Word has it that the premises at 1517 Bayview a door south of La Roche luggage has been leased to Bell Canada as a phone store. It will be interesting to see if Bell can provide neighborhood service comparable to the Telus store under the Black’s name in Sunnybrook Plaza.
Rex Murphy says Peter Newman is just wrong
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A potential embarrassment for Peter C. Newman as Rex Murphy says Newman’s new book contains incorrect information about him. Globe and Mail.
Pilot stuck in washroom causes a scare
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The story of the pilot stuck in the washroom is one that most frequent flyers can relate to.
Victory lap to mark Sunnybrook event
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An uplifting victory lap by cancer survivors will take place Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. It’s part of a gathering of patients and survivors meeting to promote ht Relay of Life fundraiser in June. Events begin at 8 am.
Occupy judge will deliver decision on Monday
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The judge who will decide if the Occupy protesters can be evicted from St James Park has now moved his decision day from Saturday to Monday. The judge, David Brown, gave no reason for the extension. Judge Brown is a former Bay street lawyer. He will hear arguments tomorrow (Friday) and on Monday he will decide if the eviction notice should be enforced, or if the encampment will be allowed to continue indefinitely. The protesters claim their rights under the Charter would be violated if they are evicted. Too bad the arguments are not scheduled to be televised live. We could have serious legal history in the making.
Rumours sweep London that Kate is expecting
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From Fox News: A knowing look, a stomach rub and — most crucially — a refusal to eat peanut paste sent rumors that the Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant into overdrive earlier this month, and now an American tabloid magazine has excitedly “confirmed” the good news. The 29-year-old future queen is “around six weeks pregnant,” In Touch magazine claimed Thursday, citing its unlikely source as an indiscreet Buckingham Palace insider. Fox story.
Occupy activities today across U.S.
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Occupiers are holding a “Day of Disobedience” in many cities across the U.S.
“Last day” of construction on Bayview
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This is said to be the last day of sidewalk construction (for now) on South Bayview. We have to say it was done quickly and without too much disruption. The tree boxes have been paved over until the trees arrive (next spring?)
King James Bible molded the English language
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Ceremonies have been held in London to mark the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. The epic translation from Greek, Hebrew and Latin created a book which did more than tell the gospel. It was the foundation of modern English, contributing more words, phrases and ideas to our tongue than any other single source. As stated by the National Geographic Magazine: First printed 400 years ago, it molded the English language, buttressed the “powers that be”—one of its famous phrases—and yet enshrined a gospel of individual freedom. No other book has given more to the English-speaking world. Above, the Archbishop of Canterbury holds the 1611 edition of the King James.
Debuts of many new models at L.A. Auto Show
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The L.A. Auto Shows opens Thursday and visitors will debuts from Ford, Honda, Mazda, Cadillac, Hyundai, Fiat, Subaru and Infiniti. Here is part of the press preview from AP.
TNG plays for arena fundraiser Thursday
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A reminder about tomorrow night’s fun in the hood event at the Fox and Fiddle, Laird and Macrae. It’s a fundraiser for the arena expansion featuring great live music and prizes. (Leafs tickets and lots more) The event will feature local resident Kevin McGroarty (from Home Again Inc) and his band TNG . It begins at 8 pm. See you there.
2013 Cadillac XTS a sleek sedan
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The Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public tomorrow and one of the most anticipated cars is the 2013 Cadillac XTS. The sleek XTS features a 3.6L direct injection engine and advanced all-wheel drive system, marking a shift to more-efficient performance in a spacious luxury sedan. Sports Car Illustrated: says: The advanced 3.6L V-6, known by its “LFX” engine code, is rated at an estimated 300 horsepower (224 kW). Lightweight features help reduce overall weight for greater efficiency and a more favorable front-to-rear weight balance.. The LFX engine is matched with the Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission with tap-shift control. The XTS rides on a smart Haldex all-wheel-drive system – with an electronic limited-slip differential that splits torque between the rear wheels – complements an advanced HiPer Strut front suspension and standard Magnetic Ride Control real-time damping to give the XTS sure-footed, confident and comfortable ride and handling traits.