Both the Internet world and other more mundane occupations have had a good laugh at the gale-force performance of Irish national TV reporter Teresa Mannion during a recent storm. She’s laughing along too. What can a girl do? Jeanne Moos of CNN assays the aftermath. Very funny.
The discovery and capture of a rabid raccoon in Hamilton has animal control staff working overtime dropping anti-rabies bait in ravines around the City. The CBC reports that authorities are having to review just how the province’s huge raccoon population should be treated. The discovery of the rabid racoon should not surprise anyone. The largely uncontrolled nature of raccoons is well known and not without frequent public complaint. This animal was diagnosed only after it engaged in a fight with two bull mastiffs in the back of an animal control truck. The owner of the dogs says she feels they may have to be put down because they are not up to date with rabies vaccinations. On Wednesday, Hamilton resident Paula Fancey’s two bull mastiffs broke free from her property and were picked up by animal services. Later, the raccoon was placed in the truck in its own cage.
“…Fancey said the raccoon got loose first, prompting one of her dogs, Mr. Satan, to break out of his cage and fight the raccoon. The dog’s mouth and tongue were cut in the fight. Ms. Fancey said the animal control officer recaptured the raccoon and put it in a cage next to their other dog, Lexus. Then the raccoon reached through the cage and bit her, she said. After speaking with her veterinarian, Fancey said she will likely have to euthanize both of her dogs”
This has been the first case of the raccoon rabies strain found in Ontario since 2005. The fox rabies strain hasn’t been detected in Ontario since 2010, while bat rabies remains in small pockets in the province. Unvaccinated dogs may catch virus from infected raccoons
This is the face of a woman wreath-remover (you think of a better word). She is at work near Yonge St. and Summerhill Ave. at 3 a.m. seen here about to remove the Christmas decoration from the front door of the Magyar family. The wreath was purchased eight years ago for $200. The likeness of the woman seems pretty good.
Ellen Roseman tells the story of outrageous charges and much “confusion” about how to fix it. What this story tells us again is not just about Uber but also the ageless fertile ground for dishonesty and abuse that has always existed in the field of unregulated taxis. It is no disrespect to Toronto’s many fine cabbies to state the facts about why cities like Toronto and others all over the world have found themselves with such a tightly regulated industry. It is because the opposite is an utter nightmare for the public. Ellen Roseman, Toronto Star
Very simple My Dear Watson. The awkward traffic between Bessborough Drive and Bayview Ave on Millwood Rd. Monday was caused by workmen planting magnesium anodes in the curbside pavement. Magnesium anodes, when connected to metal water mains by a simple weld, are very effective at stopping corrosion of the water conduit. It is a relatively old technology, according to the foreman on this job. Magnesium anodes have been around about 30 years. Long may they resist the rusting of water mains.
Magnesium anodes look explosive in nature — but they’re not
The Legislature will vote on a private member’s bill to make it illegal for employers to take the tip jar instead of giving its contents to employees. The bill was introduced by Arthur Potts (Liberal Beaches East York). It is no doubt true that some smaller employers pull this mean trick. Most larger firms which pay hourly wages aggregate the tips and split them among all employees.
Justin Bieber will be at the Danforth Music Hall tonight (it is sold out) to promote his come-back album Purpose. At #PurposeinToronto it is said you can watch the concert stream live.
TDSB Chair Robin Pilkey is interviewed by the CBC. She is pretty level-headed from her remarks here. She says that the threatening “Culture of Fear” report produced by Barbara Hall is out of date given conditions at the board now.
