A dramatic rescue was caught by a camera in Logan, Utah, when a group of bystanders risked their own life to save a motorcyclist trapped under a burning car. The people in the video managed to lift the burning car from the motorcyclist, an action which saved the man’s life. According to the police, quoted by abcnews.go.com, the biker hit a BMW and slid underneath it while the car burst into flames. The man was lucky to escape from a painful death and owns his life to this small group of strangers who risked serious injury to save him. After being rescued beneath the burning car the motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but doctors say that his injuries aren’t life-threatening.
Livent Inc. convictions upheld
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The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld fraud convictions against former theatre chiefs Garth Drabinsky, 61, and Myron Gottlieb, 68, but reduced their prison sentences by two years. That means at a maximum that Drabinsky faces five years and Gottlieb four years. It isn’t likely they will serve the whole of their terms. They had previously been convicted of fraud and sentenced by Superior Court Justice Mary Lou Benotto. They had, the court concluded, used the corporation, Livent Inc.. to defraud the public of some $500 million in loans and investments.
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Montreal Bagel now open 24 hours
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The Montreal Bagel store at 1548 Bayview will be open 24 hours a day starting immediately. The unique chewy bagels are a huge favourite in South Bayview, as the lineups at all times of day attest. The operator says there is business for him related to off-hours retail and his wholesale distribution.
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Free ice cream party Saturday, Sept 17
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The dentists at Leaside Dentistry at 43 Wicksteed Ave. are having a free, public ice cream party this Saturday, September 17, 2011, at the Baskin and Robbins on Bayview at Millwood. The party will run from 2 to 4 pm. And while the ice cream will be given away free, there will be a donation jar with all of the proceeds going toward the Leaside Arena expansion. A terrific idea from Dr. Jennifer Hittner and Dr. Jessica Kudlats
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Surf Paradise has closed
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It must be noted that Surf Paradise has closed and vacated the premises on the west side of Bayview just north of Belsize. There is a for rent sign posted.
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Latest on the release of the City Budget
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Further to the post below, City Manager Joe Pennachetti and Budget Chief Mike Del Grande are calling for Toronto to sell or close its various zoo facilities. The report also suggests studying the possibility of selling or leasing the Toronto Centre for the Arts, the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts (the Sony Centre), and the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and turning Heritage Toronto into an “independent not-for-profit corporation funded by sponsorships, donations, and membership fees. National Post.
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2 high-profile women contest Don Valley West
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The riding of Don Valley West will be a battleground for two high-profile women in next month’s Ontario General Election. Former business news anchor and journalist Andrea Mandel-Campbell (left) is squaring off against Transportation Minister Kathleen Wynne. Mandel-Campbell is running for the Progressive Conservative Party. Her hopes may be lifted by the recent conservative bent of the riding. It elected a Conservative MP John Carmichael earlier this year. Ms Wynne however is well-known, popular and a scrappy campaigner. She is a former school trustee and quite active in the riding.
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Re-paving work begins on Millwood Road
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Hallelujah Brothers and Sisters. The re-paving of Millwood Road has begun. Here you see a huge machine used to smash and scoop up the old asphalt in a single happy action. The long suffering residents of South Bayview will soon have a smooth road to travel all the way down to the arena.
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Close Zoos, trim libraries says City Manager
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City Manager Joe Pennachetti (inset) is recommending that the City close the Toronto Zoo and the Riverdale Zoo. He also is also telling the City to trim libraries and sell off three municipally owned theatres. His total list of cuts is thought to be long and close to the many cuts recommended by the consulting firm of KMPG. A report from City Staff will be released today detailing what is being recommended. Councillor Mike Del Grande, the city’s budget chief, said cuts are painful but necessary steps needed to bring the city’s finances in line.
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Germany getting ready to sacrifice Greece
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The worst seems to be looming for Greece. Many experts are saying that it seems clear that Germany has made up its mind that Greece will have to be cut loose in order to save Italy and Spain from a similar f ate. Edward Harrison writing in Credit Writedowns.
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Guess what? Rubber pylons are taken away
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The rubber pylons that have been decorating the east side of Bayview Ave were gathered up by a guy in an anonymous looking truck and taken away today. Hope they weren’t stolen. Probably not. But just what it means in terms of getting the sidewalks finished is as usual quite unclear. Maybe something is about to happen. Maybe not. Many people say get answers. Actually, there are no lack of answers. It’s just that none of them are any good. Stay tuned.
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9-11 memorial ride roars up South Bayview
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It was quite a sight as many hundreds of motorycles roared up South Bayview shortly after noon on Sunday to mark the ten year anniversary of the 9-11 atrocity. Here is a sampling of the vehicles, some of which display toys to mark a toy collection drive by this motorcycle group. And as you can see, it was a family event.
