Donald Trump on “two-faced” Justin Trudeau

It’s right there in black and white

Dec 4, 2019

.@JustinTrudeau, @EmmanuelMacron, @BorisJohnson and other VIPs shared a few words at a Buckingham Palace reception Tuesday. No one mentions @realDonaldTrump by name, but they seem to be discussing his lengthy impromptu press conferences from earlier in the day. (Video: Host Pool)

“Well, he’s two-faced,” said Donald Trump in response to what the hot mic heard from Justin Trudeau. “And honestly with Trudeau he’s a nice guy, but the truth is I called him out on the fact he’s not paying 2 percent [in military spending] and I guess he’s not happy about it.” A press conference scheduled for Trump was subsequently cancelled.

Chick-fil-A eternally unforgiven

Rich Garton @RichGartonCTV

Windsor's mayor has choice words for those against the proposed Chick-Fil-A in Windsor: “For people who are protesting who don’t like Chick-Fil-A or their corporate principles, don’t eat there." @CTVWindsor

windsor.ctvnews.caWindsor Chick-Fil-A location gets nod despite protestA protest took place at City Hall Square Monday night as Windsor city council considered plans for a proposed Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Windsor

Despite its pivot away from donating to anti-LGBT organizations, which has since led to new condemnation from conservatives, Chick-fil-A remains unwelcome by some in Windsor. The need to approve a site plan for the property of the Devonshire Mall, which will host the sandwich chain, is how it ended up protested at Windsor city hall.

Toronto’s recently upheld short-term rental rules are being appealed by landlords. Enforcement of the bylaw was already delayed for nearly two years. Meanwhile, a Toronto man shot at a party house rented on Airbnb is suing the platform for $5 million. (Amidst it all, mayor John Tory is now pushing for a property tax increase.)

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Dissent in Patrick Brown’s town

Martin Medeiros, a city councillor in Brampton, Ontario, is a practicing Catholic who saw December’s declaration of Christian Heritage Month as evidence that crossing a line between church and state has been distorting civic priorities. The stance must clash with mayor Patrick Brown, who can’t get enough of proclaiming stuff.

Brampton Guardian @BmptGuardian

‘We are a democratic system with a separation between state and religion. As much as we respect all religions, that’s not our function and right now I think we’re blurring the lines.’ #Brampton #brampoli

torstar.coBrampton councillor thinks city is blurring line between church and stateBrampton wards 3 and 4 Coun. Martin Medeiros thinks council is focusing too much on the wrong priorities and is blurring the lines between church and state in the process.

Vice Canada’s former music editor was sentenced to nine years in prison. The judge was nonetheless convinced by evidence that Yaroslav Pastukhov “was not a leader or a principal in this large-scale cocaine importation scheme.” And while he laments losing a link to social media hot takes, Slava P hopes to write a newsletter.

A new appreciation of power

Grimes is the ideal subject for Interview, the Andy Warhol–branded magazine that relaunched after bankruptcy. Speaking to two interlocutors, Lana Del Rey and Brit Marling, the Canadian girlfriend of Elon Musk delivers varying amounts of absurdity, and also references how her relationship could be leading her to testify in court:

Vulture @vulture

Can we get these two on a podcast or something?

vult.reWhat the Hell Are Grimes and Lana Del Rey Even Talking About?Interview published a real trip.