The future of the Ontario Municpal Board is under scrutiny, as the City of Toronto ponders ways to reconcile the demands of developers with the concerns of local residents. National Post
New logo just degrees different from original
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It’s different, but boy, not by much. That’s the new Blue Jays logo at left. It’s the club emblem we’ll be seeing everywhere in the new season and by the way, this team is now the Blue Jays, not the Jays. Okay? Look closely at the flashback (right) from the South Bayview Bulldog from September. The blue background logo was the speculative “new logo”. It sported a redrawn beak on the bird. That beak made the cut and was adopted for the new bird and actually looks a lot more bird-like than the original on the right. That beak looks like a pair of kid’s scissors. But apart from that, and the strong blue circle around the whole thing, the new logo is really the old one.
“Scenic” rises over Aerodrome Crescent
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The huge development known as Scenic On Eglinton is beginning to rise over Aerodrome Crescent and the rest of the Hyde Park homes. Scenic fronts on Eglinton but its rear is on the south side, right beside the small residential community. Previous posts.
Bell Canada said to be new tenant at 1517
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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.