The construction hoarding surrounding The Brown Group’s new mid-rise development has been removed, revealing the commercial space on the main floor of the luxury, residential rental building. Looks like the wall of windows will create a bright, open space for future shops or restaurants. Known previously as simply 730 Hillsdale, the building has been renamed “The Stack”. More
So cute!
A French zoo says a giant panda on loan to France from China has given birth to two female twin cubs. The zoo says the baby pandas “are very lively, pink and plump.” pic.twitter.com/ATPlOnhteJ
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 2, 2021
#HuanHuan, a giant #panda on loan to #France, gave birth to twin cubs very early Monday.#Pandas reproduction, in captivity or in the wild, is notoriously difficult. Read more: https://t.co/1yIyOOC3ZP pic.twitter.com/GOvF130xCE
— FRANCE 24 English (@France24_en) August 2, 2021
Good morning! Civic Holiday Monday brings with it closures across the city. Here's what you need to know: https://t.co/sBtW1aOeus
— CityNews 680 (Inactive) (@680NEWS) August 2, 2021
Named Scarborough, the brand new film is based on the award-winning book by Catherine Hernandez which follows the lives of three young children over the course of a schoolyear in Scarborough. The children navigate poverty, abuse, and the challenges of living in a low-income area in one of North America’s largest cities. – BlogTO, TIFF
Thank you @blogTO.
We didn’t have a lot of money, but we had a LOT of heart. And that’s what this film is all about.
https://t.co/dnlIonkISK
— Scarborough Film (@ScarbFilm) August 1, 2021
The World Premiere of Shasha Nakhai and Rich Williamson’s SCARBOROUGH follows three kids in a low-income neighbourhood who find friendship and community in an unlikely place. Starring Liam Diaz, Essence Fox, and Anna Claire Beitel. #TIFF21 https://t.co/E8r1ah7dhV pic.twitter.com/C6QSRM4AVQ
— TIFF (@TIFF_NET) July 28, 2021
Penny Oleksiak made history with 7th Olympic medal, and Andre De Grasse sprinted to bronze in the 100m.
Good Morning Canada!
While You Were Sleeping: Penny Oleksiak makes history with 7th Olympic medal, Andre De Grasse sprints to bronze in the 100m
Presented by @KraftPB #sticktogether https://t.co/tXpgkVZk6q
— CBC Olympics (@CBCOlympics) August 1, 2021
The Blue Jays return to Ted Rogers Centre for the first time in nearly two years. The roof will be open as they meet the Kansas City Royals for a three-game stand. Yeah!
Pebbles for diamonds scam is just a giggle
Watch the video in this ITV report as a cunning conwoman swaps diamonds for pebbles at a London jeweller’s in a heist worth £4.2 million ($7.3 million Canadian). She has been jailed for more than five years. Lulu Lakatos, 60, posed as a gemologist when she visited Boodles in Mayfair.
Kid from Leaside says woke world has a death wish
Stephen Harper has appeared in a US podcast warning that woke advocates seem bent on destroying democracy. National Post
The Canadian women’s eight rowing team captured its first gold medal in nearly 20 years at the Tokyo Olympics Friday. Canada dominated right out of the gate, with silver medalists New Zealand unable to catch them and lagging more than a second behind throughout the race. China managed to edge out Australia for the bronze. The women are Lisa Roman, Kasia Gruchalla-Wesierski, Christine Roper, Andrea Proske, Susanne Grainger, Madison Mailey, Sydney Payne, Avalon Wasteneys and Kristen Kit. Video of them getting their medals is seen below.
The City has included the corner of Mt. Pleasant Rd. and Merton Ave in a pilot project that will see eight corners with left-turn rubber speed bumps. The intention is to stop drivers from turning diagonally through the intersection. The bumps make the turn safer because cars must approach pedestrian crossings at right angles. Left turns account for many pedestrian deaths and injuries. The City release says the left-turn bumps have lowered such accidents in New York City and Washington.
Pedestrian death of December 2014
Many residents will recall the pedestrian death at Mt. Pleasant and Merton in December 2014. The corner is tricky because eastbound traffic approaches the corner at a steep grade which obscures people and other cars. Full release
There’s been a brazen bike theft at Bayview Ave and Millwood Rd. As is often the case, the thief left behind another bicycle, possibly stolen. Bike theft is rampant across the City and readers discuss the evolving protocol of what to do at Leaside Community. Bicycles continue to be unlicensed and largely unregistered mainly at the preference of cyclists.
A dog thief chatted with the owner of pet American Bulldog mix Stella before he suddenly pushed the owner and fled with her pet in his minivan. The theft took place Tuesday morning near Woodbine Ave and Lakeshore Blvd. The woman, 36, was walking her dog when the man engaged in a conversation with a man. He is described as having a tanned complexion, 5’4″ to 5’5″, 150 lbs., clean-shaven, with dark brown clean cut hair. He spoke with an accent. The vehicle is described as a newer style minivan, possibly grey or beige. The dog is described as a six year old, female American Bulldog Pitbull mix, grey in colour, with white fur on her chest and in between her eyes, and stands two feet tall. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).
