The week that was
Friday, March 7th, 2008They’re calling it “storm fatigue” because everything we’re sick and tired of gets a medical name these days. We’re just tired of shovelling and looking outside at the bleak, wintry landscape, especially after last year’s record lack of snowfall. It just seems a little bit cruel of Ma Nature.
So we’re almost a little bit relieved when something else takes our attention away, although there is no way to make anything positive out of the revelation that Patrick Swayze is battling pancreatic cancer. The 55-year-old actor and dancer has an uphill battle as he takes treatment for one of the deadliest forms of the disease. For now, he is maintaining his work schedule and preparing to star in a new TV series.
City council has a little war of words on the go from the always colourful Rob Ford. It appears that in an attempt to compliment the Asian community for its work ethic, Ford used some archaic language and some are taking offence. This gives his nemesis, Mayor David Miller, the chance to pounce on the controversy and offers Ford the chance to pounce back. Some councillors and constituents are taking sides and it’s a story that’s got - as we say in the business - legs!
Many other stories captured our attention as “talkers” - stories that create a buzz. They include the Sikh man who lost his bid to have the helmet law declared discriminatory. Conrad Black went from his big house to ‘THE’ big house to serve his prison sentence, and he’s apparently hoping for a pardon as President Bush exits the White House for good late this year. And the city’s decision to keep most outdoor rinks closed during March Break had some March Break weary parents families fuming.
Anything to keep our minds off the snow!
