TPS report — A resident of Chudleigh Avenue reports that between 5.30 and 11.30 p.m. on May 5, 2014, entry was gained into the premise by forcing the rear door. Removed was a quantity of jewellery and cash.
Torstar quarterly revenue down 7 percent
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Torstar is reporting a decline in quarterly revenue of seven percent for the period ending March 31, 2014. Reuters calls it a function of the “grim print advertising market”. Torstar’s most important asset, the The Toronto Star, has tried to make up for lost print advertising by charging users for access to the online version but this tactic is fraught with the potential for fewer so-called unique users online, the standard by which online advertisers are solicited. Operating revenue from Torstar’s media business fell to C$211.3 million from C$229.8 million, while total sales slipped 7 percent to C$292.4 million. Harlequin sold
Doug Ford: Tactical mischief or burning ambition?
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Doug Ford has refused to deny that he might run for mayor if for some reason his brother drops out of the race. Doug Ford who at 49 is the eldest brother to the mayor sits as the Councillor in Ward 2. He has already said that he does not intend to stand for re-election in that post. Today he replied ‘No comment’ when asked if he would run for mayor. This in the context of speculation by Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti who said earlier that Doug Ford was “thinking about it’. No one seems to know whether this is some sort of tactical mischief on the part of Mr. Ford. He has always been the back-room quarterback for his brother. And he has never lacked for strategies. Councillor Jaye Robinson told the Sun “there is a rumour that Doug Ford is thinking about running for mayor”. She said she’s heard it “more than once.” “I’m sure he’s waiting to see how his brother fares because he is trying to go through a process of dealing with his illness,” Robinson said. “I think he’s actually genuinely thinking about the prospects for him to fill the Ford Nation void. Clearly there is a void now, there is an opportunity and I think he is definitely considering it.” Robinson – who has clashed with Ford publicly – said he won’t have her support if he runs for mayor. Also at city hall, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong confirmed he’d spoken with Mayor Ford at the unknown location where is said to be in re-hab. Minnan-Wong would give no details. “I asked him how he was and said that a lot of people are hoping he gets better and he asked what was going on at council and I said that some councillors were trying to undermine our contracting out initiatives and I think he wanted to come back to defend that decision,” said Minnan-Wong. Cops warn of sex offender near Bayview-Pottery
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Police have warned residents about a possible sex offender seen on a pathway near Bayview Extension and Pottery Road. This incident happened yesterday (Monday, May 5, 2014) about 3 p.m. when a woman jogger was confronted by a man performing an indecent act. He apparently followed the woman for a short distance, gesturing for her to speak with him and then fled when she called police. He is described as having a tanned complexion, 20-25, 5’9″, with a thin build, and short brown hair. He was wearing a black baseball cap, baggy grey hoodie, blue jeans, and black skateboard shoes with lime-green soles. He was carrying a beige duffle bag. Police remind the public to remain vigilant while using the pathways in this area.Target CEO out over Canada mess, data breach
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Well, somebody had to pay for all those empty shelves over at the Target store in the East York Town Centre. That South Bayvview store was but a microcosm of the huge re-supply issues Target has had in trying to get its Canadian adventure going. That and the massive data breach of customer information last December have led to the “voluntary” departure of Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel. The 59-year-old Steinhafel started as a merchandising clerk with Target in 1979 and made a career with the big retailer. He will receive $55 million dollars severance, and if that doesn’t make you gasp, the company lost a billion dollars U.S. last year. Of course, Steinhafel had many successful years at the top with Target and clearly made them a lot of money. But no tag days for Gregg. He collected $64.3 million in total compensation between 2010 and 2014, according to the company’s latest compensation-related regulatory filings. That’s above the nearly $7 million he accumulated in base salary and bonuses in that same period of time
Bayer wins Merck consumer unit for US$14 billion
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Germany’s Bayer AG has trumped rival bidders for Merck & Co Inc’s consumer care business in a $14.2 billion deal, adding to a string of major cross-border deals in the healthcare industry. Reuters
Aboriginal kids drop out while chiefs posture
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The estimable Carol Goar writes in the Star that aboriginal kids are continuing to drop out of high school at an appalling rate as First Nation leaders fight among themselves and wage a turf war with the federal government. It is heartbreaking and many will see it as evidence again that much of what is wrong both for aboriginal children and women is caused by the old way of doing things on the reservations. Carol Goar
Stibbard Ave. break-in nets thief cash, jewellery
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A resident of Stibbard Avenue reports that between 1440 and 1730 hours on May 4, 2014, entry was gained into the premises by forcing a rear sliding door. Removed was a quantity of cash and jewellery.
Watch bears climb rock wall just like humans
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Patachou says goodbye Toronto after 36 years
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Our sister blog Yonge and Yorkville reports that Patachou has officially closed after 35 years in business on midtown Yonge. For many years Patachou was part of the little complex in the 1100 block of Yonge where the Five Thieves grocers are housed. Rent being what it is, Patachou then moved to the other side of the street at 1120 Yonge at Rowanwood-Macpherson. Another and newer location at 835 St.Cl;air Ave. West at Winona Ave also closed on Friday, May 3, 2014. Patachou had planned to close later but construction of a condo in the rear means they will be losing the kitchen. Also, their chef who has been with them for 35 years wishes to retire. Another issue which helped reinforce the decision is that the car rent space opposite Patachou patio is to be torn down this summer, and a new building put up. Patachou owners think this would make the patio largely unusable this year due to noise and dust.Loblaws discontinues Silk soy milk products
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Loblaws has discontinued the sale of the Silk soy milk products in all its stores in Ontario, it has been confirmed to The South Bayview Bulldog. No reason was given by Loblaws for removing the popular beverage from its shelves but employees indicated that a recent re-working of the the company’s Planograph has shaken up the entire inventory. The Planograph is part of Loblaws internal management system. It is a computer program that measures cost, margin and volume. It is not clear which of these might be at work but it is obvious the planograph is about maximizing revenue. Silk is an international firm and from appearances it’s products, such as Silk Original, sell quite quickly. It seems that Loblaws will continue to carry the So Good soy milk beverage as well as its own branded soy milk. As many customers of Loblaws will know, it is frequently not possible to buy brand name products formerly quite common in the big supermarket chain. Only the President’s Choice or No Name brand is available. It appears that Silk products will continue to be sold at Valu mart stores (owned by Loblaws subsidiary National Grocers). It is also available at Longo’s, Metro and Summerhill Market. New Reddit button now on each Bulldog post
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A new “button” making it easier for members of Reddit to enhance their conversations with other members is now available at the bottom of each post on The South Bayview Bulldog. In South Bayview, the Reddit Community will find many matters of importance worthy of their comment and discussion with their Reddit Toronto friends. The button opens the Reddit window complete with headline and url ready for your sign on. Give it a try.