City News covers closing of Penrose Fish & Chips
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As reported here Tuesday evening, Penrose Fish and Chips is closing up shop after more six decades. The news has swept across the city and brought a whole new tone to lunch at at Penrose during its last weeks in business. Here we see Audra Brown of City News as she prepares a report for the 6 p.m. news. You can see her story here. Previous post
Girl in car-bike accident on McCowan Road
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A 7-year-old girl has been flown by EMS chopper to Sunnybrook Hospital after she was hit by a car while riding her bicycle in Marhkam around 4:55 p.m. today (Friday, September 5, 2014) near McCowan Road and Coleraine Avenue. Ornge airlifted the girl to hospital. Police say the collision reconstruction team will be investigating. The child is said to have life threatening injuries.
Ford subpoenaed to testify at Alexander Lisi trial
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Way back last year when Mayor Ford told police he would not be having a one-on-one with Det Sgt Gary Giroux about the Alexander Lisi case, Detective Giroux said quietly: “I’m going to keep asking.” Now we know it will not be Detective Giroux doing the asking, it will be the Crown Attorney. That’s because the other night (Tuesday, August 26, 2014) Detective Giroux served the mayor with a subpoena to testify at the coming trial of his friend Alexander Lisi, Mr. Ford’s lawyer confirmed that Giroux gave the mayor the subpoena at Ford’s mother’s home about 9 p.m. The mills grind on.
What do you give Bill Murray? A Stay Puft man
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You have to wonder if Bill Murray thinks of Ghostbusters (1984) as his own real-life Ground Hog Day (1994). That’s because, even on this TIFF-inspired Bill Murray Day, it is hard to think of Mr. Murray without thinking first of the Columbia Pictures lunacy written by Dan Ackroyd and Harold Ramis. Even in safe, loving Toronto, Murray was presented (left) on his day with a Stay Puft marshmallow man. Right, Ghostbusters toast (like for real) the malevolent Stay Puft monster
Body found in Rosedale Valley near bike, helmet
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Police have found a body in the Rosedale Valley near the spot where an abandoned bicycle and helmet were located. Detectives say the scene is part of a search effort for a missing person but they have not confirmed it is Catherine Currie, 51, a woman missing since mid-August.
Bike drive for Thorncliffe kids Sunday, October 5
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Here’s more on the Morning Glory Cycling Club and Gears Bike Shop 3rd annual bike drive on Sunday October 5th, 2014, It will go again in the parking lot the East York Town Centre from 1 until 4 pm, The organizers aim to provide more than 150 bicycles to children and young adults from Thorncliffe Park. The cycling club notes that Olympic medal winner Curt Harnett is supporting the efforts and will be at the event with his medals in hand. The bikes have been generously donated by MGCC members, friends and the community at large. Each bike received has been tuned up by Gears to be ready for donation. Each recipient will also receive a helmet and lock for their bike, and be instructed about road safety and bike maintenance by volunteers from Evergreen Brickworks. The club is also thanking the Toronto Police Service which will be onsite to help run the event. Thorncliffe Park is a high density neighbourhood with limited resources. Almost one quarter of the population of Thorncliffe Park is under the age of 14 and it is home to North America’s largest elementary school with more than 1500 children in Kindergarten to Grade 5. The Morning Glory Cycling Club is a community of riders who love to see the sun rise.
Heat Alert as temperture heads towards 32 C
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Residents are asked to observe caution in today’s sweltering temperatures. Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health, has issued a Heat Alert. The alert will be in effect until further notice. During a Heat Alert, the public is encouraged to call or visit family, friends and neighbours, especially isolated adults and seniors who are at greater risk of suffering from heat-related illness, to make sure they are cool and drinking plenty of fluids.
Leaside burger builders at Amsterdam brewery
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Six of Leaside’s burger builders gathered at the Amsterdam Brewery to count the votes and the dollars raised for the Hospital for Sick Children’s Foundation. The foundation will receive a minimum of $2,000 in the memory of Georgia Walsh who was killed by a minvan at McRae and Millwood in July. Patrons of local restaurants participating in the Leaside Burger Battle contributed a dollar of the price of the burgers to the foundation. Left to right are Carlos from McSorleys Saloon, Andrew from South Street Burger, Sue from Leaside Pub, Joanne from Against The Grain, Andy from Grilltime and Simon from McSorleys. Not present: Nada from Originals and Kwan from Shoeless Joe’s. The burger with the highest sales and the most number of votes was The Leaside Pub. A key organizer, Andy Elder, said today’s gathering gave owners a chance to meet, many for the first time. Andy adds: “Amsterdam is a gem in this neighbourhood. I wish more people would support them by shopping for their beer there”. Sounds good.
Joan Rivers, 81, dead after throat surgery
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Liberals to sell off LCBO property on Lakeshore
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It’s the story of cash-strapped Ontario. The government says the money, an unknown amount, will go to fix up and pay for roads, bridges and transit. CBC
News of Penrose closing saddens community
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This undated picture by photographer Greg Patterson is one of the best seen of the annual Good Friday lineup at Penrose Fish and Chips. News that the shop will close after nearly 65 years in business has saddened customers and friends in the area. But the store remains open for another month at 600 Mount Pleasant Rd., so there’s still time to catch a plate or two of fish and chips.