What’s the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce up to? It has bought into American Century Investments and now the question the street is going to have is what comes next now that the bank has a toehold in the U.S. mutual fund business.
Black polypropylene mats are here
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The black polypropylene door mats have finally arrived at Homefront. See Trish Stuebing’s Eglinton Store Diary.
Avenue Road park named after Sgt Russell
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Toornto Police Service: On Friday, July, 15, 2011, at 2 p.m., at 250 Avenue Road, Chief William Blair will honour the Toronto Police Service officer who died in the line of duty on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, with the naming of “The Sergeant Ryan Russell Park.” Also present will be Mayor Rob Ford; Councillor Adam Vaughan; Ryan’s father, Glenn Russell; and his wife, Christine Russell; 52 Division Superintendent Hugh Ferguson and Inspector Howard Page.
Kate and Will take time for honeymoon
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are going to find a summer spot and just be newlyweds, according those close to them. Kate and William have done, by royalty standards. a lot of work over the past few weeks and now just want to spend a few quiet months together. They have no engagements until the Fall.
Eva Gordon’s new shop is “Pallet”
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Our friend Eva Gordon, creator of the much loved Bunny Baby Plate, has opened a new shop at 185 Avenue road, just north of Davenport. Homefront is a popular source for the pink or blue polka dot divided plate. Pallet displays Eva’s stunning array of fruit and vegetable ceramic pieces. Her work is for sale at the Bellagio Gift Shop in Las Vegas. Pallet’s number is 416 484 1883.
15,000 will attend Microsoft meeting here
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David Whitaker, CEO of Tourism Toronto and venues
NEWS RELEASE — (edited) — Next July will see a huge convention arriving in Toronto. Microsoft Corporation has announced that its Worldwide Partner Conference will meet in Toronto in 2012. Precise dates are Monday July 9 to Friday 13. 2012. More than 15,000 people are expected to attend the Toronto conference, representing technology companies in 130 countries. While the main hubs of the action will be the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the Air Canada Centre, many other venues will be involved as 500+ events take place during the conference and at least 32 hotels across the Toronto region will host delegates. “Winning a prestigious meeting, for such a widely admired company, is not only a boost to the local economy but a testament to Toronto’s ability to host major events,” said David Whitaker, President and CEO of Tourism Toronto, which submitted the winning bid along with provincial and local partners. Microsoft Corporation’s annual Worldwide Partner Conference attracts more than 15,000 delegates,” said Eric Gales, General Manager, Microsoft Canada.
Will that be slow sales or no sales?
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We note that Reuters has reported that the annual sales growth at major South Korean department stores in June eased to the slowest pace in four months. It might have been the weather. Things however were much, much slower in North Korea where there are no stores. Period. As a result sales were worse than slow. Non-existent in fact.
Cell donor found for Cathy Anagnostopoulos
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Flashback picture from April, 2011, will recall for readers the really heart-rending case of Cathy Anagnostopoulos, a Leaside mom who needed a stem cell donor to help her battle Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Where to find help? There were thousands in the search and the four young ladies above got out on South Bayview to assist their friend’s mom one Sunday. Now comes word that a matching donor has been found and treatments have begun to try to restore Cathy to good health. She has been interviewed by InsideToronto.com with some interesting thoughts on the news of a match and her ongoing challenge. Here.
City Council kills Jarvis Street bike lanes
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City Council has voted to eliminate the bicycle lanes on Jarvis Street. The lanes were a source of resentment by drivers who lost the centre “turn” lane to accommodate the cyclists. The lane was also used to speed traffic during rush hour. Bike lanes downtown are available on Sherbourne Street. Toronto Sun also a blow by blow at council from the National Post
“53,000 employees are too many”
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Break-in at Canadian Fine Arts
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From Toronto Police Reports: The owner of Canadian Fine Arts, 577 Mount Pleasant Road, reports that between 2215 hours on July 10, 2011 and 0113 hours on July 11, 2011 entry was gained into the premises by forcing a door. Removed was a quantity of paintings. Here is the Toronto Sun story on the local heist of these valuable paintings.
19 Bessborough sold last year for $895,000
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Neighbors and many others will be interested to know that the knocked down home at 19 Bessborough (see post below) sold in 2010 for $895,000. It’s an indication again of the value of the lots around South Bayview.