Boy falls 17 floors from apartment with no balconies
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A toddler fell 17 storeys from a window in a towering high-rise apartment at 3 Hickory Tree Road in the Weston Rd. and Lawrence Ave. area. It is an obscure street that runs along the Humber River. The accident happened around 2 p.m. Police got the scene in response to several “unknown trouble” reports and are now asking the neighbors and the public to report anything they can about the tragedy. The boy was taken to hospital and died in hospital later in the afternoon. Paramedics told CP24 the child fell from an “extreme height.” The building does not have balconies. One neighbour said the windows in the building don’t open expect for a small portion that has a screen. “They must have removed the screen because otherwise, there’s no other way you can get out,” he said. “It’s pretty shocking that this could happen.” The child has been identified to CP24 by family friends as Wallace Passos.
Kate’s choice for baby’s birth now an election issue
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The delivery scene of Princess Kate’s baby has become a passing issue in the British General Election set for Thursday, May 7, 2015. Inevitably, government critics were complaining that Prince William and his wife had chosen to have their second child born in the private Lindo Wing of a public hospital, St. Mary’s. The Lindo Wing is where Prince George was born. In Britain’s two-tier medical system it is possible to have care for which one pays for personally, or be cared for by the National Health Service. Sometimes, as at St. Mary’s, the two levels of service are in the same building. Prime Minister David Cameron was asked today (Sunday, April 26, 2015) what he thought of the royal couple’s choice of private treatment over public care offered by the NHS. Asked on TV if the royal couple’s decision was disappointing, Cameron said he supports peoples’ right to choose treatment options. He did praise the NHS, which is a source of national pride for many Britons. “The NHS is superb and I’ve seen that in my own life in so many different ways,” he said. “But I believe in choice. I believe in people being able to do what they want to do.” He said he is praying for a safe delivery of the royal baby. The baby is expected before the election.
Now Heinz recalls Sweet Potato and Beef Medley
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A baby food recall warning issued on April 15, 2015 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. Heinz Canada is recalling Heinz brand Sweet Potato & Beef Medley from the marketplace due to potential loss of seal, which could cause spoilage. Consumers should not consume the recalled product if it’s in their homes.
Raptors are not looking at history for Game 4
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Mom invents app which stops her kids from ignoring her
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Candidate Blair: From here on in its all campaigning
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In what was surely among the worst kept secrets in the City, former police chief Blair has now told some reporters that he intends to run for the Liberal candidacy in the riding of Scarborough Southwest. Globe and Mail
St. Cuthbert’s BBQ needed re-stocking at busy Spring Fair
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An array of crystal, pastries, jewellery and much else at St. Cuthbert’s Fair
You know it’s a good Spring Fair when you have to send someone to the valu mart twice to re-stock the barbecue. And so it was Saturday (April 25, 2015) as residents crowded Lamb Hall in all its corners to buy up assorted goods ranging from linen napkins to toys to pungent cheese. There were 175 eager fair goers outside the door at 11 a.m. this year. Lorna Krawchuk reports that the games department, organized by SportPlay, was a big hit with the kids. Lorna declares it a successful day all round. The Bulldog sends its compliments to the auxiliary baker who produced the “Egg Bread with garlic, onion and just a touch of rosemary.” It’s pretty much gone now.
Nice looking Sunday forecast for South Bayview
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Rudy Limeback snaps shot of white tail deer in Leaside
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Naturalist and Leaside resident Rudy Limeback has tweeted a photo of a white tail deer he encountered during his Saturday walk near the Leaside Bridge. Thanks Rudy.
Chef David’s condiments are a heart-healthy alternative
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Chef David Marcus of David’s Condiments
A healthy alternative to other rubs, seasoning and marinades is this line of products made by Chef David at David’s Condiments in Toronto. The large and various line is a staple at Andy Elder’s Grilltime and he has decided to use it on his packaged marinated meat. David Marcus was handing out some delicious grilled chicken Saturday outside Grilltime. He comes to his interest in salt, chemical and gluten-free recipes out of life changing events. His dad died following open heart surgery in 2006 and then his father-in-law was prescribed a strict low-sodium diet. David had to re-invent all his recipes. He turned to reading nutritional labels and realized there were very few gourmet ‘Low Sodium’ seasonings anywhere. This was the beginning of his re-invented recipes. It began with visitors to the cottage who declared David’s new steak rub to huge hit,. His wife made labels and they started sending the rub home with friends all over the world. The rest is a history of considerable success with dozens of savoury rubs available at specialty food markets like Grilltime.
“Dogs and Underdogs” signing at Sleuth May 1, 2015
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Sleuth of Baker Street on Millwood Rd. at Sutherland Dr. will have author Elizabeth Abbot present on Friday, May, 1, 2015 between 6 and 7.30 p.m. to sign her book Dogs & Underdogs: Finding Happiness at Both Ends of the Leash ($30). She will be introduced by Councillor Jon Burnside. Sleuth will send 20 percent of the evening’s sales of this book to Speaking of Dogs Rescue (speakingofdogs.com).