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In their email, a StrategyCorp manager lied about what's in Therme's Ontario Place lease, saying there is a $200 million commitment in there towards a 16-acre "public park" and amenities. But it's not a "public park" and the dollar figure isn't in the lease or anywhere credible.
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Hot Docs showed it a twice in Feb, no future screenings as far as we know. It's screening at The Redwood on March 22 though.
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Thank you so much!!
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The centre spread is a map of an incomplete guide to Ford's biggest flops. Illustration by @theurbangeog.bsky.social, text by The Grind editors.
Download the map and read each flop here: www.thegrindmag.ca/fords-bigges...
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Next issue will be out early April. Get in touch about editorial at info[at]thegrindmag[dot]ca and to place ads contact ads[at]thegrindmag[dot]ca.
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If you like what The Grind does, make a donation or become a monthly donor! www.thegrindmag.ca/support-the-...
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To read Random Advice and to play the "Bumper Stumpers" game and to do the crossword, you've got to get a print copy. Or read the PDF here: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lljuy...
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Last up, the horoscopes! By Lee Suksi.
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EDITORIAL: Is Doug Ford Really Standing Up For Us?
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What Is Strategic Voting?
By @dgrdon.bsky.social.
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Assistance Rates ‘Punishingly Inadequate’ in Ontario
After paying rent, ODSP recipient Maggie only has $100 to cover all her costs for medicine, monthly mobility injections and food. This leaves her $400 short every month. By Fernando Arce.
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Grassy Narrows First Nation Elder: Why Has Ford Been Silent?
Asubpeeschoseewagong (Grassy Narrows) First Nation elder Judy Da Silva sends a message to the premier about the mercury poisoning her community has endured.
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Ford & The Justice System
By Fernando Arce.
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Then, with Ford positioning himself as the best to make a deal with Trump, @dgrdon.bsky.social looks at Ford's actual dealmaking track record.
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The centre spread is a map of an incomplete guide to Ford's biggest flops. Illustration by @theurbangeog.bsky.social, text by The Grind editors.
Download the map and read each flop here: www.thegrindmag.ca/fords-bigges...
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Broken Chairs, Duct-taped Tiles, Strained Teachers: Ontario’s Schools Today
Since 2018, “the teacher that was previously teaching a class at Grade 8 level is now teaching Grade 6 level,” says Rob, a TDSB parent and teacher, about his kid's class. By @desaima.bsky.social.
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How Premier Ford Took Away $1 Billion From the TTC
By @dgrdon.bsky.social.
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Metrolinx Shakes Little Jamaica. For 15 Years.
By @dgrdon.bsky.social.
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‘Dramatic’ Staff Shortages in Hospitals
By @desaima.bsky.social.
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Justice Denied & No Improvements After LTC Disaster
Cathy Parkes' dad died in a for-profit long-term care home during a COVID-19 wave. Then Ford changed the law to make make it virtually impossible to sue LTC companies for negligence. By @desaima.bsky.social.
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Then the reported articles. First up:
Life Without Rent Control: ‘It’s Been a Disaster’
By Geordie Dent.
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The editors' letter explains this issue isn't about comparing party platforms or endorsing one candidate, but rather is about evaluating how Doug Ford's PC government has affected people in the GTA and beyond over the last seven years.