Alice, Victoria, Charlotte: British bettors have their reasons

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We know exactly how the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are engaged today. It seems that the vast remainder of the English-speaking world is guessing about baby names. Victoria,  Charlotte (that Pippa’s middle name) or maybe Alice. All lovely. Many bettors among the wagering masses in Britain’s capital would love to listen in on what Kate and William are murmuring about on this topic. As the Duchess of Cambridge went into labour Saturday morning betting shops saw Charlotte emerge as the favourite for the name of the new royal baby – overtaking long-time favourite Alice. Bookmaker William Hill yesterday slashed the odds of the baby being named Princess Charlotte, which stand at 5/4 now that the sex of the baby has been announced. But other bookies have Alice still as their top pick – with Ladbrokes offering odds of 5/4.

Temperature climbing as our world changes in a day

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trees There is a day ever year and this was it. It’s when we go from the mere promise of Spring to its palpable presence, whatever the actual date. This is Bessborough Drive shortly before 2 p.m.

Earlier story, video of announcement of royal baby

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BBC

Today’s high temp will leave you feverishly speechless

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A bright and sunny day awaits South Bayview. The high will leave you speechless — 22 degrees. The 53 Division police are having an open house at Eglinton Ave.W and Dupont St today between 11 a.m.and 4 p.m,. The Manor  Road United Church Rummage Sale is on as well beginning at 10  a.m. That runs until 1 pm. And the InsideOutside marathons to aid diabetes research are at Sunnybrook Park today.

Prime Minister in Iraq, visits Canadian, Kurdish forces

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Globe and Mail 

Awaiting the departure of parents with new princess

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Above is a live stream from outside St.Mary’s Hospital. If you catch it right you may see the Duke and Duchess leave with their new princess. Below is SKY News announcement and unofficial town crier announcement.


North America slept as the new princess arrived at St.Mary’s Hospital in London. Reuters

Teen announces false school strike, suspended 3 days

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Ty Stemmler

Waterloo teen Ty Stemmler has been suspended for three days because he made up an official-looking notice and tweeted a fake announcement that the K-W school board would be on strike effective Monday. You can see how the kid’s mind works. There have been a lot of surprise strikes going around. Just Thursday it was announced that the entire Peel Region High school system will be out Monday morning.  Just that fast  “I thought it would be funny,” said the Grade 12 student. Of course, these days no offense is too small to require a suspension. Sharp reprimands are so pre-zero-tolerance. Stemmler has been yanked and let that be a lesson to the rest of you rapscallions.

Man hangs up on Pope Francis thinking call a prank

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An Italian man has hung up the phone twice on Pope Francis, thinking the calls were a prank. On the third call, he was persuaded that it really was the Pontiff and was able to make an explanation for his rudeness. The Pope had called the man to commiserate with him about an illness he has. The details were not published. The Pope has a habit of calling people he has heard about in the media and offering his thoughts.

See Crosby score penalty shot at World Hockey in Prague

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Sidney Crosby’s last minute addition to Team Canada has been a treat for hockey fans. Today (May 1, 2015) he scored on a penalty shot with 23 seconds left in regulation time to top off a 6-1 win for Canada over Latvia in the opening game at the world hockey championship for both teams in Prague. Crosby got the call this week following the Pittsburgh Penguins’ first-round playoff loss. He also got an assist today and welded a potent line with Nathan MacKinnon and Jason Spezza. “It was pretty good,” said Crosby, who returns to the world tourney after nine years. “We skated well and generated some good chances.” Spezza led the attack with two goals and an assist and was named player of the game for Canada.

Calling all goalies and netminders of the shinny target

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Goalers, goalies, netminders and custodians of the shinny net should make it down to the Leaside arena tomorrow (Saturday, May 2, 2015) where try-outs are being held for the Leaside Flames.

A peek inside newly-opened Lit — nice chandelier

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There’s a few more shots on the Facebook page. Get that espresso brewing. We’re on our way.

CNN report wrapping up basis for the Freddie Gray charges

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This is a complete summary of the incident occurring on the day of Freddie Gray’s arrest in Baltimore and the charges laid. Story is told mostly through the words of impressive City attorney Mosby