Members of the nine-member Leaside United Church team now in Honduras are sending photos of their growing friendships with the Honduran children of El Hogar — The home — a residence and learning charity supported by Leaside parishioners.
U.S. family says beloved ring stolen off their mother’s finger
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The family of 92-year-old Pauline Twohig tried to remove her treasured wedding band when she was rushed to hospital on Long Island after an apparent stroke. They found the task too hurtful, knew it would hurt their mother and left the ring in place A day later as they arrived at their dying mom’s bedside they found the ring gone, stolen by someone who wrenched it off her finger and pocketed it.
Amber Alert concept evolving but not quite there yet
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Sunday evening’s Amber Alert was a useful exercise but its capacity to override television will continue to be scrutinized by broadcasters for refinements. Happily, this alert was effective in the context of a baby taken away (probably unintentionally) by a car thief. There were no screaming noises associated with the alert, just a short message blurted out on a red strip over programming. Curiously, more than an hour after the baby was found the Amber Alert messages had not been switched off. Below we see this now outdated message superimposed over a U.S. cable channel.
Dad thanks everyone, says car thief “had a conscience”
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A 3-month-old baby has been found safe in his father’s stolen car on Dixon Road after a desperate search during the late afternoon Sunday. The father had dashed into the Dr. Flea’s flea market at Highway 27 near Albion road and left the motor of his car running. He saw the thief taking it and through the assistance of others gave chase. But he lost contact. There was fear the child might be left in the overnight cold but police say that at first appearances the child is fine. In the aftermath, the emotionally overwhelmed parents made statements of deep gratitude on CP24. The father thanked the police, the public, the media and, interestingly, the car thief. He said that at least this person had a conscience. It seems clear the vehicle was left in an obvious place where it would be seen by someone who knew of the crisis created by its theft. Detectives said it was found on Dixon Road. Abducted boy was left in running car outside flea market
Equivalent of 36,000 homes switch off during Earth Hour
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Toronto experienced an electricity dip of 3.2 per cent during Earth Hour Saturday night. That’s about the equivalent of 36,000 homes. It is a fall off of about 3.5 percent in participation from last year says Toronto Hydro. But the utility feels that overall consumers are doing more to conserve energy possibly from awareness created by Earth Hour. .
MEASLES: Chance of exposure at Brampton locales
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A case of measles has been confirmed in Brampton and public health authorities have published locations where others may have been exposed. CBC
Knuckle Sandwich on Coxwell Ave. may knock you out
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A recently opened East York sandwich bar has taken the name Knuckle Sandwich. It’s at 969 Coxwell Ave. just south of O’Connor Drive. So far as we know there are no real knuckles in the food. The name has probably been used before but it is easily the best moniker since the late and much-missed Mad Italian. Knuckle Sandwich is a time-honoured bit of slang for punching someone in the mouth. Reviews suggest that this conveniently located place may just knock you out. In synopsis it is said to be a casual spot for giant sandwiches and craft beer Rebecca Fleming writes in Toronto Life that all “the basic proteins are covered: chicken two ways (grilled, fried), porchetta, brisket, shrimp, plus a couple of meat-free options for good measure (portobello, grilled cheese). Almost everything on the menu is made in-house, right down to the aïoli.” And so it goes. May the porchetta be as good as the Mad Italian’s. Some pictures
“Lots to learn” at Telling Thorncliffe Park’s Stories
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Don Valley West MP Rob Oliphant tweeted pictures from the Telling Thorncliffe Park’s Stories exhibition at Thorncliffe Park Library Saturday. “Lots to learn and contribute to the community,” Mr. Oliphant tweeted. The community-based collaboration and exhibit focussed on Thorncliffe Park’s development from First Nations and settlers to Thorncliffe Park Raceway, planned modern residential, commercial. industrial development and contemporary challenges. It was sponsored by Myseum of Toronto and organised by Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee.
Hulk slams Gawker with $115 million damages award
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Gawker Media, the self-proclaimed hero of the Rob Ford cocaine video saga, has been hit with a $115 million award in favor of wrestling showman Hulk Hogan. Gawker published, and refused to take down, a sex video of Hogan with a friend’s wife. The video was taken in a private home with no one else around, according to Hogan. The award is a stunning decision from the Florida court which some say may put Gawker out of business. For his part, publisher Nick Denton says he will win on appeal because what he called “the most important witness” was not permitted to testify.
Would-be abductors flee in Toyota van with Michigan plates
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Toronto Police are dealing with a robbery in an undergrond garage and an apparent attempt to abduct a car owner. In addition, the crime was committed by two men who escaped in a dark-gray Toyota Sienna van with Michigan license plates. The incident occurred Friday shortly after noon in a condominium garage near Windermere Ave. and the Queensway when the owner of a condo was ambushed by “at least two men” one of whom had a handgun. The attackers removed the man’s jacket, stole his iPhone and tried to force him into their van. The victim pushed the panic button on his key chain and called for help. He attracted a neighbor who came to his aid. The attackers fled. One of the unknown men is described as black with a light complexion, mid-twenties, clean-shaven, with sharp facial features.
Carmakers promise standard automatic breaking by 2022
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Agreement was reached Thursday by 20 of the world’s largest carmakers which will mean that automatic emergency braking (AEB) becomes a standard feature in all cars by 2022. AEB is a system of sensors that will apply the brakes to a vehicle if the driver does not respond to pedestrians and other cars in front of him. General Motors, Ford, BMW, Toyota and other dominant brands are a party to the deal which was announced by the U.,S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Jetliner crash in southern Russia kills all 62 people aboard
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A FlyDubai airliner 737 with 62 people on board plunged to earth and exploded early Saturday while trying to land in strong winds in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, killing all aboard, officials said. Several planes had trouble landing at the airport at the time of the crash, with one trying to land three times before giving up and diverting to another airport, experts said.