Urban Toronto architectural site has published pictures and information about the two tower development known as Plaza Midtown. The towers will sit on Dunfield Ave and Holly St., side streets running between Eglinton and Soudan Ave. near Yonge St. The article notes amenities scheduled for inclusion in the buildings. They are said to feature concierge service with a bar and suites with guest bedrooms.
A new $10 bill will be revealed in Halifax Thursday on which a black woman, Viola Desmond, is portrayed. It is a mark of respect for her refusal more than 70 years ago to willingly leave the auditorium of a segregated New Glasgow Nova Scotia movie theatre. The bill will be unveiled by Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz. Desmond will be the first black person — and the first non-royal woman — on a regularly circulating Canadian bank note. She was a beautician and entrepreneur who sold her own line of cosmetics. When her car broke down on the way to Sydney, she decided to watch a movie at the Roseland Theatre. At that time blacks were relegated to the balcony of the theatre but Desmond sat downstairs where she was closer to the screen because her eyesight was poor. She was forced to leave.
SURVEY ABOUT FAMOUS WOMEN
A poll by Ipsos on behalf of Historica Canada suggests Canadians have a limited knowledge of some famous women in the country’s past. Most could not name the accomplishments of painter Emily Carr and author Lucy Maud Montgomery. It should be said that polls about public awareness of historical figures seldom do very well. Regrettable perhaps, but true.
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— Bank of Canada (@bankofcanada) March 8, 2018
McDonald’s has inverted the M in its famous arches sign in parts of California and, they say, online all over the place. Many were stunned by the change. A few posted concerns that McDonald was making an anatomical statement. But no, it’s only a W for Women, as in National Women’s Day. Then the estimable Heather Hiscox, 2 a.m. riser and host of the CBC’s morning television news these many years. She has been named winner of the Canadian Screen Award for Best News Anchor. Well deserved. On the right, you may recall Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon. She is seriously pondering a run against Republican Governor of New York Mario Cuomo. Happy National Women’s Day to all those celebrating.
The Toronto and District School Board will hold a meeting Monday, March 26 at Hodgson Middle School to consult parents and public on redirecting part of the enrolment at Eglinton Jr. Public School at Eglinton and Mt. Pleasant over to Maurice Cody Public School Belsize Drive. The board is making more space at Eglinton for the 2018-2019 year but it won’t be enough to ensure that there is room for all the children the present Eglinton zone. In due course, those who are not able to make the meeting will be able to review information at the TDSB site (Click on Eglinton Jr. Public School and Maurice Cody Junior Public School).
Ontario’s Liberal government is breaking its promise to maintain a balanced budget this year, saying its upcoming fiscal plan will run a deficit in order to fund programs for seniors, women and students ahead of a Spring election. Last year the minister, Mr. Sousa, had promised a strong of annual budgets that woild all be balanced. The budget now set for March 28 will, as the minister put it, invest to create growth. he went to say in a speech at noon:. “You cannot create jobs by beggaring your future prospects. As I have said many times — balancing the budget is not an end in itself. It is a means to an end. And that end is a stronger Ontario.” The provincial debt is something in excess of $300 billion
BOC HOLDS RATE STEADY
The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate target on hold Wednesday as it pointed to a climate of broadening, important unknowns around trade. In explaining its decision to maintain its benchmark at 1.25 per cent, the central bank noted that recent trade policy developments have created thickening clouds around the outlook for the Canadian and global economies.
Ontario’s John Epping continued to impress in his first Canadian men’s curling championship appearance, posting his sixth straight win with an 8-4 victory over Steve Laycock’s Saskatchewan rink in Wednesday’s afternoon draw at the Tim Hortons Brier. Epping’s foursome from Toronto’s Leaside Curling Club scored four in the ninth end to improve to 6-1 heading into championship pool play on Friday. Both teams had already advanced to the championship pool and came into the match on impressive runs. Laycock’s Saskatoon rink had won four straight heading into the showdown with Epping. But the hosts fell to 4-3 when Epping used the hammer to bust open what had been a tight game. Northern Ontario’s Brad Jacobs also finished pool play at 6-1 after posting a 6-3 victory over Manitoba’s Reid Carruthers. Jacobs stole two in the fifth end and capped the match with two in the ninth. Carruthers, who already advanced to the championship pool, fell to 5-2 — TSN
The CBC is reporting that White House spokesperson Sarah Huckabee Saunders and two members of US cabinet have suggested that Canada and Mexico might escape crushing tariffs on steel and aluminum. Ms. Sanders said Canada and Mexico could get a “carve-out” from the tariffs for reasons of national security. She is reported to have said that other allies might ask for such exemptions on a case-by-case basis. Earlier Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross told reporters that Trump has “indicated a degree of flexibility.” “If we can work something out with Canada and Mexico they will be exempted. It’s not inconceivable that others could be exempted on a similar basis,” Ross said. The avoidance of already announced tariffs on steel (25 percent) and aluminum (10 percent) would badly hurt Canada’s economy. In recent days US administration officials have said that Canada would not be excluded from tariffs but might receive certain exemptions. The wording is careful but if genuine seems to represent a critical opportunity for Canada.Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the administration was “definitely going to end up” with the across-the-board tariffs Trump is seeking — 25 per cent on steel imports, 10 per cent on aluminum. “But, again, there will be a mechanism where, to the extent that the president wants to give waivers, the president can do that,” he told Fox Business. CBC
Police have released photos of a man wanted in connection with ongoing thefts from GoodLife Fitness Centres in Etobicoke. One occurred on January 23 at approximately 5 p.m. when a customer left his belongings in a locker in the change room at 3280 Bloor Street West. His credit cards were stolen and used. On February 4 about 4 p.m. a man left his belongings in a locker in the change room at 185 The West Mall He returned to find the lock cut and his wallet and car keys stolen
An Ontario Superior Court judge has rapped the Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton for closing the foster home of a couple who did not wish to lie to their wards. The court said the CAS violated the Charter freedoms of conscience, religion and expression of Derek and Frances Baars by ordering them to tell two young girls in their care that the Easter bunny was real and by closing the Baars’ foster home when they refused to lie. The Court said the Baars had constantly promoted the children’s well-being and “were clearly operating with the children’s best interests in mind.” The Court asked “is it more important to have the Easter Bunny or permanency?” It said the CAS had chosen the Easter Bunny.
Michael Leonard, owner and founder of State of the Art Gallery at 1541 Bayview Ave., opened his business in 1999. His friendly and informed advice has created a large following of clients. Here he is with a painting by one of his favorite artists, Yvon Breton. More of Breton’s work and others can be seen here. To the right, Wednesday morning brings news of a formal request to change the name of the square in front of the East York Civic Centre after Michael Prue, the last mayor of the Borough of East York. Not to be critical but David Johnson was mayor for a lot longer. At centre right, the distinguished presence of former chief planner Jennifer Keesmaat just about everywhere will raise curiosity about her intentions for the municipal general election. The merchants and residents along Mt. Pleasant Rd. will want to note her tweets Wednesday that the street needs bike lanes from St. Clair to Lawrence. Uh-huh. South Bayview take note too. At lower left, Leaside High School vice principal Rebecca Roach tweeted this lovely picture of therapy pups at a meeting of the school’s Health and Wellness Committee. Lastly, down in the corner, a child is no doubt mourning the loss of this dolly floating in murky Lake Leaside off Laird Drive. Sorry darlin. So near and yet so far.
Leaside Jr Wildcats will face off against the Cambridge Rivulettes in a best-of-five quarter-final series on the road to the championship of the Women’s Provincial Hockey League. Games two and five are Sunday and Wednesday next week at the Leaside arena. The puck drops at 12.40 p.m. Sunday, March 11 in the midst of the Wildcats Association March Madness Tournament. Leasiders are encouraged to come out and support the Juniors. Sadly, the community which prides itself on its spirit has among the lowest attendance in the 20 team league at home games.
The world’s oldest known message in a bottle has been found half-buried at a West Australian beach nearly 132 years after it was tossed overboard in the Indian Ocean, 950km from the coast. Hear how it was found. Then, Sergai Skripal, 66, and his daughter Yulia, 33, remain critically ill in hospital in Salisbury, Wiltshire. The foreign secretary has said he was not pointing fingers at this stage, but described Russia as “a malign and disruptive force”. Next, the heartbreaking story of how your money (merely $41 million of it) was used to help a corrupt family in India buy a Bombardier jet and then hide it as the government tried to get it back. The country is in the best of hands. But on a happier, juicier note, take at look at two ladies from CBC Calgary cook and eat from some striploin steak. Yum.
