UtakataNoAnnex said:
Are your claiming that your sample size of your circle of people you speak to is more accurate in gauging opinion on this than that of this forum or the Star?

...I mean, not that's really important here or should be. Rather the findings of inadequacies and problematic ethics in acquiring the change, regardless of public opinion...or the opinions of your friends for that matter.
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Do not want to get into an argument about the statistical accuracy of my sampling, but I will say that my network is likely much more diverse than the contributors to this forum. This forum is a collection of city building nerds (me included 😎) who have strong opinions on these issues. I am not saying that Doug always plays by the rules, but I am saying that the majority of Ontarians do not seem to care, rightly or wrongly. I may have to hold my nose sometimes, but I really like Ford's ability to get things built. It is obvious that the majority of Ontarians agree with me.
 
Civdis said:
Do not want to get into an argument about the statistical accuracy of my sampling, but I will say that my network is likely much more diverse than the contributors to this forum. This forum is a collection of city building nerds (me included 😎) who have strong opinions on these issues. I am not saying that Doug always plays by the rules, but I am saying that the majority of Ontarians do not seem to care, rightly or wrongly. I may have to hold my nose sometimes, but I really like Ford's ability to get things built. It is obvious that the majority of Ontarians agree with me.
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You brought it up, I was just pointing out that you probably don't want to go there.

...but my main gist is that's not really important, regardless of opinions or polls. Rather is what the government is doing following the rules they agree to when it comes to ethics, interests and oversight. And the audit has concluded that they're not. And we should be concerned about that whether we support Doug's OP rebuild here or not...

...if you still think that's fine, then all I can say you are getting what you vote for. And that's all I am going to say on the matter.
 
UtakataNoAnnex said:
You brought it up, I was just pointing out that you probably don't want to go there.

...but my main gist is that's not really important, regardless of opinions or polls. Rather is what the government is doing following the rules they agree to when it comes to ethics, interests and oversight. And the audit has concluded that they're not. And we should be concerned about that whether we support Doug's OP rebuild here or not...

...if you still think that's fine, then all I can say you are getting what you vote for. And that's all I am going to say on the matter.
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We can I agree on that, "I am getting what I voted for", a government that invests in infrastructure and gets things built. Doug is far from perfect (all governments battle with ethics), but overall I am happy with the results.
 
northyorker1 said:
Looks like you've been reading the Star too much. Do yourself a favour and just stop.
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I read the Star at times, and also The Globe and Mail when I can, and then the Financial Post, Economist, The Athletic, Farm Journal, Western Producer, The Walrus and others from outside Canada etc from time to time. I try not to use a spray can when deciding what journalism is worth reading over others. And that applies to online newsletters and the like. I thought the article in question was of interest and worth reviewing.
 
hawc said:
Maybe you're just reading too much, period?
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Maybe.....but with the advent of technology such as https://www.globalagtechinitiative....uided-heavy-equipment-for-farming-operations/ I am thinking that we ALL should have more free time (to read UT for instance), unless of course you have the following as well https://www.businessinsider.com/john-deere-solar-storm-compromised-gps-tracking-on-tractors-2024-5 Now if Elon could get his autonomous car project off the ground.....
 
Civdis said:
We can I agree on that, "I am getting what I voted for", a government that invests in infrastructure and gets things built. Doug is far from perfect (all governments battle with ethics), but overall I am happy with the results.
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I will not turn this thread into a political thread anymore than it already is...........but I will say, I find that statement exasperating.

Sure, the governments that came before, both red and blue and if you go far enough back, orange too have been varying degrees of disappointing.........but i would say no less of the current regime, if not a great deal worse.
 
It's never about reading too much or too little, rather what it is they're reading, their comprehension of it and the gullibility in believing what they are reading without critical thought.

...that said, can we get back on topic please? And thnkx!
 
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Their DOGE moment in tenuring contracts to parties that grease their palms...
 
There was a reason for the sole-sourcing, IIRC it was related to how elllis don was already doing prep work for the project I think, Also specifically intended to speed up demolition to get that faster date of handoff
 
DSC said:
www.thestar.com

Doug Ford’s Ontario Place plan will make traffic congestion worse: report

The redevelopment is projected to increase traffic volumes on Lake Shore Boulevard West as much as 40 per cent during major events, according to a staff report.
www.thestar.com www.thestar.com

Clearly more bike lanes will need to be sacrificed!
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yea that article is a bit clickbaity. other than during saturday ttc games which provides bad traffic already, it's basically less than a 1-minute delay.
Any kind of attraction even a park will increase traffic a tiny bit.

Yes this goes for bike lanes too lol
 
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