WASHINGTON - Not that there was much doubt, but President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is sure to seek a second term in 2020. "Yes, 100 percent," Trump told Fox Business television in an interview due to air later in the day. Trump upended politics as usual in the United States with his shock 2016 victory over Democratic favorite Hillary Clinton. Even before upsetting predictions of an easy Clinton win, Trump defeated a string of traditional Republican candidates to secure his party's nomination. Since then, he has deeply polarized the nation with his combative style. A first test of the political temperature will take place next month in the congressional midterm elections where Democrats hope to wrest control of at least the lower house of Congress from the Republicans. A long line of Democrats have also begun to explore running against Trump in 2020 and on Tuesday the president said he thought that former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg, a media mogul, would join the list. But, … [Read more...] about News Trump says ‘100 percent’ sure to seek reelection
Metrolinx plans to partner with private developer for Mimico Go station revamp
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By Ben Spurr Transportation Reporter Tues., Oct. 16, 2018 In a move that could signal a shift in how transit infrastructure is built in Toronto, Metrolinx plans to partner with a developer to revamp a GO Transit stop in Etobicoke at what the agency says will be no direct cost to the public. According to a brief presentation on their website, Metrolinx says under the proposed deal a developer would “pay all construction costs” for a new station building, parking facility and public park at Mimico GO station. In exchange, the company would be granted development rights above the station to create a mixed-use development. The deal has yet to be finalized and Metrolinx, the provincial Crown corporation in charge of transportation planning for the Toronto region, says negotiations with the developer are ongoing. The presentation, which will be discussed at the transit agency’s board meeting on Oct. 22, doesn’t name the developer, nor … [Read more...] about Metrolinx plans to partner with private developer for Mimico Go station revamp
News US tops global competitiveness rating, despite ‘worrying’ trends: WEF
GENEVA - The United States has the world's most competitive and innovative economy, a World Economic Forum ranking showed Wednesday, after a methodology shift helped unseat Switzerland after nearly a decade on top. The organisation that hosts the annual Davos pow-wow of business and political elites said it used a new methodology for the 2018 edition of its annual Global Competitiveness Report to reflect shifts in a world increasingly transformed by new, digital technologies. This year's report studied how 140 economies fared when measured against 98 indicators organised into 12 pillars, including institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic stability, business dynamism and innovation capability. "The United States achieves the best overall performance," WEF said in a statement. 'INNOVATION POWERHOUSE' "They're an innovation power house," Saadia Zahidi, a member of the WEF's managing board, told AFP. "They do well in terms of labor markets, they do well in terms of market … [Read more...] about News US tops global competitiveness rating, despite ‘worrying’ trends: WEF
This Nurse has just about seen it all
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By Doug Smith Sports Reporter Tues., Oct. 16, 2018 Stories? You want stories? Nick Nurse stories? There are a few. How about the time he coached a team that lived all together in a tricked-out mansion in Manchester, England, down the road from this guy named David Beckham? The players got paid handsomely, life was pretty darn good and even as the party raged on to celebrate a championship victory, ownership was figuring out how soon it could shut the doors on the whole escapade. “We had a beautiful arena, we had a great team, I often wonder if that would have rolled, how long I would have stayed there,” Nurse says. “It was amazing,” adds current Raptors assistant Phil Handy, a member of that Manchester team. “We had maids that came in twice a week, we had our compound but everyone had their own privacy. It was really unique. “Nick was a lot younger, he would practise with us from time to time. He was just a good … [Read more...] about This Nurse has just about seen it all
Weed stores, officials and aficionados prepare for ‘frenzy’ of legalization day in Edmonton
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By Kevin Maimann StarMetro Edmonton Tues., Oct. 16, 2018 EDMONTON—The city’s only southside cannabis retailer was running staff role-playing scenarios and putting decorative touches on its interior Tuesday in hectic preparation for legalization. Nova Cannabis, run by Alcanna Inc. in a former Liquor Depot on 80 Ave. and Gateway Blvd., will be one of six pot stores in the city to open its doors at 10 a.m. Wednesday. “It’s going to be a frenzy,” said Alcanna managing director Marcie Kiziak. “There’s been a lot of people popping their heads in here, so we expect it to be quite busy.” Kiziak said she’s expecting long lines, but staff will be ready with food trucks in the area as well as giveaways and even live music. Article Continued Below Inside, Nova resembles an Apple store, but instead of laptops on tables, there are locked smelling jars filled with weed on wooden stands. Read more: The … [Read more...] about Weed stores, officials and aficionados prepare for ‘frenzy’ of legalization day in Edmonton