Thunderstorms moving through Ontario leave some in dark

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1871 firehall tower starkly exposed as demolition clears site

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Demolition for Halo Residences on Yonge, image by UT Forum contributor AlvinofDiaspar
UT Forum contributor AlvinofDiaspar
1955 photo by James Salmon. Toronto Public Library

The historic fire hall tower which for decades topped the St. Charles Tavern on Yonge St. north of College St  is seen with new clarity as demolition continues around it. The tower will moved closer to the street and incorporated into a condominium. Urban Toronto

City News videos of breaking, situational news importance

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Woman carried from home in chair

Home fires have seen the rescue of a woman in a chair on Elvaston Drive near Victoria Park and Eglinton. Another fire on Caddy Dr. near Lawrence and Scarborough Golf Club Rd. has left a man in critical condition. Other videos relate new penalties for distracted driving and the worrisome lack of readiness for legal marijuana. Do we know how to test for it, control edible tidbits that might appeal to children or manage the simple act of growing tons of it in the backyard? Seems not. Finally Nitish Bissonauth on that cowardly and depraved attack on geese.






NK declares Kim triumphant, some in US say Trump duped

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There is widespread skepticism Wednesday about what Donald Trump gave away to Kim Jong-un this week in Singapore. The little dictator should be hoping that his media portrayal of Trump as a sucker doesn’t take a nasty Justin Trudeau turn. Trump’s spiteful attack on Canada was inspired because Trudeau “made Trump look weak.” Oh dear. Links here may (or may not) enlighten us on what really happened in Singapore.

NL Premier recalls Come From Away refuge in trade dispute

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Dwight Ball
US jetliners at Gander Airport on 911

The Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador has invoked the historic act of friendship and refuge extended by his province when US aircraft sought a safe haven in the midst of the 911 crisis. Some 7,000 airline passengers were taken in by Gander residents. The kindness inspired the hit musical play “Come From Away”.  Ball finds the event significant in the Trump view that Canada is a security threat to the US. Dwight Ball offers Donald Trump tickets to “Come from Away”

Hit and run driver fleeing scene at Dufferin and Briar Hill

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A hit and run driver in a Dodge Ram truck is seen fleeing a fatal accident at Dufferin St. and Briar Hill Ave Monday. Police are requesting the public to contact police if they have any security camera footage recorded on Monday, June 11, 2018, from the following streets: Stayner Avenue, Locksley Avenue, Risa Boulevard, Times Road and Briar Hill Avenue

Canada, US and Mexico to share 2026 FIFA World Cup

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The FIFA World Congress in Moscow has voted by a score of 134 to 65 to accept the United bid of Canada, the US and Mexico for the World Cup tournament in 2026. This is the first time the World Cup tournament has been awarded by a vote of member countries, rather than FIFA executives. The 2026 World Cup will also be the first to feature 48 teams. Sadly, the FIFA selection process in previous years appears to have been subject to serious graft.  The United bid was judged to be the better option (over Morocco) after a review by FIFA’s technical committee. The tandem of Canada, the US and Mexico scored a 4.0 out of 5 on their rating scale, while Morocco received a score of 2.7, and the bid was judged to be “high risk” in the categories of stadiums, accommodation, and transportation. Canada is expected to host 10 of the 80 total matches, with specific host cities still yet to be decided. All matches from the quarter-finals onward will be hosted in the US, however. Three stadiums across Canada will play host to group stage games — most likely BMO Field in Toronto, Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, and the Olympic Stadium in Montreal.

MAYOR AT BMO FIELD WEDNESDAY

Mayor Tory will be joined by Toronto FC President Bill Manning and John Herdman, Canada’s Men’s National Team Head Coach Wednesday at 10 a.m. at BMO Field to discuss the successful bid. ,

Leaside, East York lawn bowlers headed to Regina tourney

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Lori Brendal, president of the LLBC, Mary Lou Richards and Kathy Larking of the Cosburn Lawn Bowling Club and Lan Tran of the Agincourt Lawn Bowling Club/Gloria Paisley
Tanya Wiles-Bell
Flowers from Davenport
Man vs Lobster
Bob Rumball car wash
Corvette in window of Bonnie Byford Real Estate

Hey there, these ladies just took silver in the Ontario Open Fours Competition held at the Leaside Lawn Bowling Club June 1 to 3. They are (l to r) Lori Brendal, president of the LLBC, Mary Lou Richards and Kathy Larking of the Cosburn Lawn Bowling Club and Lan Tran of the Agincourt Lawn Bowling Club. They will now fly to Regina to play in the national championship. Go Team Brendal. To the right, don’t forget the reception for Tanya-Wiles-Bell at Leaside United Church Wednesday. It’s from 7 to 9 p.m. at the church at Millwood and McRae. Below Tanya are exquisite flowers from the Davenport Garden Centre at Bayview and Millwood where our friend Carla Rose is waiting to help. At the right is a reminder outside McSorley’s about the annual Man vs Lobster tussle on Saturday, June 30. Don’t forget, man always wins. Down below, some car news. The charity car wash for the Bob Rumball Centre for Excellence for the Deaf is on agaIn Thursday. Get in there. And at the right, this is top down weather for real and make believe as we offer a peek at a miniature Corvette (circa 1960) in the window of Bonnie Byford Real Estate at 1536 Bayview Ave. Below that is a fine-looking MG TF (circa 1953-55) seen on Bayview outside Tufts’ Valumart.

“Godfather” tone as Trump quietly threatens Canada, allies

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Here are four videos which include ongoing sinister threats that if you upset Donald Trump “that’s going to cost a lot of money for the people of Canada.” Godfather stuff. We also hear from Trump aide Peter Navarro apologizing for his “place in Hell” clanger as well as former Prime Minister Mulroney who says this situation is serious but not necessarily lethal. He concedes he has never seen language like this.






Police Constables pay a visit to Grilltime on Laird Drive

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Don’t worry, it was a friendly visit!  TPS PC Clint Stibbe and PC Caroline De Kloet are seen here in an Instagram photo posing with Andy Elder, proprietor of Grilltime Meat Shop on Laird Drive, in Leaside.

Celebrating 70 yrs of Veterans’ care at Sunnybrook Hospital

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Happy birthday Sunnybrook Hospital! “Sunnybrook evolved from its origin as Canada’s largest veterans hospital into an internationally recognized health sciences centre, fully affiliated with the University of Toronto as a teaching hospital.” Located at 2075 Bayview Avenue, the official opening ceremonies for Sunnybrook Hospital took place on June 12, 1948 at 3:30pm, officiated by the Right Honourable W.L. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada. Sunnybrook Hospital

Fire investigation at Davisville Stn disrupts subway service

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