christiesplits
Senior Member
I doubt the political fallout will be as bad. The garbage strike was mere months before the 2010 election. Tory has more than two years before the next election for the stench to wear off, literally and figuratively.
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I doubt the political fallout will be as bad. The garbage strike was mere months before the 2010 election. Tory has more than two years before the next election for the stench to wear off, literally and figuratively.
Midtown Urbanist
Superstar
Just received in my e-mail box. I wonder how many other city councillors will be in isolation, as I am going to presume that Matlow isn't the only person to have come into contact with the infected individual.
W. K. Lis
Superstar
They have video-conference for court cases, why not do a video-conference for community meetings?
Jonny5
Senior Member
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case on cutting the size of Toronto City Council.
It would be many weeks, even under normal circumstances, before any actual hearing happens. They statement here is that they will put it on the schedule for the court at some point in the future.
www.cp24.com
It would be many weeks, even under normal circumstances, before any actual hearing happens. They statement here is that they will put it on the schedule for the court at some point in the future.
Canada's highest court to hear appeal over 2018 decision to slash size of Toronto council
The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear an appeal from the City of Toronto over the province’s decision to unilaterally slash the size of city council just a few months before the last municipal election.
www.cp24.com
Videodrome
Senior Member
Quarantine Routine: John Tory almost grew a self-isolation beard
“I thought I wouldn't have to worry about my looks”
torontolife.com
The mayor with a quarantine beard?
As for the council case, I wonder if Norm would come out of retirement, not that I want him to.
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ticky
Active Member
Let's see first if Norm even survives The Rona.
Videodrome
Senior Member
Good!
Videodrome
Senior Member
BUMP:
I have seen polling done that shows big boosts in support for most leaders, but none for Tory. He must be popular right now.
I have seen polling done that shows big boosts in support for most leaders, but none for Tory. He must be popular right now.
Northern Light
Superstar
Generally speaking, I want to keep Covid-related stuff in that thread.
But I feel the need to make at least one post here expressing my profound disappointment in John Tory throughout this pandemic.
My distaste comes from both actions taken; and not taken.
First, there is the non-stop obsession with people using parks; which is not only permitted, indeed recommended by medical guidance; but which is exceedingly low-risk as per CDC-published, Peer-Reviewed research.
wwwnc.cdc.gov
In so doing, he's failed to recognize that any risk in the outdoors, is one where people are not provided sufficient space. Most of the complaints, centred around the Eastern and Western Beaches have in fact seen few if any violations of social-distancing.
But to the extent that they've been a bit busier than one might hope; including those out there making use of said parks; the answer to provide more space, not less.
Closing 1/2 of Lakeshore Blvd to expand the walking/cycling room in the Western Beaches would have been a constructive solution.
In the Eastern Beaches, closing all of Lakeshore, east of Coxwell would have been similarly sensible.
Closing lanes/streets in the crowded areas of downtown to afford people room to be responsible as pedestrians, and opening golf courses (not for golf, but as natural walking areas) would likewise have spread people around.
The failure to implement these appropriate steps; steps taken in US Cities like New York and San Francisco; but also in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg............and, even Brampton......is not only irresponsible, it has surely led to more infections than would otherwise be the case; delayed any reopening of the economy by a week or more; and increased risks of mental health disorders, domestic violence and suicide by failing to encourage people to get outside {which is necessary), but in a responsible manner.
Further, during this time, while the Mayor has obsessed about low-risk activities, unsupported by any sound science, and indeed contradicted by it; there was a major Covid outbreak in City-owned Long-term care homes that really has cost several lives.
Had his attention been focused on that much higher-risk environment, one might reasonably believe at least one or two people would still be with us.
There was also a major outbreak at Toronto Public Health HQ. The department managed by Toronto's CMO, Ms DeVilla in whom I have next to no faith.
Her own employees have publicly said they were afforded less protection than the staff at Loblaws.
That is surely mismanagement of the worst order.
I won't rant further about this except to say Toronto's handling of this (referring to the corporate City) has not only sub-optimal, but sub-par. The 2 people leading the response, politically and bureaucratically should feel a real sense of shame over that.
But I feel the need to make at least one post here expressing my profound disappointment in John Tory throughout this pandemic.
My distaste comes from both actions taken; and not taken.
First, there is the non-stop obsession with people using parks; which is not only permitted, indeed recommended by medical guidance; but which is exceedingly low-risk as per CDC-published, Peer-Reviewed research.
Identifying and Interrupting Superspreading Events—Implications for Control of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2
Superspreading Events and Control of SARS-CoV-2
wwwnc.cdc.gov
In so doing, he's failed to recognize that any risk in the outdoors, is one where people are not provided sufficient space. Most of the complaints, centred around the Eastern and Western Beaches have in fact seen few if any violations of social-distancing.
But to the extent that they've been a bit busier than one might hope; including those out there making use of said parks; the answer to provide more space, not less.
Closing 1/2 of Lakeshore Blvd to expand the walking/cycling room in the Western Beaches would have been a constructive solution.
In the Eastern Beaches, closing all of Lakeshore, east of Coxwell would have been similarly sensible.
Closing lanes/streets in the crowded areas of downtown to afford people room to be responsible as pedestrians, and opening golf courses (not for golf, but as natural walking areas) would likewise have spread people around.
The failure to implement these appropriate steps; steps taken in US Cities like New York and San Francisco; but also in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg............and, even Brampton......is not only irresponsible, it has surely led to more infections than would otherwise be the case; delayed any reopening of the economy by a week or more; and increased risks of mental health disorders, domestic violence and suicide by failing to encourage people to get outside {which is necessary), but in a responsible manner.
Further, during this time, while the Mayor has obsessed about low-risk activities, unsupported by any sound science, and indeed contradicted by it; there was a major Covid outbreak in City-owned Long-term care homes that really has cost several lives.
Had his attention been focused on that much higher-risk environment, one might reasonably believe at least one or two people would still be with us.
There was also a major outbreak at Toronto Public Health HQ. The department managed by Toronto's CMO, Ms DeVilla in whom I have next to no faith.
Her own employees have publicly said they were afforded less protection than the staff at Loblaws.
That is surely mismanagement of the worst order.
I won't rant further about this except to say Toronto's handling of this (referring to the corporate City) has not only sub-optimal, but sub-par. The 2 people leading the response, politically and bureaucratically should feel a real sense of shame over that.
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Videodrome
Senior Member
I suppose when this is all over, someone can go after Tory claiming mishandling of the crisis, but who?
Admiral Beez
Superstar
I don’t think he has mishandled the crisis. Some of the Toronto-run seniors residences have had Covid19 deaths, but otherwise I think he’s in good shape.
Videodrome
Senior Member
Same, but I see that he has his critics.
tiffer24
Senior Member
COVID-19 outbreak to cost Toronto more than $1.5 billion in 2020, says city.
The city will need the provincial and federal governments to intervene to cover much of that billion-dollar gap. Municipalities, under provincial laws, can’t go into debt to pay for operating expenses.
Earlier, city officials calculated the city would lose $65 million a week during the pandemic from a combination of estimated costs and revenue losses. The new number takes a recovery period into account and extrapolates to the end of the year.
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/20...to-more-than-1-billion-in-2020-says-city.html
The city will need the provincial and federal governments to intervene to cover much of that billion-dollar gap. Municipalities, under provincial laws, can’t go into debt to pay for operating expenses.
Earlier, city officials calculated the city would lose $65 million a week during the pandemic from a combination of estimated costs and revenue losses. The new number takes a recovery period into account and extrapolates to the end of the year.
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/20...to-more-than-1-billion-in-2020-says-city.html
AndreaPalladio
Senior Member
Seems a good time to stop throwing billions away on the Gardiner.
SunriseChampion
Senior Member
I should do it. I don't think he's mismanaged anything. I'm just bored of him. He's a great dude, much respect, but it's time for some bold moves in this staid town.
A vote for me is a vote to blow up the Gardiner. PPP! Or private donors! I'm connected. Give me a try.
Beautify the streets a bit. Set TPS priorities straight: no more drugs law enforecement. Live beaches with full bars and restaurants and not just the....what is there at the western beaches? Oh, right.....
Blow the place up a bit. It's always boring compromise and pushing staid ideas. Time for some youngblood.
Just look at our past: Lastman, Miller, Ford, Tory.....you can't possibly go wrong with me at the helm.
