John Tory’s transit flip-flop source of much merriment at Pride
Snapped by an Olivia Chow supporter at Pride festivities over the weekend. Oh – and by the by, Team Olivia had a gathering for volunteers Sunday – at 9 a.m.…
Warren
Big change
It’s been delayed, but it’s still in the works. Guess away! .
Dear John: June 22, up North
Things are better. Exercise, healthy diet, started the new book. Here’s the view as I did so. Sincerely, W .
In Friday’s Sun: no dope
Good people of Scaraborough-Agincourt, we give you Liberal Party candidate Arnold Chan. You should vote for him not so much for what Arnold has done – but for what the…
Best/creepiest album covers ever
This is my fave: More here. Be forewarned: 12 and 16 are rather disturbing.
Wynne: “There’s no new money”
Because, well, there isn’t. And Wynne’s smart to say so, early on in the new mandate. She has no choice, in fact. Some people (eg. Smokey Thomas) are professing shock…
Byline: should advisors be seen and be heard?
And, anyone who said they saw Ontario’s majority Liberal result before last Thursday is a damn liar. .
John Tory is at a mayoralty debate about disabilities issues. Wonder if he’ll mention this?
Kind of doubt it. .
John Tory: evolution is a “theory,” while “the fact” of creationism is fine to teach
The Internet sure is interesting. The video below, from when Tory was Conservative leader, demonstrates why Kathleen Wynne was so critical of Tory – and why she beat him.
Kathleen Wynne: “I question the judgment of Mr. Tory”
And: “I am willing to debate John Tory any time, anywhere, and twice on Sundays,” said Wynne. “I’m disappointed he has chosen to hide instead of tackling the issues that…
Big telco lobbyist, Rogers shill, Ford donor: John Tory shouldn’t be giving civics lessons about ethics
Lobbyist for big telcos. Thousands in donations to the Fords. And taking thousands from Rogers – while running for mayor. After the sleaze and scandal of Rob Ford’s era, we…
Mayor Crackhead: he’s coming baaaack
As Olivia Chow warned all and sundry – and, contrary to John Tory’s most-fervent prayers – Rob Ford is indeed coming back. There was never any question about that, in…
John Tory needs mulligan, say binders full of women
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In Tuesday’s Sun: the alternation theory and Justin Trudeau
Liberal governments back in power, somewhat unexpectedly, in Quebec City and Toronto: does that help Justin Trudeau, or does it hurt him? Depends who you ask. Conservatives are less preoccupied…
Olivia Chow announces her advisory committee, and it ain’t bad
Check this out. Pretty good – but there are lots more to come. .
Thank you
I’ve been getting some amazing notes from you guys this morning – offers to stay with a family in PEI, advice about real help from a former colleague on the…
Fathers, sons, today
So: fathers, sons. Today is Father’s Day. I hope that yours is a happy one, whether you are a Dad, or you are with your Dad. Mine isn’t, and likely…
In Sunday’s Sun: As The Au Pairs sang, it’s obvious
The first duty of intelligent people, said George Orwell, is to restate the obvious. In politics, it isn’t done nearly enough. So, let us state the obvious: Kathleen Wynne won…
Jim Keegstra is dead
Enjoy your stay in Hell, Jim. .