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Police shut down highways, warn residents to stay home
The Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway have been shut down due to the snowstorm that has dumped more than a foot of snow on our streets as of about 10 a.m. today
HIGHWAY CLOSURES: Due to extreme weather and for the safety of drivers, the @TorontoPolice is temporarily closing the DVP and Gardiner. All ramps will be closed. This is to help move any existing vehicles that are stuck and allow snow plows to clear the routes. ^CdK
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) January 17, 2022
Via social media, police were also warning Toronto residents to stay home. "We'd ask people not to travel unless it's absolutely necessary," they said. They advised those who had to drive to take their time, have a full tank of gas, wear warm winter clothes and pack emergency supplies.
Not everyone though thought the warnings were timely.
A little late, no?
Due to extreme weather or:
>roads not salted/plowed
>idiots that can't drive
>idiots in SUV's/PickUps that believed the commercials
>snow tires lack of
>Pple driving like it is August – staring at the sky saying "what TF is this white stuff"
— JD (@FranlinVice) January 17, 2022
UPDATE: By early afternoon, police reported the eastbound Gardiner was fully open and westbound was open from Jarvis. The DVP remained closed.
Gardens for the bees and butterflies delayed by COVID
Toronto's BIAs have fallen behind in creating pollinator gardens on our main streets as small businesses have been preoccupied with staying afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic over the past couple of years.
The program is expected to languish as long as the pandemic lasts, unless the city kickstarts it. See the full story.
Bloor and Church shooting ends in homicide arrest
One man has been arrested and two others are being sought in a homicide investigation, following the shooting yesterday at Bloor Street East and Church Street.
A 20-year-old Toronto man was gunned down in the area late yesterday evening. Police have released photos of the two at large. Get the story.
Quick arrest after woman found dead
A 30-year-old man faces a second-degree murder charge shortly after the death of a woman, also 30, on the evening of Jan.3, police reported yesterday morning.
The woman was found without vital signs in the Palmerston-Little Italy neighbourhood and pronounced dead at hospital, police said. See the story.
Library branches to close temporarily
St. James Town Library is among the library branches to shut down as of Monday. The Toronto Public Library has announced nearly half of its branches are closing temporarily due to staffing shortages during the COVID pandemic.
Also closing in the Central Toronto area are the College/Shaw and Spadina Road libraries.
Other local branches — including the Lillian H. Smith and Parliament Street and Toronto Reference libraries — will remain open with 50-percent capacity limits. See the full story.
Video released in Dundas shooting investigation
An unidentified person suffered life-threatening injuries after being shot on Dundas Street East near Victoria Street Lane on Dec. 12 and now police have released video and images of the men they suspect.
Police described a robbery gone wrong and are seeking public help in identifying the men allegedly responsible. See the full story.
What's open over Christmas weekend in Central Toronto
Think you might need to pick up supplies sometime between Friday and Sunday over the holidays? Or pick up a prescription? Buy a last-minute gift? Or just get out of the house and go skating, visit a museum, or have some other fun?
Here's our ever-growing list of what's open over the Christmas weekend in this and other communities across Toronto.
Green candidate named in Toronto Centre
The Green Party of Ontario announced today its candidate in Toronto Centre for the next provincial election will be longtime activist Nicki Ward.
NICKI WARD
"Nicki … has already made Toronto Centre a greener, more caring and more inclusive place through her dedicated advocacy work and would be an incredible representative for her community at Queen's Park," said Ontario Green leader Mike Schreiner.
Ward has been involved with Green politics since she was a teenager, when she joined the European Green Movement in the early 1970s. Since then she has been involved in various local Toronto movements. She has been an advocate in the areas of 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, disability rights, environmentalism and human rights, a party statement said.
"I see my candidacy with the Ontario Greens as an extension and another platform to continue doing what I already do," Ward said. "And that's standing up for the people of my community and being a voice for those who are not heard."
Ward last ran for the Greens in York South–Weston riding in September's federal election, as well as in the 2019 federal race. She has also run for city council in University–Rosedale in 2018, where she placed third.
Seven bikes routes made permanent
Bike lanes on part of Bloor Street and University Avenue, as well as five other Toronto bikeways installed as temporary responses to the pandemic last year, are to become permanent fixtures, city council agreed yesterday.
Councillors also approved expanding the city's plans for new bike lanes to be created over the next three years. See the full story.
Murder charges in Thane Murray shooting
Two young men face first-degree murder charges in the investigation of the shooting of Thane Murray and two others in Regent Park on Sept. 18.
However, a third male wanted for murder is still at large, police say. They've released his name and image to aid in capturing him. This is what we know so far.
Former Hells Angels head reported dead
Donny Petersen, writer and former president of the Hells Angels motorcycle club in downtown Toronto, has reportedly died at age 74.
The demise of Petersen, who was born in Toronto and went to North Toronto Collegiate, was mourned online by his fiends and fellow bikers. See the story.
Two pedestrians seriously injured in separate incidents
Two people were rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by vehicles in separate incidents within about an hour yesterday evening.
About 6:30 p.m., a female pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at Lansdowne Avenue and Dundas Street West in the Little Portugal area, police said. She was seriously injured and was taken to hospital by paramedics.
At about 7:30 p.m., a teenage girl was taken to hospital with possibly life-threatening injuries after being struck near Bathurst and Ulster streets in the Palmerston area, police report.
No other information about the incidents or the victims has been released yet.
SANTA CLAUS waves to kids at Cabbagetown's Holiday in the Patch.
AROUND THE TREE: A view of the celebration in the street.
Santa helps kick off the holidays
Nearly 200 kids and adults enjoyed the Holiday in the Patch event kicking off the holidays at Parliament and Carlton streets today.
In addition to Santa Claus appearing, the celebration organized by the Cabbagetown BIA featured hot cider and cookies sponsored by local businesses, a kids' book giveaway and readings, arts and crafts, a food drive, and live music from St. James Town Community Arts — their first performance in two years.
See more photos on Instagram at StreeterToronto.
Don't miss Santa in Cabbagetown tomorrow
The Cabbagetown BIA is hosting its traditional holiday kick-off on Dec. 4 at Parliament and Carlton streets.
The Holiday in the Patch will feature live music, tree lighting, activities for the kids, hot drinks, treats and of course a visit from Santa Claus. See the event listing.
Woman in wheelchair struck, killed by cement truck
A 59-year-old woman was struck and killed while crossing Dundas Street East on Thursday morning, police are reporting today.
On Nov. 18 at about 10 a.m., the woman was crossing Dundas at Sherbourne Street when she was hit by a cement truck driven by a 56-year-old man southbound on Sherbourne, police say.
The woman died from her injuries at the scene of the collision.
Traffic Services is investigating. They ask anyone who witnessed the collision or with security or dash cam footage of the area or incident to contact them.
City's outdoor rinks to open next week
Local outdoor rinks at Rosedale Park, Central Park, Ramsden Park, Regent Park, and several other Central Toronto locations are set to open next week — Nov. 27 — along with many others across the city.
You won't need a reservation to skate on the outdoor rinks as you did last year, but you will have to take the province's pre-screening test first. See the full story.
Cabbagetown's Remembrance Day in the street
Nearly 100 people gathered on the northeast corner of Carlton and Parliament streets, as the Cabbagetown BIA organized its first Remembrance Day service.
The moving highlight of the event was the BIA's Virginia Gallop relating the life and death of a local young man who died in Afghanistan. See the story and pictures.
Video released of man sought in stabbing case
Police are still looking for a man suspected in an investigation of a stabbing on Sept. 9 near Spadina Avenue and Willcocks Street. (See Sept. 20 item below.) Today, two months after the incident, police have released security video showing a man on a TTC vehicle.
He is believed to be armed and dangerous, and should not be approached, police say.
Scifi film festival on tonight
Another reminder to science fiction fans — and film buffs. The Great Canadian Sci Fi Film Festival is showing 17 science fiction films from around the world this evening at the Royal Theatre. See the listing for more details.
Car fire on the DVP
Police posted on Twitter a picture of a car on fire by the side of the Don Valley Parkway this afternoon.
FIRE:
N/B DVP & Lake Shore Blvd E
– reports of a vehicle on fire, right lane blocked
– police o/s
– @Toronto_Fire o/s
– unknown injuries
ROAD CLOSURE: N/B & S/B DVP closed at Lake Shore Blvd
– expect delays
– consider alternate routes#GO2124971
^al pic.twitter.com/lbn2Jz6IBT
— Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) November 4, 2021
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported, police said.
Petition calls for a more inclusive flag
Is the Toronto flag too centred on downtown, to the exclusion of other parts of the city? Should it better represent Indigenous people who resided here first?
An urban geographer and arborist are collecting names on a petition calling for a new flag, based on the old Metro Toronto logo that was more inclusive, they say. See the story.
Teens' clothes reported taken in two park-area assaults
Sneakers and jackets were stolen in assaults near Trinity Bellwoods Park and Christie Pits Park, police reported today.
On Oct. 29, a group of five teenage boys assaulted two teenage boys on Queen Street West, between Crawford Street and Gore Vale Avenue, police say. The victims suffered cuts and bruises and a pair of sneakers were taken, before their alleged attackers fled the area.
On Oct. 31, a group of five to six teenage boys were reported to have assaulted two teenage boys in the Christie Street and Garnet Avenue area, near Christie Pits Park and stolen their jackets, before fleeing.
The boys suspected in the assaults are described as white and black with ages about 15 to 17.
Robbery investigators say these park areas are being regularly patrolled but they are asking that people remain extra vigilant when travelling through them on public transit or walking at night. If possible, travel with a friend and be aware of your surroundings, they advise.
Space out at the library
If you're a scifi fan, it is futile to resist attending the "Spaced Out" exhibit showcasing some of the weird and wonderful things held by the Merril Collection.
It's continuing daily at the Toronto Reference Library until Jan. 2, 2022. And it's free. See the Things To Do listing.
Where to take your jack-o-lantern tomorrow
Riverdale West and Trinity Bellwoods are among the parks putting on pumpkin parades tomorrow evening.
Instead of throwing out your jack-o-lantern after tonight's festivities, take it (and a candle) to the nearest park to become part of the parade. Then return in the evening to enjoy the event. See the Things To Do Listing.
Arrest at Church and Gerrard led to 22 gun and drug charges
On Oct. 27 officers from the Gun and Gang Task Force arrested a man alleged to possess two loaded firearms.
But this led to a search in Mississauga and the discovery of more firearms and of drugs thought to be intended for trafficking — and 22 charges for the arrested man, police reported today. See the story.
Good news if you enjoy dining next to traffic
The sidewalk and curb-lane patios that have been part of the experience of dining downtown and in central Toronto during the pandemic may become a permanent feature of city life.
The city's executive committee yesterday approved extending "for years to come" the CaféTO initiative, launched to expand outdoor dining areas for restaurants and bars affected by COVID-19. See the full story.
Freeland and Ien both in cabinet
Chrystia Freeland is back with a couple of top jobs, while Marci Ien is making her debut as a federal minister, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named and swore in his new cabinet today.
They are just two of six Toronto MPs, plus GTA representatives, to be appointed. See more.
Shooting victim in hospital with serious injuries
Officers, responding to several calls reporting multiple gunshots and people running, found a shooting victim near Parliament and Wellesley streets Sunday about 8:20 p.m.
Police said in a social media post, the victim was sent to hospital with unknown injuries, later described as serious.
Also found at the site were numerous bullet casings. Police are investigating.
Laneway murals celebrate resilience of local communities — and the El Mocambo reopening
Twenty-four mural painted by 25 street, mural and graffiti artists are gracing El Mocambo Lane behind the storied music venue, which is scheduled to reopen Oct. 30.
But the wider point of the project, which launched Oct. 18, is to celebrate the resilience of local businesses and communities, the city says. Read all about it.
Which Terry Fox mural do you like best?
The city last week unveiled five designs by street and mural artists, proposed to cover eight stories of a University Avenue building in tribute to Terry Fox, whose Marathon of Hope took him down the street in 1980.
The public is being asked to provide feedback on the murals before a committee, including members of the Fox family, will make the final choice. See the full story and designs.
Get vaxxed at the station
Bathurst is among the six subway stations where vaccine clinics are operating over the next three days. You can get your shot at the station from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 21–23, the city announced today.
No appointments are needed to get your first or second dose. Other stations in the campaign styled as #VaxInTheSix are St. Clair West, Finch West, Islington, Kennedy and Union.
University-Rosedale candidate named by Liberals
Liberals have nominated Andrea Barrack, former CEO of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, as their candidate for University–Rosedale in the Ontario election next year.
The riding is currently held by Jessica Bell, the NDP critic for housing, urban planning and tenant rights, who won in 2018 with nearly 50 per cent of the vote.
Barrack has lived in the riding for the last decade and was named in the Women's Executive Network Top 100 Most Powerful Women in the Trendsetter and Trailblazer category.
"As someone who's dedicated so much of my career to fostering change in organizations, I look forward to using that experience to bring positive change to the people of University—Rosedale," Barrack said in a statement yesterday.
Learn to reduce waste at free city workshops
Toronto and its partners are hosting online events and workshops to help residents reduce the amount of waste going to landfill during the 20th anniversary of Waste Reduction Week from Oct. 18 to Oct. 24.
You can register starting now for the series of free events held each day of the week. See our Things To Do listing for details.
WANTED: Image released by police.
Man wanted in Dundas Square sexual assault investigation
Police have released images of a man they say is wanted after a sexual assault in the Yonge-Dundas Square area three days ago.
On Oct. 3 at 7:10 p.m, a 23-year-old woman was walking in the area when an unknown man allegedly approached and assaulted her.
The man is described as 5-foot-8 and 250 pounds, with a black beard.
He was wearing a green camouflage hooded shirt, grey loose fitting pants, a black baseball cap with a white emblem on the front, and black and white shoes, police said.
Become a champion for local climate action
The city is inviting you to become a Neighbourhood Climate Action Champion. It'll take four or five hours a month of engaging with the local community to develop neighbourhood-based projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
You'll get training and support to empower you to support residents in developing projects that reflect the needs and values of their communities — and you'll receive a modest honorarium. See more in our Things to Do listing.
View free public art this weekend
Public art installations are on view outdoors for free starting this evening on Yorkville Avenue and running evenings until Sunday.
Yorkville Avenue between Bellair Street and Hazelton Avenue will be closed to traffic from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. nightly and Sunday starting at noon for the exhibition. A free mural activation will be available for all starting Friday through the weekend. See more in Things To Do.
Ien and Freeland take central ridings in Liberal sweep
Toronto Centre MP Julie Dabrusin and University-Rosedale's Chrystia Freeland were both easily re-elected in yesterday's federal election. The two Liberal incumbents in central Toronto ridings were part of the red sweep of Toronto.
For Green Party voters, though, the biggest news may have been leader Annamie Paul's poor showing in her third attempt in Toronto Centre.
Here's what happened locally.
Images of man released in Spadina streetcar stabbing
Police images of man sought in stabbing.
A man received life-threatening injuries during a stabbing on a Spadina streetcar more than a week ago, police have reported.
Today they released security images of a man whose identity they are seeking
On Sept. 9 at 10:48 p.m., officers responded to a call for the stabbing near Spadina Avenue and Willcocks Street.
Two men were reportedly involved in a verbal altercation on a northbound streetcar when one man stabbed the other man multiple times.
The man being sought was last seen walking south on Spadina. He is described as 5-foot-8 with short brown hair and glasses. He was wearing a light-coloured shirt with a black collar, dark jacket with hood, dark pants and dark shoes.
This man is believed to be armed and dangerous and should not be approached, police say.
Church Street condo honoured for design excellence
The Axis Condos tower at 411 Church St., was among the new buildings honoured by the city at the Toronto Urban Design Awards yesterday.
The awards, held every two years, recognized 26 design projects, most of them already built, that contribute to the city's livability. See the full story.
Morris returns as Liberal candidate for provincial election
David Morris is taking another kick at the can of provincial politics. He has been nominated for the second time as Ontario Liberal candidate for Toronto Centre in next year's election.
The riding is currently held by MPP Suze Morrison, the NDP critic for housing and women's issues, who in 2018 won close to 54 per cent of the vote, nearly doubling Morrison's tally.
Morris, a community advocate and former chair of the 519 Community Centre, said in a statement yesterday he is honoured to once again be chosen as the party's candidate.
"When I first put my name on the ballot in 2018, it was because I believed in Liberal values of fairness, inclusion and progressive change," he said. "Today, in these unprecedented times, leadership centered on those values is even more crucial — and the residents of Toronto Centre want to see a real plan to make life easier for those in our communities who are most often left behind."
COVID at Bloor Street grocery store
The Metro grocery store at 425 Bloor St. W., west of Spadina Avenue, reported today two employees have tested positive for COVID-19. Their last days of work are listed as Aug. 29 and 31.
Metro is one of the few major chains still reporting COVID figures from its stores. Loblaw, for example, stopped posting testing results as of July 1, before the fourth wave hit, citing decreasing case numbers in its stores and across the country.
Group raising funds to appeal Brunswick renovation
The proposal to renovate and expand a former church to create a six-unit apartment building in Harbord Village has sparked the formation of a group to stop it. The Friends of 225 Brunswick have started a GoFundMe page, hoping to raise $40,000 for their fight before the Toronto Local Appeal Board over the next two months.
The group blames the Harbord Village Residents' Association for having kept residents in the dark about the plan until it was a "done deal," but the HVRA contends it did everything to encourage discussion between residents and press the developer to modify the plans. See the full story.
Cyclist struck and killed by dump truck in
An 18-year-old was cycling north on Avenue Road near Bloor Street at about 6 p.m. yesterday when he was hit by a dump truck and died at the scene, police say.
The truck was reportedly driven by a 50-year-old man in the same curb lane the cyclist was riding in.
Investigators are asking residents, businesses, and drivers who were witnesses or have security or dash-cam footage of the area or incident to contact them.
Man sought for attempted murder with knife
Attempted murder suspect in police photo.
Toronto Police said today they are seeking a 31-year-old man for attempted murder since another man was stabbed near Sherbourne and Carlton streets on Aug. 10.
It is alleged that at about 9:20 p.m. two men became involved in a verbal and physical altercation when one man pulled a knife.
The victim was transported to hospital with a stab wound to the stomach, police said in a news release.
An investigation identified a suspect as Kyle Arsenault, 31 of Toronto, who is wanted for attempted murder, aggravated assault and assault with a weapon.
He is described as 5-foot-10, with a slim build, dark hair and multiple tattoos. Investigators also released his image.
Pool hours extended during heat wave
The city is extending pool hours at seven outdoor pools, including Alex Duff Memorial Pool in Christie Pits, after a heat warning issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada yesterday.
The selected pools will be open, weather permitting, until 11:45 p.m. tonight and may continue to have extended hours until the heat warning ends.
During the extended evening hours, from 8 to 11:45 p.m., pool access will be walk-in only and online reservations will not be available, the city said in a press release today.
Aug. 9
Two dead after Spadina shooting
Two men were killed and two wounded in a shooting on Spadina Avenue near Nassau Street in the Chinatown business district yesterday, police say.
Police are still investigating the incident that happened before 6 a.m. on Aug. 8. Here's what we know so far.
DVP shut down for weekend
You can expect busier than usual streets in the area this weekend as the Don Valley Parkway is closed for annual maintenance. The city has announced the closure from Friday, April 6, 11 p.m. to Monday, April 9, 5 a.m.
People travelling around Toronto on the weekend should consider using public transit, such as TTC or GO Transit, the city advises.
Alternate routes suggested for drivers include Kingston Road, Victoria Park Avenue, Leslie Street, Bayview Avenue and Avenue Road.
Murder victim identified
The victim of the July 28 alleged murder by stabbing at Gerard Street East and River Street has been identified as Yan Qing Sun, 51, of Toronto.
Police say they are seeking information about Yan's movements in the hours before his death.
Yan is described as Asian, 5-foot-8, 150 pounds and having short black hair. He was wearing a white shirt, dark-coloured vest, black shorts, black boots, and a shiny black baseball-style hat. He had headphones around his neck and a grey and green backpack on his back, police say.
Shalender Singh, 34, of Toronto has been charged with first-degree murder.
First-degree murder charged in Gerard Street knifing
Police have charged a 34-year-old man with first-degree murder after an alleged stabbing at Gerard Street East and River Street yesterday morning.
Emergency responders were called to the Regent Park neighbourhood after reports of an altercation between two men. See the story.
Two suspected overdose deaths just the latest in the area
Two deaths from suspected drug overdoses bring the total to four such deaths in 53 Division over the past two weeks, police say.
The latest was reported at about 12:45 a.m. today when officers found a man and woman, both 39, dead in the Dupont Street and Spadina Road area.
The majority of recent suspected overdoses have been linked to fentanyl, according to police.
Bell presses for protection of overheated tenants
University-Rosedale MPP Jessica Bell, NDP critic for Tenant Rights, held a press conference today urging the Ontario government to protect tenants living in dangerously hot apartments.
Joined by Scarborough ACORN leader Kiri Vadivelu, Friends of Kensington Maarket representative Anna Lipman, and tenant Summer Leigh whose home is allegedly too hot, Bell noted no limits have been set on maximum temperatures within residential units, leaving tenants vulnerable to uncomfortable and unsafe heat.
"With climate change leading to hotter and more frequent heatwaves, it's time to protect tenants who deserve to live in safe and comfortable homes," Bell said.
Bell and Toronto Centre MPP Suze Morrison have sent a public letter to Ontario Housing Minister Steve Clark, demanding the government work with public health units to establish a maximum temperature to ensure safety, as well as take other measures to protect tenants.
Images released in July 6 stabbing investigation
Police have released images showing five men near city hall when a 15-year-old boy was repeatedly stabbed and robbed three weeks ago.
Their identities are being sought in the police investigation. Police called them armed and dangerous. See the story.
Twenty-three neighbourhoods COVID-free on latest city map
The city's latest COVID-19 map now shows 23 neighbourhoods in Toronto — including Rosedale and Moore Park — without any new cases of the virus over the past three weeks.
However, this is a drop from 31 communities a couple of days earlier, as the Delta variant spreads in Toronto. And the Church-Yonge Corridor remains one of the worst-hit areas. Get the whole picture.
Highrise tower proposed for Avenue and Davenport
Developers are proposing a 35-storey condominium tower to be built at the northwest corner of Avenue and Davenport roads.
An application for a zoning bylaw amendment was received by the city on July 7, allowing them to build on the five properties there that currently house two and three-storey retail buildings. Here's what we know so far.
IDs of men who allegedly attacked masked woman sought
Two months ago a woman wearing a mask reported being accosted by a a group of men without masks in Queen's Park.
Now police have released photos of men in the park as they seek identifications in their ongoing investigation. See the story and photos.
Star-studded lineup announced for Jack Layton tribute
University-Rosedale councillor Mike Layton visited his father's statue and announced the lineup of artists and special guests taking part in the celebration of Jack Layton's legacy on Aug. 22.
"Almost 10 years on, Jack's message of love, hope and optimism is as important as ever — and that's what this celebration is all about," Mike Layton said in a statement July 18. See the full story.
Alexandra Park cleared relatively peacefully
Nine people, most of them not living in Alexandra Park's encampment, were arrested yesterday as city staff talked the park's residents into leaving — still a far cry from the more raucous confrontations at Trinity Bellwoods Park a month earlier.
Police arrived early in the morning to erect a metal fence keeping protesters and media a distance from the camp. Here's the story.
Man made himself at home in her apartment, woman reports
A 33-year-old woman came back to her apartment in the Yonge and Gloucester streets area to find a man making himself at home on July 19, police say.
Officers responded to a call for a break and enter at about 5 p.m. and were told a man had cooked a meal, stolen personal items, and worn clothing items belonging to the woman.
When she called police, the man reportedly fled the apartment.
A 35-year-old male was located by officers a short time later and charged with breaking and entering.
He appeared in court at College Park on July 21.
Alexandra Park to be cleared by city today
Nearly a month after a similar exercise in Trinity Bellwoods Park led to a standoff between police and protesters, the city is clearing homeless encampments out of nearby Alexandra Park.
"The City will officially close Alexandra Park today to allow staff to engage with encampment occupants, encouraging them to accept offers of safe indoor accommodation," said a statement released this morning. "All individuals will be required to leave the park, which will allow City crews to start removing debris and restoring the grounds."
The city began the enforcement of trespass notices that were issued at Alexandra Park on June 12, the statement said. This will affect an estimated 28 to 35 experiencing homelessness and camped in the park, and more than 60 makeshift structures, including tents.
The park's residents are being offered the opportunity to move into safe, indoor space with access to meals, showers and laundry, harm reduction and health supports, the city says.
One man sought in two Bloor Street sex assault investigations
Police image of man sought in sexual assault investigations.
A man believed by police to have been involved in sexual assaults on two days along Bloor Street is being sought. Images of the suspect have been released.
The latest incident occurred yesterday before 2:43 p.m. when officers were called to the area of Dovercourt Road and Bloor Street West.
It was reported a 24-year-old woman was followed out of a store by an unknown man who grabbed her from behind and assaulted her, before fleeing the area.
On July 17 officers had responded to a call near Park Road and Bloor Street East area.
A 45-year-old woman was walking down the street when she was approached from behind by stranger who allegedly grabbed her and assaulted her, before fleeing.
The man in both cases is described as 5-foot-7 to 5-foot-10, 180–200 pounds with a medium to heavy build.
Do you remember seeing this man—19 years ago?
Police are trying to identify the remains of a man found near the Don River at the Queen Street Bridge on July 26, 2002.
Recently the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and Office of the Chief Coroner, with the assistance of police, have undertaken to have three artist renditions completed of the deceased to assist in someone recognizing him.
They hope this helps to bring some resolution to both his family and the investigation, Toronto police said in a press release yesterday.
The man is described as 30–40 years, 5-foot-5 and 217 pounds, with long black hair and a slight moustache. He was wearing a red t-shirt, a blue Roots sweater, brown cargo style pants, a black belt, white socks, and black and white running shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7411,
A man is sought by police for sexual assault.
Guitar-playing man sought after alleged sexual assault
Police have released images of a man reported to have assaulted a woman near Queen's Park on April 10.
It is alleged a woman met a man who was playing guitar in Wilson Station before they travelled to the area of Queens Park Crescent East and Grosvenor Street. The man allegedly sexually assaulted the woman and left the area with her belongings.
The 33-year-old Toronto man is wanted on five charges including sexual assault with choking, forcible confinement and theft.
He is described as 6-foot-3, 200 pounds, with short red hair and a thin beard. He reportedly wears large rings on his fingers.
Petition calls to cut construction noise
Toronto-St. Paul's councillor Josh Matlow and Toronto Centre's Kristyn Wong-Tam have joined to launch a petition to reduce the hours construction noise is allowed in Toronto.
The petition, supported by community groups that have been concerned about excessive noise, protests the provincial government extension of the permitted hours of construction to 16 hours per day, seven days a week. See the story.
Little Italy roads blocked by soccer celebration
Roads around College and Clinton Street — the heart of Little Italy — were filled with hundreds of soccer fans celebrating Italy's victory in the Euro Cup semifinals this evening.
The match against Spain ended in a 1-1 tie but Italy won in the penalty shootout to move on to the final. Italy hasn't won the championship since 1988.
A post shared by Little Italy, Toronto (@tolittleitaly)
Police advised at about 6 p.m. for drivers to consider alternate routes of travel.
Woman killed crossing Don Valley Parkway
A 21-year-old woman has died from injuries received when she was struck on the DVP near the Gerrard Street bridge last night.
Police got the call at about 10:30 p.m. They reported the woman was apparently crossing the road on foot and was hit by a vehicle travelling south in the far right lane.
Her injuries were severe and she succumbed to them, police said.
The driver of the vehicle reportedly remained on the scene.
Investigators from Traffic Services are interested in speaking to people who assisted the pedestrian and are seeking security or dash camera footage of the area or incident.
Attempt to clear camp leads to confrontation
Police and advocates for the homeless encampment in Trinity Bellwoods Park faced off today as the city tried to convince the camp's inhabitants to leave.
Police and security staff erected fencing around the camp while protesters formed a human chain around the tents. Get the full story.
MPPs holding 'emergency town hall' on hot apartments
University-Rosedale MPP Jessica Bell and Toronto Centre MPP Suze Morrison (Toronto Centre) are holding a virtual "emergency town hall" tomorrow evening to address tenant rights and safety issues in dangerously hot apartments.
"With no clear rules in Ontario regulating high temperatures in apartments and as summer temperatures rise, tenants living in dangerously hot apartments are uncomfortable, sweltering, and potentially at risk of dehydration and illness," the two NDP reps said in a press release.
The meeting is held at 6 p.m. June 22 via Facebook or via Zoom with registration.
Bell and Morrison are to be joined by community legal expert Helle Hulgaard, tenant organizer Prophetess Reid, and tenants struggling with landlords who threaten to evict them for supplying their own air conditioning, they said.
City bows to pressure to close Bayview for ActiveTO
Cyclists and pedestrians have not appreciated Bayview Avenue being taken off the list of roads closed to vehicles during ActiveTO weekends, restricting people to the multi-use trails running alongside the traffic lanes.
City staff heard the complaints and the southern end of the road is back on the list this weekend, Mayor John Tory announced yesterday. See the story with details for this weekend's closures.
Arrest for 'hate-motivated mischief'
A man was arrested yesterday, ten days after anti-Semitic graffiti was sprayed on the windows of a business owned by a member of the Jewish community near Kensington Avenue and Baldwin Street, police report.
The incident that allegedly took place May 6 at about 10 p.m. was investigated, in consultation with the police hate crime unit, as "hate motivated mischief," according to a police statement today.
A 29-year-old man of no fixed address is charged with mischief under $5,000. He is to appear in court today.
Arrest for 115 vehicle break-ins
A 54-year-old man faces 121 charges after a lengthy police investigation of a spate of vehicle break-ins, the majority of them in the Annex area.
The 115 alleged break-ins took place in parking garages between November 17 and June 7, police said today. See the full story.
On-street parking enforcement to resume Monday
Be careful when and where you park after this weekend. During the lockdown months you may have gotten away with parking on streets longer than the city-wide three-hour limit or in front of your house without an up-to-date permit, as police have been been lax in enforcing these and other parking rules.
But that's about to change. As the province begins to reopen and traffic increases, routine enforcement of on-street parking regulations is to resume, starting 12:01 a.m. on June 14, Toronto police announced today.
You'll have a little more time to get your residential on-street permits in order though. Enforcement of those violations will begin on June 21.
Snow-clearing extended to all our sidewalks
After a two-year trial with new, smaller sidewalk plows in Toronto Centre, University-Rosedale and other wards, Toronto is extending its snow-clearing program to all its sidewalks, council decided yesterday.
"Council's approval today will ensure we can provide sidewalk snow removal across the city starting this winter," Mayor John Tory said. Get the full story.
Arrest after sexual assault, indecent acts in condo building
A 23-year-old Toronto man was arrested after officers were called to a condominium building near Sherbourne Street and Dundas Street East yesterday at about 5:30 p.m.
A man had allegedly followed a 56-year-old woman into an elevator in the lobby and onto her floor, verbally abusing her. He then allegedly followed her into her apartment and sexually assaulted her, police report.
Police say the man had previously been in the stairwell of the building committing indecent acts and propositioning women in the building for sex.
Cody Rodgers, 23, was arrested and faces five charges, including assault with a weapon, aggravated sexual assault and assault by choking.
He was scheduled to appear virtually in court today.
Cabbagetown Farmers' Market back today
The market is back at Riverdale Park West with local, sustainable food products.
The Cabbagetown Farmers' Market is on every Tuesday, starting today at 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.. and running into October.
Three walk into hospital with wounds after gunshots in St. James Town area
Several callers reported hearing gunshots and seeing people flee near Wellesley Street East and Bleecker Street, according to a police statement on social media at 9:50 p.m. yesterday.
Shortly afterwards, officers were advised three victims had walked into a hospital with gunshot wounds.
Officers also found evidence of a shooting at the scene.
An investigation is ongoing, police say.
Drugs lost on Yonge subway line
Somewhere on the subway line between Dundas Station and Rosedale Station, medication including methadone was lost about nine days ago, police are advising today.
The drugs, originally in a black backpack, were lost on May 21 at about 7 p.m. They include six bottles of methadone, 28 pills of clonidine and 14 pills of seroquel.
They could be harmful, even fatal, if ingested, especially by children, police warn.
Pedestrian dies from injuries
A 58-year-old woman has died nearly a week after being struck by an SUV on Dundas Street East at Sherbourne Street, police reported yesterday evening.
On May 21 at about 3:25 a.m., a female pedestrian was crossing Dundas when she was struck by a Volkswagen SUV driven by a 23-year-old man, police reported then.
The woman was said to have suffered significant injuries and was transported to hospital in critical condition.
On May 27, she succumbed to her injuries, police now say. An investigation by Traffic Services is continuing.
Arrest after nine commercial break-ins
A man broke into nine commercial buildings in the Church and Wellesley neighbourhood and in the Queen Street East and Sherbourne Street area between May 19 and May 27, police reported today.
But when officers responded to call for a break and enter in the Queen and Sherbourne area on May 27, they ended up arresting a man found a short distance away.
Police thanked the public for assistance in finding the man, which they said would help prevent future break and enters in the area.
Mathieu Blaquiere, 36, faces nine counts of break and enter, as well as failure to comply with a probation order and failure to comply with a release order. He appeared in court virtually on May 28.
Apartment rents down in local neighbourhoods during pandemic
The Cabbagetown-South St. James Town neighbourhood experienced one of Toronto's biggest drops in condo and apartment rents since the beginning of the pandemic more than a year ago, according to a recent survey. And the area it calls the Church-Yonge corridor is close behind. Respectively, their rents decreased 29 and 23 per cent in the first four months of this year from the same period in 2020.
But there are signs rents across Toronto may be stabilizing and preparing to rise again, the survey found. Get all the facts in the full story.
Bayview not part of latest road closures
ActiveTO road closures on the coming weekend have been announced as:
Lake Shore Boulevard East, eastbound lanes between Leslie Street and Woodbine Avenue, will be closed from May 29, 6 a.m. to May 30, 9 p.m.
Roads in High Park from May 28 about 11 p.m. to May 31 about 7 a.m.
You'll notice the southern leg of Bayview Avenue is not on this list, as it has usually been for past ActiveTO road closures.
In a press release yesterday the city said a "multi-use trail along Bayview Avenue, between Mill Street and Rosedale Valley Road, provides a safe and protected full-time space for people walking and riding their bikes every day, while also allowing Bayview Avenue to safely accommodate vehicles."
A partial closure of Allen Road is also being planned, but not for this weekend. for ActiveTO next weekend. The Allen's northbound lanes between Eglinton and Lawrence avenues are expected to be closed to vehicles from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 5.
Man sought for alleged indecent act after woman locked self in cage to escape him
Police are seeking to identify a man who allegedly exposed himself to a woman after she locked herself in a bicycle cage to evade him Friday morning.
Police have released images of a man in the garage in hopes of identifying him in the investigation of an indecent act. See the story.
Popular Gerrard Street sushi place closing
Patrons have reacted with sadness to the news that Qui Sushi at 358 Gerrard St. E. is shutting down permanently after this holiday weekend.
The closure was announced by owner Jennifer Park on Facebook on May 19 after nearly a decade of serving Cabbagetown and Regent Park customers. Read the news.
Tennis, basketball and other outdoor recreations are back
Local tennis courts, basketball courts and sports fields should be busy with people getting their outdoor exercise again this long weekend, as long as they keep physically distanced.
Following Ontario's go-ahead yesterday, the city is reopening its outdoor recreational amenities — albeit with public health restrictions in place — as of May 22.
Get the whole story.
New restaurant replaces Peartree on Parliament
Peartree Restaurant, a 27-year staple of Cabbagetown life, shut down for good this spring after the death of its owner due to COVID-19. But a new establishment, LJS Khasos Restaurant and Bar, appears to have been quickly welcomed into the neighbourhood in its place.
See the article on LJS Khasos which opened on May 17.
Two more bank robberies before fourth man arrested
Four men were alleged to have robbed a series of banks in downtown Toronto and East York in April but only three men were arrested.
Now, following two more holdups, apparently by one man, the fourth suspect has been arrested. Get the full story.
Arrest made in robbery investigation
Toronto Police Service have arrested a man in their investigation of that robbery of an 81-year-old at Yonge Street and Carlton Avenue. (See May 14 item below.)
On May 16 a man was charged with robbery, assault with a weapon, and robbery with an offensive weapon.
Idrisa Jallow, 37, is to appear in court today.
SOUGHT: Images of man are released by police after "unprovoked assault."
Images released of man sought in 'unprovoked assault' case
Police have released images of a man sought in the investigation of an afternoon assault nearly two months ago.
On March 24 at about 4 p.m., a man made an unprovoked assault on a woman walking along St. Luke Lane near College and Yonge streets, police said.
He was last seen walking westbound along Grenville Street west of Bay Street, wearing a blue jacket and khaki pants.
Several images have been released by police today in hopes of identifying the man.
Invasive species in our ravines called danger to native vegetation, wildlife
The Brick Works' Indigenous gardener is concerned invasive species in Toronto's famous ravines are a danger to native flora and fauna — and to Indigenous people.
We got Isaac Crosby's views on the ravines as a city-wide review is about to get under way. See the full story.
New locations for speed cameras in Central Toronto
The city is moving its 50 automated speed enforcement (ASE) devices to begin a third round of ticketing in June.
The ASE devices, commonly called speed cameras or photo radar, have until recently been located on Orde and Essex streets in University-Rosedale ward and on Sherbourne and Berkeley streets in Toronto Centre ward.
The new locations where you'll have to watch your speeding in this area are:
Homewood Avenue near Maitland Place (Toronto Centre)
Parliament Street north of Oak Street (Toronto Centre)
Avenue Road near Macpherson Avenue (University-Rosedale)
Clinton Street north of College Street (University-Rosedale)
81-year-old robbed at Yonge and Carlton: police
An 81-year-old man was robbed near Yonge and Carlton streets May 12, police report.
The alleged robber approached the elderly man on the street, and blocked and bumped into him, before taking his money and fleeing.
The man being sought is described as 25 to 30, 5-foot-10, with a thin-build, black medium-length curly hair. He was wearing a dark tank top with yellow stripes around shoulders and yellow on the back, a grey long-sleeve shirt underneath, blue denim jeans and tanned shoes.
Assault on man and dog led to unfolding of two-and-half hour drama across town
It all started with the report of a man and a dog being assaulted near Bayview and Eglinton avenues, but it continued down Bayview and into Moore Park, and eventually popping back up in Don Valley's Parkwoods area.
The trail of assaults and crashes committed by a suspect and the police off-and-on pursuit by car and on foot led across several Toronto neighbourhoods, ending in 10 charges. Read all about it.
REWARD FOR FINDING GOAT: Baby goat Juniper remains missing after apparently being stolen from Riverdale Farm last week. But at least one local resident is offering a $1,000 reward for finding her, according to a report on CityNews yesterday.
CRASH INJURIES: A two-car collision at Yonge Street and Summerhill Avenue sent one person to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries at about 5:30 a.m., police said. Yonge and Summerhill were partially closed for most of the early morning rush hour.
COVID CASE: A staff member at Matt's No Frills, 449 Parliament St., has tested positive for COVID-19, Loblaw Companies reported yesterday.The last day the employee worked was recorded as May 2.
Boarded-up Howard Street house finally comes down
The formerly heritage-listed house at 4 Howard St., long neglected and boarded up, has been demolished to make way for a condominium complex.
The mixed-use development will soar 53 storeys into the sky but also incorporate several other heritage properties and a public park on Sherbourne Street around the corner from Howard. Read all about it.
Arrest in hate-motivated assaults investigation
An arrest has been made a month after a series of assaults that police called hate-motivated. Between April 9 and 11, a man allegedly spit on people at Christie, Lansdowne and Wellesley subway stations and in one case was said to have yelled racial slurs. (See original story and photos.)
O'Sullivan Martinez, 26, of Toronto was arrested on May 5, police report. He faces 21 charges including multiple counts each of assault, causing a disturbance, failing to comply with probation and breach of recognizance.
He was to appear at court virtually on May 7.
Three-month-old goat stolen from Riverdale Farm
An alleged thief or thieves entered a pen at Riverdale Farm in Cabbagetown sometime on Wednesday evening or Thursday morning and took a young goat named Juniper, police are reporting today.
Police are asking for public help in their investigation.
Here's what we know so far.
More roads for walking, jogging and cycling this weekend
ActiveTO major road closures will again be in place this weekend along Lake Shore Boulevard East and Bayview Avenue, but now with High Park added to the mix.
The following roads are closed to vehicular traffic
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Showa period(middle)
Aka tombo
Aka tombo Yuuyake koyake no aka tombo Oware te mitano wa itsu no hi ka Yama no hatake no kuwa no mi wo Kokag...
Tombo no megane
The song "Glasses of Dragonfly" sings a child's question about what the big eyes of a dragonfly flying in early autumn in Japan are watching.
Kaasan no uta
"kaasan no uta" is a song singing about a mother who lives away from home. A parent who thinks of a mother who lives in a poor country and a child who lives alone in the city. It is a beautiful song that expresses each emotion.
Sato no aki
"Sato no aki" is a father who went to war as a soldier,This song is about a mother and a waiting child in a quiet house in a woodland close to the village (living area). It is said that it was played on radio after the war and comforted the family actually waiting for demobilization.
Mikan no hana saku oka
In 1946, it was said that it was written in just one day because it was "for a one-time radio broadcast". Tears overflow with gentle melody and lyrics.
Natsu no omoide
"Natsu no omoide" is one of the most favorite douyo-souka in japan. Oze is a Japanese Shinkansen that straddles Fukushima, Niigata and Gunma prefectures.Shinkansen It is described as a song that expresses the scene of early summer in Japan very neat

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Putting a loved one in a nursing home may be one of the most emotional decisions you can experience in life. But it is a necessary decision that will benefit your loved one and your entire family. Nursing homes are there to make sure that your loved one will get the medical attention he or she deserves, and you should not worry about issues such as abuse. Still, abuse still happens in nursing homes, and this also affects your decision whether to put your loved one in a nursing home or not.
But once your loved one is already in a nursing home, you should be the one who is assertive enough to make sure that he or she is not experiencing some form of abuse. Written below are the signs you should look out for, to determine whether your loved one is experiencing abuse in the nursing home.
Physical evidence is the easiest to see, because you cannot deny it and it is already in front of you. If your loved one has unexplained bruises, lacerations, wounds, or any kind of injuries, be cautious. Always ask your loved one or the medical staff where the injury has been sustained, and you can judge from there whether the explanation is legitimate or not.
Impatient and unprofessional medical personnel also have the tendency to use excessive force when restraining and trying to discipline elders, resulting into physical abuse. For this reason, you should also look out for abrasions that have resulted from forceful restraints, such as ropes and straps.
Physical abuse can also have emotional and psychological effects to victims. If your loved one has sudden behavioral changes, like withdrawal from social interaction and unwarranted anxiety and fear, he or she may be experiencing physical abuse. If you see these behaviors, be assertive and talk to them about it. If they are not physically able to communicate, be mindful of his or her behavior when a nursing home staff is nearby, as it may be a sign that he or she is experiencing abuse from that person.
Nursing homes are supposed to be places for care and nourishment. Medical professionals know it, and that is why nursing homes have health personnel and medical facilities.
Even though other people are aware that nursing homes should be safe, you should still be the person who is making sure that your loved one is in a safe space. Be mindful of the signs of physical abuse, and don't be afraid to step up and act once you see them.


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Kentucky militia in war of 1812
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I recently visited the Raisin River Battle site. I admit that the war of 1812 is not my strong suit, and assumed that this battle was fought by U.S. army regulars. Found out that the vast majority were militia from Kentucky. The same for several battles in northwest Ohio.
My question is, what style of rifle would have been carried by these volunteers? The museum at Raisin River shows a Tennessee style "poor boy" as typical. I highly doubt this. Mel Hankla's excellent book "Into the Bluegrass" shows a bunch of gunmakers in Lexington by this time. I'm assuming that a few of these brass mounted rifles found their way north with their owners. Is there any documentation of these guns in the mentioned battles?
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There were Kentucky rifle makers. And makers from Tennessee moved north. Pennsylvania and Ohio were making guns and sending them west. Connecticut had a good sized gun industry at this time, Maryland and Virginia were all making guns.
Largely any American rifle would be found in Kentucky.
Of cours smoothies were seen, and a used rifle going back to the Revolution would be just an old rifle.
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You may find some useful information here and I am inclined to believe that many of the rifles were the ones the men already had and used on a daily basis. I have a family history book that mentions one of my ancestors who lived in NC at the time and joined up with a group of soldiers/volunteers that was passing by his home on the way to fight. In the story, all it says is he grabbed his rifle from the mantle and told his wife he was going with them. It also states he drew rations while he was with them. Weapons in the War of 1812 | NCpedia
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I found another source that has some helpful information. The War of 1812 Website
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Thanks for the leads.
Thagomizer said:
Red Owl
The Uniform Militia Acts of 1792 and 1793 (2 different acts) were some of the first legislation passed by the new Congress created by the U.S. Constitution. It required every able body man to report for duty with a suitable rifle or musket, I think 100 rounds of ammunition, and necessary accoutrements had to be carried as well. In short, everyone showed up with whatever guns they personally owned. Most just wore their own clothes. Other than that, not really any specifics, so any type firearm could have been carried by militia forces. Most states also had stands of muskets and how those got distributed and to whom, I'm not sure. I think there were some all volunteer units (such as artillery) that had more appropriate gear. Often these all volunteer units consisted of wealthier people who could afford uniforms, etc.
The University of Florida (I'm a Floridian) published an excellent book on the History of the American militia. The internet usually has a few second hand copies, well worth reading.
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From the Militia Act of 1792:
That every citizen, so enrolled and notified, shall, within six months thereafter, provide himself with a good musket or firelock, a sufficient bayonet and belt, two spare flints, and a knapsack, a pouch, with a box therein, to contain not less than twenty four cartridges, suited to the bore of his musket or firelock, each cartridge to contain a proper quantity of powder and ball; or with a good rifle, knapsack, shot-pouch, and powder-horn, twenty balls suited to the bore of his rifle, and a quarter of a pound of powder; and shall appear so armed, accoutred and provided, when called out to exercise or into service, except, that when called out on company days to exercise only, he may appear without a knapsack. That the commissioned Officers shall severally be armed with a sword or hanger, and espontoon; and that from and after five years from the passing of this Act, all muskets from arming the militia as is herein required, shall be of bores sufficient for balls of the eighteenth part of a pound; and every citizen so enrolled, and providing himself with the arms, ammunition and accoutrements, required as aforesaid, shall hold the same exempted from all suits, distresses, executions or sales, for debt or for the payment of taxes.
The Militia Act of 1808 also provided for the federal government to produce/purchase arms for the various states.
Thanks for the post. I didn't know it was only 20 balls required. For anyone interested, in time more and more people showed up for training without any firearm. They had to pay a small fine but the fine was less than the trouble of buying a firearm. To overcome this problem some members asked to form elite units, properly armed, etc. During the war of 1812 most militia units refused to pursue the British into Canada. The "high water" mark of the militia was the American Revolution. By the time the War with Mexico took place it was obvious that the militia wasn't a very good means of defending America. Some folks think the militia was sort of a state army to counteract the newly formed Federal Government under the Constitution but we really didn't have much of an army at all. The militia was "the army". In any event in 1903 an act was passed creating a National Guard consisting of volunteers. They would be supplied by the state with arms and uniforms. Everyone else got dumped into an inactive militia with no more requirement to train, etc.
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Thanks for the post and information. I've been researching my great x3 grandfather, who was in the Kentucky State Militia. He served during the War of 1812 and the battle of the Thames.
I have zero flintlock experience but pondering on my first being something similar to what he may have had.
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Not a lot of Americans know about the battle of the Thames. It's a shame, it was a great victory for the yanks and
W.H. Harrison. It had a direct impact where I live in Brantford, Ontario on the Grand River right beside the Six Nations Reserve. American General Duncan McArthur was determined to raid deep into the Ontario peninsula after the victory at Moravian Town on the Thames. His planned march along the Detroit Path to Burlington brought American troops up along the Thames River and right into County of Brant. This march was one of devastation, since McArthur had ordered his mounted Kentucky and Ohio riflemen to massacre, burn and destroy in order to demoralize the people living in the area. It is thought that his plan was to attack the British at Burlington Heights and then head south to help American troops at Fort Erie. In early November 1814, at Oxford Upon the Thames, there was a small skirmish near the present-day Centreville. Although McArthur had stated that he wouldn't cause any more damage if there was no further resistance, two Oxford residents, George Nichol and Jacob Wood, left to warn the troops in Burford that McArthur was on his way. In retaliation, the homes of these two men were burned and their livestock killed. In addition, the Burdick Mill was burned to the ground. It was the only flour mill in the area. Knowing that McArthur was heading to Burlington and that the shortest route was to cross the Grand River, Upper Canada militia leaders determined that their small force of about 150 men would be no match for the Americans. They decided to march to Malcolm's Mills, now Oakland, to join with the Norfolk Militia. Meanwhile, a large contingent of militia, foot soldiers and Haudenosaunee warriors were waiting for McArthur's men at D'Aubigny Creek and Brant's Ford. Since the west side of the river was rather swampy and the Grand River was swollen, the result of recent rains, the Americans were severely handicapped. In addition, a flat-bottomed boat that usually provided ferry service had been conveniently sunk by the men of Brantford. Three things influenced McArthur's next decision. He had received word that the American army was evacuating Fort Erie, the river was too swollen and the current too swift to attempt a crossing and the militia and natives on the other side were determined to not let the Americans across the river. Instead, the Americans withdrew and camped overnight in a drier and more suitable area and then headed south along the Mount Pleasant Trail. When they reached Mount Pleasant, Perrin's Mill was burned, as was the local store. The troops stole household items, cattle and horses to supplement their own supplies. As well, the homes of known militiamen were burned to the ground. As in other locations, this caused several years of hardship, since the settlers faced food shortages. Their homes and the mill had to be rebuilt. On Nov. 6, 1814, when McArthur and his force of riflemen arrived at Malcolm's Mills (now Oakland), they found that the road was barricaded and a bridge that went across the creek was damaged. However, they managed to move across a dam of logs and driftwood on foot and were able to attack the waiting militiamen from the rear. The 400 Upper Canadians were not only outnumbered, but also very poorly equipped. The American forces overwhelmed them. The following day, McArthur burned both the sawmill and the grist mill operated by the Malcolm family, as well as Gates' Mill down the Grand River. At Sovereign's Mills, now Waterford, all mills were burned, as well as several others in the vicinity of Port Dover, including Dover Mills. Following along the north shore of Lake Erie, McArthur again reached Detroit on Nov. 17, 1814. Often said to be the last battle fought on Canadian soil against a foreign enemy, the Battle of Malcolm's Mills basically ended the conflict in Upper Canada.
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Great book on the battle in general and Kentucky militia in particular
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TScottW99 said:
My 5th Great Grandfather also served at the Battle of the Thames.
He was in Capt Gaines' Company, Col Poage's Regt of KY Mounted Volunteer Miltia
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kyle_kalasnik said:
Mine was Lieutenant-General Christopher Riffe, sixth regiment of the Kentucky militia. He's on my mom's side of the family.
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Hellenistic Bronze Coin of Amisus Issued by Mithrades Eupator -
Hellenistic Bronze Coin of Amisus Issued by Mithrades Eupator
121 BCE-63 BCE
3/4 in. (diameter) x 1/8 in. (1.9 cm x 0.3 cm)
Gift of Clarissa Compton Dryden, Class of 1932, MA 1935
Accession Number: C.1387
Geography: Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Samsun (Amisus)
Classification: Exchange Media; Coins
Culture/Nationality: Hellenistic
Collection: C. Densmore Curtis Collection
Anatolian*, Ares, bronze*, coins*, Hellenistic*, helmets*, sheaths*, swords*
Anatolian - Refers to the culture and styles that developed in antiquity in the geographical area of modern Turkey.
bronze - Refers to a broad range of alloys of copper, specifically any non-ferrous alloy of copper, tin, and zinc or other trace metals. Bronze was made before 3,000 BCE -- possibly as early as 10,000 BCE, although its common use in tools and decorative items is dated only in later artifacts. The proportions of copper and tin vary widely, from 70 to 95 percent copper in surviving ancient artifacts. Because of the copper base, bronze may be very malleable and easy to work. By the Middle Ages in Europe, it was recognized that using the metals in certain proportions could yield specific properties. Some modern bronzes contain no tin at all, substituting other metals such as aluminum, manganese, and even zinc. Historically, the term was used interchangeably with "latten." U.S. standard bronze is composed of 90% copper, 7% tin and 3% zinc. Ancient bronze alloys sometimes contained up to 14% tin.
coins - Pieces of metal stamped by government authority for use as money.
Hellenistic - Refers to the ancient Greek period, culture, and art of ancient Greece that lasted from about 330 BCE to 31 BCE, when Augustus defeated Cleopatra and Mark Antony. It is characterized by an international culture that was ushered in by Alexander the Great's conquest of India, Egypt, and the Near East. In architecture and art, the style is marked by greater sophistication, complexity, and diversity than was known in earlier Greek styles. Architecture diverges from strict rules of earlier periods. Sculptors emphasized more realistic figures in a greater variety of poses than in earlier Greek art.
helmets - Any of various forms of protective coverings for the head, usually made of a hard material, including the outside steel layer of helmets that consist of inner and outer parts.
sheaths - Cases or coverings for the blade of a sword, dagger, or other instrument to which it fits closely.
swords - Edged weapons consisting basically of a blade, generally longer than that of daggers or knives, and a grip; designed for delivering cutting or thrusting blows or both.
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Owner Name: Clarissa Compton Dryden, Class of 1932, MA 1935
Role: Donor
Place: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, USA
Acquisition Method: Inherited
Disposal Method: Donation
Ownership Start Date: 1925
Ownership End Date: 1983
Remarks: A relative of archaeologist, Charles Densmore Curtis (1875-1925), Dryden presented the Ella Riegel Museum with items she inherited from his collection of Greek, Roman, and Etruscan artifacts throughout the 1950s-1980s
Owner Name: Charles Densmore Curtis (1875-1925)
Role: Collector
Disposal Method: Bequest
Ownership Start Date: LIkely ca. 1900 or later
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Discussion in 'Preamps / Channel Strips' started by volodia, May 14, 2002.
Hi volodia. No news here, just a post of support if anyone out there has actually used any of this stuff, I'd love to hear some reports also.
The "Beatles" mic pre & the EMI Compressor I'm particularly interested in.
What other "alternatives' are you considering?
"editions" of Telefunken mic pre's etc. by people such as Marquette Audio Labs and TAB-Funkenwerk out there, that if you're not aware of could be worth your while checking out.
John Paterno has posted on another forum that he LOVES his EMI copy from Chandeler.. and bought it..
Next hit! I'm gettin one!
I started to work at EMI Paris and in the demo studio they had and old EMI "Beatles " console (curved faders)with a 16 track 2" Studer and the demos used to sound great (although it was in the 80's and the people at that time didn't care about old stuff and complained that we didn't have a DX7 or a digital reverb :we just had and EMT 240 and a tape echo with a revox). speaking of the compressors I called the engineer who taught me the job and he remembers mono EMI compressors (no stereo) .he said they were very coloured,more than the fairchild,very hearable action. If Chandler can make the pre's really sound like the originals then I would be in for one .
For info thjat EMI console is now in a studio in the south of France .
yout get an Chandler compressor? Do you know whether it works with 220V or only 110V. I got an info from the distributor in Germany that this stuff is actually not running on 220V and is not CE certified (they or certifying at the moment).
No I dont have a unit, I too heard Euro certification was an issue... Hopefully sorted out soon..
I have a Chandler LTD1 1073 and two of his 2254 compressors. All I can say is they sound great. Really great. The EQ is extended on the 1073 and the compressors have more attack and release settings.


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The Mississippi Center for Clinical and Translational Research (MCCTR) is an ambitious enterprise designed to promote the success of obesity focused research at four MCCTR partner institutions - the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Tougaloo College, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Southern Mississippi. The Center is funded by an Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program Infrastructure for Clinical and Translational Research (IDeA-CTR) grant through the National Institute of General Medicine Sciences. This $19.8 million grant seeks to improve the health of Mississippians by providing the infrastructure needed to support obesity-related research across this multi-institutional venture.
To develop a powerful and sustainable research enterprise that will have an important public health impact by reducing obesity and its complications as well as health disparities in Mississippi.
The goals of the MCCTR are to (1) provide the infrastructure needed to support a portfolio of research and a cadre of investigators that will succeed in addressing obesity and related disorders in Mississippi; (2) increase collaboration among disciplines and institutions that will integrate basic, clinical, and translational research on obesity and related disorders; and (3) improve health and health outcomes among Mississippians through new approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of obesity and obesity related disorders.
The MCCTR is intended as a hub that will increase the utilization of all research resources of the partner institutions to promote multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary clinical, translational, and community-engaged research projects.
Background in obesity
Between 1980 and the early 2000s, adult obesity (Body Mass Index greater than 30) has doubled in the U.S. Obesity is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancers, among other disorders, and each year may contribute to nearly 3 million deaths worldwide. Excess body weight contributes in up to 20 percent of cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. More people die from heart disease in the U.S., one in three deaths in 2008, than from any other cause.
Mississippi typically has among the highest rates of obesity in the nation, particularly among African Americans. According to a 2011-13 report by the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System, Mississippi had the fifth highest rate of obesity among non-Hispanic white adults, at 30.7%, and the highest rate among African Americans, at 42.9%. In addition, Mississippi is one of only four states to have an average obesity rate of 35% or higher in adults. Thus, one in every three adults in Mississippi is considered obese. Worse still, according to The Mississippi Department of Health, 40% of Mississippi children are overweight or obese. There is a 40% increase in medical costs per year in an obese person compared to a non-obese person, according to the Mississippi Center for Obesity Research (MCOR).
The MCCTR will focus on obesity, studying questions from basic biology to issues of diet and lifestyle, and seeking treatments, including efforts to change diet and exercise habits, that can help reduce obesity and the problems it causes and also reduce racial and ethnic disparities related to obesity.
The map and legend shown below detail Mississippi Counties that the Mississippi Center for Clinical and Translational Research (MCCTR) has a measurable presence in (physical location, partnership, representation, participant, etc.). The MCCTR is active in 40 of 82 MS Counties, including 15 of the 18 MS Counties that comprise the MS Delta. Several counties are repeated in multiple categories and a complete breakdown can be found below.
MCCTR affiliation
MS County
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Tougaloo College
Community Advisory Board (CAB) Members
Pearl River, Jackson, Sharkey, Hinds, Madison, Forrest
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Lafayette, Jefferson, Hinds, Forrest
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The next significant version of docx4j is now nearing release.
At issue is whether to target Java 6 or Java 8?
- the Oracle JRE "internal" JAXB implementation should "just work".
- If you want to use the JAXB Reference Implementation you add docx4j-JAXB-ReferenceImpl to your classpath .
And we're also looking to make it OSGi friendly.
This release is in preparation for a docx4j 11 (or 9) which would require Java 11 (or possibly only 9). Docx4j 11 is currently waiting on https://github.com/eclipse-ee4j/jaxb-ri to release a Java 11 friendly JAXB 2.4.0 to Maven Central.
Anyway, the question for now is whether this release should target Java 6 or Java 8?
- the release would compile for Java 6, so why not?
I'm leaning towards a docx4j 8 targeting Java 8, but if you have strong feelings, please provide feedback here.
Naturally, the next Docx4j Enterprise Release will be aligned.
docx4j 8.0 it will be.


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Handmade Stained Glass in Fabric!
Clicking around Etsy, I discovered rich, colorful stained glass creations, which are suprisingly made from fabric! This particular glowing piece from Light and Reflection is called "Anticipating Daybreak". All of the "Lead Came" is meticulously hand stiched "to properly contour the pieces" of the glasslike fabric. Hardware is included, so it is ready to hang! To see more of this artist's work, you can also visit her website.
This can not be Glass,,,It is real art!!


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Cesseins est une ancienne commune française du département de l'Ain. En 1974, la commune fusionne avec Amareins et Francheleins sous la commune d'Amareins-Francheleins-Cesseins qui deviendra Francheleins en 1998.

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Paroisse (Apud Cicensem, ecclesia de Sichens, de Sicenes, Sycen, Cisens, Sicens) sous le vocable de l'Assomption. Cesseins apparaît dès le . En 1116, son église fut confirmée à l'abbaye de la Chaise-Dieu par Gauceran, archevêques de Lyon. L'archevêque Humbaud, mort en 1128, en fit l'acquisition vers 1125. Ses successeurs en conservèrent le patronage jusqu'au , qu'il passa d'abord à l'abbé, puis au chapitre de Belleville.

Au  existait à Cesseins un petit prieuré (prieuré de Cesseins). Jean Namy en était prieur en 1437.

Le chapitre de Saint-Paul possédait dans la paroisse des droits qu'il avait acquis, en 1293, de Jossérand de Francheleins et de Guillaume de Francheleins. L'église de Cesseins fut utilisée comme magasin à fourrage.

En 1974, la commune fusionne avec Amareins et Francheleins sous la commune d'Amareins-Francheleins-Cesseins. La commune obtient le statut de commune associée jusqu'en 1983 où la fusion-association des trois communes est transformée en fusion simple. La référence à Cesseins disparaît en 1998 où la commune prend le nom de Francheleins.

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Published: 13:26 Tuesday 16 August 2011
IT is always nice to be able to bring genuinely positive stories about our new city music fraternity, and for Tesseract – the brainchild of new-city guitarist Acle Kahney, that is precisely the case.
Things are going tremendously well, we're glad to say. Earlier this year the band issued their debut album, One, to glowing praise from the critics, and general adoration from their public.
Last month, we watched as hundreds of people tried to cram into a tent to see the band play at the Sonisphere Festival.
Security guards turned punters away because the space simply wasn't big enough to cater for the numbers of fans wanting to catch them.
"That was really nice," Acle says, "We figured it would go well, but we were really buzzing from that."
With band members spread far and wide, TesseracT have to be more applied than most groups. Assembling for practice isn't as simple as hopping in the motor for 10 minutes and heading to the local rehearsal room.
But their absolute dedication sees them through.
Fresh back from Australia ("We saw the Sydney Opera House for all of about 30 seconds!") the band will now tour the UK before taking their talents to Europe and the US.
"We are psyching ourselves up for it," Acle promised.
But first, TesseracT will deliver hard and heavy blows in the locality, with an intimate date on new city soil, this weekend.
The last time they played The Craufurd Arms the place went nuts, and it's fair to expect a similar reaction at their return on Saturday evening, when they will be joined by Our Man in the Bronze Age, whose recent dates in the new city have caused a real buzz.
Visions and Red Enemy will also appear.
Aside from it being a cracking bill to invigorate your weekend, TesseracT have a little something extra for you: "We have a big surprise to reveal at the gig," Acle says. "And obviously it will be a great show too!"
Indian Queens make Craufurd return following release of new single
TesseracT will release the follow up to One, next summer.
Tickets for Saturday's gig are £8.
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When it comes to a music haunt, Sonora is one humdinger of a live music venue that offers not just one, but three separate spaces, each catering to people with distinctive musical leanings. So whether you are in mood to listen to the classic tunes by established rock bands, or want to hop to the beats of electronic music, or are ready to open up to revolutionary sounds in music like funk, soul and dubstep, this eclectic space has everything covered inside its Room 808, Room 909 and the Bar. A unique party house that is bound to impress one and all. Call ahead or visit their website to know more.
Come join us for a fun enjoyable night at your local Bilbao club and you will never forget us. Whether you want a comfortable place to unwind after work with good music, desserts, shakes, and a wide variety of coffee and flavored tea, or partying and celebrating with friends at night, enjoying live music, and drinks, Pub Witch is the right place to be. Located in the heart of Bilbao and within walking distance to public transportation and its availability during the day (as a cafe) and during the night (as a pub) makes it a perfect spot for everyone to go to.
It's a venue that changes functions throughout the day to suit its clients. You can come for a late breakfast snack, pop in at lunchtime for tapas or come in the evening for serious drinking and music. You'll see displays of work by 'alternative' painters on the walls and you can entertain yourself chatting with friends or playing board games.
There is globe in this fine bar and cafe but that not the only reason why El Globo is popular among the masses. The food and wonderful ambiance set makes this a very sought after place to catch up with friends over a cup of coffee or even wine. The subtle lightening by hanging lamps provides for a good setting. If you feel claustrophobic you could always head outside, where the service is equally great. Kindly check the website or call ahead for additional information.
Don't miss one of the best venues in Bilbao, as it offers a great atmosphere and a wide variety of live music featuring stars like Loquillo, Barricada, Greta y los Garbo, Antonio Flores, Los Secretos, Immaculate Fools, Javier Alvarez and Paul Carrack as well as DJs like Radiador, Dino Velvet and Resident DJ'S. The decor changes all the time to keep it fresh. At the moment the walls are decorated with records produced by performers who have played here alongside a collection of foreign banknotes and bottle tops. You'll hear soothing classical music in the bathrooms as a delicate touch. You can choose from a range of beers, cocktails, whiskeys and rums as well as milkshakes and fresh juices.
A friendly and pleasant atmosphere welcomes everyone who sets foot into the famed bar and restauarnt. The service offered is warm and the seating is comfortable to say the least. The food is excellent and you will always want to come back for more. El Alambique is open from 8 am till late. Call ahead for more information regarding timings.
Hardly 100 metres from the Guggenheim Museum is this live music venue with a great atmosphere of jazz, blues and dance music. There are concerts every week, dance music at the weekends and even an American pool table. You can book private parties here and distraction is provided in the form of a large TV screen. This is a modern place, with walls and pillars covered in metal sheets, inevitably reminding us of the famous Bilbao museum, which as we see has created a certain style. The clientèle here is mainly young or are jazz and blues fans.
If you are a fan of sandwiches and visiting Bilbao then head straight to El Eme, a family run fast food joint, famous for serving a variety of delicious sandwiches since the 1950s. On the food menu try their specials triangles, towers (sandwiches) or other food items like homemade croquettes, German sausages, veal burgers or stuffed peppers. Their juicy sandwiches are prepared using freshly baked bread, top quality ham and lettuce from the garden, accompanied with their special recipe sauce. Enjoy your sandwiches at the bar while sipping on your favorite drinks.


Poultices and compresses are some of the most ancient and most used natural remedies throughout history, and they have been very useful and effective at healing all sorts of conditions and helping to accentuate beauty. These types of therapeutic remedies have the advantage of being inexpensive, and easing to use and make.
What is the difference between compresses and poultices?
Both are treatments that are applied directly to the skin, atop the affected area, or the area to be treated, but they have different uses.
Poultices are made from diverse natural components like herbs, flowers, or oils, etc. They are applied to the skin and bring calming, anti-inflammatory, healing, purifying, regenerative, anti-bacterial, etc., effects.
Minced garlic, for example, is a good example of a poultice. This can be applied directly to sores or cuts, or to skin with pimples or acne. This helps with quick healing, and also prevents bacteria proliferation.
A potato poultice, on the other hand, is good for nourishing and beautifying the skin. Applying a few potato slices, or potato puree to the skin, should be enough.
Cold clay poultices relieve varicose veins, hemorrhoids, inflammation, and helps cure acne and small wounds.
Compresses, on the other hand, are prepared with vegetable derived elements, which are wrapped in a dressing or special fabric so it can be applied to the area of the body to be treated. This dressing is to be left on the set area with a bandage.
An example of a compress is, for example, a mixture of crushed chamomile flowers with olive or sesame oil. The compress is moistened with hot water and applied as hot as possible, to dry areas of the skin.
Another example is a linseed compress, which is used to treat principally problems related to the airways, like cough, sinusitis, bronchitis, etc.
In order to know if your compress should be cold or hot, just consider that hot compresses relieve cramps and prevent or cure muscle contractures of the neck, legs, feet, etc. The heat stimulates circulation, alleviates coughs, calms pain, relaxes, and helps you go to sleep. Cold compresses are use to lower fever, they help fight inflammation, and smooth or remove pain from bruised areas.


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