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MAKEUP ARTIST CARMINDY LAUNCHES TUTORIAL APP {page 18}
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Thursday, July 28, 2011 www.metronews.ca News worth sharing.
Ford avoids charges Pursuing drivers who later admit to using cellphones can stretch the force’s limited resources, police spokesman says OPP says it charged 8,522 motorists last year Mayor Rob Ford will not be charged after acknowledging he was talking on his cellphone while driving, police said yesterday. No charges have been pursued against other motorists who admitted after the fact to driving while talking on the phone and equal treatment will be given to the mayor, said Toronto police spokesperson Mark Pugash. “We haven't had a case where
we felt it was necessary or appropriate to take the matter any further,” Pugash said in an interview. “There are some logistical problems with doing it after the fact, but if it was a situation where we felt it was appropriate we’d certainly consider it.” The mayor denied Tuesday a post on Facebook — which gained a lot of media attention in the city — that said he gave a woman the
finger while he was driving in the city’s downtown last Friday. Ironically, Ford is currently in the midst of a review of the city's expenditures, which police Chief Bill Blair has warned could lead to a further reduction in the number of police officers available. Ontario’s ban on the use of cellphones and other hand-held electronic devices by drivers took effect in October 2009.
“I can say with pride that we have a law on the books ... and I also say with pride this law has been adopted in several other North American jurisdictions,” Premier Dalton McGuinty said yesterday when asked about the Ford situation. McGuinty, who said he didn’t have any advice for Ford, was also asked if he has ever broken the rules. “I don't drive,” he said. THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Amy Winehouse
Singer pushed too hard? Natalie Cole says the music industry could have done more to save gifted artist {page 17}
Don’t give up values: Norway PM Urges people to embrace what shooter detested {pages 6-7}
Songwriter who sparked revolt slain Qashoush’s lyrics moved thousands in Syria {page 8}
Canadian Press reporter Alexandra Posadzki leans back 1,168-feet over Toronto’s downtown during a media preview of EdgeWalk yesterday. DARREN CALABRESE/THE CANADIAN PRESS
Tower walkers will need steel nerves
Opening to the public on Monday, EdgeWalk allows thrill-seekers to walk handsfree along a 1.5-metre-wide ledge around the top of the CN Tower’s main pod. The experience costs $175 and lasts 90 minutes, with the walk itself taking 20 to 30 minutes. EdgeWalk will be open from May to October every year in all weather except high winds and electrical storms. More coverage, page 3.
Storm chaser — it’s the real thing Tornado Alley filmmaker showing off TIV2 at Ontario Science Centre today {page 4}