http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/home.aspxNEWSTALK 1010 is Canada's number one talk radio station, bringing you the most in-depth coverage on all of the current events in and around Toronto en-usCopyright 2013, CFRB-AMFri, 24 May 2013 17:48:14 GMTFri, 24 May 2013 17:30:54 GMT1http://emmisinteractive.comCouncillor Giorgio Mammoliti is telling the media to keep their noses out of his business. He released a statement on Friday in response to a story about a fundraising event that was held in Woodbridge on Wednesday night. An invitation written by Giorgio's son Michael asks for people to help support his father - a dedicated supporter himself of Mayor Rob Ford. It goes to say challenges the mayor have faced, have also taken their financial toll on Giorgio Mammoliti. Michael Mammoliti asks for the invitees support for his father, so he can continue to fight the good fight. Cheques were made out to Red Velvet Events Inc., at a price of $5,000 a table. In the statement, Mammolitti says the event was co-hosted by his family, and he was the guest of honour. The purpose of the event was 'to celebrate my recovery from my recent health concerns.' He ...http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548921http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548921Fri, 24 May 2013 17:30:54 GMTToronto's deputy mayor says city hall is still functioning despite the raging scandal engulfing Mayor Rob Ford over an alleged crack cocaine video. At the same time, Doug Holyday says it's urgent for Ford to deal with the allegations that gained attention around the world. More than a week ago, the American website Gawker and the Toronto Star reported viewing a cellphone video they said appeared to show Ford smoking crack. Members of Ford's own hand-picked executive committee are drafting a letter urging the mayor to address the allegations as soon as possible. Councillors Peter Milczyn and Jaye Robinson are also said to be involved."I don't think we can push the mayor.  I've been saying for the last number of days that the mayor needs to address the people of Toronto," Councillor Milczyn said on Thursday. The statement will be released some time on Friday. Last week, the mayor ...http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548755james.moore@astral.com (James Moore)http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548755Fri, 24 May 2013 17:10:38 GMTToronto Police have issued a warning to any "Fast and Furious 6" movie goers that it's a movie and in real life people can get arrested and killed pulling some of those fast stunts on the road. "This movie continues to maintain a following of individuals who believe that the operation of vehicles similar to the way the vehicles are operated in the movie is acceptable and without consequences."read a news release issued by police Friday.  As a result of the release of the new "Fast & Furious 6" movie, officers will be focusing on four major road-safety categories all weekend long including: Impaired driving No seatbelts or improper child safety restraints Aggressive driving(including speeding, racing and stunt driving) Distracted driving Anyone witnessing a driver risking the safety of others is asked to call 9-1-1. The latest installment in the Fast and Furious movie series opens Friday in theatres across ...http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548890agero@astral.com (Amber Gero)http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548890Fri, 24 May 2013 16:09:23 GMTToronto Police have announced a break in a cold-case sexual assault involving a 9-year-old girl.  On Sunday, February 3rd, 1991, a nine-year-old girl and her 5-year-old sister were in the lobby of their apartment building near Warden and Danforth when they were approached by a man. Investigators say the man asked the young girls for help finding a place to eat, and the young girls got into his car.  A short time later, the man dropped the five-year-old off at a store on Victoria Park Avenue then drove off with the 9-year-old.  Police say the man took the girl to a secluded area and sexually assaulted her before eventually dropping her off at a restaurant on Danforth Road.  DNA evidence was collected at the time, but the case remained unsolved for 22 years.  On Thursday, 45-year-old Shane Daniel Garry of Brampton was arrested.  He has been charged with: two ...http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548834agero@astral.com (Amber Gero)http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548834Fri, 24 May 2013 14:56:48 GMTA group of "concerned citizens" have called off their plans to stage a sit-in at NewsTalk 1010 during the mayor and Councillor Doug Ford's program "The City" on Sunday. The protest was originally scheduled to take place at noon outside of Rob Ford's home in Etobicoke, but it was then relocated outside our studios after there was objection to the group possibly harassing the the mayor's family. Early Friday morning, the same group posted a message on their website titled, "The action has been withdrawn."The message goes on to say that since new developments have emerged, they have had a change of plans. Several local news media claim sources have said the mayor has a substance abuse problem.It reads, "If it is the case that Rob Ford is suffering from an addiction, and it increasingly seems certain that it is, then there is no use badgering him to ...http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548673http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548673Fri, 24 May 2013 12:06:25 GMTFour different news agencies in Toronto are reporting that Mayor Rob Ford fired his chief of staff, Mark Towhey after he told him to get help for substance abuse. The Globe and Mail, the National Post, The Toronto Sun and the CBC have all independently sourced their stories and all have a similar tone. We don't know if they reached out to the same sources or not. It has not been established that the mayor has an addiction, either. Let us stress, NewsTalk 1010 has not independently verified these stories, nor has the Toronto Star been able to source out the information.The Sun says Towhey had been pushing Ford for a long time to deal with his "personal problems". Last Friday, when the video scandal erupted, Towhey and other senior staff presented the mayor with three options.The National Post says those three options was to fight the accusations ...http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548686http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548686Fri, 24 May 2013 12:06:02 GMTA section of the Interstate 5 bridge over a river collapsed north of Seattle Thursday evening, dumping two vehicles into the water and sparking a rescue effort by boats and divers as three injured people were pulled from the chilly waterway.    Authorities said it appeared nobody was killed in the bridge failure that raised the question about the safety of aging spans and cut off the main route between Seattle and Canada.    ``We don't think anyone else went into the water,'' said Marcus Deyerin, a spokesman for the Northwest Washington Incident Management Team. ``At this point we're optimistic.''    A man and a woman were reported in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries in the emergency room at Skagit Valley Hospital, hospital spokeswoman Kari Ranten said. Another man was reported in stable condition at United General Hospital inSedro-Woolley, hospital CEO Greg Reed said. He said ...http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548616mrosa@astral.com (Michelle Rosa)http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548616Fri, 24 May 2013 11:26:46 GMTChanges are coming to Toronto's annual Pride Parade.The route will start from its usual place at Church and Bloor Streets but will end at Yonge-Dundas Square, with a big wrap-up party.Organisers believe extending the parade will make the route a lot less crowded for the over one-million spectators who pack the streets for the event.The 2013 Pride Parades goes June 30th. (with files from Evelyn Macko)http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548719http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548719Fri, 24 May 2013 11:24:51 GMTThe same people who brought you the 'I just shipped my pants' ads get a little more mileage out of the gag with K-Mart's gas discount promotion... http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548672http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548672Fri, 24 May 2013 10:40:23 GMTTrustees at the Toronto Catholic District School Board have voted 7-3 against a motion to ban gay-straight alliances in schools. The motion was brought forth by trustee Garry Tanuan, and was seconded by trustee John Del Grande who told media that, “Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) clubs promote a positive view of homosexual activity, which undermines Catholic teaching on chastity and marriage.”The board approved of the "Respect Differences" clubs in March of 2012 which was supposed to help combat bullying. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association attended Thursday evening's meeting to also express it's concerns about banning gay-straight alliances.http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548618http://www.newstalk1010.com/News/localnews/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10548618Fri, 24 May 2013 03:28:50 GMT