Morning Brew: November 24, 2006

Your morning news roundup for Friday, November 24, 2006:

A study shows that almost half of pre-teens in the city are snacking on chips and chocolate every day. Where do they get that kind of money?

An inquest into the deat of Otto Vass has suggested that police should have the option of using stun guns instead of real guns when faced with a confrontation.

Apparently, the crown doesn't have enough evidence to make a case against the men who shot 4-year-old Shaquan Cadougan. Meaning the shooters walk, while Shaquan is still struggling to do just that.

If they did have enough evidence to make a case, the shooters may have been up for some tough penalties, as Stephen Harper yesterday proposed the reverse-onus bail conditions for those accused of gun crimes, and was supported by the provincial and municipal government.

In more gun news, you can now hang one from your tree. Yes, I'm serious: Urban Outfitters is selling a glittering gun ornament for your Christmas tree.

Lots of high times for a Jane/Sheppard high-rise where police found 22 separate grow ups.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be taking centre ice in a new comedy featuring an ex-Leaf that's out of the closet.


Latest Videos



Latest Videos


Join the conversation Load comments

Latest in City

Someone turned one of Toronto's speed enforcement cameras into a garbage bin

Doug Ford reverses controversial Greenbelt sell-off

The CNE saw record-breaking attendance in 2023

One Toronto speed camera has pulled in a mind-boggling $3.6 million in just 17 months

Vehicles on Ontario highway fail to stop after striking woman who fell from overpass

The salmon run returns to Toronto rivers and here's how to see them jump in 2023

Lengthy wait times on delay-plagued TTC streetcar line have people fuming

The TTC will spend $10 million to curb out-of-control crime on transit