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Northlea student Emmy Duff

Give in her memory

Teens 17 and over are encouraged to give

Northlea from 2 to 7 p.m.

The semi-annual Leaside Blood Donor Clinic will be held tomorrow (Wednesday, October 4) as usual at Northlea Elementary and Middle School on Rumsey Rd.  Those present to organize the clinic and many of those donating will be remembering the courageous Northlea student whose battle against leukemia inspired this clinic. She was Emmy Duff, a cheerful young woman whose 16 year battle has left a legacy of generosity and public awareness of the need for blood. Emmy died in 2012. This Fall, the tireless people who run the clinic will be hoping to see their friends as well as strangers who are able to give. Teens are especially encouraged to give an hour to this outstanding public service. Healthy kids 17 and over may participate. The clinic runs from 2 to 7 p.m.

Shrine at scene

Stephen Paddock continues to baffle police and psychiatric specialists. Why did a man who had no criminal record and a ton of money concieve and carry out a calculated plan to kill dozens of people? He had no poltical, racial or religious animus that anyone can determine. The death count in the Las Vegas sniper atrocity is now 59, with as many as 500 injured. Who were the victims (recommended)

City Council has voted 23 to 14 in favour of an 18-month trial program permitting chickens to be kept in the backyard of homes in four Toronto wards. Criticism has been aimed not just at the birds but the flighty decision to approve the pilot without any input from the public at large. Councillor Jon Burnside (Ward 26) called the lack of consultation with the public “government at its worst.” Councillor Georgio Mammoliti (Ward 7) disdained the subject as unimportant and asked “What the flock is going on at City Hall?”  But others were pleased. It seems Joe Mihevc (Ward 21) and Justin Di Ciano (Ward 5) will be getting chickens as soon as the pilot starts.

“CLEAN AS CATS AND DOGS”

“To have a few pets in your backyard that also have the benefit of producing eggs, there’s nothing wrong with it from a public health perspective, from a nuisance perspective,” Mr. Mihevc told reporters. “They are as clean as cats and dogs.” Councillor Stephen Holyday (Ward 3) warned this marks “the introduction of livestock into the city,” and it’s not clear where that will end, nor how much work it will create for city officials. Councillors did put forward motion to refer the matter back to staff to study further, but that was rejected. Mayor John Tory voted in favour of going ahead with the backyard chicken pilot project The chicken pilot will be run in Ward 5, Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Ward 13, Parkdale-High Park. Ward 21, St. Paul’s and Ward 32, Beaches-East York. CBC

OPP say an eight-seat vehicle has rolled over on the QEW at Guelph Line in Burlington injuring eight people, two critically. All eastbound lanes and all but one westbound lane are closed. The van was the only vehicle involved in this accident.

Yet another crash has been reported to the Bulldog this afternoon.  It happened just before 4pm on September 29th, 2017 at the intersection of Bayview Avenue and Parkhurst Blvd/Soudan Ave. The Mercedes Benz sustained damage when a smaller car, reportedly crashed into it.  The airbag in the Benz was deployed.  Bits and pieces of the smaller vehicle can be seen littered on the road. (Photos: Ian Smith)

A Toronto mom went to war on Facebook when the pay rate for delivery work for her ten-year old boys went from $2.50 an hour to 2 cents a flyer. Things are tough in the newspaper business but Metroland (Torstar) defends the practice even though it paid up when mom made a stink. Will this fuel the campaign which declares all democracy (never mind pay rates) is in jeopardy if the newspapers don’t get tax money? The taxpayer supported CBC tells the story.

Thieves using chain saws stolen from their victim used the tools to then cut wires and binding on a total of $50,000 in gardening and lawn equipment at a Scarborough business overnight Monday. Security video was posted by the Alpine Lawn and Garden Equipment firm to make the public aware. It shows two thieves using saws to cut through parking lot chain locks, front door locks and security cables connecting power saws to store shelves.

A proposed pilot project that would allow residents in four wards to raise chickens in their backyards will skirt wards in the South Bayview area. City Council pondered the issue Monday and deferred a vote to today. The young Patel brothers, Andrew and Matthew, had hoped to see the inclusion of at least Ward 26 (Leaside) where they have had chickens for many years in their parents yard at Sutherland Drive and Southlea Ave. They even won blue ribbons at the agriculture fair for their work. Tuesday’s motion would authorize chickens (but no noisy roosters) in Ward 5 Etobicoke-Lakeshore, Ward 13 Parkdale-High Park, Ward 21 St. Paul’s and Ward 32 Beaches East York. The St. Paul’s boundary on the east is Spadina Rd.  The proposal also would require residents participating in the program to register with the city and permit staff to “attend and inspect” their properties “as deemed necessary.” If approved, the pilot project would take place over a period of up to three years with an interim review slated for 18 months from now. Leaside brothers still hope to see legal backyard chickens

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Calla Medig

Jordan McIldoon

Jessica Klymchuk

Latest information confirms three Canadians dead in the Las Vegas killings. They are two women from Alberta and a B.C. man — Jessica Klymchuk, a mother of four, Calla Medig, of Jasper and Jordan McIldoon, 23, of Maple Ridge, B.C. are named.  Medig and McIldoon were together.

Market Day Tuesday is here in Davisville and East York. You can attend both if you plan it right. The East York farmers are at East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The AppleTree Davisville Village Farmer’s Market in June Rowlands Park will run from 3pm to 7pm. This week the South Eglinton Ratepayers and Residents Association will feature a free tree offer from 4 to 6:30. Registration is required. Limit of 2 trees or shrubs per household. Click here for more details and to register. And finally, we are reminding you daily about the important blood clinic being held Wednesday from 2 until 7 p.m. at Northlea Public School. Please give blood and if you have healthy teens (17 or over) send them over there please. They are the best kind of donors and it will be very good for their self-respect.

Haul of furniture on Donegall Dr.

Nancy Chapman posted a picture to Facebook about 8.45 p.m. Monday showing quite a haul of furniture and other items outside a home at 56 Donegall Drive. It’s free, apparently. Maybe it’s gone by now but what a remarkable giveaway on this Leaside street.