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Stock futures pointed to a higher opening for Canada’s main stock index on Wednesday, with June futures on the S&P TSX index SXFc1 up 0.51 percent at 7.15 a.m. ET.

The TTC has asked Toronto Police Service to investigate the circumstances of the scuffle at Union Station  following a Leafs game. The above video posted to YouTube shows an incomplete sequence of an altercation which so far appears to have no clear cause. Fans may have been disruptive. They are certainly argumentative. At one point a TTC officer delivers a few punches to a man who apparently refuses to accept that he is under arrest. The TTC says this was not about fare-jumping. It probably happens after many Leafs game but it isn’t recorded.

Doctors are skeptical about a plan to regulate the practice of homeopathy in Ontario. Most physicians take the position that there is no science to support the treatment. They say it will.merely provide status to homeopathy. But the government apparently feels the need to at least make sure practitioners are operating safely. Metro

Andrea Hopson

Andrea Hopson, a former vice president of Tiffany’s in Canada and her business partner Martha Grace McKinn,  will shortly open a new shop featuring tabletop items. They have chosen to locate at 1120 Yonge (at Macpherson) formerly occupied by the Patachou Patisserie. Ms. Hopson is quoted extensively in Canadian Jeweller Magazine about this new venture. She says that after 21 years with Tiffany & Co. has joined the Advisory Board at Mindham Fine Jewellery and other jewellers. But it appears her real focus a “niche luxury retail bricks and mortar and on-line business in Toronto’s Rosedale neighbourhood.” Hopson Grace will focus on entertaining with a highly curated merchandise offering of largely exclusive tabletop designs from around the globe. We will extend an elevated customer experience as we encourage Torontonians and Canadians to “‘come back to the table”. Hopson Grace plans to open in the early Spring of 2015.

Jay Z and many established performers are rallying to start a new Music service called Tidel. As explained in this CBC report, the purpose is apparently to make sure they get paid better.

COBS Bread Leaside is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt from April 3 to 6. 2015. Kids (and others) who find a lucky Easter Egg along the street or in neighbouring businesses will win a prize by redeeming it at COBs, 1539 Bayview Ave. Note that the prizes can only be redeemed at COBS Bread Leaside location during these dates. Bonnie Byford Real Estate meanwhile is offering a free Easter colouring book (while supplies last). To get one just come into the office at 1536 Bayview Ave. any time during regular business hours and pick up your free colouring book. Patrick Rocca and McDowell’s Valu mart are offering prizes in an Easter Bunny colouring contest. Pick up a blank from Bosley Real Estate or the store and submit finished work to the store by noon Saturday, April 4, 2015.

Don Cherry will be dropping in at PetSmart Leaside Thursday, April 2nd from 10:30 to 11:30a.m. for the launch of SimplyPets—a new line of dog treats made without additives or artificial ingredients. The Leaside store is located in the Rio.Can Leaside Centre at: 835 Eglinton Ave E corner of Laird Drive near the CanadianTire. .

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As it does every year, the City of Toronto is encouraging and helping residents and business people to clean up the awful stuff found under winter’s snow. There is lots to do wherever you look although the left over ice and snow still keeps us at bay. But the time is coming. Toronto Community Clean-up Days are set this year for Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19, 2015. The process is easy. Just pick your turf for cleaning. Hey, it cold be South Bayview on the west side between Millwood and Manor Rds. (it’s no worse than any other place but it makes the point) Get your gang of public-spirited volunteers together and register with the City.This makes it easy for workers to come and take away your blue-bagged refuse. Here’s the City’s site on how to do it. Community Clean-up days.  How about everyone who observes Earth Hour taking an hour or two to tackle this aspect of our environment?

The Toronto Maple Leafs won a spot in people’s hearts after signing Garrett Gamble to the team for a one day contract.  Garrett is a die-hard Leafs fan with Mucopolysaccaridosis IVA, also known as Morquio Syndrome,  More

There are many excellent events for adults and children at Leaside Public Library as Spring begins. Check the library website. One of the most interesting is a swap or exchange centre  where people can exchange items in good condition for others which  may suit their needs better.  It is set for Saturday, April 18, 2015 from noon to 3 p.m. at the library on McRae Drive. How does it work?

1. Items limited to small accessories, i.e. wallet, small purse, coin purse, belt, scarf, hair accessories, sunglasses, bow tie,ring, necklace, bracelet, brooch, earrings, chain, pendant, charms,cuff links, tie tack, tie pin, wristwatch,jewelry. Please NO big hand bags or big purses, NO clothes.
2. Trade for the same number or less of items you bring in. i.e., if you bring in 5 item, you can walk away with 5 or less. regardless of purchased values, only number counts.
3. You will receive a ticket at the door confirming your donation, and the ticket will be your shopping money, which you pay back at the door when you leave.
4. Donations need to be in nice conditions and clean
5. Once your donation is put in swap, they are no longer yours. All leftovers will be donated to Goodwill after the Swap finishes.
6. If two or more people interested in same item, rock/scissor/paper rules.
   Drop in, no registration required.