I was reading the news this morning about the latest Rob Ford gaffe and the CBC had posted images of the protests going on outside city hall. It is pretty telling that this is actually going on in the first place. I don’t recall during either Mel Lastman’s or David …
I am back in the saddle. I am very excited t be back on the bike. This was actually my fifth ride. My goal was to be back on the bike by September and dammit I was. It takes more than a bus to stop me. It was a rainy …
Continuing on my Ramen kick I have visited several ramen shops in Toronto and decided to provide my assessments. 1. Kenzo Ramen – Kenzo is one of the earliest ramen shops in the city and I’ve been to Kenzo several time and at several locations. Personally, I prefer the one …
Now that the hubub over Rob Ford is dying down Toronto needs to start thinking about what happens next. Rob mentions he will fight the ruling “tooth and nail”. He has also mentioned he will try to run in a by-election, although the city lawyer believes he may not be …
I thought this going away song would be appropriate for Rob Ford and something he can relate to: Perhaps it is a little bit of schadenfreude but I am over-joyed the judge has ruled against Rob Ford and removed him from office. Anyone who compares Chinese Canadians to dogs, drives …
The Toronto Star posted an article about whether or not dogs should be allowed to run free in the city’s parks. Personally, I think dogs should have their own run parks, but any dogs off-leash elsewhere should result in a fine. While I am not a dog person, I can …
Every time I read about the city getting a casino I cringe. First off, let’s be clear: I don’t like gambling. Gambling is nothing more than a way of taking advantage of people who cannot do math. I would recommend the book “Struck by Lightning” by U of T professor …
The city of Toronto is again threatening the funding of pride if the Queers Against Israeli Apartheid marches. Councillor James Pasternak likens the group to bullies, “I think I’m looking for some leadership from Pride to finally say ‘No’ to this kind of bullying and demonization. We don’t pull funding just for the fun of …
I have been off the commuter for the past couple of weeks. The need to dress up plus fighting a cold has kept me from pedalling to work. However I do ride at least 3 times a week around the city and I am a huge proponent of cycling. I came …
What is wrong with me, I agree with Rob Ford. Toronto needs subways. Now before you go all crazy think about this. We should be building for 2050, not 2015. I know it seems like a long time from now but in reality it isn’t. It is our grandchildren’s time …