There was brief concern at Davisville station Thursday about 3 p.m. when police received a report of a man with a knife on board bus. The bus held at the station although police now say there a was no knife found and no one taken into custody.
“Mutual reverence” as Trudeau, Obama at White House
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Statesmen and reporters are striving for the essence of the day and the sight of young Justin Trudeau with Barak Obama at the White House. John Ivison in the National Post says the men are behaving toward each other with a kind of mutual reverence. Mr.Trudeau in his remarks placed the relationship with the United States in a category all of its own. Many people will think that could mean different things, for good or ill. All news leads Canadian Press has selected quotes from prime minister’s remarks at White House.
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Is Metrolinx behind monster sign bid on Eglinton East?
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There is a proposal to bring an electronic monster sign to Eglinton Ave. near the rail overpass east of Leslie Street. The variance request suggests the sign would be three times the size (more than 60 metres across) over what might normally be allowed there. Just who is asking for this is unclear at the moment though it should not be. The request apparently asks for a location within the rail corridor so it may be the railway.
IS METROLINX BEHIND IT?
Notes taken at a 2012 meeting about such a sign on York Mills says the presentation was led by Allvision Canada on behalf of Metrolinx, who, souces said, now own the CN corridor land in the GTA. But, this is the CP corridor. The proposed sign would face west and greet eastbound drivers There is a community meeting set for Monday, March 14 2016 at Thorncliffe Public Llibrary, 48 Thorncliffe Park Drive and the Sign Variance Committee meeting is Tuesday. March 22, 2016 at 9 a.m. in committee room 2 at City Hall.
OFFICIAL PLANNER?
Much smoke has been blown by City officials and others about the grand Eglinton Connects Plan done a couple of years ago. Apparently it also connects us with signs the size of City Hall.
SERRA seminar on the law, planning well-attended
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Speakers at SERRA seminar Paul Hancock (left) and Terry Mills
There was a standing-room-only turnout Wednesday night for the South Eglinton Ratepayers and Residents Association (SERRA) seminar. The speakers were focussed on problems related to renovations by homeowners especially as they relate to the law and planning. Two volunteers, recognized in their fields, enlightened those present on such matters as “adverse possession” and the black art of long-game resistance to a neighbor who is out of control. They were lawyer Paul Hancock and Professional Planner Terry Mills. The entertaining technique of the speakers if not the technicality of every topic seemed to please those who filled the main floor meeting room at Greenwood College School..The seminar was designed to empower residents on how legal and planning systems work. SERRA reminded members of its annual meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 6.30 at Manor Road United Church. Adverse possession by the way seems to be a kind of squatter’s rights which might prevail in bad situations. May none of us ever deal with it nor stoop to it.
2,400 women, girls skate to win March Madness Tourney
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More than 2400 women and girls will play competitive hockey this weekend in the largest tournament of its kind in the world. It’s the Toronto Leaside Wildcats 37th Annual March Break Madness Tournament. Once again this huge happening will hear the shout of a generation of women who know how to compete. A breakaway on goal of their own making will do fine thanks.
140 TEAMS
And so as many as 140 teams will battle it out at 17 area arenas for gold with 450 coaches urging them on. It all takes place starting Friday Two days hence, games will begin at 9 a.m. at Leaside Memorial Gardens Arena and continue throughout the weekend. The final championship game will be held at Leaside Gardens Arena at 5 p.m. on Sunday March 13th. Athletes will compete at all ages and all skill levels, from Novice DS (Development Stream, ages 7-8) to Senior A (21 and over). The final schedule can be found here.
AUCTIONS, BARBECUE
While this goes on, the Wildcats of the Provincial Women’s Hockey League, the Juniors, will be busy too down in London trying to button down their PWHL playoff spot. Still to meet, the thousands of moms, dads, brothers and sisters who will crowd the arenas. There will be more than 200 items at silent auction including a signed Team Canada jersey, Leafs, Rock, Raptors and Jays tickets, gift certificates, gourmet baskets and more. Funds raised will support certification, training, equipment and program development for the more than 1600 Wildcats’ players. The tournament will be hosting a fundraising BBQ all three days at Leaside Gardens
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Leaside United to hold Be Smart Online evening April 3
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Leaside United Church will hold a Be Smart Online event on Sunday April 3, 2016 at Leaside United Church from 7 to -9 p.m. for parents and youth. The message is positive about navigating social media responsibly and safely All are welcome.
Raw video of Trudeau family arriving in Washington
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The prime minister and his family arrived in Washington Wednesday afternoon in preparation for tomorrow’s state dinner with President Obama. The rush, with Mrs. Trudeau and the children running across the tarmac, is interesting as Canadian officials hustle the Trudeaus into cars. One Canadian government source likened the demand for tickets to Thursday evening’s state dinner to Game 7 of a Stanley Cup final between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadians.
Couche-Tard buys gas bars at 279 On the Run Esso stations
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Imperial Oil has sold 279 Esso stations to Couche-Tard (Night Owl) the Quebec giant that has been running Esso’s On the Run convenience stores for many years.Couche-Tard is among the largest convenience store and gas bar operator in the world, having many stations in Europe under different names. An important part of the deal will be the addition of Tim Horton kiosks or full-service cafes in as many as 229 locations mostly in Ontario. The seller and buyer say consumers will not notice much difference. Canadian Business
Trashman loads truck with snow for pay-by-ton weigh-in
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A Halton trash collector has been fired for loading up his truck with snow, evidently in an effort make the truck heavier for the pay-by-weight process used in Halton. The video was captured by Milton resident Anna O’Sullivan Tuesday morning and posted online. She said she did not realize the driver was doing anything wrong. But the snow had the potential to increase the money made by the employer Miller Waste Systems
SmartTrack soap opera to see “consensus” meeting today
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SERRA seminar on renovation tonight at Greenwood School
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The South Eglinton Ratepayers and Residents Association will hold a two-hour seminar this evening at Greenwood College School on the challenges and solutions related to renovations. It begins at 6.45 p.m. at the school which is at 445 Mt. Pleasant Rd. at Davisville Ave. Details.
Beatles producer Sir George Martin dead at age 90
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George Martin has died in the United Kingdon at age 90. He is widely-credited with giving the recordings of the Beatles, especially the early ones, the infectious musicality which vaulted the group to world-wide fame.