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Paramedics deliver baby girl on west-end roadside

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Whole Foods cancels plans for stores in Calgary, Edmonton

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Whole Foods has cancelled plans to open stores in Calgary and Edmonton and has delayed any likelihood it will grow to the 40 stores in Canada it once predicted. The organic and natural ingredient food chain says on its website that it has a total of 12 Canadian stores, five each in the Vancouver and Toronto areas (including Oakville) one in Ottawa and a new store that opened in Victoria in November. This does not include the store that is scheduled to open this Spring at 1860 Bayview Ave. The announcement makes it plain that the delay in opening at the Bayview-Broadway complex owned by RioCan is a result of Whole Foods business struggles in the U.S. Competition is great and WF has come under widespread media criticism for its high prices and sometimes doubtful value. Such products as Asparagus Water, although quickly withdrawn, were hurtful to the credibility of the firm.

 

Ward 26 Town Hall meeting set for Wednesday, January 25

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Councillor Jon Burnside has posted notice of his Community Town Hall meeting Wednesday, January 25 at the Leaside Memorial Gardens. He reports that representatives from Financial Planning, Transportation Services, City Planning, Metrolinx and 53 Division will be in attendance to update residents on current projects. “This will be a great opportunity for you to voice your concerns and ask questions.I hope you will be able to attend but should you have any questions prior to the meeting please feel free to contact my office at 416-392-0215…” says Mr.Burnside. The meeting begins at 7.30

Seeking Ella, last seen running up Bayview from Eglinton

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OMB says boat-sized treehouse can stay if it is changed

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Nearly a year ago, John Alpeza was told by the City to take down the 108-square-foot treehouse in his Bloor West Village backyard. But last week the Ontario Municipal Board set aside the City of Toronto’s order and ruled Alpeza can keep his treehouse if he lowers it, moves it a bit and builds a new fence. According to the CBC report below, these changes have caused at least one neighbor to change his mind about the big play space. He now likes it. Just how Mr. Alpeza, a contractor, moves the treehouse is a good question. It sits on a dead tree. But the OMB has ruled and house that thrilled the Alpeza children will stay. CBC   CITY: Sailing-boat sized treehouse must come down

Lonely TD staff take themselves up to Glendon Campus

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Hilary Chan of Canada Trust TD Bank was tweeting Monday about efforts to create some interest (business?) at the off-site event up at the Glendon Campus of York University. Thing is, Hilary and her colleagues come from Branch 1918 down the street at 1860 Bayview at Broadway. TD bravely opened its branch there pretty much before anyone else was around. You have to start somewhere. The new branch may be quiet. But look, you have to start somewhere and we give these hardy folks credit for trying to build. As soon as the Whole Foods store opens there, and Shoppers Drug Mart arrives (where are they anyway?) things should be a bit livelier at 1860 Bayview.

Chevy Bolt EV Detroit Show Car of the Year for 2017

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2017 Chevrolet Bolt
2017 Chrysler Pacifica
2017 Honda Ridgeline

The North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year were revealed Monday at the North American International (Detroit) Auto Show press preview day. The Chevrolet Bolt announced as the Car of the Year, the Honda Ridgeline named Truck of the Year, while getting the nod in a brand new category for Utility is the Chrysler Pacifica. Chevrolet Electric Vehicles Division says that the new Bolt will journey more than 230 miles or 370 km on one charge.

Thin ice on West Don a hazard to dogs and their owners

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The death of a dog in the Don West River Monday morning has brought warnings for pet owners about the dangers of playing on ice. The animal died when it fell through ice and was swept underneath thicker ice and drowned.  Toronto Fire was called to the area behind Sunnybrook Hospital about 8.15 a.m. on reports of a large dog that had fallen into the River. The area is a popular off leash location for owners.

Dog who fell through ice behind Sunnybrook has died

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Police and fire were called about 8;15 a.m. to rescue a dog through the ice behind Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Sadly, the animal has died.


Leaside Juniors lose tourney semifinal in (ugh) shootout

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The Leaside Junior Wildcats lost a tough one to the always strong Whitby Wolves over the weekend at the Toronto Aeros Holiday Classic Tournament at the multi-rink CanLan Arena at York University. Leaside was assigned to a four-team division including squads from Ohio and Dawson College in Montreal.They also met the venerable Ottawa 67’s juniors. In the event, Leaside beat Ohio 1-0, lost to Dawson 3-2, beat Ottawa 4-1, beat Cambridge 5-1 in the quarter finals and then lost to Whitby 1-0 in the shootout in the semis. A worthy performance and a heartbreaking way to lose.

https://twitter.com/JrLeaside/status/818229771402350596

Ron MacLean sorry for bumping up against the truth

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Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean has apologized — some might say was forced to apologize — for suggesting that the job of letter carrier is obsolete. Few people would disagree except it seems postal union warriors in a Twitter tantrum. CBC

Naughty Matheroo girls off to Las Vegas says Sun writer

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Vegas here we come
They’ve seen it all
Is life a gamble?

The naughty Matharoo sisters, Jyoti and Kiran, have a court date on January 26 to settle up for their alleged shenanigans in the Nigerian capital of Lagos. According to a comprehensive account by Brad Hunter of the Toronto Sun,  the two fun-loving women plan to visit Las Vegas if and when they are permitted to leave Nigeria. It seems likely they will be on their way shortly however.

CRIMINAL UNDERTAKINGS

Hunter says the two have signed criminal undertakings confessing to blackmailing and cyberbullying more than 200 men. They have also agreed never to return to the west African nation. Whether the vaunted discretion of the Nevada hotspot will apply to these two — Whatever happens in Vegas stays in Vegas — remains an open question. The authorities have seen it all in Sin City. Hunter provides some background on Jyoti and Kiran.

VOLUPTUOUS SURGERY

He says they are reportedly the daughters of a Rexdale cab driver who attended Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School in Toronto. Jyoti is said to have graduated in 2003 and Kiran in 2004. Just how they gathered their reputed 50,000 Instagram followers may be an easy guess for those with an imagination. The pictures are said to be lively to say the least. Take a look at Hunter’s story in which he tells of plastic surgery to make Jyoti more voluptuous. Toronto Sun