It hardly seems possible that Vladimir Putin would actually invade Ukraine over that country’s desire to join NATO, but Russia is an odd place. There are still deep resentments about the collapse of the Soviet Union and Russian hegemony in Eastern Europe.

100 Days to the Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics are just 100 days away after being postponed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. For athletes and sports fans these Games will be like no other. Mike Drolet speaks with Canadian athletes ramping up their training and what precautions they’re taking in preparation for the trip to Tokyo.

Camera catches MP changing his clothes (ugh)

William Amos getting ready to go jogging

MP deeply embarrassed

William Amos, the Liberal MP for the Quebec riding of Pontiac, has issued an apology for accidentally appearing naked during a Zoom meeting of the House of Commons. The camera in his home was turned the wrong way, he explained.

City officials are saying it’s a so far unexplained slowdown in the delivery of the Moderna vaccine that has caused some vaccination clinics to grind to a halt. Apparently, deliveries of the Pfizer vaccine continues fairly reliably. CTV

Ominous orange smoke rises from plant near Sheppard and Highway 400

A still unexplained chemical caused an ominous toxic cloud at an aluminum plant on Alloy Ct. near Sheppard Ave and Highway 400 at mid-morning Wednesday. Listen to Jennifer Di Francesco and a young friend (below) react to the sight of this nasty business. “Whatever it is, it can’t be good.” Fortunately, there are no casualties reported. The incident occurred at a subsidiary plant of the Norwegian-owned firm, Norsk Hydro, an aluminum extrusion operation located at 7 Alloy Court, North York.

Shingles dumped on Highway 401

A flatbed truck carrying cedar shingles was apparently cut off by a vehicle on Highway 401 near Highwat 427 late Tuesday night. OPP_HSD

The much-loved comedy series set in Moss Park has ended after five seasons. That’s a pretty good run.

Hey Hope, just love your game

Hope Trautwein can pitch and how!

Hope Trautwein made softball history when she became the first player in Division 1 NCAA softball history to throw a seven-inning perfect game with 21 strikeouts. Love it.

Justin Bieber watches Leafs in his luxurious tour van

325 Moore Ave

South Leaside, Rosedale and Moore Park residents seeking a first C-19 vaccine shot can now make an appointment at the Rexall pharmacy at 325 Moore Ave. This is a new location apparently added in recent days as the government ramped up more drugstore vaccination sites. They’re offering the AstraZeneca shot to people 55 and over. Other local sites are the Shoppers Drug Mart stores on Bayview Ave and Mt. Pleasant Rd. south of Eglinton. Make an appointment here

Canada’s wobbly position in the vaccine world is all too obvious as clinics across Toronto delay appointments because there just isn’t any vaccine.

Home haircuts?

We think it’s fair to say that a simple necessity of life for many men is getting a haircut every few weeks. And the truth is that the closure of barbershops has created a large underground haircut market. The same is true of hair service for women. Here’s one man who is advertising home haircuts on his car. It was seen on Avenue Road by Yonge and Roxborough News.

All children in Ontario will be back to the virtual classroom for an indefinite period as Ontario battles a growing third wave of infection. Premier Ford will have a further announcement Tuesday afternoon.

Matlow calls for beer, wine and cider in parks

Ward 12 Councillor Josh Matlow is calling for legalized drinking in City parks between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. from May 21 to October 31. The proposed pilot project would evidently ban hard liquor. Matlow contends those without private outdoor places to drink like backyards and balconies need such an opportunity in the park. It would be an interesting new job for the police. Canadian Press

Vaccinated woman still caught virus but symptoms milder

503 Eglinton Ave East

The old church building at 503 Eglinton Ave East just east of Cleveland St has been listed for sale at $3,750,000. The structure now houses the Eglinton Ave. Gospel Hall.