Charlene Kalia tweeted this picture of the ice cream fans at the Leaside Girls Softball BBQ in Leaside Park off Overlea Blvd.
Britain votes narrowly to quit EU, David Cameron out
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Official results released early Friday show the ‘Leave’ side prevailed 52 per cent to 48 per cent in Thursday’s vote, which had a turnout of 72 per cent.
$79 airline NewLeaf says it will be in service in September
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NewLeaf Airline is back and the improbable air carrier says it will be in revenue service in Setpember. Many wonder if there can possibly be a business here for NewLeaf.
Child’s sweet balancing act has dark, chilling meaning
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Michigan mother Stacey Wehrman Feeley was amused when she saw her daughter standing on the toilet seat in the family home. But then she was reduced to tears as she realized her little girl was practicing what to do if a shooter was loose in her school. Teachers told the child to stand on the toilet seat and be quiet. The Traverse City woman composed herself and soon posted the picture on her Facebook page, where she wrote an impassioned plea arguing for improved gun controls in the US, with the hope of making such lockdown drills a thing of the past. “Politicians – take a look,” she wrote, in a post that has been shared more than 10,000 times. “This is your child, your children, your grandchildren, your great grandchildren and future generations to come. They will live their lives and grow up in this world based on your decisions. They are barely 3 and they will hide in bathroom stalls standing on top of toilet seats.”
Moore Ave. sewers “blow their stack” to get clean
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Here we are on Moore Ave at Brendan Road where Clean Water Works of Ottawa is installing sewer life-extending cured-in-place-pipe lining (CIPP). Steam is used to cure a resin-saturated felt tube or robust sleeve composed of polyester that is pulled into aging and damaged sewer pipes. CIPP lining tube is inserted into the damaged pipe with either air pressure or water pressure. Hot water or steam is used to cure the resin which then forms a solid, impregnable mass that lines the interior dimensions of a sewer pipe. That’s the part you are looking at in the video above. Living is learning.
AT CGS: Jump for Georgia teaches road, pedestrian safety
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Safety presenter Valerie Wood talks distracted driving
Staff and students of CGS, 670 Eglinton Ave. E., felt privileged to be visited by Leaside resident Jillian Walsh, mother of Georgia Walsh, at the end of the school year. Jillian has teamed up with dynamic presenter, Valerie Wood, to bring road safety education to children. The presentation was incredibly effective and captivated students from start to finish. The overall message of the presentation was one of empowerment for children. They are encouraged to know the rules and remind grown ups who are seen making unsafe choices. Distracted driving was the main focus but Valerie also talked about jay walking, running out from behind parked cars and correct helmet use. That was followed by a 15-minute Jump. CGS students gathered pledges for the Jump and raised $4,364 in just a few short weeks to contribute to the playground rejuvenation fund for Traces Manes Park. The new park that will be named for Georgia. The Jump for Georgia team has been busy locally at other schools, spreading the message of road, bike and pedestrian safety with almost 2,000 kids. Thanks to Georgia’s mom, Jillian, for bringing this life saving information to children in Leaside and beyond. Donate here to the Trace Manes Park Rejuvenation Project.
Jumping!
Counting goes well into Friday morning of historic vote
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Serious 2nd floor fire safely out near Finch and Keele
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The CBC reports there were no injuries in a three-alarm second-level house fire southeast of Highways 400 and 401. There was an evacuation of next-door homes but the flames were extinguished fairly quickly. The co-ordinates given by TFS were Bowsfield Road and Sentinel Road near Finch Ave. and Keele Street.
Smoke from fire on residential deck visible across City
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A fire on a deck on Major Street early Wednesday evening caused a bit of local concern and was a source of curiosity to people who saw the smoke at some distance. The video below was shot by James Beaton, a resident of the area. It appears we are on Major Street looking at the front of the building where the fire started. In the aftermath, no one was hurt, although damage may be extensive.
Fire on Major Street #fire #toronto pic.twitter.com/qvjOZy4yvM
— James Beaton (@JbBeaton) June 22, 2016
Bomber the Eagle on Bayview to mark 5-cent cigar night
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Bomber the Eagle
Dan from Hawkeye Bird and Animal Control has brought his friend “Bomber” to South Bayview this evening. Dan and Bomber are here at The Smokin’ Cigar at 1540 Bayview for the “Alec Bradley 5 Cent Cigar Night”, an invite-only event with Alec Bradley cigars (of course), food served by the one and only Andy Elder from Grilltime and entertainment. Hawkeye is a company that provides birds of prey for film & television, commercials and special events. Nice to meet you Bomber!
Don River Trail unknown trouble call says TPS Calls
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London mayor back to work after “steps to repair damage”
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The mayor of London ON Matt Brown is returning to work a week after stepping aside in the wake of admitting a brief “inappropriate personal relationship” with the deputy mayor Maureen Cassidy. Brown says he has taken the initial steps to repair the damage he has done in his personal life. He says he is ready to focus on “the future and on the work that needs to be done to move our community forward.”
Mayor of London Matt Brown and deputy mayor Maureen Cassidy