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Morning Brew: May 29th, 2007

Posted by Jerrold Litwinenko / May 29, 2007

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20070529_mb.jpgPhoto: "A Constructive Sunset" by blogTO Flickr pooler SirCharlie.

Your morning news roundup for Tuesday May 28th, 2007:

Details about those arrested in the high school shooting death of Jordan Manners are slowly being revealed, but there is a lot of speculation that the two accused were friends of the deceased, and that the shooting may have been accidental. Compassionate community members have helped raised funds for the boy's funeral.

Many licensed childcare facilities across the province are under fire and the allegations are steep. Incidents of abuse, neglect, and unsanitary conditions may soon be highlighted on a new ministry web site that aims to keep parents in the know. That would be one depressing RSS to subscribe to, but could be very useful as well.

Police have decent photos of a Vaughan gas station robber that may have hit up the same location previously. Recognize the man in the yellow hat? No curious monkeys were seen on camera.

Mayor Miller's executive committee approved the new multi-tiered garbage disposal fee system, and the vote will soon go to city council for final approval. The largest proposed container is a cart that holds a whopping 360L of waste, but those that create this much rubbish will pay for it.

California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is in town to meet with the Premier. Their Stanley Cup bet (which involves donuts and wine) seems to be attracting as much attention as their aim to collaborate on stem-cell research and greenhouse gas reduction research.

Today's Crossroad Puzzle after the jump...

20070529_CRP031.jpgThis week, the Crossroads puzzles are meant to challenge your knowledge of areas outside the core, and in some cases outside of Toronto proper. How well do you know the outskirts? Recognize this location in/near Toronto? Post your answer in the comments, and check for the answer in tomorrow's blogTO Morning Brew.

Yesterday's answer: David E correctly identified the puzzle as the rail yards bounded by Hwy7, Rutherford Rd, Jane, and Keele in Concord. Well done!

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Matt / May 29, 2007 at 08:43 am
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How do you accidentally shoot someone in the chest?
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Jerrold / May 29, 2007 at 08:47 am
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A friend of one of the accused was interviewed by CityTV and claims that they were messing around with a gun in a school bathroom and after one of the kids said "Want to feel what a real firecracker feels like?" the gun went off unintentionally.
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Lindsay / May 29, 2007 at 08:51 am
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Centennial Park Mini-Indy - Centennial Park Blvd, Etobicoke - nearest major intersection is Eglinton & Rathburn.
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Jerrold_ / May 29, 2007 at 08:57 am
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Nice one, Lindsay. It's been a while since I raced at the Mini-Indy. It's good fun, especially when the track is slick. :)
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Chris Orbz / May 29, 2007 at 09:07 am
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"after one of the kids said 'Want to feel what a real firecracker feels like?' the gun went off unintentionally"

Seems pretty strange to set up an unintentional firing with a line like that, though...

It's both reassuring and depressing to hear that this was most likely more the result of stupidity than rage.
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Mark Dowling / May 29, 2007 at 10:34 am
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I think it's unfair to solely charge by volume. As a couple with no kids who recycle as best we can, we could probably get by without paying any extra (1 bag garbage/2 weeks) although occasionally we'd probably have to store the non-food garbage in a heavy week and facilities to recycle polystyrene would have to get better than going to Environment Days. [and yes reduction would be better still but without bylaws to enforce takeback against stores customers can't do much about that.]

Neighbours of ours with two or three kids or who have parents living with them will have to pay more. I'd be happier if households could declare the number of occupants and receive a credit equivalent to 0.5-1 bag/person/week. I
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yellowman / May 29, 2007 at 10:06 pm
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this garbage issue is something the government needs to think through. for instance, individuals will just take their garbage to the local park garbage bins or just take their trash and throw it out in laneways. honestly, politicians need to open their eyes...actually just use some common sense.

while they are at this garbage thing, why don't they just raise their salaries as well.
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