Ford Fest became the premier’s shame parade
Ford Fest became the premier’s shame parade
Free food can’t buy him enough love
The resignation of Doug Ford’s chief of staff, Dean French, amidst a cabinet shuffle that demoted finance minister Vic Fedeli, cast a shadow over Ford Fest in Markham. The event featured a protest plane banner from teachers, and a willing interview subject in a MAGA cap.
Who will sign, seal, deliver Kawhi?
Raptors coach Nick Nurse played guitar with the Arkells while an impatient nation awaits word on whether Kawhi Leonard will re-sign for next season. While some Raptors keep basking in their glory, the case of Masai Ujiri’s on-court altercation at Oracle Arena isn’t closed yet.
The woman who allegedly woke up cold and alone in a darkened plane. Air Canada says it’s investigating a claim that crew members ignored a sleeping passenger, whose tale was relayed in a Facebook post from her friend.
Niagara Falls strip club sans Stormy
The alleged POTUS paramour couldn’t get across the border for a much-hyped appearance. An infamous Fake News website smells something more conspiratorial:
Elliot Roberts dead at 76. The rock music manager caught his first break when he volunteered to work with Joni Mitchell (after Buffy Sainte-Marie sent him a tape of her songs). Roberts proceeded to steer Neil Young’s career for all of the past 50 years.
Finally, the spoils of a shoplifter
Scott Thompson of Kids in the Hall shared this confession on the day of the Pride parade—having kept the evidence of what he stole:
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