Natalie Wood charmed a nation in 1947

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Full name: Natalie Wood (born Natalia Nikolaevna Zakharenko )
DOB: July 20th 1938
DOD: November 29th 1981
Where born: Santa Catalina Island, California, USA.

Forgive us, but it seems seedy that a police investigation should be “re-opened” because somebody wrote a book that has no new information in it. But hey, that ‘s Hollywood. Better by far, we think to recall the story of Natalie Wood’s charming entry into movie stardom in the 1947 classic, Miracle on 34th Street. Here is much of the tale from the website Christmas Movies. By the time of her tragic death at the age of 43, Natalie Wood was one of the world’s foremost actors. Born in California to Russian parents, Natalie’s introduction to acting and the cinema came early. Before she had even turned five, Natalie made an appearance, albeit a very short one, in the 1943 film Happy Land. When she was seven Natalie appeared in Tomorrow is Forever, drawing plaudits from the star of the film, the great actor Orson Welles. Natalie’s mother Maria proved to be the driving force in the child star’s career. And her decision to sign up her daughter to 20th Century Fox proved fortuitous. Fox handed Natalie Wood her first ever starring role, as six-year-old Susan Gailey in the 1947 version of Miracle on 34th Street.

Yonge Street tree lighting November 26

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The Rosedale Main Street Business Improvement Association will again mark the lighting of the 50-foot Christmas tree near the LCBO on Saturday, November 26 with various festivities as part of Toronto’s Cavalcade of Lights festival. That’s the 2005 tree inset at left. The event takes place from 2 to 6 p.m.In case you are wondering about the association, they are the people who defied geography to declare Yonge Street around Yonge and Roxborough as”Rosedale’s Main Street.”

Ontario Municipal Board under scrutiny

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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.