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May 8, 2020
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WARMINGTON: Premier Ford said not to go to cottage – then went himself | Toronto Sun
torontosun.comWARMINGTON: Ford said not to go to cottage – then went himselfPremier Doug Ford was the one who said not to go to the cottage.“There’s no one that loves the cottage more than I do, but I’m not going to my cottage,” Ford said at an Apri…
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After pleading with Ontario to stay home on the Easter weekend, Doug Ford drove by himself to Muskoka to check on the plumbing at his family cottage under renovation. The premier’s office confirmed he spent less than an hour there, didn’t stop anywhere and didn’t interact with anyone.


A mansion mystery is solved

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Taxpayers spend $2.5-million for reconstruction of guest cottage at Trudeau’s Harrington Lake retreat - The Globe and Mail #cdnpoli
theglobeandmail.comTaxpayers spend $2.5-million for reconstruction of guest cottage at PM’s Harrington Lake retreatConservative, NDP critics condemn decision to relocate, rebuild heritage home
1:42 AM ∙ May 8, 2020
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Harrington Lake gained recent attention when Justin Trudeau reunited with his family at the retreat on Easter weekend, after advising others to stay home. Questions followed about a previously undisclosed $8.6-million renovation. Now, confirmation of how much of that is for a guest cottage leaves non-Liberal critics feeling vindicated.


“It’s just X, the letter X, and then the Æ is pronounced ‘Ash’ and then A-12 is my contribution.” Elon Musk told Joe Rogan how to pronounce the baby’s name, but it contradicts with information offered by his partner, Grimes. But there’s a technical difficulty: California birth certificates will only accommodate 26 letters of the alphabet.


Life after blocking Sidewalk

Alphabet was apparently looking to cancel its Toronto smart-city project even before “unprecedented economic uncertainty” could resonate as a reason, having seen its earlier ambition of dominating the eastern waterfront knocked back to 12 acres. Columns about what might’ve been are all this patch of land can count on for now:

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The real reason Sidewalk Labs failed in Toronto — Yes, Toronto’s politics can be obstructive, and its NIMBYs are a powerful force — but that’s not what killed the smart-city development tvo.org/article/the-re… by @jm_mcgrath #topoli
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Peter Nygard’s alleged tactics described in detail. One of the 46 women currently suing the fashion mogul for sexual assault has come forward with claims about a 1998 visit to his Bahamas estate. Nygard’s lawyer questions the anonymity of the accusers while denying the allegations, and claims the suit stems from a dispute with a neighbour.


Finally, one player at a time

Toronto Raptors players hoping to defend their championship this year are getting a glimmer of opportunity. But while the NBA is allowing up to four players to practice together, their access to the OVO Athletic Centre is being limited to one on a court, accompanied by a coach, to facilitate shoots:

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Working closely with local government, infectious disease experts and public health authorities, we'll be facilitating limited access to OVO Athletic Centre for player workouts in line with league guidance. Details » rpt.rs/2yuwEFu
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