The Liberal government has introduced a bill that is unprecedented for the party. It proposes to freeze the wages of thousands of Ontario teachers and effectively suspend collective bargaining. The Liberals have the support of the Progressive Conservatives. It is a circumstance reminiscent of the government of Mike Harris, which came into office in 1995. In the end, Harris did not do as much to control spending as he may have wished. Now, Ontario faces a $15-billion deficit.
Wife, 23, must stay away from husband, 69
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The young wife of a Canadian senator has been told by a court to stay away from her Senator husband, someone 46 years her senior. This was a court requirement for the release of Maygan Sensenberger, 23. She is accused of causing a disturbance on an Air Canada flight from Halifax to Saskatoon on Thursday. Her Monday court date coincided with her first wedding anniversary to 69-year-old Manitoba Sen. Rod Zimmer, who was appointed to the Senate in 2005 by former Liberal prime minister Paul Martin.
Showroom window splintered by crane
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There’s been an expensive renovation accident at the premises at 333 Eglinton Ave West. That’s where Madison Shoes and Accessories used to operate until earlier this month. The picture inset has an almost artistic look to it. But it’s the cracked left over of a splintered showroom window after a motorized crane being used to remove shelving backed into the window. The thermal glass has held in place rather than showering all over the sidewalk and roadway. But it will be costly to replace.
New CIBC branch open today on Laird Drive
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The new branch of the CIBC in Leaside Village has opened today, right on time. It must have been a push. At the old branch at 180 Laird (at McRae) there were still trucks loading cabinets and other furniture at mid-morning today. But, as someone noted, the money was all gone. At any rate, the new branch is commodious and modern. There is a rather unusual sitting area which resides in front of the teller positions. Manager Despina Polymeris is at the front door on the job to greet visitors. Coat of arms at old branch
“Chat with Pat” banking lurks out there
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If it’s in Hamilton, can it be far from South Batyview? It’s the Personal Assisted Teller (PAT) installed at several locations by the FirstOntario Credit Union. You bank by talking to a real live teller via monitor. The teller might be inside the closed branch, or maybe in another city. Creepy. But it does prevent bank robberies. Thus it become very helpful at high-risk times like Friday afternoon or evenings when holdups frequently take place. FirstOntario calls its service Chat with Pat. CBC.ca
Is this how Mayor Ford will defend himself?
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Documents hint at Mayor Rob Ford’s defence in conflict of interest case Globe and Mail.
Cornflower Blue new sign and collection
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There’s a nice fresh new sign at Cornflower Blue at 1606 South Bayview. The shop was closed this weekend as prepartions are made for the fall reveal. Cornflower Blue website. Also new and of note on the street, Jus de Vie has installed a neat little patio outside its front door on the east side of the street. Rainbow Tan still working on Bayview Ave
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The many friends of Rainbow Tan will be interested to know that she is still here on South Bayview three days a week. Rainbow is tending tables at Fukui Sushi 1612 Bayview. She works there Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Rainbow is well known on South Bayview because of her long service — nearly ten years — at Chai on Bayview and before that, Chai. Rainbow tells us that some of her friends have found her at Fukui but not all. Needless to say, she would love to see any who can come by. Fukui is a very established restaurant and as always, our most recent visit was a delicious experience.
Senator’s wife jailed for flight disruption
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Compatibility was the quality mother always talked about when giving advice on choosing a mate. There was very little of that apparently when Maygan Sensenberger, the 23-year-old wife of Manitoba Liberal Senator Rod Zimmer, 69, caused an uproar on an Air Canada flight Thursday night. Police say Ms Sensenberger had an argument with her husband and threatened him. She also threatened to bring down the plane. There was, of course, no real threat to the flight but the disruption caused the captain to land at Saskatoon where Ms. Sensenberger was arrested. She appeared in court Friday and will do so again tomorrow (Monday , August 27, 2012). The CBC says that will be the couple’s first wedding anniversary. Senator Zimmer was at one time a fund raiser for the Liberal Party of Canada.
Sunday looks like a spectacular day
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A spectacular Sunday is coming. It will reach 28C. We’ll take it. See you on Bayview.
Extraordinary tricks to trap Lance Armstrong
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Although he never tested positive, authorities pursued Lance Armstrong for more than a decade in an attempt to discredit his accomplishments and remove his titles. What they had was testimony from those who knew Armstrong. But they have never offered an explanation of how he could have eluded the random and advanced detection methods used to prevent doping if he was actually guilty. As the linked story recounts, his pursuers went to extraordinary lengths to entrap him. Wall Street Journal