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I don't remember a figure in Toronto politics as divisive as Rob Ford. It seems you either love him or you hate him. Find me someone indifferent to Rob Ford... I dare ya. Not to paint the Ford brothers with the same brush, but what the hell. I'll do that
[via Marc Weisblott's Google+]
Remember the other day when we all talked about the heat? As usual, we were ahead of the curve. Today is the real heat. Feels like 46°C. Holy shit! I'm sure you kids are smart enough to stay indoors with the A/C. I've got a double header to
It's hot. Let's talk about it. But no complaining!
I'm not sure I miss the guy, in fact I'm fairly certain I don't, but I'm still curious... Where's Zanta these days? I haven't seen the guy or read anything about him in at least a year. Here's the doc about Zanta from Pietro Gagliano. Here's a Valentine's Day card
It's shit like this, Rob Ford. Mayor Rob Ford opposed every one of Toronto’s community grants programs at a council meeting Tuesday.The city's grants allocations for 2011 were about to sail through council without a discussion or vote when Ford rose to say he wanted to be recorded
I gave Rob Ford the benefit of the doubt all week. Surely he'd come to his senses, follow the avalanche of good advice he received from Toronto mayors past, and march in today's Pride Parade. He didn't. Mayor Rob Ford successfully boycotted Pride Week, avoiding all 10 days of events.
I've written about the High Park Zoo before. If you're looking for deer, llama, various sheep and goats, yaks, bisons, peacocks and more, why drive all the way to the Meadowvale Road and 401 and spend a fortune? The kids and I were checking out the aforementioned deer, llama, various
I used to watch a little call-in sports show on Cable 10 called Let's Talk Sports. I wrote about Let's Talk Sports over six years ago if you want to read a little more about my memories of this cheesy local sports show from yesteryear. The hosts were Mike Wilner
It's May 17. June is right around the corner. On my drive into work this morning, I had to put on the heat. Did spring sleep in? Will somebody wake her up? Join me as we mass complain about the weather. You'll feel better, I promise.
Toronto, what the hell did you just do? Prior to last night's federal election, there had never been a Conservative Party MP in the 416. Now there are eight. Prior to last night's federal election, the Liberal Party dominated Toronto, holding every seat except for Jack and Olivia's. Today, they
I'm as cynical as anybody. I understand Starbucks is in the business of selling highly priced hot beverages and hooking us all on caffeine, but I was very impressed by what I participated in yesterday. As part of their Month of Service initiative, Starbucks got 750 of us to gather
Have you heard? It's going to snow tonight. The local media is ecstatic. 680 News, for example, opened their Storm Centre. It was about seven years ago that I first wondered aloud as to what opening their Storm Centre would entail. I wonder what setting up the Storm Centre entails
John Hastings is a Toronto Comedian and he's doing his very first headlining appearance as a stand-up comedian at the Downtown Yuk Yuks on January 12th to the 16th. I told him if he wanted a plug he had to write an essay on what he loves and/or hates
On December 21, 2010, two celestial events coincided; a complete lunar eclipse and an annual Winter Solstice. Here's my favourite shot of the lunar eclipse over the CN Tower here in Toronto. [via byronjyu's Flickr account]
I should preface this entry by saying I've always been a big Don Cherry fan. Hey look! Almost seven years ago, I wrote a whole entry about how much I like the guy. Following the first period during Hockey Night in Canada I don't go anywhere until after Coach's Corner.
Yesterday I ranted about the Leafs and Rob Ford. As a proud Torontonian, both embarrass me. I'm just not sure which embarrasses me more. Please take a moment out of your busy Friday to cast a vote below. Simply leave a comment telling me which is the greater embarrassment for
Rob Ford surprised nobody with grandiose statements made on day one as Mayor. He announced that he's canceling the Transit City LRT construction plan so the city can concentrate on building subways. Sure, we've already spent millions of dollars and new subway lines might not be finished until 2020, but
Ryan from Rogers TV sent me this video of Rob Ford predicting he'll one day be mayor of Toronto. This video is from 2006. I'm a little concerned, because he also states he wants to be Prime Minister. Uh oh...
I guess I've been lucky. My first born is now 8-years old, making this my 7th Halloween going around the neighbourhood taking him trick-or-treating. I've always taken note of how seasonably warm each of these nights were, and been grateful. They're calling for a high of 7°C tomorrow, but
From the National Post, here's how Toronto voted in the mayoral election, broken down by ward. The suburbs wanted Rob Ford, downtown wanted Smitherman.
Back in March, I wrote "Rob Ford For Mayor? Not On My Watch...". With election day tomorrow, it's clear from the polls that Rob Ford hasn't gone away. As frighteningly inconceivable as it may seem to me, It's quite possible that he could be our next mayor. That's a scary
I know you don't care, but we're hosting the 2015 Pan Am Games. We have also now have a logo. What do you think?
A week ago, while walking Dundas Street during the Junction Arts Festival, a new doggie daycare called Tailwaggers caught the corner of my eye. I was actually snapping the picture below when I heard a voice say, "Mike... Mike...". That voice was from Cuz A, at least that's what I
I like the Junction. The Junction, for you out-of-towners, is an artsy neighbourhood in Toronto's west end, near Keele and Dundas. This weekend is the Junction Arts Festival so we made the short walk to check it out. I was a little out of place in my Hackey Night tee
