The Beach-Riverdale Mirror

The goal of this year's marathon is to raise $1 million for more than 60 small Toronto charities including Invest in Kids, the Assaulted Women's Helpline and Fort York Food Bank.

The marathon (42 kilometres), which also offers a half marathon (21 kilometres) and five-kilometre run has become one of the premier sporting events in Toronto and across North America, according to organizers.

"This race is Toronto's race and there is truly a way for everyone in our city to participate," said Alan Brookes, race director, in a press release.

This year there are three ways for Torontonians to get involved. People who aren't running can participate by pledging a runner or by coming out to cheer along the race route or at one of Scotia Toronto Waterfront's 10 official Neighbourhood Cheering and Entertainment Centres from the Humber to the Beaches.

This year's marathon starts and finishes at Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W. beginning at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com for the full race route.

Jean Laveau pleaded guilty to theft under $5,000 and possession of burglary tools on Aug. 7.

The former Montreal resident had already served 23 days in jail at the time of his sentencing.

Laveau has four prior criminal convictions for possession of stolen property, burglary tools and property obtained by crime.

He was arrested in mid-July after police caught him in the process of stealing a bicycle across from a Queen West shop.

Igor Kenk, owner of the Bicycle Clinic, now faces over 50 theft and drug-related charges in connection with alleged bicycle thefts.

Toronto Police will likely auction off or donate the 2,500 or so recovered bicycles to charity once court cases pertaining to the bike-theft ring wrap up.

The event will take place at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., from 7 to 9 a.m.

The feed the children breakfast is designed to remind members of the surrounding community that there is an ongoing need to help underprivileged youngsters in Beach-Riverdale.

The breakfast is also a way to highlight two upcoming fundraising events namely Canada's 9-1-1 Ride on Saturday, Aug. 23 and the Red, White and Blue Knights 30th annual Charity Toy Ride on Sunday, Sept. 7.

Visit www.redwhiteandblueknights.com and www.canadas911ride.com for details.

The Salvation Army Thrift Stores is in desperate need of men's clothing and are appealing to the public for help.

The organization, the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services, says this is the lowest donation of men's clothing they've seen in a very long time.

"I cannot remember a time in well over a decade where we have ever seen such a dramatic reduction of donations of men's clothing," Arlene Boden, executive director for Central and Southwestern Ontario recycling operations, said in a press release.

To drop off donations, visit www.tstores.ca to find the closest store near you.

The 27-year-old female and 41-year-old male victims told police they were approached by two male suspects at about 3:30 a.m.

One of the suspects allegedly threatened to kill the victims if they did not hand over their money, to which they complied.

The suspects fled the scene towards Gerrard Street East.

Police are looking for a white male, 18 to 20 years old and a black male 17 to 18 years old.

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A 13-year-old boy was robbed of his bicycle this week by two male suspects, one of which was armed with a knife.

The incident happened July 28 at about 2 p.m. near Redway and Millwood roads.

The victim told police that he was approached by two male suspects who engaged him in conversation. One suspect then brandished a knife and demanded that he hand over his bike, which he did.

The victim was not injured during the ordeal.

Police are looking for a white male, 18 to 22 years old, six-feet-tall, 141 lbs., he has blond hair, a thin build and was clean-shaven. The second suspect is described as a black male, 18 to 22 years old, six-feet-tall, 141 lbs. with black afro style hair and a thin build.

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Anyone with information about these incidents should call 416-808-5500 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at www.222tips.com or call 416-222-TIPS (8477).