Junction’s terra cotta tile residence listed for $999,000

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Few South Bayview denizens make it into the heart of Junctiondom and fewer still onto little lanes like Jerome Street.  But thanks to 12.36, the Monday to Friday news giggle, we have learned that this 112-year-old curious home is for sale. It’s a terra cotta house near Dundas and Dupont (which) can be yours for a million bucks. Patterned tiles were all the rage in the late 19th century, and they could be had cheaply in 1905, when J. Turner Sr. built 20 Jerome Street, possibly as a way of advertising his construction business.” As these remarks suggest, few will have ever heard of 20 Jerome much less that it was priced to sell for almost nothing. Someone grab it.

Cheeky reporters ask why BA chief Alex Cruz hasn’t quit

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The incredible chaos at British Airways has continued into a third day although it appears to be abating somewhat. The BBC got chief executive Alex Cruz in a corner and asked him why he hasn’t quit, why has it taken three days to speak publically, etc. Cruz insists the digital collapse of ticketing and other services has nothing to do with cutting costs. This is a constant criticism of BA unions. Then, courage in Manchester as parents wth tears in their eyes watch their young sons and daughters run in a local marathon. Finally, Justin Trudeau calls the Conservative leadership election “a strong democratic process.”

2-V-1 bicycle helmet rule is an easy way to save a kid’s life

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That headline isn’t flippant. It’s just very much to the point. The TPS is on the job this week to make the helmet law as effective as possible. That’s the one that requires everyone under 18 to wear a helmet while biking. It is a good rule for all ages. The entertaining video should be looked at by every youngster. Other TPS releases for Monday morning are here.

Trudeau, Sophie meet Pope Francis briefly at Vatican

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A gift of an old Jesuit dictionary
Solemn moment
Official picture

The prime minister and his wife met Pope Francis for about 30 minutes at the Vatican Monday. Joanna Smith of the  Canadian Press says it is unclear what was said in the meeting but Trudeau is on record as wanting to ask about reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, religious diversity and climate change. It may all seem like deja vu. The prime minister has given the Pope a rare set of Jesuit Relations books, which have become an important source detailing the beginnings of Canada. Trudeau presented Pope Francis with a Montagnais-French dictionary written by a French Jesuit in the 17th century. In return, the Pope gave the prime minister a gold medal marking the fourth year of his pontificate, an autographed copy of his message for World Peace Day and three papal letters about family, environment and evangelism.

Hundreds at Withrow Park to honour much-loved Tabers

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Hundreds of Riverdale residents gathered in Withrow Park Sunday to remember the Taber family, Geoff Taber, his wife Jacqueline Gardner and their sons Scott and Andrew  The family died in a fire at their cottage at McCracken’s Landing on Stoney Lake at Christmas. The terrible loss of this family is felt deeply in Riverdale and Sunday many contributed to the Taber Family Foundation. As much as $100,000 has been collected to improve the rink and add seating at the park. The Taber children played there and their father coached. Riverdale lawyer, family dead in Stoney Lake cottage fire  Taber Family Foundation

Bessborough teacher Casey has Twitter challenges for kids

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Selfie with friends on way to Jays game
Not as easy as you think
Math teacher Neil Casey

Bessborough EMS math teacher Neil Casey has a Twitter account that is busy and full of clips of he and fellow teachers challenging the curiosity of students. In a way, Casey is on 24-hour call at his Twitter account, although he doesn’t appear to have called class together there so far. Recently he posted the video below to recall the innovative Toronto Flood sySTEM Challenge in which kids thought up flood control ideas. STEM, by the way, stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Other amusing moments on the Casey account are his sinister warning to students that the formula to the locked box challenge might not be as simple as they thought. (But some got it)  He goes shopping with Ms. Connor at Loblaws and asks those watching to work out the best value for Tropicana Orange Juice. @MrCasey27

Bowls Day invitation from Leaside Lawn Club on June 3

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Gloria Paisley of the  Leaside Lawn Bowling Club writes to remind us of the National Bowls Day event at the Hanna Rd. rinks (at LHS) set for Saturday, June 3.  Clubs across the country will be running fun events that will allow Canadians to give bowls a try.  She notes that lawn bowling is a strategic, challenging and fun sport that can be enjoyed by anyone.