Morning Brew: April 18th, 2007
Photo: "Under the Gardiner" by blogTO Flickr pooler shotzy.
Your morning news roundup for Wednesday April 18th, 2007:
A 16 year old high school student was swiftly arrested and charged after he allegedly made online threats to mark the Columbine anniversary by killing students and a teacher at his Bowmanville school this Friday. Sometimes I wish we could bring back tar and feathering.
Some Parkdale residents don't want to be "overburdened" by mentally ill residents that will call the quickly gentrifying neighbourhood home if a proposed housing project proceeds. Ten years ago this proposal would surely have been widely lauded by the community.
Good road news: if you know of a pothole in the city, call 416-338-0338 and it'll be fixed within a few days as part of a "pothole guarantee" by the City Works Committee. I hope this promise doesn't rely on the use of duct tape.
Bad road news: plenty of summer road work is coming to a road near you, and will surely worsen the congestion problems we already have. Here's a list of some of the major projects.
Blackberry (aka Crackberry) users couldn't get their fix last night. A major problem made the system go down last night across the world. If you missed your morning meeting in Siberia (or anywhere for that matter) you have a golden excuse.
Today's Crossroad Puzzle after the jump...
Recognize this part of the city? Post your answer in the comments (and make your eyes go out of focus so you don't accidentally see the answer in a previous comment). Check for the answer in tomorrow's blogTO Morning Brew.
Answer to yesterday's puzzle:
Bloor & Keele
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