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Morning Brew: photo radar proposed, Kurt Browning had a leaf blower and house fire, Rob Ford to speak about his former drug possession charges, school prinicpal accused of assaulting teacher, deep-fried butter balls coming to the CNE
Photo radar. It's a two-word term that doesn't sit well with Ontarians. Remember in the mid-90s, when police had speed detection and license plate photographing equipment in vans that would automatically nab offenders and send them fines in the mail? Scarborough city councillor Norm Kelly isn't calling for a return of this kind of policing, but he is calling for stationary photo radar to be installed on a stretch of road near two schools, where passing drivers are often speeding and putting the lives of students at risk.
Two residential fires caused destruction and loss in Toronto yesterday. A blaze at skating star Kurt Browning's Forest Hill home started in the garage, when he reportedly left his leaf blower unattended for a short time (he was using it to dry the interior of his car; not a good idea evidently). Another fire, in the Ossington & Dupont area, saw an estimated 30 of 40 resident cats succumbed to smoke inhalation after a fire started in the basement of the home.
Mayoral candidate Rob Ford continues to get blasted by his opponents (and others, including Premier Dalton McGuinty) for controversial comments he made about immigration and Toronto. During a televised debate, he said "Right now we can't even deal with the 2.5 million people in this city. I think it is more important to take care of people now before we start bringing in more people." Today, Ford is dealing with another controversial incident -- a 1999 run in with authorities in Florida, where he was arrested for possession of marijuana.
In happened back in June, but we're only learning of the incident now. A male elementary school principal at Golf Road Public School in Scarborough was charged with assaulting a female teacher, and has been on home assignment since. Little has been revealed about what prompted the altercation, but I suppose we'll learn more once the courts wade through the mess.
And just when you thought you heard the ultimate in artery-clogging, nasty-but-tasty treats...here comes...deep-fried butter! The secret recipe will be featured at this year's CNE, and involves freezing a glob of butter and then dipping it in funnel cake batter before frying it in oil and drizzling sweet syrups and icing sugar on top. Whatever you do, please don't also chow on the deep-fried mac & cheese balls and the chocolate-covered bacon. Save them for another visit (or do yourself a favour and have them never).
Photo: "Any takers?" by viaveg, member of the blogTO Flickr pool.
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It's funny how the Star closes their comments on this story. They keep shooting <i>Ford</i> down and he keeps swimming above the water line. The more they dis him the better he looks. I don't agree with everything he says, but if he's going to save us money, I like that. And with all this witch hunt, Ford's name is front and centre in the news, and that means one thing.
I haven't decided yet, but Ford keeps looking better and better.
<b><i>Daniel .. Toronto</i></b>
http://bit.ly/bKGa13
Also, RTFA. For someone so fiscally responsible, Ford can't do math. The plan says quite clearly that Toronto is expected to add only 170,000 new residents in 10 years. 1 million by 2031.
Where are your critical thinking skills? There is no gate around Toronto and as such, this could happen whether he likes it or not and is not an immigration issue but an infrastructure issue and far as I can tell, he has no actual plans - but to piss and moan and appeal to short sighted, knee jerk voters like yourself with no critical thought skills. He's basically a Tea Partier.
And is real good at answering tough questions when he's called on it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8EpSdyB0zY
If you think he's so great, why don't you go park your van by his "DOWN BY THE RIVER!"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsTTvKWPZGw
Toronto is one of the most weed-friendly cities in North America. You can walk down the street on a typical weekend evening and smell it coming from passersby. Every year we have 30,000 people gather to smoke it in Queens Park, without incident, and *no one cares*.
speaking of which, since the election has now lowered itself to the issue of past drug use, does that mean Smitherman's cocaine addiction is now fair game?
Fair enough, I'll admit I may have come across as immature on the very obvious camparison to Farely. However I would also contend that could be quite presumptious on your part - given the undeniable corelation in demeanor contained within the second clip posted - that I'm making a negative comment on Ford's physical appearance, considering you've no idea what I look like.
And I would take that a step further by accusing you of the same dismissiveness contained in said clip given you chose to make a intentionally demeaning comment directed at me to dismiss the valid part of my comment.
That said, I could honestly care less that you have no sense of humour about a non-subject as this is (keeping in mind the point we're argueing about is moot). If people are ignorant enough to vote in a reactionary manner instead of an informed one, they too will suffer tyhe consequences - and likely blame someone else in the end. Just trying to inject some critical thought and a smattering of humour. Chastizing taken. Carry on with your judging. ;)
This will blow over very quickly. No one gives a shit about a weed charge in the U.S. from over a decade ago, especially not when his closest rival admits to a former "substance abuse problem".
Seems to me he is kinda normal regular person yet it was wrong.
Ford has his faults, we all do, but he will save us money and I like that, and he's somewhat honest, although sometimes a little late admitting it.
When is <b>Smitherman</b> going to answer the questions about his five year use of illegal drugs?
Why is Toronto media only going after <b>Ford</b> for his indiscretions?
I saw today in the Star, a story about <b>Thompson</b> being arrested for assault, I guess that brings out the fairness.
I haven't decided yet, but the more they dump on Ford, the better he looks.
It really is a smokescreen to be talking about this rather than talking about the real issues that matter to our city/citizens. In any event, be sure to go out and vote, who you think will be a good mayor for our city.
<b><i>Daniel .. Toronto</b></i>
http://bit.ly/bKGa13