Big boy’s toy found in Bobcaygeon by Leaside’s Andy Elder

Andy Elder of the Grilltime specialty meat shop on Laird Drive came upon this modified 1940 Dodge panel truck in Bobcaygeon last weekend and posted it. Before there were SUVs and minivans there were half-ton panels (like the Dodge posted by Andy) and the upscale commercial carrier known as the sedan delivery (lower right). Like most men, Andy was slightly enchanted by this boy’s toy and how those with enough money will fit the metal shell of these cars and trucks over the modern mechanicals of a “donor” vehicle offering air, power and automatic transmission.

She sought lip enhancement but came close to losing face

The treatment sometimes known as “lip-fill” is called a common cosmetic procedure by CBC writer Aaron Saltman. The trend is sought by women who want fuller, plumper lips like those of reality TV star Kylie Jenner. But a young woman from Toronto called Jenna is warning others about the dangers of home lip augmentation and lip-filler parties after a complication left her temporarily disfigured and at risk of losing her lip, nose and possibly even her eyesight had she not been professionally treated in time. Apparently the needle punctured a blood vessel. Some might call it a form of self abuse in pursuit of glamour. Sadly, it’s a human inclination that recurs. CBC

UK to ban new diesel and gasoline engine cars from 2040

The U.K. government is set to ban new diesel and gasoline cars from 2040, following a similar move in France, in a bid to tackle pollution that could mark the end of traditional combustion engine vehicles in Europe. The government is set to unveil its much-anticipated clean air plan after a protracted legal fight with the country’s High Court, the BBC and other media groups reported Wednesday. The government was ordered by the courts to produce new plans to tackle illegal levels of harmful pollutant nitrogen dioxide when judges agreed with environmental campaigners that previous plans were not sufficient to meet EU pollution limits. The government was given until July 31 to unveil the plan — The Street

 

Ballerina baseball fan hurls first pitch at Rogers Centre

Principal dancer and baseball fan Heather Ogden threw out the first pitch before the Jays game against the Oakland A’s on Tuesday night. Ogden is a sand lot graduate, having played plenty of baseball with the girls well before she became a lead with the National Ballet of Canada. She called her decision to choose ballet over baseball a big decision but the right one. Ogden has commented on the game previously as in the amusing video here.

Loblaws says $15 minimum will cost it $190 million in 2018

Loblaw Companies says minimum wage increases in Ontario and Alberta are expected to increase its labour expenses by about $190 million in 2018. The company made the comments as it reported a second-quarter profit attributable to shareholders of $358 million or 89 cents per diluted share. That compared with a profit of $158 million or 39 cents per diluted share a year ago. Revenue for the quarter ended June 17 amounted to nearly $11.08 billion, up from $10.73 billion in the same quarter last year.

An invitation to see Bamboobay’s “A Little Bit of Showbiz”

You’re invited to A Little Bit of Showbiz, the end-of-camp performance of Bamboobay’s three-week summer camp for kids in drama, music, art and dance. It takes place Thursday, July 27 starting at 7 p.m. at St. Bonaventure Church at 1300 Leslie Street. The church is set in the beautiful property nestled on the edge of Edwards Gardens. It’s entirely free although organizers Carrie Laureola and Megan Slater will offer an optional donation in lieu of tickets. Carrie and Megan outlined this summer camp to The South Bayview Bulldog in the Spring and they are very excited about the chance for the children who enrolled to perform with singing, dancing, acting and even an art gallery presentation. Says Carrie “I’m so excited for this show.” So are we. Please join us. Performing Arts Summer Camp offered for area children

Study tips sperm count decline in US, Canada and Europe

What appears to be a fairly large study of sperm counts among men in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand over four decades has revealed a decline of more than 50 per cent.  The lead author is Dr. Hagai Levine of the Hebrew University’s Hadassah Braun School of Public Health and Community Medicine in Jerusalem. This CBC story contains much reaction. Some sources hint at causes like smoking (although smoking has declined) weight, a lack of exercise and from one doctor, the presence of plastics as a source of female hormone compounds in the environment.

Premier’s instincts look good in advance of bribery trial

Premier Wynne (the member for Don Valley West) vows she will waive parliamentary privilege and testify in the Sudbury byelection bribery trial that begins in six weeks. Her former deputy chief of staff Patricia Sorbara and Liberal activist Gerry Lougheed are on trial for alleged Elections Act violations stemming from a February 2015 byelection. The Star calls it a “stunning development that breaks with precedent” although it is the Premier alone who knows what she has to say. Of course there will be questions too. But it must be said that politically, at least in advance, it seems appealing to those who remain loyal to Ms. Wynne and maybe others. “I could (claim parliamentary privilege) but I’m not. I will testify and I will go along with the process and do what I can to clarify as I have in the Legislature many, many times,” Wynne said Tuesday.

Restaurant maven Zuccarini graces Neighbours of Rosedale

The August issue of Neighbours of Rosedale features restaurant maven and total insider Janet Zuccarini. Her many businesses include Cafe Nervoso, Gusto 101 and Cubby’s. Ms Zuccarini has been profiled a few times but this one is directed to readers in Rosedale (and Moore Park). You can borrow a copy from anyone you know who lives south of the cemetery. Neighbours of Rosedale is one of the proliferating Best Version Media magazines, a media company in Wisconsin with a popular formula for sitting room publications  The publisher of Neighours of Rosedale is Susan Warburton

Another Bell cable for Bayview good for a snug parking day

The stretch of construction equipment, trucks and decorative orange traffic cones on the east side of Bayview Tuesday was all in aid of another Bell cable as the best any of the men working there could say. Maybe it’s Fibe, maybe it’s not. Maybe it’s a coffee tube. Some cynically commented it was on the wrong of Bayview because there is no Fibe available on parts of the west side.

Stiletto marque Jimmy Choo sold to Kors for $1.2 billion

US retailer Michael Kors will buy Jimmy Choo Plc, the stiletto standard for women who can navigate in them. The 20-year British firm will go for $1.2-billion. Towering Choo heels were famously worn by Princess Diana in the 90s and displayed in 2017 on the feet of Kendall Jenner. “Jimmy Choo is an iconic premier luxury brand that offers distinctive footwear, handbags and other accessories,” said Michael Kors, honorary chairman and chief creative officer.