Boston Rex Sox ran into some superb pitching from Blue Jays right hander Aaron Sanchez Sunday as he shut down the Red Sox offense with a 5-3 Jays victory. Sanchez, 23, held Boston hitless through 4 2/3 innings and allowed just one run on two hits overall in seven innings. Two hits came off closer Jay’s Roberto Osuna. MassLive
Eat with your fingers (really) at Captain’s Boil on Bayview
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The cuisine at the Captain’s Boil is said to be rooted in the style of Asian Fishermen who migrated to the US Gulf Coast and adopted the local Creole recipes for crawfish boil but with an additional kick. They added Asian aromatics to the boil — lemon grass, ginger — serving it with garlic butter and a blend of Asian spices. Captain’s Boil says it is unique and diners on Bayview will have the chance to test the Captain’s Boil soon. The website says much of the food comes in plastic bags, presumably to control waste and keep things tasty. Warning: There are no forks or chops sticks — just fingers. Oh yeah, rubber gloves too. Maybe if you ask for a fork they take pity. Maybe not. Anyway, the sign is up on the premises at 1620 and we expect to see the door open soon. Their boast is that they “serve it messy to let you enjoy it in a fun and unique way.” Okay.
Police say no foul play as body of Sandy Luong found
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Sandy Luong
The heart-breaking news for a Markham family came last night (Saturday, April 16, 2016) when someone found the body of 23-year-old Sandy Luong near Bathurst St and Steeles Ave in G. Ross Lord Park in Nlorth York. Detectives say they do not believe her death is a result of foul play. There was an extensive search for Ms Luong starting Tuesday when she walked away from home without her identification and other personal items.
Did you miss this video of “big-top” for kids at the arena?
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Green lady gives big rewards for spenders, not pikers
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It’s hard to imagine for many how Starbucks aficionados can become so worked up about a rewards program. It’s not like a million dollar Lotto ticket. But the reaction has been mean and nasty to the coffee chain’s decision to base rewards on how much one spends. It used to be a reward per transaction, no matter how small the amount. Locally, Starbucks watchers say the company stubbed its toe in closing the bright and airy shop at :Laird Drive and Kenrae Road. Yes, it was small, but so much nicer than the dark cave on Wicksteed. CBC
Man, 20, shot several times in driveby at Danforth-Coxwell
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Police have told media that 20-year-old Abdullah Farah was the target of a drive-by shooter at 1.30 a.m.Sunday at the corner of Danforth and Coxwell. CP24 quotes Detective Leslie Dunkley as saying the assailants “fired several rounds from a moving vehicle” and that this was a white, four-door sedan heading east on Danforth. Mr. Farah was declared dead at hospital.
Crime scene photo by Jeremy Cohn of Global TV via Twitter
TIGER! She scales high fence at Zoo to retrieve a hat
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A woman has scaled a high fence at the Toronto Zoo tiger compound to retrieve a hat. The hat fell between two fences and the woman escaped injury but the video shows a highly excited tiger clearly ready to attack if only it got a chance. The outside fence is high, maybe seven feet, and it beggars the imagination how the hat got over it. It seems as if it could hardly have been an accident. The woman, whose name is not known, is strong and agile as she claws her way back up the fence to get out. But then a rather nasty confrontation occurs in which people scream at her. It is not clear whether they know her or are merely indignant bystanders. All of this apparently about 3 p.m. Saturday.
Pepper spray forces evacuation of Scarborough theatre
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Photo by @InYourFaceMedia (Twitter)
The Cineplex theatre and the food court at the Scarborough Town Centre were evacuated Saturday night when customers were in contact with what seems to some sort of pepper spray. Many people were coughing and one person was treated for a respiratory irritation by an EMS crew. Police and paramedics think the pepper spray was released in a washroom by someone for purposes not known.
Kate and William recreate Diana photo at Taj Mahal
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have recreated their version of the memorable picture of William’s mother at a solitary bench outside the Taj Mahal. It was eerily similar to one Princess Diana took in 1992.
Great sun-drenched Saturday on South Bayview
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A sun-drenched Saturday on Bayview Ave has marked the beginning of the season so far as most people are concerned. Once again food stores have their samples on the street and dogs are meeting up while owners chat. At Davenport Garden Centre at Bayview and Davisville the first weekend of business was brisk. Carla Rose, the amiable owner (above) was advising on soil for potting as opposed to the garden.
Upside-down Hydro costing sees rates increase May 1
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Hydro rates go up May 1, 2016 because you used less power during a mild winter. Such is the upside down logic of government thinking and you will hear in this CBC report DCeiran Bishop, manager of the Ontario Energy Board Rates and Prices say that “revenue” is the issue. The government needs money. The province has a $308 billion debt you know. It cost at least $10 billion a year just to carry it. When Hydro was created by Adam Beck in 1905 the committment was to “power at cost”.
POLL: 84% oppose Hydro sell-off “in premier’s backyard”
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Minerva Hui
About 150 people gathered at the Canadian Legion at 243 Coxwell Ave Saturday morning to protest the privatization of Ontario Hydro by the Liberal Government. This chapter of the province-wide protest is intended to pressure Beaches-East york MPP Artur Potts to oppose his party’s plan. So far, there is little sign of that with the member saying the government has a mandate for the sell off. If so, many people missed it and an Environics poll released by organizers at the meeting says that 84 percent of people living in downtown Toronto, East York and York oppose the sale, with 52 percent saying they strongly oppose it. Some 64 percent of the 727 person sample said it will make them less likely to vote Liberal in the next election. Minerva Hui, organizer of the meeting, said the poll “shows a vast majority of people in this riding and in Kathleen Wynne’s backyard (Don Valley West) wanted the government to stop the sale of Hydro One from going any further even before last week’s sell-off a further 15 percent.” The meeting plotted other activities to oppose Hydro privatization. There will be a leaflet campaign Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 5.30 at the Woodbine subway station. Where’s Adam Beck when you need him?