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One-minute Hantske crime reel wrap of overnight shootings

Here is a 680News summary of overnight shootings by Carl Hantske.

Poll shows big Liberal lead in Ontario, Green leading NDP

A poll by Mainstreet Research has shown the Liberals with a large lead over the Conservatives in Ontario, a factor helping the government party to a smaller lead nationally. Some 1,876 Canadians participated. Nationally, they gave the Liberals 37.5 percent support compared to 34 percent for Andrew Scheer’s Conservative party. The Green party was in third with the support of 10.8 percent of decided or leaning voters while the NDP was in fourth (8.4 percent) and the People’s Party was in fifth (4.6 percent). The Bloc Quebecois, meanwhile, had the support of 15.5 percent of voters in Quebec. In Ontario, the Liberals had the support of 45.3 percent of decided or leaning voters compared to 30.4 percent for the Conservatives, 10.1 percent for the Greens and 7.5 percent for the NDP.

Garage lot 20×100 for $599k on Greenwood and Sammon

An old garage on Greenwood Ave. and the lot it sits on is being offered for sale at $599,000. The lot is 20 by 100 feet and sits next door to 953 Greenwood south of Sammon Ave. Listing

“Mom and dad” distraction theft couple sought by police

They could be mistaken anyone’s mom and dad, but these two are alleged to have emptied out the contents of a woman’s purse while she was dining near Bay and Wellington Sts. April 8.  The police release Monday says the victim left her purse “in an area with her friends” But it was taken and looted before being put back in a similar place. Security camera images captured the thieves and the theft of another person’s belongings. The other victim has not reported the theft to the police. Call (416) 808-5200 if you know anything.

“I’ve been dreaming of this moment for the longest time”

Call for artists to make mural proposal for Mt. Pleasant BIA

The Mt. Pleasant Village BIA has been approved for a grant from the City to paint a mural on the side of the home of the Davisville Park Animal Hospital on Mt Pleasant Rd. south of Belsize Ave. The building is at 518 Mt Pleasant (as seen above) and the winning mural will have a chance to put a smile on the faces of thousands of people travelling to work every morning. The deadline is September 15, so hurry up. BIA

  • Theme: The Future of Mount Pleasant Village
  • Visual elements to be borrowed from our Streetscape Master Plan
  • The mural is approximately 24 feet high by 30 feet wide
  • An anti-graffiti coating is optional. If you would like to include it, please add it as a separate item
  • We want to convey excitement for what the BIA could look like in 5 years
  • The main surface of the wall is smooth and solid masontry/stone with traditional brick edging along the top and sides
  • The grant amount is for $5,000; however, the BIA may choose to supplement this amount with additional funds if appropriate.
  • We love trees!
  • Deadline for submissions is September 15th.
  • Your submission:
    • Include a basic sketch of your idea
    • Include a budget for artwork, supplies, and wall preparation
    • Include a bio or link to some of your other work
    • Include a time plan

Police create safe ride-share video full of very good advice

Peel Police have created and posted a useful video full of good advice to women everywhere about how to use a ride-share vehicle.

Adorable pup offered for adoption on FB gets much interest

A long thread of comments and questions has appeared Sunday morning on the Leslieville FB account as this sweet weeks-old pup is offered for adoption.

Vivid images of damage as Hurricane Dorian slams Halifax

Woohoo! Ontario ticket grabs $5 million Lotto 649 bundle

An Ontario ticket holder won the $5 million jackpot in Saturday night’s Lotto 649 draw. The draw’s guaranteed $1 million prize also went to an Ontario player. The jackpot for the next Lotto 649 draw on Sept. 11 will again be approximately $5 million.

Kawhi Leonard’s sister named in fatal attack on woman, 84

Pride of GTA, Canada’s Bianca Andreescu, 19, wins US Open

Bianca Andreescu became the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles title, beating Serena Williams 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday in the US Open women’s final. The 19-year-old from Mississauga used her powerful forehand — and was helped by an uncharacteristically bad service game from the veteran Williams — for her third tournament win of the season, and biggest by far of her career, in her first US Open main draw appearance. SportsNet