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Scarborough Wading Pool Wonkiness #TOpoli
So, I liveblogged about this wading pool nonsense over here: http://torontolo.gy/making-sausages/council-sessions/20130510-liveblog/ Councillor Norm Kelly waxed poetic over wading pools: “Kelly: I think NPS should be the “people’s place” let the snootiness and hautiness of the other places be that. There’s … Continue reading
Mike “the poor will always be with us, so cut the budget” Del Grande sees the light on the road to damascus #TOpoli
Hat tip to Matt Elliot for capturing this glorious hypocritical freakout courtesy of Mike Del Grande. Del Grande: “Madam Chair, yesterday I went for a walk and I ran into Mrs. D. Her and her husband are empty nesters and … Continue reading
Tomorrow is the TPSB meeting…oh goodie, oh yay. #TOpoli
Super happy fun magic times, kids. Tomorrow’s TPSB meeting will have such delightful and fun items as: Response by Police to People Experiencing Mental Health Issues. Will include things like MCITs and a little video of some of the training. … Continue reading
Want to Depute at the TPSB Special Meeting April 29th? #TOpoli
“If you would like to deliver an oral deputation to the Board at its special meeting on April 29, 2013, please contact Karlene Bennett, Acting Board Administrator, at 416-808-7265 or karlene.bennett@tpsb.ca by 9:00 AM on April 29, 2013 to confirm … Continue reading
Special TPSB Meeting – New Priority on Integrity and Ethics #TOpoli
Special Toronto Police Services Board Meeting – New Priority on Integrity and Ethics At its meeting held on March 27, 2013, the Board approved that, as part of the 2014-2016 Business Planning consultation process, it engage the public in discussions … Continue reading
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we dont need another anti-racism 101
Reblogged from guerrilla mama medicine: i used to be an antiracism trainer for a progressive organization a few years ago. i was really really good at. this year i finally realized after a lot of soul searching that teaching white … Continue reading
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Light morning read: Assessment of TPSB Youth Program Initiatives
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Tagged Community Policing, Toronto Police Services Board, YiPi, Youth in Policing
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Darn BlackHatters are at it again… #Badvertising gripe ahead
https://twitter.com/search/realtime?q=Chowing%20down%20on%20tacos%20at%20a%20brand%20new%20Parkdale%20joint%20called%20Grand%20Electric.%20Thank%20you%20in%20advance%20for%20opening%20beside%20my%20house.&src=typd Too legit to quit, eh? The latest Panda update places a higher emphasis on social shares and follows rather than say, backlinks. So what are the lazy doing to keep up? Fake accounts. They steal non-bot twitter … Continue reading
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I rarely saw him take a drink.
Sometimes I like to drink socially but it has no impact on my enjoyment of an evening out. Lots of times I don’t drink at all. I’ve always been like that, most often preferring coffee and a pack of cigarettes. … Continue reading
