Having recently pulled our copy of the Toronto Sun from under our parrot, we see that Mark Bonkoski has once again been spouting wisdom, or what passes for it at the Sun, about our local Metronome Clinic.

Which in turn has released a flurry of consternation on the rogue Corktown e-list, relating once again to the surfeit of crime, and virtual torrent of all manner of bodily fluids, pointed objects and bad behaviour emanating from the patrons of said clinic.

Tabernouche! One would think, reading some of this, that the Gaping Gates of Hell were open and inhaling local residents in droves.

Surprisingly, this doesn't seem to be the case, at least as evidenced by the comments on the list, none of which seem to emanate from anyone living within several city blocks of the  offending establishment. Au contraire, our discussions with some residents within spitting (or whatever) distance from the clinic indicate although they may not like the idea of the clinic being here, the situation was, in fact, worse when that other demonic establishment, Street CIty, was in operation in the area.

Further, as both the Bonkster and various posters on the list have confirmed, few, if any actual factual incidents of any nature have been reported to the local constabulary, which makes it difficult to validate either side of the argument.

So, here's the challenge this week. (continued...) »

Word has it highly popular and recently defenestrated Fantino underling and traffic spokesperson Cam Wooley will be joining Conservative Party ranks here in Ontario. Unnamed sources told us that the recent move to a "Doom & Despair" model of policing left Wolley with no alternative but to make a move which will, interestingly, have the potential to place him in a higher position of authority than Commissioner Fantino, should he win a seat.

Meanwhile, back at OPP HQ, we hear that JF has introduced a new mission statement. No longer "Safe Communities...a secure Ontario" the new Black and White cruisers will sport the slogan "Crime Isn't Funny." And Elmer the Safety Elephant will be more gaunt, and sport a broken tusk.

We also understand police will be outfitted with newer, more serious uniforms that further reflect the OPP's move under The Commish to a more traditional policing model. We hear these uniforms will be significantly more protective than the current ones, an important characteristic as experts have indicated officers are much more likly to be hit in their new, less visible cruisers.