The South Bayview Bulldog

This day brings with it news which is unsurprising. Not boring, mind you, just unsurprising. It’s stuff you knew intuitively. For example, Anthony Weiner has told his friends that he will resign. No one is saying “Really?” The Vancouver Goons, who play a more lamentable game than the Canucks, topped up their self esteem by burning some police cars. Way to go guys. And there is word that the bloodthirsty humorist Ayman al-Zawahiri says he’s going to lead that loose group of killers known as Losers at Large. To which a CIA gun said Mr. al-Zawahiri may have trouble doing that because “we’re going to off him ASAP.” Finally, the South Bayview Bulldog’s Annual Headline of the Day Award goes to the Globe and Mail for Acropolis Now. Nice. Actually that one was surprising.

The distressing case of the lady who kept at least 100 cats in her home is slipping into history. However, a recurring question among those who comment on blogs about the case is how authorities failed to act upon the many complaints which neighbors on Manor Rd. had made over months. Why was there a response only when a political pollster associated with the approaching general election called in. The answer appears to be fairly straightforward. The pollster called 911 and said it appeared that there might have been a decaying human body at the home. The first responder to that information was the fire department. No doubt the 911 operator, taking no chances, alerted the fire department on the possibility that someone at the address might require resuscitation. On the other hand, it appears that the neighbor complaints were all directed to the City. Which did nothing. It’s an interesting commentary on how municipal politics works that a homeowner remains essentially “hands off” until there is an emergency complaint raising the prospect of sudden death. An unintended consequence to the rule that a man’s (or in this case a lady’s) home is his castle.

From the Toronto Police Services Major News Reports — A 19 year old male reports that on June 13, 2011 at approximately 1550 hours, he was in the area of Overlea Boulevard and William Morgan Drive when he was approached by two male suspects. One suspect produced a knife and made a demand for cash. The victim did not comply and a struggle ensued. The suspects fled the scene empty handed eastbound on Overlea Boulevard. The victim sustained minor injuries and will seek his own medical attention. Police are requesting the assistance of the public in identifying the following described persons in connection with this offence. Description of Suspect #1: Male, white, 20-25 years, 5’10”, medium build, blond hair. Suspect #2: Male, white, 20-25 years, blond hair.

Check our special page for a very exciting showdown at the end of a tie game between these teams. We would love to have more information from those who played in this match. If you read this, please comment.

The TTC has announced some summertime changes to some bus routes including the Leaside 88. The following is from the TTC website: “Starting Monday, June 20, the TTC is operating one less bus along the route Mondays to Fridays during rush hours. West of Sutherland Drive and Millwood Road, buses operate every 7½ minutes, instead of every 6 minutes, during morning rush hours. They operate every 8½ minutes, instead of every 7½ minutes, during afternoon rush hours. East of Sutherland and Millwood, buses operate every 15 minutes, instead of every 12 minutes, during morning rush hours. They operate every 17 minutes, instead of every 15 minutes, during afternoon rush hours. Summer rush-hour service ends Friday, September 2. Regular service resumes Tuesday, September 6.”