CP24 reports that Toronto police bicycle officers were able to find a $17,000 engagement rings which had been lost Saturday along the route of the Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade on Saturday.  PC Quinton Malfara said he and some other officers were approached by members of a bachelorette party who said a woman in their group lost an expensive engagement ring. The cycle cops swung into action and in due course one of them spotted the ring. “It was a combined effort between me and my colleagues and also some of the members of the bachelorette party,” he said. Chief Mark Saunders is quoted as telling parade-goers “That’s the stuff we do.”

This remarkably well-preserved late 1970s Cadillac was under a tree at the Laird Automotive Services lot at Laird Dr. and Kenrae Rd. Saturday.

Thousands have taken part in the 50th Caribbean Carnival Grande Parade along the waterfront. It is the culmination of a summer marathon once known as Caribana. The event continues to draw lovers of Caribbean music and fun from all across North America. The CBC’s Ieva Luos has written a thoughtful and entertaining story containing historic examples of the music and performances off YouTube. Worth a read

The UN Security Council unanimously approved tough new sanctions on North Korea on Saturday including a ban on exports worth over $1 billion US — a huge bite in its total exports, valued at $3 billion last year.U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley praised the new sanctions, telling council members after the vote that it is “the single largest economic package ever levelled against the North Korean regime.”

FOX ANCHOR SUSPENDED

Eric Bolling, host of the shows The Fox News Specialists and Cashin’ In, has been suspended from the American cable network following a Huffington Post article alleging he sent lewd photos to co-workers. According to a statement from Fox News to the CBC, an investigation into allegations against the television host is underway.

A buss for the bride

Whoops

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Victoria for a meeting with indigenous leaders but while he waited, Mr. Trudeau went kayaking. The PM took a spill trying to get aboard and quipped that he was glad the national media were present to record the moment. A higher tone was set with the arrival of newlyweds Heiner and Michelle Gruetzner, perhaps looking for that contradiction in terms, a selfie with Justin. Trudeau kissed the bride twice, presumably once on each cheek.

Winds scattered wood pile

Tree through roof

Beautiful and threatening

Ian McTavish, a Huntsville school teacher, snapped the wood pile scattered everywhere by strong winds that swept across his area. Upper right, Andrew Collins filed this picture of a collapsed roof at Rebecca Lake in Muskoka/Lake of Bays. Kyle Robertson tweeted the stunningly beautiful but threatening sky over an Ontario farm.

Dressed to rob

Style stickups

Toronto Police are on the lookout for a bank robber who makes his demands dressed in clothes and accessories bearing names like Burberry, Lacoste and Gucci. It is reported that he first robbed a bank on June 23 at Bloor West and Spadina Ave. His note to the teller demanded cash. He got some and left. On June 30 he entered a bank at Avenue Rd. and Davenport Rd. The same method was used. The man is described as being in his 30s or 40s, 5’9″, 140 lbs., clean shaven with short black hair. He was wearing a Burberry golf shirt, black pants, white leather Lacoste shoes, and Gucci sunglasses. A thief of distinction, by all means.

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Force of the storm in Muskoka

Funnels spotted

The rattling storm that swept across Toronto late Friday caused a power outage extending south from Danforth Avenue to Lakeshore Boulevard and west from Greenwood Avenue to Victoria Park Avenue according to Toronto Hydro. A large number of people were affected. There were delays getting around and flights were slowed greatly at the airport. The CBC’s John Lancaster is on vacation in Muskoka and sent pictures to Twitter of the savagery of the storm up there. Environment Canada spotted funnel clouds in the Muskoka and Parry Sound areas, prompting a tornado warning on Friday afternoon, which was later cancelled.

Quite possibly the cutest fugitives ever. We let these #pups off with a warning…and a belly rub! pic.twitter.com/l26fFeEAgq

— York Regional Police (@YRP) August 4, 2017

This fine-looking group of ladies is exemplary of the new Tuesday night activity at Bessborough EMS once September arrives. They represent @beachesgirlslax (lacrosse to you). Website

Istvan Vago and the bill

Here to help

93-year-old Istvan Vago, visiting his son in Richmond Hill from Hungary, was required to pay a $920 ambulance bill even though he insisted he didn’t need help from paramedics. The CBC tells the tale and says it raises questions about a patient’s right to decline treatment. Of course it does and much more as well. Mr. Vago’s plight is a result of a keyed-up, zero-tolerance society that intends to take care of everyone no matter what (that’s nice). And by the way, it will punish paramedics, doctors or anyone else who doesn’t extend every effort to help a sick man. Of course, there’s no free money to pay for society’s instant care system so bills of $920 are common. The CBC says Vago was shopping in a Richmond Hill dollar store with his son on Wednesday when he began clutching his stomach and sank to his knees. According to the family, Vago simply needed to use the washroom. But well-intentioned people, including a witness who was a nurse, insisted on calling an ambulance despite the family’s assurances that Vago would be fine. Incidentally, the College of Nurses is certainly ready to criticise a member who doesn’t respond when a perceived emergency occurs. The nurse will never get into trouble with the college for doing what she did, as reported by Vago. “She said it’s up to her, and that she knew what she was doing.”

Michelle Carter, now 20, has been found guilty and sentenced to 15 months in jail for the involuntary manslaughter death of her boyfriend Conrad Roy III. Court heard voluminous evidence of how Ms. Carter, 17 at the time, texted and encouraged Roy to kill himself, including stern instructions for him to get back in his vehicle in a closed place after the boy had backed out.

DEVICE INTENDED FOR BOMBER’S UNSUSPECTING BROTHER

Australian police have thwarted a terror plot to blow up a plane by placing the device in a brother’s luggage. Hey bro, love ya.

TEEN SUICIDES SOARING

The US Centre for Disease Control has produced frightening statistics on the rise of teen suicides, especially among girls. Shockingly, the increases coincide with the Netlifx drama glorifying such death. Does anyone care?

MIHEVC FAVOURS MOVE TO DECRIMINALIZE HEROIN

Councillor Joe Mihevc (Ward 21) is telling City News that he supports a board of health motion which advocates considering the decriminalization of drugs such as heroin.