Mustang Sally, think you better slow your Mustang down. Who knows what Elon Musk (much less Wilson Pickett) might think about the new all-electric Mustang? But the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E is said by reviewers to make you re-think what it means to go running all over town now.
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales rose 32.1 percent in November compared with the same month last year, matching the record-breaking year-over-year increase seen in October. But the real estate association also says home sales edged back 1.6 percent between October and November as the market settled into the traditionally slower winter season after COVID-19 delayed the spring rush. CREA says 511,449 homes have been sold so far this year, putting Canada’s real estate market on pace for a potential annual sales record — Canadian Press
Snow and three days of colder weather are predicted for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. As much as five cm of snow may fall tomorrow. Daytime high temperatures will rise to about 4º Celsius over the weekend.
We love it when old store names reappear from behind decades of other business signs. So here’s the almost-forgotten sign for Broadloom Consultants at 1727 Bayview Ave. The sign has been revealed as Mobility for Life moved out. Note that the phone, 483-2425, needed no area code. The new tenant will be a business called Relevé. It’s “Elevated Active and Lounge Wear”. releveclothing.com
People of interest in this Monday Video Wheel are John Le Carre, spy thriller-spinner extraordinaire. The famed writer has died at 89 in the United Kingdom. Then, Pam Seatle will retire from City News. Her long career dates to the early years of the station. Below that, when will we see a normal life again. Experts are guessing no sooner than Spring 2021.
Inglewood Drive was full of families, friends and various sightseeing joggers this brisk Sunday morning amid the eighth year of the Kringlewood Santa show along this fine street in Moore Park. As told in a 2016 post, the tradition dates to 2013.
The whimsical decision of two neighbours in 2013 to place a couple of 14-foot inflatable Santas on their front lawn has grown into a grand tradition for residents of Inglewood Drive in Moore Park. The Canadian Tire Santas ($250 each) line the lawns (with few houses not participating) from Mt. Pleasant Road to Rosedale Heights Drive. This weekend neighbours will have a street gathering with hot chocolate and such. Those attending are asked to bring a food donation for the Daily Bread food Bank. Organizer Amy Westin says the neighbors have a goal of 500 lbs of food.
These happy members of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown are inviting you to get involved in the New Year. Right now the meetings are in virtual mode but we can hope. All are welcome to connect up and hear about safe cycling and recreational plans. The meetings are Wednesdays as follows: January 27, February 24, March 31, April 28, May 26, June 30, July 28, August 25, September 29, October 27 and November 24.
A 1979 O-Pee-Chee rookie card of Wayne Gretzky with the Edmonton Oilers during the 1978-79 season fetched $1.29 million at auction Friday, the first hockey card to sell for more than $1 million. The card was rated in perfect Gem Mint 10 condition. According to Heritage Auctions, the Dallas-based house that sold the card, there are only two in existence that are rated Gem Mint 10. The same card sold for $465,000 in August 2016, the previous record for a hockey card.
Writer Barbara Kay a Queen’s Gambit spoiler
The National Post writer bravely reflects on her gender’s status among world chess champions. The glaring flaw of The Queen’s Gambit that no one wants to mention
Coach banned for life for hitting boy after loss
This video comes with a warning about the shocking behaviour of a minor league football coach in Florida. He is now banned for life from such coaching.
Two people have died in the partial collapse of a building collapse in London, Ontario. The incident occurred shortly before noon Friday at a four-story building under construction on Teeple Terrace, near Wonderland Road South and Springbank Drive. The collapse occurred as workers filled the site, trapping at least two for a period of time. The update seen in the tweet at the right below says one victim’s body is still trapped in the debris.
Here’s a video I’ve obtained from a construction worker who says they were inside 555 Teeple Terrace at the time of the partial collapse. We’re awaiting a news conference from first responders in a few moments from now #LdnOnt pic.twitter.com/rUhrhvfAGq
— Andrew Graham (@andrewjwgraham) December 11, 2020
Update from London Police on construction collapse. pic.twitter.com/kFHmDolFYS
— Katie Nicholson (@KatieNicholson) December 12, 2020
The simple joy of a beautiful evening sky prompted more than one Leaside resident to take a picture. These two are the work of Karen Keay (top) and Kathryn Whaley. Ms Whaley notes that her photo was taken in the Canadian Tire lot. Thanks to all.
