The South Bayview Bulldog

Rachel Honderich (above) has advanced to the Women’s Badminton Singles Final in the Pan Am Games by beating the USA’s Iris Wang Tuesday afternoon. The Bennington Heights woman dispatched her American opponent 21-15, 21-11. The women’s final is Thursday and all of  Bennington Heights will be cheering.

A Toronto police car has been in two-vehicle crash near Pearson Airport but the officer behind the wheel has escaped unharmed, police say. The accident occurred on Highway 427 near Rathburn Road at around 4:50 p.m.

At time of posting, Canada sits at the top of the leader board with 22 gold medals — which is 10 more than the Americans, who are sitting in second place.  It seems though that every time we post an update with the medal count, within minutes our story is inaccurate as we continue to haul in more hardware!  Reports say that our athletes’ successes on home turf have prompted a surge in last minute ticket sales — or perhaps the surge in ticket sales and louder cheers from the Canadian fans have motivated our athletes.  Either way, the Bulldog says, #GOCANADA.  Global  CBC

Canadians Meaghan Benfeito and Roseline Filion win gold in 10m Synchro Diving @CBCPanAm pic.twitter.com/t0sqRC2XZl

— CBC Sports (@cbcsports) July 13, 2015

An unknown source of mineral oil has fouled the feathers of ducks in the Mimico Creek causing them to become waterlogged. The extra weight makes the ducks vulnerable to predators and hampers flight generally. Animal workers are on the scene and the birds are being found and cleaned one by one. There appear to be dozens. Officials are looking for the source of the mineral oil. Photo via Twitter by CP24 

Toronto Police 53 Division is out to get MCM, the Leaside area graffiti culprit who is defacing local property. It is MCM who scribbled all over the Hydro box on Millwood Rd. at Sutherland Drive. Now we have more (inset). Police say they have received information that there is a witness to this crime, and that this witness has detailed descriptions of the suspect. If you have information on the suspect or have witnessed this crime, please call the 53 Division Community Response Unit, 416-808-5319, ask for the Graffiti Officer. In order to combat this crime, 53 Division CRU Officers have worked with Police Youth Employee Baqir Syed to paint over these tags to improve the community. Many area residents like East York yoga instructor Cheryl Vanderburg complain of the graffiti on social media. By the way, what are your initials?

It’s proponents say the agreement announced this morning assures a better future. Let’s hope so. Can Iran live with “Live and Let Live” or do they still seek “Death to America” and to everyone else as their real goal?

Irish Times