Saturday. It’s always fun. Also seen are Josh Matlow (Ward 12 Toronto St. Paul’s) and MPs Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul’s) and Rob Oliphant (Don Valley West) at Mr. Matlow’s party in Davisville Park. And those yummy carrots are a reminder of Tuesday’s Appletree Market in Davisville Park starting at 3 p.m. Sadly, market days are dwindling down to a precious few.
This Saturday
Josh Matlow, Carolyn Bennett and Rob Oliphant
Market Day at Davisville Park
Oxycontin firm bankrupt, electric Porsche Taycan unveiled
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Purdue Pharma, the maker of Oxycontin, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US. Oxycontin, once seen as a useful medicine, is now viewed as the cause of a health crisis that has cost the firm billions. The Sackler family, owners of Purdue, are the whipping boys of politicians. Next to that, the all-electric Taycan has been unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It is hoped by Porsche that the Taycan will put a dent in Tesla. Below, the heartwarming story of how surgically separated twins have managed to grow into their teens after the tricky operation back in 2001. Finally, buying your way into Canada. An interesting insight from the CBC.
Eglinton Starbucks invites musicians to play Friday nights
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The manager of the Starbucks at Eglinton Ave. E. and Laird Drive has plans for weekly live music at the coffee shop. Meghan Smith has posted an invitation to anyone who wishes to perform at the location between 6 and 8 p.m. Fridays to email her at CA202656@Starbucks.com. She says: “I’m so excited my live music dream is coming to life! If you’re ever in Leaside on a Friday night swing into my Starbucks to rock out.”
Meghan Smith
Gracious Bianca reveals secret fears, thanks all who helped
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No winning ticket was sold for $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot
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No winning ticket was sold for the $5 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw. However, the guaranteed $1 million prize went to a ticket holder in Quebec. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Sept. 18 will be approximately $7 million.