| Rob Ford apologizes for inebriated video: ‘I’m going to kill that f–king guy’ Posted: 07 Nov 2013 09:41 AM PST  A brief but explosive video of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford threatening to murder an unknown person has been obtained by two Toronto newspapers. The Toronto Star and the Toronto Sun both reported on Thursday having viewed a minute-long video of … Continue reading →
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| Profanity-laced video surfaces of angry Rob Ford threatening someone Posted: 07 Nov 2013 10:04 PM PST TORONTO - A video has emerged of the mayor of Canada's largest city in a profanity-laced rambling, enraged tirade in which he threatens to kill someone — the latest episode in a stunning saga that has captured international headlines. As is now becoming a familiar refrain, Ford told a crush of reporters outside his office he was drunk at the time, and called the outburst a mistake. "Obviously, I was extremely, extremely inebriated," the 44-year-old mayor said within minutes of the video being made public. The context of the video is unknown and it's unclear who the target of Ford's wrath is.  |
| Costco's poppy policy still unclear Posted: 07 Nov 2013 09:09 PM PST The Royal Canadian Legion can't get an answer from Costco on why a veteran was asked to stop selling poppies at one of the stores.  |
| Senate suspension aftermath sheds light on the upper chamber’s blunders Posted: 07 Nov 2013 04:19 PM PST  The way the Conservative Party leadership in the Senate has handled the suspensions of Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin and Patrick Brazeau has been one major cluster f#$% -- or as some my media colleagues have dubbed it, a "cluster-Duff." Put … Continue reading →
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| Watchdog cites need for stricter oversight to keep pace with spy services Posted: 07 Nov 2013 03:02 PM PST  OTTAWA - The head of Canada's main spy watchdog says new rules — and possibly legislation — are needed to help keep an eye on federal intelligence agencies. Chuck Strahl, chairman of the Security Intelligence Review Committee, says that as spy services work ever more closely together, there must be ways for watchdogs to do the same. Strahl says he has no complaints about the review committee's ability to get information from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the agency he and fellow committee members monitor. "Is the government satisfied that we can chase those threads when they disappear out of CSIS's hands?"
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| Video: Chris Hadfield helps launch new polymer bills Posted: 07 Nov 2013 05:00 PM PST  Astronaut Chris Hadfield was on hand as Canada's new plastic $5 and $10 dollar bills were put into circulation Thursday. The Bank of Canada says new security features make it the toughest currency to counterfeit in the world.
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| Toronto Star explains decision to pay $5,000 for video of Rob Ford's rant Posted: 07 Nov 2013 03:10 PM PST  TORONTO - A video of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford ranting about killing someone is of "huge public interest" and relevant to the mayor's character, the Toronto Star's editor-in-chief said in explaining why the paper paid $5,000 for it. "The issue is so big that to pose the question, 'Why did you pay for it,' ... I don't understand it," Michael Cooke said in the wake of the explosive video's release. The video, published Thursday on the Star's website, shows the mayor in a profane fury. Cooke couldn't say if the paper's earlier decision not to pay for a video that appears to show the mayor smoking crack cocaine factored in to their decision to pay for this one, but said he sometimes wishes the paper did buy that first video.
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| Judges still resisting Harper government’s tough-on-crime policies Posted: 07 Nov 2013 04:09 PM PST  Stephen Harper's always nurtured a suspicious attitude towards the judiciary. Even before he became prime minister, the Conservative leader questioned the impartiality of judges, accusing some Liberal-appointed judges of pursuing a social-activist agenda. "The courts are supposed to be independent," … Continue reading →
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| Wounded ex-soldiers to be first in line for federal government jobs Posted: 07 Nov 2013 02:56 PM PST  OTTAWA - The Harper government has tabled legislation to ensure soldiers released from the military for medical reasons get priority for other federal jobs. Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino says when the law is enacted, it will move qualified veterans to the front of the line, ahead of civil servants displaced or laid-off by a cascading series of budget cuts. "They have to be qualified for those jobs," Fantino said in an interview with The Canadian Press. Soldiers let go for medical reasons have had access to federal jobs since 2005, but there was no guarantee in law and they could only take jobs turned down by other federal employees.
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| Quebec government tables controversial values charter Posted: 07 Nov 2013 09:16 AM PST  After months of public debate, speculation and consternation, Quebec's Parti Quebecois government has finally tabled Bill 60, their controversial values charter which, if passed, will essentially ban all public employees from wearing religious symbols in public institutions. On Thursday, Quebec's … Continue reading →
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| Suspended senators will accrue pension eligibility while banished Posted: 07 Nov 2013 03:00 PM PST OTTAWA - Turns out the three senators at the heart of the Senate expenses scandal haven't been booted entirely off the public payroll after all. Mike Duffy, Pamela Wallin and Patrick Brazeau have been suspended without pay for up to two years, but their time in political purgatory will still count towards the six years of service needed to become eligible to collect a pension. That's what the law requires, the Senate said Thursday. But Treasury Board President Tony Clement, the chief guardian of the public purse, called it a "glitch" and vowed to change the law, if necessary, to ensure the trio don't qualify for a pension.  |
| Enriching CPP benefits good idea, but only when economy stronger: Flaherty Posted: 07 Nov 2013 03:28 PM PST  OTTAWA - Finance Minister Jim Flaherty appears to have poured cold water on proposals to hike Canadian Pension Plan benefits at next month's meeting with the provinces, saying the economy is still not strong enough to withstand the added payroll taxes required. The minister told reporters on Thursday that he thinks enriching the CPP is a good idea for the future, but not now when the economy remains weak and global risks are high. "The CPP sounds like Valhalla, everybody gets free money. Some provinces, particularly Ontario, have been pushing for action on the CPP for years, but have been held back by opposition from Quebec and Alberta, as well as the soft economic outlook.
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| Tim Hortons chain looks to expand its restaurants across the globe Posted: 07 Nov 2013 11:47 AM PST  TORONTO - First North America, then the world — at least that's how Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX:THI) hopes to conquer the coffee market. Chief executive Marc Caira told investors Thursday that he plans to grow the restaurant's operations outside the company's home base and the United States, starting first with the Middle East and then moving onto other countries. "This is not about plastering the Tim Hortons brand everywhere, this is about taking the brand where it makes sense and where we can further build," he added later. Caira did not say what other countries Tim Hortons might consider as the next step, but noted that these are "very early thoughts" for a five-year plan.
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| Lululemon founder Chip Wilson says pants 'don't work' for some bodies Posted: 07 Nov 2013 09:56 AM PST Lululemon founder Chip Wilson has responded to concerns over the fabric used for some garments by suggesting in an interview with Bloomberg TV that the Vancouver company's pants just don't work for all ...  |
| Toronto Mayor Rob Ford negotiating for private viewing of ‘the video’ Posted: 07 Nov 2013 08:16 AM PST  The relationship between Toronto police and Mayor Rob Ford is admittedly at a low point at the moment, but the mayor is hoping they can call a temporary truce at least long enough for him to view a controversial video … Continue reading →
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| Opposition MPs compare Stephen Harper to Richard Nixon Posted: 07 Nov 2013 12:39 PM PST  It seems everyday, in Question Period, there's a question or comment that catches everybody a little off guard. Thursday's 'moment' came courtesy of Liberal MP Joyce Murray who — in her preamble to a query — compared Stephen Harper to … Continue reading →
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| Liberals won't worry about eliminating $11.7-billion deficit if economy slows Posted: 07 Nov 2013 02:44 PM PST  TORONTO - Ontario's Liberal government came under fire Thursday after saying it is on track to eliminate an $11.7-billion deficit by 2017-18, but will keep spending if the economy weakens further. The Liberals will protect investments in jobs and growth ahead of meeting "short-term targets" to balance the books, Finance Minister Charles Sousa announced in the annual fall economic statement. "Stronger economic growth and new jobs are the surest, fairest path to higher revenues and a balanced budget," he said. The Canadian Taxpayers' Federation said the lack of cuts and the continued spending means Ontario is "abandoning any hope" of a balanced budget.
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| One year later, only half of Pickton inquiry recommendations complete or underway Posted: 07 Nov 2013 01:40 PM PST  The horror of serial-killer Robert Pickton's bloody crimes has receded little in the decade since his arrest. The suburban Vancouver pig farmer is serving a life sentence for murdering and dismembering six women he picked up on the city's seedy … Continue reading →
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| Regina restaurant creates Rob Ford-themed burger with cracked pepper Posted: 07 Nov 2013 06:40 PM PST REGINA - A Regina restaurant has turned Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's woes into the special of the day. Nicky's Cafe is selling a Crack Pepper Burger — a burger covered in cracked pepper, mushrooms, onions and cheese. Owner Perry Mekris says he likes to serve up a few laughs along with his food. He says his customers come in and talk about the day's events, and Ford has clearly been the hot topic of late.  |
| Video emerges of 'extremely inebriated' Toronto mayor Posted: 07 Nov 2013 03:02 PM PST  (Note: Strong language in the fifth paragraph) By Allison Martell TORONTO (Reuters) - Just days after Toronto Mayor Rob Ford apologized for smoking crack cocaine, he admitted on Thursday he was "extremely, extremely inebriated" in a short expletive-laden video posted online. Toronto city council does not have the power to remove Ford itself. The blurry, 80-second clip, posted on the Toronto Star newspaper's website and shown on Canadian television, shows a clearly agitated Ford ranting, making threats and pounding his hands together, while at least one other person seems to be goading him on. The Star said it had paid for the video, and said the context of the clip was not clear.
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