“If council were to clearly indicate that they lack the ability to function as a result of this matter, the province would respond to a request from council to be provided new tools, depending on what that request might be,” the premier said. Toronto Star Rob Ford file Google news
McDonalds ends lifelong ketchup deal with Heinz
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What does McDonalds have against Bernardo Hees? Plenty, it seems. Mr. Hees is the new CEO of H.J. Heinz, the world’s most famous ketchup maker. Now McDonald has said goodbye to Heinz. After a 40-year relationship, Big Mac is going elsewhere for its ketchup. So what’s up? It has something to do with Mr. Hees previous job, and maybe how he did. He used to be the CEO of McDonalds arch-rival Burger King. Still, it seems like a harsh decision by the Golden Arch. Was it all that sneaking around to find out where McDonald’s was going to locate, and then moving in next door? Who knows. But the flow of ketchup has stopped. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway and an investment fund affiliated with 3G Capital bought Heinz for $28-billion (U.S.) in June and immediately named Hees CEO. Burger King went public in June, 2012, less than two years after it was taken private by 3G Capital Management LLC, which retains a stake in the fast-food chain. Still with Heinz, ketchup production in Leamington, Ontario’s tomato town, will end soon. Heinz will also shut plants in the U.S. as well. About 740 people in Leamington will lose their jobs there.
Argos rap Mayor Ford for obscene language
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The Toronto Argonauts have criticized Mayor Ford today for his behaviour while dressed in an Argo jersey. The mayor used obscene references as he responded to suggestions that he may have associated with prostitutes. Here is the statement from the football club. “It’s well-known that the Mayor is a big fan and supporter of the game of football. The Toronto Argonauts organization is not in a position to comment on the manner of dress of public officials. The situation with respect to the Mayor and his leadership is unseemly at best. These latest remarks, while wearing our team’s jersey, are particularly disappointing given our organization’s work in the community to help youth deal with issues of bullying prevention. We hope for the benefit of the wonderful citizens of Toronto and this great city that this situation is resolved expeditiously.”
Glebe town homes meeting set for Tues, Nov. 26
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The choice parcel of land in the heart of the Glebe is the source of a lot of interest. The former site of Glebe Presbyterian Church is proposed as the site of a six, three-storey attached townhouses. They would sit over a common garage of 13 parking spaces and for the main part face onto Thurloe Ave. The church, before it was demolished last year, carried the address of 124 Belsize Drive even though its main entrance was at Thurloe and De Savery Crescent. There is still public consultation to take place before these homes are built and one meeting will take place Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 7 p.m. at North Toronto Community Church, 7 Eglinton Ave. E. This notice comes from Josh Matlow (Ward 22) who says he will be there. As indicated in previous posts, with the demand for of homes in the Glebe and an added amenity like an underground garage, the value of each unit will be substantial. Profit to the builder would be very handsome as well if he paid only the listing price of $2,800,000. This proposed project may seem attractive to residents here and elsewhere considering the frequent attempts by developers to challenge zoning with multi-level towers
Mayor threatens legal action, spouts obscenites
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Mayor Ford arrived at City Hall Thursday morning in an Argo jersey and right off the elevator told reporters (and a live television audience) that he will be suing former aides and others who spoke to police about suspected drug use and the role of a friend of the mayor’s, a woman named Alana. He also used unrepeatable vulgarities to deny certain interaction with another woman at City Hall. Yahoo Gondak denies she slept with mayor.
The last bearded Prime Minister resigned in 1896
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We’ve been wondering lately if Thomas Mulcair knows that the last Canadian Prime Minister to wear a full beard was Mackenzie Bowell who left the office in 1896. Every single first minister since then has been pretty much clean shaven. Robert Borden (1916) and Louis St-Laurent (1957) has mustaches. Academically speaking, the thinkers are split on whether the full beard makes a guy more trustworthy or sort of sneaky looking. Of course, Mr. Mulcair’s beard may have nothing to do with whether he becomes Prime Minister. There has never been an NDP true north PM bearded or otherwise.
No decency, no shame, no sense of reality
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Who will deliver us from this strange, limited and vulgar man? Only Rob Ford, it now seems, could hope to persuade the men and women of Toronto city council to forgive him by announcing on international television that “I really F-upped.” His shocking and yet for him, commonplace admission, that he has purchased illegal drugs while in office just makes the point that Mr. Ford can’t grasp the enormity of his offenses. His accumulated behaviour has long since passed critical mass. Mr Ford has detonated his office. There is no apology or recounting of regret that can restore things or permit him to go on. The mayor’s refrain that he doesn’t know what else he say is to groan for. He has no decency no shame and no grasp of reality.
“Booze, drugs and suspected escorts at City Hall”
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Early this evening Mayor Ford left his office at City Hall and issued a repeated warning to reporters. “Be careful what you write,” he said. In the face of questioning, the answer was the same. “Be careful what you write.” Earlier, CP24 said, the mayor’s brother, Doug Ford, had said the same and added “You will be sued.” Now read the Toronto’s Sun’s account of the mayor’s associations and what the Sun makes of them. Michele Mandel, Toronto Sun
Humiliating motion calls on mayor to get out
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Toronto City Council voted 37 to 5 today to call on Mayor Ford to take a leave of absence or resign. The motion also called on the the mayor to start co-operating with police in their investigation of him. CTV
Not on crack, but Brampton mayor blows money
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Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell has expensed taxpayers over the past three years for items such as $2,160 on personalized barbecue aprons, $3,191 for a seat upgrade on a trip to India, $1,326 for Mandarin lessons and $1,500 for an orchestra performance. San Grewal, Toronto Star
Loblaw, Metro profits down in face of competition
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Ford admits to buying illegal drugs while mayor
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford admitted in front of City Council that he has purchased illegal drugs while serving as mayor. “Have you purchased illegal drugs in the last two years?” asked Coun. Denzil Minnan-Wong. After a pause, Ford replied, “Yes, I have.” Canada