Morning Brew: October 3rd, 2008

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Your Toronto morning news roundup for Friday October 3rd, 2008:

Who's tired this morning? I am. And I suspect many of you are too, after watching both the Canadian leaders and the US Vice Presidential candidates debate last night.

Highlights of the four-on-one brawl Canadian leaders' debate: Dion promised "more fun for Canada", Layton wants to know if the Conservative platform is being hidden "underneath the sweater", May was feisty and finger-pointing and using the word "fraud", Harper's son is "learning to play the guitar" (i.e. he's an "artist"), and at one point Duceppe looked like he was going to jump over the table if Harper wouldn't say "reimbursable". And it was moderated by a familiar character. 9/10

In the Nascar race south of the border US VP debate, Biden was on and, for the most part, Palin was able to avoid crashing and burning (and giving Tina Fey direct quotes to use on Saturday). 7/10

The proposed arts centre at the base of the forthcoming "L Tower" at Yonge & Front has been axed due to lack of funding from the provincial and federal governments. What will we get instead? Retail space, a food court, a fountain, and condos. Sigh.

Disgusting crack pipes will be replaced by comparatively pleasant doggy doo. That's the change that developers, councilors, and residents hope the new off-leash dog area at Allan Gardens will bring about.

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A $10,000 reward is being offered for help bringing a prolific bank robber to a halt. Some guy has managed to rob at least 26 southern Ontario banks in recent years without getting caught. Check out the photos... you may be able to help, and score some cash.

When I say Greyhound bus, you think...
It's only getting worse for the bus company. It's believed that as many as 27 passengers on a Toronto to Detroit run might have been exposed to tuberculosis. Yikes.

Yesterday the TSX took another nosedive, and so did our dollar. I predict that in trading today, we'll see at least a 400 point and 0.80 cent recovery respectively. And another drop next week.

Would you skip the fiber and protein and instead eat several spoonfuls of sugar for breakfast? It may be that you are doing just that already. Sweet!

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"It's only getting worse for the bus company. It's believed that as many as 27 passengers on a Toronto to Detroit run might have been exposed to tuberculosis. Yikes."

I think manditory blood tests are warrented before getting on a bus.

Posted by: Ryan L. at October 3, 2008 8:46 AM

I find these leaders debates have been much more watchable now that Steve Paikin is moderating them. He's great at keeping them in line and on topic. And if one of them insinuates something nasty, he stops them, makes them either retract or come out with a straightforward accusation, and then gives the accused a chance to respond. All without letting it disintegrate into the shouting matches that typified our former leader's debates. He also calls people on it if he hears them spouting bullsh*t.

Can we vote for him instead?

Posted by: fdr at October 3, 2008 9:23 AM

I agree, Steve Paikin did a stellar job as moderator!

Posted by: Jerrold at October 3, 2008 9:26 AM

I agree Pakin was the clear winner of the debate. I'm voting for him. I really like his vp pick Gwen Ifill too.

Posted by: Jonathan at October 3, 2008 10:16 AM

As if people don't already know some cereals are nothing but sugar! Um... Sugar Crisps? Frosted Flakes? We all know which cereals are the healthy ones (Cheerios, Vector) but as long as parents keep buying the sweet ones for their kids, there's no end in sight for little fatties. BTW, I love Sugar Crisps and Reese Peanut Butter cereals.

I flipped between Canada and the US debates, Harper was gang-raped but held on, Duceppe is the most watchable/listenable politician, Dion looked nervous, May was just plain annoying, and Layton didn't stop with the personal attacks. Biden played it very cool and had answers we understood, while Palin couldn't stop staring at the camera nor could she stop reminding us she's from Alaska and a mom with all her 'you betcha, darn right, gosh' comments.

Posted by: Kenny at October 3, 2008 10:24 AM

The L-Tower isn't getting more retail, as I read the article. It is getting a park instead of retail.

Love the Allen Gardens leash free, as does our pup!

Posted by: Sean Galbraith at October 3, 2008 10:50 AM

"Duceppe is the most watchable/listenable politician"

I know what you mean. It secretly wants me to vote Bloc. He lays off the personal attacks, he answers questions with direct answers and he avoids exaggerating.

Posted by: Ryan L. at October 3, 2008 11:28 AM

I could've just as probably been exposed to TB yesterday on the Rocket, but are we going to link that to the TTC? Eh.

Posted by: Gloria at October 3, 2008 12:01 PM

Allan Gardens has homeless people, but I've not seen any crack pipes, and I walk through a lot. Have you seen any? Please no Toronto Sun style hyperbole here.

Posted by: Long time reader at October 3, 2008 1:47 PM

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