World reels as Russian troops enter Kiyv to crush freedom

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Vladimir Putin, the former KGB agent who has become more or less Russia’s president for life, has invaded Ukraine. The invading forces are on the outskirts of the capital, Kyiv, and it seems Putin would simply like to swallow up Ukraine holus-bolus. Euronews breaking stories

Want to help Ukraine?

Canadian government reportedly matching individual donations up to $10M. Several Canadian charities accepting monetary donations for humanitarian aid. More here

Implicit threat of nuclear war

It appears that the horrifying prospect of mutual self-destruction by nuclear war is among Putin’s weapons. According to this account, he didn’t use the actual words but the meaning seems clear.

Compulsory mask will end soon but still no date says Moore

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Ontario Medical Officer of Health Dr. Keiren Moore continues to speak positively about a time when the compulsory mask order will be lifted. But during his regular press briefing Thursday he declined to set a date. Dr Moore said he expects mask requirements will end “simultaneously” across most areas (stores and schools) when it is safe to do so, rather than on a piecemeal basis. Quebec has announced a plan to lift the mask mandate in elementary and secondary school classrooms by March 14 en route to eventually scrapping it for other indoor public settings as well. Moore said Ontario will instead look to lift the mandate entirely, with exceptions likely to be made for certain high-risk settings like public transit and hospitals where masks have provided a “safety net.”

South China restaurant and Randy’s Patties bid adieu

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A loyal reader has sent us a photo of the sign on the door of the now closed, South China Restaurant at 513 Mt. Pleasant Road. They have closed after 65 years in business.

Over on Eglinton Avenue West, Torontonians are lining up for their final taste from Randy’s Patties after 40 years in business. Drake offered to buy the place, but we’re not sure if Instagram is a legit way to purchase businesses. Time will tell.

Ukrainian flag raised at Toronto’s City Hall Thursday

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Mayor Tory has tweeted photos of the Ukrainian flag being raised at Toronto’s City Hall in support of Ukraine, its people, and our city’s Ukrainian-Canadian community. News & commentary about the Russian invasion of Ukraine on Twitter

Life altering injuries reported after two trucks collide on 401

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The Ontario Provincial Police say a serious crash occurred between two transport trucks on the eastbound express lanes of Highway 401 before Leslie Street on Thursday morning.



Treehugger praises new boutique office building in Leaside

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Treehugger website has written a glowing review of a proposed development in the Leaside Business Park as the future of post-pandemic offices. Treehugger is self described as “the only modern sustainability site that offers advice, clarity, and inspiration for both the eco-savvy and the green-living novice”.

The developer has promoted the project at 154 Wicksteed Avenue as The Leaside Innovation Centre, “a state-of-the-art boutique office building designed to meet the needs of the high-tech industry in southern Ontario with innovation and sustainability as guiding principles. … The building will be one of Toronto’s first mass timber buildings taking advantage of recent changes in the Ontario Building Code allowing the use of heavy timber structure up to 6 storeys.”

Winter weather set to slow travel Thursday PM into Friday

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A winter weather travel advisory has been issued for the GTA. Snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10 cm and blowing snow are anticipated to start Thursday overnight and continue into Friday morning.

“A developing low pressure centre will bring a swath of snow to the region Thursday overnight into Friday morning. Motorists should expect hazardous winter driving conditions and adjust travel plans accordingly. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #ONStorm.”

USSR’s bitter legacy, cranky US truckers and dogs of Dubai

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This excellent account tells of Vladimir Putin’s burning intention to redress the humiliation of the USSR more than 30 years ago. Since the collapse of the Communist empire, almost every single puppet state has eagerly joined NATO. No wonder thoughtful people fear war.

Driving down the reputation of truckers

You don’t have to agree with so-called vaccine mandates to find the behaviour of fringe truckers unacceptable. Now there’s a convoy headed for Washington.

Dubai dog hotel for the barking wealthy

This is fun but only if you’re rich as Croesus.

Fire at Liberal MP’s Mississauga office is called suspicious

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Peel police suspect resentment of some sort against a local MP in the carefully executed arson at his constituency office. Among other things, a security camera was spray-painted over before the crime.

As hinted, Ontario to eliminate vehicle renewal fees, stickers

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Russian incursion of Ukraine shakes world, stocks plummet

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Russia is using a “peacekeeper” pretext for sending troops into Ukraine’s two Russian-speaking jurisdictions. It’s sadly not unlike Hitler’s use of Sudeten Germans to invade part of Czechslovakia in 1938. As we know, Hitler just kept on invading. Worldwide, there is much concern.

Ice off top of truck smashes windshield on QEW at Grimsby

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Ice from a truck roof did this/OPP

Varying temperatures have made the need to clear a vehicle of ice even more urgent. OPP say this damage was done by a chunk of ice off the top of a truck on the QEW near Grimsby.