A physician practising at Sunnybroook Health Sciences Centre has been told she will have to pay $70,537 in municipal legal fees for fighting a parking ticket she received on South Bayview in November. 2007. Dr. Anna Marie Arenson, whose husband is a lawyer, has fought a five-year battle to have her concerns treated as a class action lawsuit. The action would have permitted other motorists who felt that Bayview’s Pay and Display meters were simply not working during a storm that encrusted them with ice and snow to join the action. Dr. Arenson, a radiologist at Sunnybrook, said she tried a number of meters on the day in question. None of them produced a ticket that she could display. She went to lunch and came back to a $31 ticket on her windshield. Full story.
Macpherson Avenue corner store robbery
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Toronto Police Service: A 50 year old female employee of Macpherson Convenience, 212 Macpherson Avenue, reports that on August 9, 2012 at approximately 1648 hours, a male suspect entered the premises and approached the counter. The suspect produced a handgun and made a demand for cash. The victim complied. The suspect then fled the scene eastbound on Macpherson Avenue. No injuries were sustained by the victim. Police are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the following described person in connection with this offence. Description of Suspect: Male, black, 20 to 25 years, 6’0”, thin build, black eyes.
Can Starbucks help Eglinton East of Sutherland
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The new Starbucks in what was the TD building at Laird Dr. and Eglinton Ave E should be taken as a sign of gentrification. Starbucks stands for nothing if not good coffee and an upwardly mobile neighborhood. The question is whether even Starbucks can help the strip of businesses along the north side of Eglinton between Sutherland and Laird. For years there has been a “for lease” sort of malaise along the strip, despite the arrival of some blue chip players like a Sherwin Williams franchise and Stephenson’s Rentals. These are not boutique dress shops but they are a draw. The recent addition of ServiceOntario would be more helpful if it didn’t seem like a welfare office. Ontario has a way of dispensing long lineups and “service” together. Parking is limited. Compare it to the successful shops in the Dawsco strip mall on Brentcliffe opposite Marshall’s where the parking is plentiful. Much will change when the LRT station is built. We hope for the best for Eglinton between Sutherland and Laird.
Marion Johnston mourned by friends, family
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| Marion Johnston |
An institution in our area, Penrose Fish and Chips, has lost its founding member. And the shop at 600 Mt. Pleasant will be closed this week to mark the passing of Marion Johnston. A look at the company website tells the inspiring family-business story. “In 1950, Roly and Marion Johnston opened Penrose Fish and Chips. Their secret family recipe quickly became a Toronto favourite. Today, their son Dave and his wife Rosey proudly serve the same quality ingredients for the best fish and chips in town. They added the same care to a few more family recipes now on the menu, and proudly carry on this great family tradition”
Forzani fuels 26% leap in CTC profit
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While sales at its Canadian Tire stores were flat, CTC saw a nice jump in profit thanks to increases in sales at Sport Check and other Forzani branded stores. Canadian Business
Break-in on Chudleigh Avenue
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Toronto Police Service: A resident of Chudleigh Avenue reports that between 0900 hours, August 5, 2012 and 1900 hours August 7, 2012, entry was gained into the premises by forcing a window. Removed was a quantity of cash, clothing and bicycles.
Cinderella soccer squad brings home bronze
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Canada’s Cinderella women’s soccer team has won the bronze medal at the London Olympics after beating the tough French team 1-0. The Canadian women had to come back from what they felt was unfair refereeing in a game against the U.S. and a French squad that had outscored the Canadians 6-0 in two previous games. The winning goal was scored by Diana Matheson of Oakville in extra time. Her long shot past the opposing goalkeeper gobsmacked a French team that had been peppering Canada’s net through the whole game. CBC.ca
Longo’s to open Wednesday, August 22, 2012
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There’s word tonight by way of a corporate blogger that the Longo’s store in Leaside Village on Laird Drive will open for business on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. That’s five days ahead of the new CIBC branch, which is scheduled to open August 27. As many people will know, the nicest thing about the grocery store’s decision to locate in Leaside is that the supermarket will be housed in the restored locomotive maintenance building of the Canadian Northern Railway Eastern Lines which was built in 1919 by Great Northern. For years local historians have looked at pictures of the forlorn vacant building and wondered what might become of it. That question was answered when First Capital Realty obtained permission to build Leaside Village and Longo’s took a lease on the historic building. By way of background, the name of the firm is Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. It is a family-run grocery chain with 24 stores in the Greater Toronto Area. Longo’s was founded by brothers Tommy, Joe, and Gus Longo in 1956, who established their first store at the intersection of Yonge Street and Castlefield Avenue in Toronto. This store was about 2,000 square feet and had eight family members working there. The Longo brothers opened their second store in 1962, on Woodbine Avenue. A 25,000-square-foot flagship store was opened recently in Maple Leaf Square in Downtown Toronto near Air Canada Centre. Post from January 25, 2011
Rogers claims are unconvincing says bureau
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Tests undertaken by Rogers Communications Inc. weren’t enough to back claims of fewer dropped calls made in ads for its Chatr discount wireless service, the federal competition watchdog said Wednesday.Full story
Mayor has throat infection CBC reports
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The CBC is reporting that Mayor Ford has a throat infection that makes it hard for him to swallow. This information is said to come from a source who knows the mayor’s condition but is unnamed. The diagnosis was apparently made at Humber River Regional Hospital where the mayor has been under observation and getting tests since Tuesday. After the mayor went into hospital, his office released an email statement: “Earlier this evening, Mayor Rob Ford admitted himself to hospital after feeling unwell. The mayor is currently under observation as a precautionary measure and is expected to make a full recovery.”
Checking up on Parklea Drive gas main work
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Local resident has a chat with Enbridge workers at Rumsey Rd and Parklea Dr. as they continue to connect the new pipeline with the gas source. These new mains were laid two years ago (well-remembered by merchants on South Bayview) and only now is Enbridge getting around to connecting them up so household service can come from the new plastic main. Canada’s soccer women will play for bronze
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Captain Christine Sinclair and her teammates on Canada’s Olympic Soccer team will get to play for the bronze medal. After that, they mind find themselves rebuked by Olympic officials for rather sharp language they used towards a Norwegian referee. National Post