Nasty but fairly predictable accusations about fairness at what organizers thought would be a polite little debate in a small auditorium Global News
Teen’s cell phone burns hole in pillow, mattress
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A 13-year-old North Texas girl was awoken in the night by a smoldering cell phone. a Samsung S 4, on the other side of her pillow, but the cell phone manufacturer says she did something they warn users about.
Muslims mark Eid at end of the lunar month
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Saudi Arabia announced announced yesterday that Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday marking the end of Ramadan, would begin today (Monday July 28, 2014) Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, Qatar, Syria, Jordan, Yemen and the United Arab Emirates also all announced that Eid al-Fitr would commence on Monday. Here in Toronto, many thousands of Muslims celebrate the holiday. Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr by visiting family and friends and exchanging gifts to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. The exact date of Eid al-Fitr is determined by observation of the “Shawwal” moon at the end of the lunar month. The moon sighting committee in Saudi Arabia convened on Sunday to observe the moon and confirm the date of the holiday, Al-Arabiya reported. I24
Red-light bus driver “no longer with the TTC”
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The driver who blew through a red light at Eglinton Ave E. and Ionview Drive recently nearly hitting a pedestrian is no longer with TTC, according to Brad Ross, the head of communications. Video shot by a motorist using a dash cam shows the alarming sequence as the bus roars up to Ionview, slows slightly and then speeds right through the red light. A woman on the same side as the bus has to quickly retreat after having stepped out to cross Eglinton. Ross said the video was compelling. It may be seen in the previous post here. There is an improper setting on the YouTube video which states the date as being in 2012 but as had been noted there is poster ad on the side of the bus for the film Lucy which is in current release. All other circumstances would clearly confirm the video as current.
Parking under TD at Bayview-Millwood closed
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The Green P parking lot under the TD Canada Trust branch at Bayview Ave. and Millwood Rd is closed this week for maintenance. The top part of the parking facility remains open.
Afternoon break-in by forced door on Pears Ave.
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Police say there was a break-in on Pears Avenue in 53 Division last Thursday (July 27, 2014) between 3 and 6 p.m. when entry was gained into the premises by forcing a door. A quantity of jewellery was stolen the resident reports
Willis Blair Parkette named for former EY mayor
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Toronto has honoured the late Willis Blair, the former of East York (1973-1976). Mr . Blair served the borough in various capacities for 18 years. The O’Connor Village Parkette on O’Connor Drive near Bermondsey Road was renamed Willis Blair Parkette. Janet Davis (Ward 31) joined Blair family members, former East York Mayors Michael Prue and Alan Redway, former Toronto Councilor Case Ootes (Ward 29) and members of the community to celebrate the renaming. Mr. Blair died April 5, 2014 at the age of 90. He also served as the chair of the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario.
Local floods as lightning, hail, rain cross Ontario
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One of a number of places where cars were stalled by flooding is pictured by Global news on Twitter. The scene is at Highway 404 and Steeles Ave. E. There has been hail in Brampton as well as in Unionville. In Southwestern Ontario, there are reports of downed trees and heavy rain. Twitter #onstorm CBC gallery of storm
Red Bull daredevils in scary cliff diving contest
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American Steve LoBue has won the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series event in Portugal. Amazing scenery and gut-wrenching dives. Simon Longden of ITN narrates this little story for your pleasure and enlightenment. We liked it.
Car hurtles backwards at London Costco lot killing girl, 6
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An unexplained backward crash of a car into the doors of the London Costco store has taken the life of a six-year-old girl. Addison Hall (inset top) has been kept alive on life support and a decision was made to permit her to die and provide organ transplants. The car is said to have lurched backward an unstated distance and smashed through the doors. Allison and others were in the path of the vehicle. Her three-year-old sister Miah Bozek and mother Danah McKinnon-Bozek were also injured and remain in hospital. Ms. McKinnon-Bozek was eight months pregnant when the collision happened and underwent an emergency cesarean section. Both Miah and the newborn are in critical condition, while their mother is in fair condition. The car was said to have been driven by a woman in her 60s.
Infants stricken with eye cancer touch our hearts
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The heartbreaking story of an Alberta couple whose triplets have been diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer has touched the hearts of the citizens of Toronto. Richard and Leslie Low were hustled down to Ontario when doctors discovered the terrible disease progressively damaging the eyes of their infant sons. The babies are at the Hospital for Sick Children. Two of the boys have already had an eye removed. CTV reports that just more than 36 hours after posting a plea for temporary Toronto housing on their blog the couple had 80,000 visits and some 500 emails from Toronto residents offering accommodation to the family. Others have offered money and various types of support. CTV
Teacake picture flavours Commonwealth Games
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Some entertaining pictures are emerging from the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This shot of paraders dressed in costumes depicting Tunnock’s Teacakes is popular. It has caused a flood of requests to the famous Scottish bakery to buy the costumes. Unfortuntely, Tunnock’s merely has real teacakes. Gallery of Commonwealth Games pictures