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Morning Brew: Ford readies conflict-of-interest defense, charge in body parts case, new federal ridings, Sheppard subway ten years on, and turning the morning air blue
Rob Ford looks set to defend his conflict-of-interest case by telling the court he voted on an item he would have financially benefitted from last February by mistake. According documents seen by the Globe and Mail, Ford and his legal team will argue the $3,150 of charity money donated by lobbyists and their clients is not enough to warrant removal from office. The mayor voted to let himself off the hook for repaying the money which was allegedly donated in breach of council guidelines.
Police have charged a 40-year-old Scarborough man with second degree murder in the case of Guang Hua Liu, a spa owner whose dismembered body parts were found scattered across the GTA earlier this month. According to police, Mr. Jiang was the estranged boyfriend of the deceased woman.
A map of proposed nationwide revisions to federal ridings released yesterday could have some effect on GTA residents. If the plans are adopted, several new electoral districts will be created in Brampton, Toronto, Markham, Mississauga, Oakville, and several other Ontario cities to ensure rising population levels are properly represented in parliament.
Just when you thought the transit debate was taking a well-deserved nap - boom! The Star is taking a look at development on Sheppard Avenue now its short subway line is ten years old. According to the paper, it seems rapid transit does beget increased density, though not everyone is entirely happy with it.
Finally, is Toronto contributing to Buffalo's title of "Rudest City in America?" Last week, Atlantic Cities covered a Ukrainian study of America's social media habits that found our near-neighbours were the most likely to start their day with a hearty "fuck you" instead of a charming "good morning." The research mapped the ratio of swears to pleasantries and found the Queen City-area was the worst offender. Unfortunately, the angry hot spot also covers Toronto. Fuck!
GUESS THE INTERSECTION:
Can you identify these sepia-toned streets? Answers in the comment section.
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- Polarizing Toronto activist deported to Nigeria [Globe and Mail]
Photo: "Late Summer" by tess roby in the blogTO Flickr pool.
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It wasn't alleged, the integrity commissioner found him guilty and ordered him to repay the money, that already happened and was proven.
The new ethics allegations are to do with his conflict of interest vote to not pay back that money he was found guilty of taking.
This is a nuisance lawsuit, its a waste of time and money.
It benefits no one, except the lawyer trying to make a name for himself
@Johnny Tronno: I thought it looked like the hotel on the corner of Broadview too.
That said, I don't think it's appropriate to remove the Mayor of Toronto over what is largely a procedural matter, despite the fact that there's no excuse for him not knowing better.
I can't stand the guy, but I want him removed from power the old-fashioned way, via the ballot box. That way, "Ford Nation" or whatever his suburban groupies are calling themselves these days, can't whine and complain about "dirty tricks" on the part of the "Pinko Elitists".
The photo is from the 1890s – the archival information doesn't give a precise date. If you like the image you can stop by the archives, see the original and have copies made. It's stored in fonds 200, series 376, file 5, item 27.
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