When good intentions turn bad - donating your things

This scene is becoming far to familiar. Clothing donation bins being used to rid oneself of practically anything you have laying around your house.

Your intentions may be good, after all, you think you're helping out needy people. Unfortunately, if the bin is labeled as a Clothing Donation Bin, then that's all they want, and that's all they'll use. The majority of the time the non-clothing items will be thrown away. Most charity donation organizations are not equipped to handle non-clothing donations. There are charities that welcome almost anything, so please use such charities, and keep your good intentions out of a landfill.

Toronto Police Traffic Enforcement in 11 Division today

Toronto Police will be in 11 division today doing traffic enforcement. They make these announcements to encourage the public to obey the law, and avoid the possibility of being pulled over. You are always encouraged to drive safely.

No matter where traffic enforcement is, the laws of the road should always be obeyed.

Division Boundaries:
· West-Humber River
· North-Canadian Pacific Railway line
· East-Canadian National Railway line, Lansdowne Ave., Queen St. W, Jameson Ave.
· South-Toronto shoreline

"@TrafficServices: Traffic Enforcement is in 11 Division today. We see you before you see us, so obey the law always. http://www.bit.ly/8ctLKi"


Be careful out there.

Boom lift truck into power lines - Richmond Hill

Elgin Mills Rd E and Leslie St in Richmond Hill - a construction worker has touched power lines with his boom lift truck. Power has been cut to a large area while workers negotiate the delicate situation. Fire, police, EMT and PowerStream Inc. workers are on the scene.

Traffic lights are effected in a large surrounding area, as well as lane reductions in the immediate area.
The worker who was using the piece of equipment at the time of the accident is reported to be OK.



UPDATE 6:30pm: Ministry of Labour is on the scene investigating.

April Fools - Does it get any better then this

I caught this gem of an April Fools prank yesterday. It's that classic trick you see on TV, but never actually see in person. To whomever pulled off this fantastic idea, my hat goes off to you.

Fill 'er Up

It takes a very skilled driver to pull up next to a gas pump. In fact, most drivers endure years of intense training to learn the delicate art of gas station etiquette. Unfortunately this particular driver is only in year 1 of the 6 year gas station parking course. With time he will learn, until then you can expect more of this type of behavior.