Toronto Police Service report: A resident of Glencairn Avenue reports that on January 21, 2013 between 1700 hours and 2315 hours, entry was gained into the premises by forcing a door. Removed was a MacBook, a camera and a quantity of jewellery.
Public, TTC showing good sense on stroller issue
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Until groups of mothers start conspiring to clog the TTC with convoys of baby strollers everyone should really stand down on this issue. We call it an issue but it seems like a rather petty, mean-minded complaint. To be sure, from time to time, some riders will be inconvenienced by strollers. Fortunately, TTC boss Andy Byford is a source of good judgment here. Operators should use their discretion and so should passengers. It isn’t an abuse of the TTC for a woman to take her child and stroller on a bus or streetcar. It seems most people agree. What a complaining lot some have become.
Spoken like a lady running for mayor
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| Karen Stintz |
Spoken like a woman who could well be running for mayor. Karen Stintz (Toronto Ward 16) took a few pokes at Mayor Ford tonight during a “political panel discussion” of murky purpose down in Little Italy. It was organized by George Smithrman, known to all, and who tonight had to insist he (at least) is not running for mayor. Ms Stintz, known around here as the Lady from Lawrence Park, (and TTC chair) said Ford required a “stronger” agenda for the second half of his term. Ms Stintz credited Ford with achieving much of his 2010 goals and demonstrating “real leadership” on fiscal responsibility. But she said he had also created what she called noisy issues that had been detrimental. Spoken like a lady running for mayor.
Downtown Toronto population mushrooming
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A report from TD Economics says the growth trend in the suburbs over downtown Toronto has achieved a “substantial turning point”. It has been occurring over a period of perhaps five years in which younger adults have opted for downtown life over less expensive and more spacious properties in the suburbs. The author of the report, Francis Fong, notes that the pace of population growth has tripled since the previous three census periods and — for the first time in decades — outpaced the suburbs. Fong is quoted by CTV as saying: “I feel like we’ve hit critical mass and now we’re sort of on our way to becoming a city like New York or London. “We’re on our way; we’re not there yet.”
We endure the longest rush hour this winter
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This is the view looking east from Bessborough along Moore Ave. toward Southvale Dr. It’s easy to see why rush hour lasted into the ten o’clock hour today. Remarkably, the Weather Channel is predicting not only a clearing but maybe even a glimpse of sun later today. No promises. Around South Bayview the roads were clogged and service stations were particularly busy. The Imperial Esso station at Merton St. and Mt. Pleasant Rd. was so crowded that cars were turning away.
Rathnelly residents meeting tomorrow night
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The Republic of Rathnelly is quite fictional but somehow very real in the minds of those who live there. It is a bit afield of South Bayview but a charming place. Josh Matlow (Toronto Ward 22) notes that the Rathnelly Republicans, otherwise known as the Rathnelly Area Residents Association, (RARA) are invited to a meeting tomorrow night (Wednesday, January 23, 2013) for information and consultation on issues such as the repair or replacement of the mural on the MacPherson Street railway overpass. Also on the agenda, beautification of the area in front of the parking lot on MacPherson and keeping the Pump Park a convivial meeting place for all residents. The meeting is at 7 pm at Huron Public School, 57 Huron Street.
Ray White takes over as arena management chair
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Ray White, a hockey lover who has coached the game for 17 years, has been appointed chair of the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Board of Management. He replaces the hard-working Brooke Biscoe. In a first of no doubt many updates, Mr White is stressing unfinished fundraising for the arena expansion. In that regard, he reminds all of us about the 4th Annual Laugh out Loud in Leaside event on Friday, February 22, 2013 at the Fantasy Farm Banquet Hall on Pottery Road beginning at 7.30 p.m. Mr. White thanked Brooke Biscoe who shouldered the job from January 1st 2010 until the end of 2012. Ray White said: “It was during this time that the Arena Expansion Project went from the dream of the community to the concrete and steel reality that is now rapidly taking shape beside the original rink. Brooke has put in countless hours during this time meeting with municipal officials, potential donors, architects, contractors and community members in a determined pursuit of building the second rink.” Updating the arena expansion, Mr White said the community fundraising goal of $3.5 million is within reach but there is still just under $400,000 to raise between now and the summer. Donations in any amount will be gratefully received. There are a number of naming opportunities for those who may be considering a major gift, Mr White said. “As you may know, when the expanded Leaside Gardens opens in the fall, the original rink will thereafter be known as the Bert F. Grant rink in recognition of the major legacy gift made by his three children in his honour. The second rink has not yet been named. If you would like to have this new rink named for your company or in honour of a family member, please contact me or a member of the fundraising committee.” Contact Ray White at raymond.white@sympatico.ca
Earlier post regarding fundraising events.
2013 marks the bicentenary of Giuseppe Verdi
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City committee approves electronic bingo devices
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A frequently asked question among friends of South Bayview is: What does this street really need? One very outside-the-box idea is a modern electronic bingo hall. We know, it’s Dollarama redux. Hey, the place seems busy. And we’re not recommending it but you may have noticed that Toronto’s government management committee has endorsed the use of electronic devices at local bingo halls to turn around a declining business and lure more and younger players. We’re just saying you have to keep an open mind because we guarantee you that Southeby’s International is not going to open bidding on any Renoirs here very soon, silly them. Paul Moloney
Slaight family gives $50 million to cancer research
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This morning has seen an extraordinarily generous act of philanthropy by the Allan Slaight family of Toronto. Mr Slaight’s wife, Emmanuelle Gattuso, was present at a news conference held by the Princess Margaret Hospital to announce a gift of $50 million dollars. The money will go to bulk up the $50 Billion Challenge issued by the hospital recently. Ms Gattuso is a patient at the Princess Margaret Hospital. She is seen in the inset pictures taken from CP24.
Friday night robbery at T-D branch on Avenue Rd.
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A lone bandit robbed the T-D Canada Trust at Avenue Road and Davenport Rd. around 7.30 p.m. last Friday night, a classic time for bank robberies. The masked individual was armed and demanded cash. he got away with a small sum and no one was hurt.
Warming up the car should be done with care
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Toronto Police are reminding people that their car is a easy target if it is left “warming up” in the driveway with the doors unlocked. The appeal of warming the car can be irresistible and if it is, the police suggest you lock the car with an extra key so it’s still there when you come back out.