The South Bayview Bulldog

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.

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A judge has tossed out a $417-million US jury award to a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer by using Johnson & Johnson talc-based baby powder for feminine hygiene. A Los Angeles County judge granted the company’s request for a new trial because of errors and jury misconduct in the previous trial that ended with the award two months ago. The case is one of many being defended by J & J in the context of limited evidence — some say none — that the powder can cause such sickness. The judge also ruled that there wasn’t convincing evidence that Johnson & Johnson acted with malice and the award for damages was excessive. Complainant Eva Echeverria had alleged J & J failed to adequately warn consumers about talcum powder’s potential cancer risks. She used the company’s baby powder on a daily basis beginning in the 1950s until 2016 and was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2007, according to court papers. The company say that while ovarian cancer is a devastating disease, it is not caused by the cosmetic-grade talc used in Johnson’s Baby Powder for decades. Woman awarded $110.5 million in talcum-powder lawsuit

$72 million awarded but all under appeal

Early this week thieves sneaked into the Toronto Islands Marina and made off with a 37-foot power boat named Princess Zoey. It is a Four Winns Power Boat, white with dark blue canvas, boat licence number 21E21759. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5200.

The streetcars are re-routed again on Queen Street for reasons related solely to the nature of the streetcars themselves. But no one speaks the folly of Toronto’s blind committment to 19th Century technology that regularly visits this confusion on businesses and public. CBC

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Maternity leave for Rev. Emily

Leaside Reserve

On the line

Popcorn Day at DPS

Happy days for the family of Rev. Emily Gordon as maternity leave approaches. A supply minister, Rev. Warren McDougall will fill in at Leaside United beginning in November until Rev. Emily returns. Upper right, the old Leaside CPR station graces bottles of Leaside Reserve Olde Ale at the Amsterdam Brewery Barrel House on Laird Drive. Fun. Below that, the NDP’s PeterTabuns is in his natural habitat on the picket line at Mortimer and Carlaw Aves. outside Centennial College. But let’s not get into that  At bottom, one Davisville Public School youngster told principal Shona Farrelly that DPS was “the best school ever” as they mounted “National Popcorn Day” celebrations in the playground. Who is that man in green? Finally, still at DPS, the Hindu Festival of Lights, Diwali, was marked with fine looking food set out by parents who know this cuisine. Yum.

Diwali lunch provided by our amazing volunteers. So tasty. Thanks for sharing your special day with us. pic.twitter.com/2AUUUWYy1x

— Davisville Jr PS (@DavisvillePS) October 17, 2017