Everyone wants to hug sweet Gravy

And when Homefront customer Marlie, left and centre, brought her dear friend Gravy into the shop on Sunday it was unanimous. Let me hold him, everyone shouted. Gravy is a nine-week old English bulldog. He loves people and sleeping. Well, he’s growing. Someday it will be kind of hard to hug him. Here we see Marlie with Gravy and right, Dr. Susan Levin, DDS, who also fell in love with Gravy.

Mt Pleasant eateries for $2, $4, $6

Restaurants in Mt  Pleasant Village will be offering a keep-it-simple day next Tuesday (July 26, 2012) when you can buy their meals for three fixed prices — $2, $4 and $6. Sounds kind of neat. The notice adds  “While quantities last” so you better have a second choice. The event runs from noon to 9 p.m. This whole event is called Restaurantacular which is some mouthful too.  Here.

Sizzler Saturday was sensational

As the sun set on the South Bayview Summer Sizzler, those who participated may be well pleased with their effort. Merchants really seemed to get into the summer promotional event this year. And you know the weather was top notch. Some snapshots that sizzle show (top, left to right) the moment of truth at the Man vs Lobster Contest at McSorely’s (no men were hurt in the making of this meal) the wild and crazy McSorely principals and an  invitation to dance. Below left to right, Sizzler organizer Sue Byford (left) hams it up with some pals, a happy young guy shows off his balloon wrist clock (or something) and music accompanies the cigars and salsa at Smokin Cigar. 

Toddler rescued from locked van

Hard to believe but apparently true. A two-year-old toddler is left in a locked car at the Toronto waterfront.  The fire department smashed its way into the car, got the child out and to hospital.  She is said to be recovering from  the effects of heat. CP24.

Toronto house prices up 7.9% in year

Canadian home prices climbed 5.2 percent in May from a year earlier, with Toronto leading all major markets with a 7.9 percent gain, an industry group said on Friday, highlighting a housing boom that has become a concern for policymakers. Toronto Star.

Garden Tour today too

So much to do in and around South Bayview   Go here.

Globe and Mail assays Wicksteed plans

 Globe and Mail takes a run at the Wicksteed development issue beginning with John Parker’s dilemma.

Khrushchev’s 1961 car for sale in Toronto?

It’s an ugly brute wherever it is, but according to an eBay post, Nikita Khrushchev’s 1961 Chaika 13B convertible limo is up for online auction in North York. The advertiser says he has  documentation to prove it. Apparently it sports a low, low 120,000 miles. Sympatico News

Sandusky guilty on all counts at abuse trial

CBC.ca

Service for Joel Kotzer of Eglinton Paints

A funeral has been held for well known local businessman Joel Kotzer, owner of Eglinton Paints on Eglinton Ave. West. Mr. Kotzer was one of the best known and liked business people in the area. He died Wednesday and was buried at Mount Sinai Memorial Park after a service at the Benjamin Memorial Chapel. The Eglinton Way BIA has made a donation to the Association for the Soldiers of Israel as per the family’s request.

GM recalls 60,000 Chevy Cruze in Canada

A risk of engine fires has caused General Motors to recall 475,000 Chevrolet Cruze compact cars, including more than 60,000 in Canada. A GM Canada spokeswoman says the recall applies to almost half a million Cruze vehicles overall, with 61,299 of them in Canada. The company says fires can ignite when fluids drip onto a plastic shield below the engine. The fix involves cutting into the shield to let the fluid drain on to the roadway.  GM says it knows of 30 fires caused by the problem, but nobody has been injured as a result. Most of the fires were caused by spills during oil changes that weren’t cleaned properly. Cruzes with worn-out manual transmissions also can leak fluid. The recall covers 2011 and 2012 models that were produced at a plant in Lordstown, Ohio between September 2010 and May 2012. The Cruze is one of GM’s best-selling compact models. CBC.ca

Summer Solstice with Ghosts of Stonehenge

Thousands of people gather to celebrate the solstice at Stonehenge despite the dreary weather. . Report by Katie Lamborn