By Mark Medley

Toronto councillor Cesar Palacio is under fire: a charity he co-founded has reportedly been paying the mortgage on the building that houses his office.
The Toronto Public School Board has managed to balance its budget without having to close any schools or cut in-school staff.
More on the lottery scandal: Have you ever wondered why you never win Lotto 6/49 or Super 7? So did the CBC. Maybe you should become an Ontario lottery retailer.
Is Canada nothing more than a freeloading country? An American election ad currently running in Tennessee
suggests this may be the case. They’re just mad they live in Tennessee.
A NATO operation in southern Afghanistan has – if reports are confirmed – left at least 60 civilians dead.
Who wants to shell out $10.95 to watch the Maple Leafs on the big screen? I’m sure someone will…
And finally, our beloved Toronto Raptors improve their record to a perfect 7-0 after beating the Boston Celtics last night. I’ve already started planning the parade route. What? It’s only pre-season? Nevermind…