The South Bayview Bulldog

Magic merriment

Carver herself

Bantam Flames

Starbucks on Wicksteed

Whatever

It would have been thrilling

This wonderful pumpkin menace is the work of work of the young niece of local news shooter Tony Smyth (@LateNightCam). Then to the right side we see the Leaside Flames Minor Bantams, champions in their class at the Fall Classic Tournament in Ottawa over the weekend. Well done guys. Below that, left and right, pictures of the remodelled Starbucks at the SmartCentre on Laird Drive snapped and posted to Twitter by Dr. Tony Eskander of Michael Garron Hospital. Then, two pictures that show what we’re going to get at Yonge and Roselawn from the present owner-developer (Main and Main) and what we briefly thought might be there when this was published by the previous owner-developer (Rockford). Bit of a let down.

Mary-Margaret McMahon will not contest next year’s Civic General Election she said Monday. “I believe term limits are healthy for a city, for neighbourhoods, and for politicians,” McMahon said in a release. “I believe being a politician is a public service, not a career.” She was elected to represent Ward 32 (Beaches-East York) at City Council in 2010 and sits on Mayor Tory’s Executive Committee. She is also the Chair of the Parks and Environment Committee. “Leave the party while you are still having fun! Give someone else a chance.”

Mary-Margaret McMahon

BOMB THREAT:
York University
-Glendon Campus
-Threat of bomb received
-York security evacuating bldg #GO1917831
^dh

— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 23, 2017

Bomb threat at York University #Glendon campus. All cleared, students & staff allowed back inside. @CityNews pic.twitter.com/sBSMgNbIlI

— Tony Fera (@tonyfera1) October 23, 2017

BOMB THREAT:
York University -Glendon Campus
-Police o/s
-Investigating
-Students allowed back in school
^dh

— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) October 23, 2017

Unsettling pictures accompany the CBC story about the case of an Italian woman who is afflicted with mysterious bleeding through unbroken skin. The case is highlighted Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).

OHER CBC STORIES

• A year out: Is Mayor John Tory making good on his campaign promises? 
• Brought to life in death: Hundreds honour Gord Downie and story of Chanie Wenjack in Richmond Hill
• TD insider says bank doesn’t want you to know it’s outsourcing work overseas
• FBI agent who helped nab Via Rail plotters worries sleeper soldier in U.S. may have gotten away
• Buyers regain confidence as Toronto real estate market rebounds from summer sales slump video

Tony Smyth @LateNightCam/CBC

A young man was freed from the wreck of his car early Monday after it was wrapped around a utility pole at Avenue Road near Willowbank Blvd. two blocks north of Eglinton Ave. W  This occurred about 4.30 a.m. He is said to have head injuries and his lower body was trapped inside the car.

Grandson loves grandmother

Street corner “booth”

Don’t ask me

Grandma Eileen is 100 now and her grandson, Mike Matthews, a professor of communications, is helping her share a century of wisdom from a portable street corner “booth” in New York. Eileen is an enormous hit, even though she does it all from her sitting room in Seattle. At last, an upside to social media.

Eamon Fitzgerald and Rebecca Moroney

The Star profiles a young Toronto couple, Eamon Fitzgerald, 25, and Rebecca Moroney, 27, who have been living in a van since last Spring as a way to beat high rents and perhaps live a carefree life before they have to settle down. The tale seems quite glamorized by writer Jonathon Forani but from the perspective of two people not yet 30 it may be just that perfect. We wouldn’t recommend it as a life project. Interesting reading though. Toronto Star  Also: Succesful entrepreneurs who combine their business with their travel

Leaside Junior Wildcats split two weekend games at home with a win against Ottawa Lady Senators Saturday and a loss against Mississauga Chiefs Sunday. Both matches ended 1-0 with the loss to Mississauga being the first for Leaside in the new Provincial Women’s Hockey League season. Both Ottawa and Mississauga are seasoned teams ranking high in the 20-team league with double the games played compared to Leaside.

The story linked doesn’t offer much detail on how or where Walmart customers scan their food items but the idea is clear that people are able to present some sort of verification at the cash which speeds them out the door. Also unclear, how the pilot scheme handles produce and items that need to be weighed or have no code.  But there’s no doubt Walmart is hearing Amazon’s foot steps. The big A firm has a pilot store in Seattle where customers grab the stuff and walk out, then check the bill online at home. It is also working furiously on an online “mall” that might feature high-end clothing from Hudson’s Bay subsidiary Lord and Taylor. We will see. CBC

Parents see trouble as the Toronto District School Board talks equity by somehow changing (ending?) special education programs at many schools where high achievers excel in everything from art to mathematics. Worrying for sure. Then to the right, fascinating pictures of sample styles of wall that might be built on portions of the US border with Mexico. You may or may not like the idea of a wall, but this is very instructive. Below that, the mystery of the “Nude Mona Lisa.” Click play and learn friends. Finally, another mind-opening video. This one tells of hundreds of new species of plants and creatures that have found their way to Canada’s west coast by way of ocean delivery following the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami.

$700 from BIA

Purple Plum Cake

From Leaside Bridge Saturday

Thank you Evelyn

Exit and enter at Broadway

Merry Market Nov 4

Upper left, Debra Kuchme representing the Bayview-Leaside BIA makes the presentation of a $700 cheque to Claire Richardson of the Evergreen charity.  Evergreen has a mission to make cities healthy, green  and “to make cities flourish” by connecting neighbourhoods to nature. They created the Evergreen Brickworks. The funds are from proceeds of  the Apple Fest Day event. Top centre, the reliable Twitter and Instagram poster Nancy A. Lewis of  East York sends a picture of Purple Plum Cake. Home made Nancy?  Below that, a lovely shot taken Saturday by Tim Fallis (brother of the Moore Park author Terry) of the Don Valley from the Leaside Bridge. Upper right, Maurice Cody principal Robert Nigro and vice principal Adelia Vela thank crossing guard Evelyn for her year’s of careful watchfulness at the Cleveland St. crossing. Thanks Evelyn. Lower left, the remarkable appearance of another entrance and exit for customers at 1860 Bayview Ave. It is now legal to come and go from the Broadway parking garage door when previously it wasn’t. Go figure. Then finally, a reminder of Leaside Presbyterian’s Merry Market, coming up Saturday November 4, 2017.

’