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Tourists Coming Here, TTC Gas Prices Moving Up, Khadr Staying Put
Impending implosion of both economy and environment notwithstanding, tourists are still flocking to Toronto. Toronto Tourism reports that 2008 is shaping up to be another record year for visitors to the town also called Hollywood North, New York Run By The Swiss, Montreal Without The Culture, Seriousville, and the City Most Likely To Be Praised By American Celebrities.
TTC fuel costs are set to jump next year when a contract guaranteeing fuel at 87¢/litre expires, but chair Adam Giambrone says that “it’s far too early to tell whether all these increased costs will end up being passed along to riders.” Because maybe the oil companies will let us pay in magic beans.
A cyclist (bi, not motor) suffered a broken leg when he was struck by a car while walking his bike across the Don Valley Parkway near the Dundas street overpass. A bold statement for riders’ rights or just stupid? Discuss among yourselves.
Stephen Harper is saying “no” to repatriating Guantanamo terror teen Omar Khadr, stating that the legal process currently underway should be completed. They should send him back to Canada and have the PM adopt him, and then CTV could shoot a series called Fresh Prince of Sussex Drive. Omar: “Dad, I can’t find my iPod!” PM: “Really? I know you ji-had it yesterday!” (cue laugh track.)
News today that at least two of the multitude of detached feet that keep washing up in BC belonged to the same person. Most intriguing statement made by investigators: “the feet weren’t forcibly severed.” So they just fell off? Torontoist is going out to buy sock garters ASAP.
Photo by Striderv.