“We owe it to the people of Elliot Lake”

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Premier McGuinty has made an appeal to rescuers to keep trying to find and save one person and perhaps two still trapped in the rubble of the Algo Mall in Elliot Lake. The Premier made his feelings clear last night when the local MPP called him and then in a news conference. He said Ontario owes it to the families to “leave no stone unturned.” The Premier also said that he will not being going to Elliot Lake at this time, adding that if he thought his presence would help in the rescue he would go, but but he does not think it would assist for him to be there. “I have spoken to Emergency Management Ontario and the Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Team and have instructed them to determine if there is any other way possible to reach any victims without endangering our rescuers, including the use of equipment to dismantle the building from the exterior,” McGuinty said in a statement Monday night. “I believe we owe it to the families waiting for word of their loved ones to leave no stone unturned. We owe that to the people of Elliot Lake too. Ontarians expect nothing less.”  See post below.  CBC.ca on this appeal.

Search for known survivors called off

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A maddening dilemma faces rescuers at the Algo Mall in Elliot Lake. They know there are at least two people alive in the wreckage but had to call off their work because they can’t figure out how some of the remaining structure continues to stand. It is just too dangerous to keep on searching. Specifically, the engineers can’t figure out why beams supporting an escalator and stairs inside the mall in Elliot Lake haven’t collapsed already. National Post.

Weekend break-in on Inglewood

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Toronto Police Service report:  A resident of Inglewood Drive reports that between June 22, 2012 at approximately 1400 hours and June 24, 2012 at approximately 1645 hours entry was gained into the premises by forcing a window. Removed was a quantity of jewellery.

Eglinton and Mt Pleasant mugging at 4 a,m.

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Toronto Police Service report: A 20 year old male reports that on June 23, 2012 at approximately 0400 hours, he was in the area of Mount Pleasant Road and Eglinton Avenue East, when he was approached by six male suspects. The suspects attempted to remove the victim’s headphones and wallet and a struggle ensued. The suspects then fled the scene empty handed southbound on Mount Pleasant Road. No injuries were sustained by the victim. Police are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the following described persons in connection with this offence. Description of Suspect #1: Male, black, 18 to 19 years, 5’11” to 6’0”, 189 to 200 pounds, stocky build, collar length curly black hair. Suspect #2: Male, black, 18 to 19 years, 6’1” to 6’2”, 165 to 169 pounds, thin build, short black hair. Suspect #3: Male, 18 to 19 years, 5’11” to 6’0”, 169 to 174 pounds, medium build, short black hair. Suspect #4: Male, black, 18 to 19 years, 5’11” to 6’0”, short black hair. Suspect #5: Male, black, 5’11” to 6’0”, short black hair. Suspect #6: Male, black, 18 to 19 years, 5’11” to 6’0”, short black hair.

Canadian Tire to start driving school

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Canadian Tire Corporation has announced that it will launch a driving school. The school will come complete with classrooms in the stores, instruction not just on driving but on maintenance too as well as a fleet of new Chevrolet Cruze cars to take the road lessons.  National Post.

City uproots grass, shrubs from Moore median

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It’s been a kind of mini-crusade by Toronto Star “fixer” Jack Lakey and his work paid off Sunday as City gardeners (inset) uprooted the tall “pampas” grass and tall shrubs from the new centre medians of Moore Ave between Welland and Bayivew Aves. Lakey was inspired in his work by a complaint from Bennington Heights resident Pat Bourque who described the growth as  “stupid and dangerous.”  It was impossible to see oncoming traffic, he said. Anyway, the the high grass is gone as of today.  

Everyone wants to hug sweet Gravy

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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