This Video Wheel catches up on Monday’s pedestrian accidents, a big meeting about the Ontario Line, hilarious New England-speakers selling the Hyundai and a 4-year-old Winnipeg boy who has made his own album.
Leafs come back from break with 5-2 win over Predators
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Sunnybrook virus case confirmed, 19 more being checked
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There are now 19 cases of possible coronavirus infection in Canada and one confirmed case — a man in isolation at Sunnybrook HSC. Federal authorities say 19 others are being checked for apparent symptoms and because of their travel history.
Ryerson, McMaster, Durham College target of phony virus scare
Three Ontario universities and colleges are warning students and the public of fake notices circulating, which supposedly report positive novel coronavirus cases on each of the institution’s campuses. They are Ryerson, McMaster and Durham College. “Ryerson University is aware that there are fake social media posts alleging that students have been admitted to hospital with the coronavirus today. There are no cases of coronavirus at Ryerson,” the university tweeted on Monday, referencing an image circulating online that claims that two students have tested positive for the virus.
Kids waiting for Bryant kneel in grief when told of his death
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Wife of Sunnybrook patient in self-isolation at family home
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The wife of the Wuhan traveller who arrived home in Toronto with the coronavirus infection is also in isolation for the disease. She is at the couple’s home while tests continue to confirm that she and her husband do indeed have the virus. “Since arriving in Toronto with her husband, this individual has been in self-isolation,” a statement from the provincial government says. The two landed in Toronto January 22.
Ease of cell number theft can lead to costly consequences
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Samantha Burnett had her service stolen
Just give us your number, we’ll do the rest. Oh yeah.
As most cell owners know, it is possible to transfer your number to a new phone at another phone company with a simple request. Guess what? Anyone who knows your number can ask to have your account moved too. Everything is delivered to the thief’s account. What a great age in which we live.
Wuhan coronavirus traveller treated at Sunnybrook HSC
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Government and health officials announce first presumptive case of coronavirus in Toronto
A man in his 50s who travelled to Toronto from Wuhan, China earlier this week is now in isolation at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. As heard in this City News report, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, says the case is considered “presumptive positive” until the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg finds the same positive results as the tests conducted in Toronto.
She surrenders 97 cats on eviction from Guelph apartment
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Cat in care/photo Guelph Humane Society
A woman has surrendered 97 cats she kept in a two-bedroom apartment on Huron St. in Guelph because she was being evicted from the unit. A report in Guelph Today indicates the landlord had acted because of the damage done to the plumbing system by kitty litter being poured down the drain. He told GT it would cost $20,000 to clean and make repairs to the apartment.
Car and dog gone after motor left running at corner store
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A car owner has lost the vehicle and a pet dog after leaving the 2006 silver BMW X3 (licence plate BYXX 637) with the motor running outside a convenience store about 11:20 p.m. last night at McCowan Rd and Eglinton Ave. The dog is a young female tan coloured Black Mouth Cur weighing 60lbs.
Student Union a shambles as Ryerson U cancels agreement
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The campus life and student democracy/Ryerson University
Ryerson has terminated its 1986 operating agreement with the Ryerson Students’ Union (RSU). Vice Provost Jen McMillan says in a statement that the university “no longer recognizes the RSU as the official student government representing Ryerson students” and that the university has “lost confidence” in the RSU’s ability to represent and serve students. The crumbling credibility of the RSU began in 2018 with alleged misspending of student money, cash that was transferred to the union by the university to support independent activity known as “student democracy.” It’s a nice idea but the scandal has now included a police investigation and a judgement by Ms McMillan that the current RSU executive has failed to run the union responsibility. Ryerson Eyeopener
Paul Carreira Casuals signs announce a store-closing sale
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Paul Carreira Casuals at 1563 Bayview Ave. has posted signs Friday stating that the business is having a store closing sale.
Heavy rain alert predicts 20 mm to 35 mm deluge tonight
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Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Toronto. It says that the City can expect 20 to 35 mm of rain, sometimes heavy, beginning Friday evening and continuing into Saturday. Then the rain will change to snow in the morning or afternoon. As is often the case, the Weather Network forecast does not conform to that of Environment Canada, calling instead for only five mm of rain between Friday and Sunday.