Art Shoppe condo plan scaled down at OMB
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Josh Matlow (Ward 22) has published details of a mediated settlement for the development of the Art Shoppe site between Hillsdale Ave.E. and Soudan Ave. The developer took his proposal for a two-pronged condominium with towers topping out at 38 and 29 storeys directly to the Ontario Municipal Board. As reported by Mr. Matlow in a recent ward update, the City was able to work that idea back to what he describes as “one 28-storey tower on the north side stepping down to a 12-storey midrise on the south side.” In addition, says the Councillor, the building will step down to six storeys on the east side (which is what homeowners will be looking at). Matlow says the 12 storey limit n the south helps to “protect Yonge Street south of Hillsdale from being developed with heights greater than midrise.” There was also a concession by the developer who apparently handed over two houses on Soudan which will be developed into a new park of about 1,100 square metres and connected to an existing park on Hillsdale.
Northlea School blood clinic October 7, 2014
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Autumn is nearly here and so is the essential public service for Leasiders — giving a pint of blood at the Northlea School’s 24th blood donor clinic. It happens Tuesday, October 7, 2014 between 2 and 8 p.m. Northlea Public School, 305 Rumsey Rd. Call 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) to book an appointment. Maria Charlebois reminds us that the community is counting on you to fulfil this important public service. Why we give blood — and you should too!
Mayor Ford has rare “fatty tissue” malignancy
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Dr. Zane Cohen has announced that the mayor has a fatty tissue tumour which is malignant. It is more formally known as a liposarcoma tumour. Dr. Cohen, a colorectal expert, has said that the tumour is unusual and is more receptive to chemotherapy treatment than other cancers. It comprises about one percent of all tumours. He said there will be two series of chemotherapy treatment. Dr. Cohen said there is also a small cancerous nodule of the same liposarcoma on the mayor’s buttock. Notably, there is said to be no cancer in any of the mayor’s organs. The outcome of chemotherapy treatment will determine whether radiation or surgical treatment is required, Dr. Cohen said. The tumour was apparently not present in the mayor’s body when he was in hospital for other surgery in 2011. At present however the tumour is described as being “12 centimeters wide.” Dr. Cohen said there was nothing found in the mayor’s lung and therefore no biopsy, contrary to many news reports. This information came from a news conference ending at 5.22 p.m. Ford determined to fight
Toddler just had to run and give mom a hug
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A toddler just could not wait to run and hug his soldier-mom while her formation was still at attention as they awaited the order to disperse. It was caught by station KARE in Minnesota. Video here.
Sisters warm up mitten sales for Olympic funding
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The three charismatic Dufours-Lapointe sisters are warming up Hudson’s Bay Company’s #RedMittens promotion. Since 2009, the Olympic themed mittens have raised $26 million to train and sustain Canadian athletes in their chase for the gold. Maxime, Chloé and Justine as seen with the 2014 version of the mitten in black, red and white. Each pair sold donates $3.33 from #RedMittens to the Canadian Olympic Foundation. #RedMittens
Hi, Dalton here, hope you don’t remember me
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It’s really creepy. Just like the night they sat around in Dalton McGuinty’s office and decided to brazenly cancel a nearly-completed power plant to win a seat in the general election, moments away. Now Mr. McGuinty is back as an education lobbyist and he’s already snared three million dollars for his project. AM640
Trustees spent $108,000 on travel in 3 years
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Toronto school trustees spent $108,000 to travel to conferences over a three-year period. They hit places like California, Boston and Whistler according to information obtained by Torstar News Service. It says the biggest spenders were trustees Gerri Gershon, spending $13,804.54, Elizabeth Moyer with at least $13,727.53 and Shelley Laskin with more than $13,533.93. This information was recorded during the period from 2010 to 2013. Metro
Ontario Auditor reviews TSBD trustees expenses
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U.S. won’t have to ask Putin for lift into space
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NASA has announced a multi-billion dollar contract to build the Space Taxi, a 21st-Century generation vehicle to get astronauts back and forth from the international space station. The craft will be built mainly by Boeing with the assistance of Space X, a closely-held private aerospace firm. The Space Taxi program will mean that the U.S. no longer has to rely on the Russians to shuttle crews back and forth in space. It is an arrangement born in the chummy aftermath of the collapse of the Soviet Union, But it is an arrangement that has soured. Vladimir Putin is seen to be a kind stealth conqueror of his neighbors and the Americans are close to humiliation that they have to seek his permission for their space efforts. For those who think about money, that’s what this is all about. Even as the Americans retired their obsolete Space Shuttles they were hurting to find money to build new ones. It was among the most painful examples of how the mighty U.S. has been unable to do the great things expected of it. Reuters
Late poll: Tory, 43%, Chow 29%, Doug Ford 28%
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Ipsos is reading a rock-solid winning lead for John Tory into the results of its latest poll on who is ahead in the Toronto mayoralty. It shows Mr. Tory lengthening his lead over previous recent surveys. He now sits with 43% of the support as recorded by Ipsos. There has been a levelling out among the other two candidates, leaving them both more or less as also-rans. Olivia Chow and Doug Ford are 14 and 15 points behind Mr. Tory at 29% and 28% support respectively. Ipsos CEO Darrel Bricker is quoted as saying that Doug Ford’s candidacy is not likely to have an impact on Mr. Tory’s lead.
Burger King turned down 3 times by Tim’s
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The down-and-dirty of the dealings between Burger King and Tim Horton’s is described in a so-called “takeover circular” released today. It forms the basis of news stories this Tuesday, September 16, 2014. The adventure began with Burger King getting Warren Buffett on side for the proposal and a primary offer of $73 a share for Timmy’s. We don’t know if ‘Tim’s management scoffed at that but it wasn’t nearly enough. Two more offers followed and they were both turned down. The winning offer was $88 and change share. Financial Post