Sophie Conran glass at Homefront

Have a look at the Sophie Conran glass line by Portmerion for serving pieces and barware that are elegant and affordable. There is a large salad bowl, a large jug, champagne flutes, goblets, wine, Hi ball and Rocks glasses and a hurricane lamp. They go well with any style of dishes and of course they look fantastic with Sophie’s collection, also available at Homefront. 371 Eglinton West and 1579 Bayview Ave.

Paul Henderson will be here September 25

Here’s a must-be-noted news release from Charlene Kalia, Chair of Fundraising for the Leaside arena expansion: Paul Henderson and the Henderson Jersey Homecoming Tour will be rolling into Leaside Memorial Gardens to support fundraising efforts for the expansion of the facilities, as well as to meet fans and celebrate an iconic piece of Canadian history. The free admission traveling exhibit is housed in a 48-foot-long double trailer and features Henderson’s 1972 Summit Series Jersey, the hockey gloves he wore in that game, rare Canadian hockey memorabilia and interactive games and fun for all ages. Residents are encouraged to come out and enjoy the festivities. All donations received by September 25, 2011, day of the show, will be matched by SmartCentres to a maximum of $25,000. The date and time: Sunday, September 25, 2011, 11 to 5 pm.

Back-to-work legislation for flight attendants

The Government is said to be ready to speed through back-to-work legislation in the event of a strike by flight attendants at Air Canada. National Post

Would Greek PM do a better job than Ford?

We might all guess that Rob Ford could easily live with the knowledge that 50, 60 or even 75 percent of the City’s population just plain hates him. Surely what distresses the Mayor more is that no one — not one person much less a group — has said “Here is palatable alternative plan for balancing the City’s budget.” Why? It’s because there is no such alternative plan. Any solution to our debt will require sacrifices. So it doesn’t matter whether we like Ford, or find him too fat, or mouthy, or blunt or uncouth. He is not the issue. The issue, just as it is for Greece, is overwhelming debt. In Greece they have a wonderfully debonair and intellectual prime minister in George Pandreou. But that hasn’t helped the Greek debit crisis. Just as in Toronto, it isn’t about the guy who is carrying the can, it’s about the can.

Teaopia tea shop is now hiring

Teaopia at 1592 South Bayview is now hiring staff. The tea chain is searching for people with a passion for tea. Teaopia is a national chain of loose leaf tea shops with outlets in Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba. It advertises more than 100 types of loose tea. Teaopia also carries what it calls a wide selection of teaware “to make the loose leaf tea experience fun, easy and beautiful”. Applicants should send resumes to jobs@teaopia.ca

New email scam asks “please help us”

An email scam is being reported by some Toronto residents. In-boxes this morning contained urgent appeals from people whose names are known to the recipient. But, of course, they aren’t from the real person. Watch out and do not rely. Here is how the text reads on many of the messages:

How are you doing? I and my family came over to England(UK) for a short vacation. unfortunately,we were mugged at the park of the hotel where we stayed,all cash, cell phones and credit card were stolen off us but luckily for us we still have our passports with us. We’ve been to the Embassy and the Police here but they’re not helping issues at all and our flight leaves tomorrow but we’re having problems settling the hotel bills and the hotel manager won’t let us leave until we settle the bills. Please I really need your financial assistance..Please, Let me know if you can help us out? i will be waiting to hear from you.

Overnight car theft on Donlea Drive

Police report that a resident of Donlea Drive had a car stolen after a break-in at the home. The break-in apparently resulted in the keys being obtained. This happened Sunday morning about 430 am. Curiously, it is not known how entry was gained to the home. Readers will remember that several Toyota Highlanders were stolen from area driveways last year with no evidence of how they were started. That case has never been solved.

Kids, corn and crazy red hots

The Rotary Club of Leaside’s annual corn roast was held under a brilliant September sky this day. Trace Manes Park was thick with families enjoying the games for children and just hanging out. Top, a good-natured lady let us take a picture. Upper right, a mean looking hot dog. Lower left, it’s shoes off for a twirl on the bouncy-bouncy (or whatever). Right, two ticket takers find this important job can also be tedious.

Perfect gas main storm on Southlea Ave.

Residents of Southlea Ave must feel like they’ve been transported to some sort of Road Warrior World as gas main replacement crews have descended on them. The normally quiet little street is undergoing some local renovation as well. Altogether, we just respectfully say that it’s a bit of a mess.

Can AOL, Yahoo ever come back?

Not to take satisfaction in other peoples problems, but this story from Bloomberg about the “Walking Dead of the Internet” is good reading.

Rotary Corn Roast fun begins at noon today

Good morning. The Rotary Club Corn roast is toay. The activities, including husking the corn, begin at noon. Trace Manes Park. Nice day for it too. Check this page for details on all the events for kids and adults.

Rosedale candidates meet the public

A number of Rosedale ratepayers associations hosted a provincial election candidates debate Friday night at Rosedale United Church. The event had a very Rosedelian flavour. A number of questions dealt with the ownership of Mount Pleasant Cemetery that seems to be an ongoing concern of some people. The current MPP Glen Murray has obviously been involved and had a few exchanges with questioners. Cathy Crowe, the NDP candidate, was ill and could not attend. Her campaign manager made a brief statement on the party’s behalf.

From left: Martin Abell, PC; Mark Daye, Greens; Glen Murray, Liberal, and Cathy Crowe’s campaign manager. The debate was hosted by: Moore Park Residents’ Association, North Rosedale Ratepayers’ Association, South Rosedale Ratepayers’ Association, Summerhill Ratepayers’ Association, Governor’s Bridge Ratepayer’s Association. All are in the Toronto Centre riding. The election is on October 6. Courtesy Yonge and Roxborough News