RCMP are said to be read to lay a number of charges against Senator Mike Duffy. CTV and others are saying they will formally accuse the one-time national televison correspondent of wrongly claiming living and travel expenses. Duffy is also expected to face charges in connection with misuse of public funds. An RCMP investigator said in October that Duffy made about $65,000 in payments to a former CTV friend under a contract by which the man said he did “little or no work”. Duffy’s lawyer said in a statement Wednesday that the RCMP has decided to lay charges. Donald Bayne is quoted: “We are confident that when the full story is told, as it will be, and shown to be supported by many forms of evidence, it will be clear that Sen. Duffy is innocent of any criminal wrong-doing.”
Galen G. becomes Loblaws chief as Trius quits
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Galen G. Weston has been been appointed President of Loblaws effective immediately. The Company also announced Vicente Trius, President since August 2011, will leave the business, also immediately, for what are called family reasons to return to Brazil. In a news release, Mr. Weston said: “Vicente has made an enormous impact on virtually every aspect of our business in the time that he has been with the Company. The moves come as Loblaws works to consolidate the acquisition of Shopper drug mart. Although the full effect of that large move does not yet seem to be fully apparent. At the store level, Loblaws is in dealing with a large re-ordering of its inventory in which brands were dropped and many new Loblaws bands introduced. It has caused some confusion.
Help the Friends of Glebe Manor Bowling
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Members of the consortium of residents and members of the Glebe Manor Lawn Bowling Club have hired counsel to find and bring forward violations of the Corporations Act which they believe occurred in the now stalled attempt to sell the Globe Manor property to a developer. They especially draw the attention to the Donations Button on their website. A few dollars from all those in favor of saving the property will make a big difference. Friends of Glebe Manor Bowling Club
Child struck and killed at McRae and Millwood
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This story has been changed to correct information. The child killed as she was crossing McRae from west to east on the north side of Millwood. She is identified as Georgia Walsh. (See post above). The scene of the accident is the corner where Leaside United Church is located. Police are being cautious about the status of the traffic lights at the corner. There was a report that the child’s mother was in the area but police later said the mom may not have known about the accident until she heard sirens. The vehicle is said to have been driven by a 50-year-old man who stayed at the scene of the accident. EMS personnel said the child suffered serious head injuries in the fall to the pavement and died at the Hospital for Sick Children. Residents and parishioners of Leaside United were at the corner this evening. They were shocked and sombre. This had been the evening set for the LUC community barbecue on the lawn of the church. Although the streets remained closed into the evening Wednesday, July 16, 2014, police on the scene said the intersection would definitely be open for traffic Thursday morning. Photos: l-r shocked parishioners of Leaside United Church talk, police officer measures distance across Millwood (cones in rear show where child fell) and aerial capture from CP24 with south at the top and west on the right.
Cat found in Leaside
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Anyone in #Leaside know who might own this cat? Very thin not walking well. Needs his home. I’ve fed him & water pic.twitter.com/sGyVrHkUdk
— Deb Lace-Kelly (@DebLaceKelly) July 16, 2014
G-2 license driver snared doing 111 on Greenwood
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He’s 23 and he just got his G-2 license. Now it’s gone. This young man was hurtling along Greenwood Ave. at 111 km/h. Neighbors had his number and called the cops about how this fellow was turning a 40 km/h zone into the Honda Indy. He faces a charge of stunt driving – driving 50 km/h over the speed limit, his G2 license was suspended for seven days and the vehicle he was driving was impounded for a similar period. Will that be enough?
Davisville Farmers’ Market on a busy Tuesday
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The Davisville Farmers’ Market is in business all summer on Tuesday afternoons in June Rowlands Park at Mt Pleasant Rd. and Davisville Ave. Sue and Sarah Byford headed out on a search for a well-known De La Mer salmon burger but there were none to be had; they sell out quickly. They settled for a slightly less filling, but oh-so-good, snack of hand-cut French fries. Tell The Bulldog about your Farmers’ Market adventure. Contact
Candidates battle like election was tomorrow
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Candidates for Chief Magistrate of Toronto found their way to the Global Kingdom Ministries Hall in Scarborough Tuesday night for a debate on who should be elected. None of them laid claim to the Global Kingdom but their antics in pursuit of the big office over Nathan Phillips Square nevertheless made for an entertaining night. The bites on CP24 have shown sharp exchanges between John Tory and Rob Ford over money Ms Stintz and Olivia Chow were strong on the view that Tory, the front runner, has no business running for mayor because he’s never been on city council. That could be said of a number of candidates over the years who jumped right into the office. Chow said Mr. Ford could not stick to the truth even when he was sober. Ford for his part announced that he was “the King of Helping People” at Toronto Public Housing and “the Subway Mayor”. The election is October 27, 2014. Photo Global News via Twitter
Tick, tick, tick to Bayview Summer Sidewalk Sale
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Cheryl Ingram, the enterprising owner of Puregrass Med Spa at 1689 Bayview Ave has whipped up a Summer Sidewalk Sale for all merchants who wish to take part. She is inviting all fellow business people to participate on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Cheryl has had quite a few merchants in the north block jump aboard, including Alex and Bev at Dolly Jewellers, 1699 Bayview. Dolly’s has a great promotional draw this month for an oversize wall clock in antique style but with modern works. It has a quartz movement and metal frame. This beauty is 36 by 36 inches across. Retail value is $295. We hope to have more for you soon on the Saturday Summer Sidewalk Sale. Call Cheryl at (416) 440-0080, but remember it’s your business.
LUC community barbecue Wednesday evening
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Leaside United Church Community, Millwood Rd. and McRae Drive, will hold its community barbecue tomorrow night (Wednesday July 16, 2014) at 5:30 p.m. Make it a date because this event is going to happen rain or shine (rain, inside) But the weather looks good for the church lawn. Main course and beverages provided. Potluck for salads and desserts. All are welcome. Spread the word.
Only in the mideast is a ceasefire a “surrender”
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The armed wing of Hamas has rejected an Egyptian proposal of a 12-hour ceasefire in the fighting between Hamas and Israel. It called the initiative a “surrender”. Israel had previously accepted the ceasefire proposal but now says it resuming operations, whatever that may mean. Only in the middle east
Rolph Road Elementary School marks 75 years
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Petra Grantham has written to ask the many alumnus of Rolph Road Elementary School (and their families) to start digging for pictures and other memories of days spent at this great old institution. It is 75 this year. The occasion will take place over two days: Friday, October 24th will see a social event at the William Lea Room at Leaside Arena and Saturday, October 25th is the big Open House at the school. You can register on Facebook or at the Website. The organizers are looking for all sorts of things. Stories, photos, memorabilia, documents, books, correspondence and newspaper clippings. Can you tell them something about the school’s history? Do you recall any happy/fun/sad/scary events? Do you have a memory you would like to share? Do you have contact information for former classmates and teachers/principals? Can you help the school identify other students and staff from your era? Do you know of any notable/famous students? All memorabilia used will be returned. Please give Petra a hand and mail her at this address. rolphroad75@gmail.com