Head on over to 1661 Bayview Ave to check out the selection of shoes at “Stop N Shop Toronto”. Aasad tells The South Bayview Bulldog that he has discounted prices on European brands such as Peter Kaiser (England), Mam’zelle (France) and France Mode (France). If you’re lucky enough to be size 37 then he said that there are approximately 400 samples just waiting to be snapped up by lucky South Bayview shoppers. He’s expecting to be on Bayview for 30 days.
Heartbreak, disgrace in separate Pan Am disqualifications
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Emily Overholt, Mauricio Fiol
There has been both heartbreak and disgrace in separate disqualifications at the Pan Am Games for very different reasons. Canadian swimmer Emily Overholt was told by judges right after her apparent gold-medal win in the 400-metre individual medley that she had not made contact with the wall with both hands at the same time. This must be very hurtful. It is known as a non-simultaneous wall-touch. Swimming Canada protested to the meet referee and then the jury of appeal, but Overholt’s disqualification was upheld. Emily is the youngest swimmer on the Canadian team at 17. In a plucky response she said: “It’s unfortunate, but I still did the swim, so I still know that I have it in me. It’s something to learn from.” Brave girl Emily.
DOPING DISQUALIFICATION
Peruvian swimmer Mauricio Fiol, Pan American Games silver medalist in the 200 meter butterfly, was disqualified after testing positive for the use of the steroid Stanozolol. Fiol announced the decision on Facebook but said he did not know what happened,
“Today is a very difficult day for me, because I just found out that I tested positive in the anti-doping test,” Fiol posted in Spanish on his Facebook page.
“I am very confused because I am always one who promotes the fair play, hard work, and with a lot of effort I get to my goals.
“I do not understand what happened. I apologize to the whole country, to my club, my family, my coaches, my sponsors.”
Where is the Attorney General on Danforth shootings?
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The National Post headlines this morning (Friday, July 17, 2015) that an inquest is possible into the shooting of two men in a Danforth Ave. McDonald’s. It attributes this to Chief Saunders but his remarks don’t seem to say that. He does insist he won’t reveal any additional information until he knows if an inquest is going to take place. “In this case, I’m going to wait to see what’s going to happen over the next period of time to see what the coroner is going to do,” Saunders said. Well, the chief is new. As readers of the Post who comment on this story say, the public has a clear right to know what happened in as much detail as possible. May the Attorney General speak about this right away please.
Martha McCabe wins silver in 200-metre breaststroke
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Olympic swimmer Martha McCabe has added to her distinguished career accomplishments by winning the silver medal in the Pan Am Games women’s 200 metre breaststroke Thursday. She was bested for the gold by another Canadian Kiera Smith, who finished a mere 0.13 seconds ahead of McCabe. Smith’s overall time was 24.38 and both swimmers beat the Pan Am record of 2:25.41 that Smith set during the preliminaries. Martha is well known to local fans as an Olympic competitor and as Leaside’s Athlete of the Year in 2013. She won a medal at the world championships and finished a solid fifth in the 200 breast at the 2012 London Olympics. Martha is the daughter of Joe and Nancy McCabe of Heathbridge Park in Bennington Heights and an alumnus of Leaside High School. She trained at the University of British Columbia. These days she lives and works in Toronto. Martha is a member of the RBC Olympian program and swims at the University of Toronto Aquatic Centre.
Rachel wins silver and the plaudits of Bennington Heights
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Bennington Heights Rachel Honderich has won the silver medal in women’s badminton at the Pan Am Games. She earned it in a hard-fought match with her friend and fellow Canadian Michelle Li who took the gold Li had been the favorite going into the unusual all-Canadian event. She is 23 compared to Honderich’s 19. The match late Thursday held enormous interest for South Bayview residents and the many friends of the Hondercih family in Bennington Heights. Hugh Grant, head of the residents association and his wife Trudy messaged the following.
Rachel, you performed with great distinction at the Pan Am Games, and won Silver in the Badminton Singles Championship.
Your exploits were followed by many of our neighbours, and you should know that Bennington Heights is proud of you.
Thank you for being a fine representative of our community
There seems little doubt that Rachel Honderich is now poised to excel further in her chosen sport. She has leaped from a world ranking of 134 last November to her present 56. Li, a Hong Kong born Canadian from Markham, is ranked 15 in the world. Curtis Rush of the Toronto Star has written an excellent article on the friendship and rivalry of these fine young women.
Police asking public’s help in Lawrence Park fatal acccident
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It was well after dark Tuesday, July 14, 2015 when a 72-year-old woman was trying to cross Buckingham Avenue at Dinnick Crescent. It seems she was near but not at the corner. A 48-year-old man was driving a 2007 GMC Yukon, westbound on Buckingham Avenue, approaching Dinnick Crescent. The pedestrian was hit and fell to the pavement striking her head. She suffered life-threatening injuries and subsequently succumbed to her injuries. As noted, the accident happened after dark. The call came in a 9.37 p.m. an hour after sunset. The woman was crossing from the south to the north side of Buckingham Avenue at Dinnick Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police traffic services at 416-808-1900.
Extraordinary Canadian Ellie Black appears on CBC News
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Mayor John Tory goes ‘West’ on Toronto subway
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Like a true Canadian, Mayor Tory takes part in a little self-deprecating humour. Must admit, the Bulldog might have let out a little snort for this one. Nice going Mr. Tory.
Woman, 72, dies after accident at Dinnick and Buckingham
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Buckingham and Dinnick
A woman has died in hospital following an accident Tuesday night at the corner of Dinnick Crescent and Buckingham Ave. in Lawrence Park. Toronto police say she was crossing from the south to the north side of Buckingham Avenue at Dinnick sometime before 9:37 p.m. when she was struck by an SUV. It was travelling westbound on Buckingham Police say the woman fell and struck her head on the ground.Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police traffic services at 416-808-1900.
Car into pole sends man to hospital with ankle injuries
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The man who drove this car went to hospital with ankle injuries after he slammed into the utility pole at Jane and Annette Streets overnight. The area was closed this morning until police figured it all out and wiring was restored. The male driver of the vehicle was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital. The driver was said to be “in custody”.
Plane lands on highway, dodges cars, parks on median
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Surveillance camera catches small plane landing on New Jersey Route 72 without incident. A skillful job and lucky too. Jeanne Moos report.
Loving glow of rap billionaire West to bathe Pan Am closing
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Yes folks, the Pam Am Games big finish will be provided by that rap snappin big guy Kanye West and (gasp) maybe a glimpse of Kim to. If so, Toronto will make her famous for being here. The mayor danced a quick correction today when he was told that West was going to end the Games. Mr Tory thought that West was a Canadian. Isn’t he? Oh sorry. Do we have a 10 mile wide generation canyon here? Just when we were beginning to get excited.