Week in review: ‘Most Toronto thing ever,’ shots at Maple Leafs, Doug Ford pumpkin carving
Posted October 30, 2020 1:22 pm.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau summed it up perfectly when he says this pandemic “really sucks.”
But luckily for us, it’s not stopping people from having a little fun and sharing the goods with everyone online.
So pack your bags, we’re taking a trip down this week’s memory lane to look at the stories that brightened up our day.
Most Toronto thing you’ve ever seen?
Not all heroes wear capes.
A video has went viral on social media that has some calling it “the most Toronto thing ever.”
A guy riding on a segway near Keele and Dundas was caught carrying a raccoon by the scruff of its neck.
The person who filmed it happen told blogTO that the raccoon was walking dangerously close to the road when ‘segway guy’ grabbed the raccoon and rode away with the critter, and let the little one go in some nearby bushes.
A man on a segway was spotted on the move in Toronto with a raccoon in hand – ???? Colin Whyte https://t.co/GL91OoKXLG #Toronto #TorontoRaccoon #Raccoon pic.twitter.com/K4ql7EnISP
— blogTO (@blogTO) October 28, 2020
“I better not quit my day job” — Doug Ford carving a pumpkin
Not a cheesecake this time, but still just as sweet.
Our premier carved time out of his day to share how he’s decorating his pumpkin for this Halloween.
And of course, he tells everyone to stay safe.
Growing up, I loved carving pumpkins with my family.
I know #Halloween is going to look a little different this year, but that shouldn’t stop you from having some fun carving a spooky pumpkin and eating some candy.
Share pictures of your pumpkins in the comments ???????? pic.twitter.com/i4oztHks0G
— Doug Ford (@fordnation) October 29, 2020
Ottawa Public Health gets ice cold with Toronto Maple Leafs
There’s not even any hockey happening right now, but it didn’t stop Ottawa Public Health from taking a jab at the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The health authority took to Twitter to encourage followers to remain optimistic while the city faced some snowfall, then the gloves came off, “But if Leafs fans can still be optimistic when going into Game 7 of a playoff series against Boston, surely the rest of us can find ways to keep the faith & stay the course.”
It didn’t take long for Toronto fans to stand up for the Leafs.
You can see what fans said here: Toronto Maple Leafs fans defend team after Twitter jab from Ottawa Public Health.
So, snow. In October. Between that & the pandemic, we know it's been hard lately. But if Leafs fans can still be optimistic when going into Game 7 of a playoff series against Boston, surely the rest of us can find ways to keep the faith & stay the course. #StayStrong #BeCOVIDwise
— Ottawa Public Health (@OttawaHealth) October 26, 2020
News out of this world!
Water has been found on the moon!
Do we need to say more?
NASA has confirmed that there is water below the surface of the moon that’s exposed to the sun ???? York University Astronomy Professor Paul Delaney joins us to discuss this fascinating discovery. pic.twitter.com/FkR0QOBOpQ
— Breakfast Television (@breakfasttv) October 27, 2020