OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino believes it's his duty to remove the highlight of our long-weekend entertainment here in Ontario.
Seriously though, if Cam Woolley's reports drew attention to poorly-maintained vehicles and safety issues, where was the harm? The effect was to give these kinds of offenses a high profile. My guess is that many folks planning to head north on a long weekend would have been more aware of aware of OPP presence thanks to Cam, and at least giving some thought to the upkeep of their vehicles and safe driving practices.
Perhaps there is some bad blood between Fantino and Woolley, but Cam claims to be O.K. with it. Well, what else can he say? The OPP is now on message to be SERIOUS.
Whatever the reason, it's a shame. I was so hopeful that Fantino's appointment would have a positive outcome for Ontario. Now I'm not so sure. He says he is a traditionalist. I guess that means no laughing.
In any case, thanks for the memories, Cam. We're going to miss you.
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And good riddance...
Joanne, if the Toronto Star reported as sensationally as Cam Wooley, you - we - would be all over them.
Finally, I can turn the radio back on during a long weekend.
Ah, I thought he was great. He put a human face on the OPP.
thank you Fantino...
Cam Wooley is an overpaid, unskilled civil servant.He is annoying.
Oh boy. After reading these comments plus Joan Tintor's post, it sure does seem as if I got this one wrong. I guess I'll have to send Fantino an apology and thank-you note.
I like Fantino but this was an autocratic binge on his part. I like Wooley shaming those aggressive drivers who think they literally "own" the road.
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