The Conservative victory in Alberta brings the number of provinces opposing the carbon tax to five. It seems likely that the carbon issue will bulk large in summer previews to Canada’s federal election in the fall. So likely will the committment of the UCP government to build pipelines. NDP leader Rachel Notely took the defeat gracefully and wished Premier-elect Jason Kenney good luck.
Police will hold a joint public meeting with leaders of the Chinatown BIA Wednesday at 10 a.m. to launch what they are calling Project Blue Hog, a blitz to clean up crime and various nuisance activity in the Kensington area. This will occur at Dundas St and Huron St where Insp. Matt Moyer and business leaders will speak about the ten-week project to address local disorder issues related to auto theft, shoplifting, panhandling, public intoxication, drugs and other related problems. It seems the often rough condition of streets in the area, and the presence of crime, are a concern to the BIA. In addition, police will conduct workshops and presentations to raise awareness for seniors in the area of Chinatown. These Seniors Safety Campaign workshops will be conducted in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. This will provide information against such fraudulent scams as the Canada Revenue Agency telemarketing scam, identity theft and Power of Attorney abuse. Other community advisories.
The much-admired three-storey home at the corner of Heath St. and Hudson Dr. in Moore Park has been listed by the owner for $3,250,000. It sits opposite the ravine entrance to the footbridge between Moore Park and Bennington Heights. Listing
It’s nearly Easter and there are fun things to do. Upper left, the Beaches Lions will once again stage their long-standing Easter Parade on Queen St. East. At upper right, these pixies from the Turning Pointe Academy of Dance on Vanderhoof Ave. wish you a happy weekend. Centre right, the sign is up at 1596 Bayview where The Flower Patch is set to open. At lower left some cheerful mini-carnations from Longo’s. And don’t forget the Appletree Market Easter Egg Hunt in the Park event this Saturday. Happy Easter all.
The video shows the Jeep Cherokee of a Toronto man, Leo Coronel, as it slowly started to roll after he left it in park. The motor running, he says, because he was unable to turn it off. The video was recorded by a surveillance camera at V-Tech Auto on Lawrence Ave. W where Mr. Coronel went to try to get the problem fixed. John Lancaster CBC
The first of the TTC’s zero emission electric buses was delivered Monday from manufacturer New Flyer Group in Winnipeg. The bus will undergo testing for the next few weeks before entering regular service later this spring. Unlike some electric buses that are recharged along the route, the New Flyer will be charged during overnight or out-of-service time periods. It has no tailpipe emissions and in Ontario, the electricity used to charge it is nuclear and free of greenhouse gas emissions. The bus is one of 60 that will be incorporated into the TTC’s fleet. Many dreamers wonder if electric buses, truly a 21st Century vehicle, will ever replace the 19th Century streetcar on Toronto thoroughfares.
A collision between a car and a van at Bayview Ave and the crossing of Parkhurst Blvd/Soudan Ave Monday afternoon has generated much comment on Leaside Community Facebook. The accident does not appear to have been serious. The dangerous intersection has been studied several times. Many postings on this occasion say the corner needs traffic lights. They seem unaware of the considerable opposition to lights. Former Councilllor Jon Burnside made it clear that there was strong opposition on Parkhurst. They fear lights will make the street even busier. No one knows if this is true. The remarks Tuesday at FB do not talk much about the LRT elephant in the room. People the length of Eglinton Ave. are enduring a once-in-lifetime, five-year construction horror which one day will be finished. There seems to be no question that all residential streets will be much safer when the Crosslinx is finished.
Superintendent of Education Diana Panagiotopoulos will join TDSB board staff at Hodgson Middle School, 282 Davisville, on Tuesday (today) to update families and the community on construction of the new Davisville Public and Spectrum Alternative School. The meeting begins at 7.15 p.m.
Albertans go to the polls Tuesday with every indication that the United Conservative Party of Jason Kenney is some ten points ahead of the NDP led by Premier Rachel Notely. Election fever is fuelled by discontent at the rest of Canada for opposition or indifference to pipeline construction, or simple ignorance about the role of oil and gas in the national economy.
The overhaul of driver’s permits, license plates and government anger with the federal carbon tax is happening at a furious pace. Listen to Christina Howorun. Then, Leafs forward Nazem Kadri has been suspended for the rest of his the opening-round playoff series against Boston after he delivered a nasty cross-check to the head of Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk on Saturday night. Leafs win 3-2 without Kadri Monday at home. Below that, hopeful murmurings from women hockey as they are forced to watch Finland in the final of the Women’s World HOckey Tournament. They lost 2-1 on a contested goal. Finally, is there enough marijuana or not? Many say the demand is staggering.
