Liberal Leader Trudeau says Canada should legalize marijuana. He made the remarks during a tour of British Columbia where he has been received in some quarters like a Hollywood star. The suggestion to legalize marijuana takes Trudeau out in front of his party, certain parts of which have called for the decriminalization of marijuana. The quotes being used on line from Mr. Trudeau are: “I’m actually not in favour of decriminalizing cannabis. I’m in favour of legalizing it. “Tax it, regulate. It’s one of the only ways to keep it out of the hands of our kids because the current war on drugs, the current model is not working. We have to use evidence and science to make sure we’re moving forward on that.”
Bulldog sadly finds the McLobster comes cold
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Our flash post on the McLobster early Friday morning drew a good many readers so The South Bayviw Bulldog decided to grab one at the McDonald’s at Bayivew Ave. and Eglinton Ave. E. At the counter, Christian told us that while the McLobster had arrived at the restaurant earlier this week, ours was the first he had sold. We were careful to check those yummy publicity shots up above with the prices. They often make the offerings look better than the real thing. When our McLobster arrived in its little blue box it was smallish we thought but not unappealing. But here’s the thing. It comes cold. Somehow, cold lobster salad is just not the same as hot lobster. The flavour gets lost. Shrimp salad is okay. Shrimp has a delicate flavour too but it is more assertive than lobster. In the McLobster, the sense of the white and red crustacean meat is frankly lost. At $6.79 plus tax ($8.99 in combo) it’s not really what we call a lobster experience. The quarter pounder or even a filet-o-fish (at $3.99) seems like a better value and they’re hot. McLobsterPatrick Rocca has commented: A true Maritimer will tell you lobster flavor is better when it is cold!..the McLobster is served cold out east…Just sayin..:)
Windsor Tunnel operators, owners are bankrupt
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Consumer Reports picks the Chevrolet Impala
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Consumer Reports magazine has chosen the 2014 Chevrolet Impala as best car of the year. The honour breaks a 20 year reign of foreign cars in the CR most-favoured position. The Impala is said to be completely redesigned and in dealerships but a few days. CR says: “It has been transformed from a woefully uncompetitive and outdated model that was to be avoided even as a free upgrade at the rental-car counter into a thoroughly modern and remarkably enjoyable vehicle.” Also enjoyable is this review (right) from Real World which includes a great review of past Impalas.
Did Matlin resist selling firm he founded?
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The messy firing of Joel Matlin by the board of directors of AlarmForce continues to leave the question of why it happened. But Marvin Ryder of the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University says he thinks the issue arose because Mr Matlin was not so keen on selling the company he founded so that it could expand in the U.S. Mr. Ryder was interviewed on CHCH-TV and emphasized that he “thinks” this is the root of the breakdown. He also said that it will be very difficult for Mr. Matlin to organize a comeback as CEO by asking shareholders to re-instate him. Mr. Matln is quoted by Canadian Press as saying he should not have been fired, did not expect to be fired and that he is calling on shareholders to restore him to office. He would only say his dismissal came about as the result of a disagreement he had with the new CEO Anthony Pizzonia. Mr. Matlin is a minority shareholder of the firm (8 percent) having sold off control of the company. There has been no comment from the new management. Previous post Spanish train speeding on curve — 80 are dead
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Analysis of the above video by various authorities indicates the Madrid to Ferrol train was travelling at perhaps twice the speed set for this corner. The AP says it calculates the speed at between 152 and 194 km/h. The railway said the speed limit on this portion of the track was no more than 80 km/h. Eighty people are dead.
Food truck pilot in Allan Gardens, 4 other parks
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It is a halting baby step but the City of Toronto has authorized the operation of a number of food trucks at five parks beginning Thursday, August. 1. Toronto has been widely criticized for its over-management of the street food industry. Past projects have seen the City dictating menus. The trucks will be permitted at Woodbine Park, Sherbourne Common, Roundhouse Park, Canoe Landing and Allan Gardens. Some participating truck vendors include: The Feisty Jack, Urban Smoke Fusion BBQ, Stuft Gourmet Sausages, Caplansky’s, Gourmet Gringos, Beach Boys Food Truck, The Food Dudes, Pretty Sweet Bakery, Gourmet B1tches, Bestia, Crossroads Diner, Hogtown Smoke, Choco-Churros, Tiny Tom Donuts and Localista.
Blackberry to lay off 250 employees in Waterloo
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BlackBerry has said that it will lay off another 250 employees at its product testing facility in Waterloo. It is a continuation it seems of the firm’s downsizing. Last year some 5,000 people were laid off at Blackberry. The company is telling news agencies that it is “part of the next stage of our turnaround plan to increase efficiencies and scale our company correctly for new opportunities in mobile computing. We will be as transparent as possible as those plans evolve.”
Gas leak under control at Laird and Wicksteed
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Conditions were snarled in east Leaside Thursday morning as crews dealt with a gas leak at Laird Drive and Wicksteed Ave. By 9.30 it appeared that conditions were under control.
Home security firm fires Joel Matlin as CEO
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Joel Matlin, the larger than life face, voice and all around cheerleader of the home security firm AlarmForce has been fired as CEO of the company. The decision installs Anthony Pizzonia as interim president and CEO, according to the Star newspaper. It will come as a surprise to the public at large that it would even be possible to fire Mr. Matlin, so deeply established is his identity as the founder and boss at the home security firm. In fact, as the news stories indicate, he owns merely eight percent of the shares. Clearly the questions out-number by a long shot the simple facts of the announcement that Mr. Matlin is out and that Mr. Pizzonia is in as CEO. Why was ths done? Will Matlin continue to be the public face of AlarmForce? Will this avenue even work, if he isn’t the CEO? Bells will be ringing with those who own AlarmForce systems. Toronto Star
Call him George Alexander Louis if you please
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West Nile warning issued as positive results found
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Toronto Health is warning about the West Nile Virus threat posed by mosquitoes. As expected, there have been positive tests conducted on area mosquitoes. In past years, the Don Valley has been a fertile area positive tests. As a result, the authorities are issuing a reminder about West Nile. They call it a timely reminder to members of the public to protect themselves from mosquito bites and to remove standing water from property where mosquitoes can breed. Although the risk of becoming infected is low, protection against mosquito bites can further reduce this risk. Public Health reminds residents to wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts, pants, socks and a hat when outdoors, especially at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. They also recommend insect repellent approved by Health Canada and follow product instructions.