The Real Story Behind Leroy Leroy St Germain There are individuals and groups who political vendetta against Bussin. The large part our trusted media had can’t always get away with what they Nobody is accusing Leroy of being a in slamming the door of political want without consequences. These Bussin-fan before all of this hit, but office on former beach-favourite, groups or individuals do not want to that is what made him the perfect Sandra Bussin is a very important part be blamed for a smear campaign that publisher to be a fall guy. In addition, of this story, especially regarding the only works when a trusted neutral it is alleged that the owners of the Boardwalk/BBQ pub at the foot of source such as a newspaper does it Coxwell Avenue. Leroy (the owner of The Politician (Sandra) for them. If little Johnny called Mary a Ward32.ca), whose credit rating is gardening tool. We do not give it any non-existent at best, (most likely notice. But if the Toronto Star calls terrible) was the perfect lackey in this Mary a little gardening tool, we little scheme as he was in the position believe because we assume that the to offer the services of being a small Toronto Star does not want to be part of the media. He could do so sued. This fear of a lawsuit keeps more easily without the legal local media in check. With the web responsibilities and assets faced by there is no way to stop crazy talk. larger, more reputable publications even Wikipedia can be rewritten by like The Toronto Star, etc. the average Joe. Countless people establishment, and Sandra Bussin rely on what is posted there to be herself, were well aware of the shady Some public figures or groups find a actual truth. The sad part is, you can plan long before it became an issue. more devious or roundabout way of find the answer you want to just about Basically, the pub owner was told how getting their message out, and many any question by asking google the he could grease the wheels of her of those tales of cowardice include a right combination of words. Look up campaign ‘legally’, by naming lackey, or fall-guy, who can spew the ‘health benefits of bananas’, and countless employees as contributors whatever he wants without then look up the ‘disadvantages of of the maximum amount, rather than repercussions because he barely bananas’- you will find that they will himself as the sole contributor. owns the legs on which he stands, let keep you alive forever on one hand Basically, George gives $750 (max. alone any property, wealth or assets and that they will send to you to an amount), but so does his daughter, his worth suing for. He believes in little early grave on the other. As useful as son, his wife, his estranged cousin, more than printing and distributing the internet can be, we still rely three of his busboys, half the kitchen the inconvenient, controversial and largely on Television, Newspaper and staff, and any wait-staff who looked insane “truth”. So long as he can find Radio for our news... even when we like they might last longer than a (or create) some sort of proof, this go online, we visit The Weather week. I’ve worked there, and I blind, yet passionate, citizen goes out Network, TSN, or CP24. so the public couldn’t have contributed a tenth of of his way to litter the neighbourhood tends to trust those forms of media $750 without robbing the place, so I with atrocious writing about the latest far more than some blog on the net. sincerely doubt 20 staff members alleged scandal. There is often some agreed to do so. truth somewhere within all the That being said, we have a little story psychobabble, but the rest belongs to tell you about a pub, a politician The information Leroy received beside the piles of dog crap left and printed publication run by the showed that the many contributors to behind by irresponsible owners. ultimate fall-guy. The story itself is the campaign were regularly parked Small scale or not, media has more years old, but the saga is far from in the establishment’s parking lot. merit than just a few individuals over. Just recently, the Rob Ford was The researchers, including a making accusations about someone sued for commenting on the legality detective, also went so far as to else. If we get torn apart (AGAIN) in and morals of the Boardwalk match the license plates with the next issue of the Ward32, we will Cafe/BBQ Pub long-term lease- employees of the pub. It became suck it up. We are being NICE to you, renewal, and his intention to avoid newsworthy, to say the very least, and Leroy! such backhanded, shady deals in his the Toronto Sun actually picked it up. new government. The story original Ford being sued is a little bit silly was published in 2009 by Ward 32.ca because the term slander implies that a local paper owned by Leroy St the rumour being spread is without Germain and run by Paul Murton with merit, and I challenge anyone, a host of ghost writers (including me). including the owners of the BBQ pub to PROVE that the research (which I To refresh your memory here is a saw myself) indicates anything other reader’s digest version of the original than some shady intentions. I story. Leroy was given a binder of challenge anyone to find me TWO information on Sandra Bussin, from a busboys making next to nothing, who The Fall Guy (Leroy) reputable source, on the condition are willing to contribute $750 of their that he would claim he had done the hard-earned money to any political research himself to further his own campaign. NEWS: The PUB, The Politician, and the fall guy Exclusive to Pg 8 Ward 32 News: HEADLINES Inside David Grey Eagle Sanford, American Mohawk eco-warrior (pg 11) www.ward32.ca Fine Art! Visual TheMusic Music store Revolution owner to Art finance distributing Great Art! Miss Toronto indie music in Toronto (pg 8) Tourism 2008 Bewitched Pg 7 But Crowned Watch local stories on video on our web site LIVE!! www.ward32.videoreport.ca Sandra Bussin Gets $12,250 Cash for Fixing The Deal the “Boardwalk Bistro” Deal. Their names are on the City Of Toronto Web Site Exclusive to: Ward32 News. (www.ward32.ca) e now Council did decline to call for 2006 Election Contributors 2003 Election Contributors Wfind other bids. Council voted 21-14 to out why a local grant the extension even though The following contributors are Councillor Bussin can be seen to restaurant on Boardwalk Bistro had not provided found to be associated with the have a relationship with this family City property any key financial information. The "BOARDWALK BISTRO". The list is which precedes the 2003 election did not have to proposition to renew the Foulidis off the City Of Toronto web site that campaign, for during this 2003 election “bid” for the lease was led by and supported by lists contributors to elections. Note campaign Mr. Foulidis' wife, Lynn lease on prime local Councillor Sandra Bussin, a none of these “Contributors” live in Haslett made the maximum individual city property. friend of Mr. Foulidis. Councillor WARD 32. permitted donation of $750.00 under Bussin defended her actions by her maiden name, his cousin, Peter What the media did not All Contributor ($750.00): Fatsis contributed $750.00 while other report is why a local CONTROVERSIAL RESTAURANT donations came from his business 1.) Anthony KALENTZIZ MIT 3S2 restaurant on City property CONTRIBUTES OVER $12,250.00 partner and other associates. did not have to “tender a Corporate Officer INDIRECTLY TO CITY COUNCILOR 2.) Johanne ST. JACQUES, M1T 3S2. bid” for the lease of the Lives with KALENTZIZ The 2003 Financial Contribution prime city property. What SANDRA BUSSIN'S CAMPAIGN. 3.) Christos FATSTS, M4J 2X1 (Sandra Bussin) Disclosure List shows they did report was that Uncle Of Foulidis 4.) Peter FATSIS, M4J 2XI the following contributors who are the “Boardwalk Bistro” at 1681 stating that Mr. Foulidis and his Cousin of Foulidis affiliated to George Foulidis, operator of Lakeshore Blvd. would not have any company were 'a good fit' and further 5.) Farinaz MAMAGHANI, M2J 2W9 the Boardwalk Bistro, 1681 Lakeshore competing bids for the lease of city that "we should be putting an Employee of Foulidis 6.) Alvija ZARFMBAITE, M4M 3H4 Blvd. E., and Toronto: parkland. The value of this lease of emphasis on retaining good Employee of Foulidis city of Toronto land is usually set out relationships". 7.) Audrone BUTRIMAS, M9B 4V6 1. Anthony KALENTZIS (business partner) to tender. The highest bid gets the Employee of Foulidis 2. J. ST.JACQLJES (common-law to deal. Shortly after winning this 8.) Susan STRATAKOS, M4L 3R5 KALENTZIS) Employee of Foulidis 3. Susan STRATAKOS (friend) controversial vote and obtaining a 9.) Fotis STRATAKOS, M4B 2Z3 4. Lynne HASSLETT (spouse of) JAMES COWAN of The NATIONAL new lease with no need to submit a High School Friend of Foulidis 5. Peter FATSIS (cousin of) POST reported On Jan 24/2007 tender, Mr. Foulidis' uncle, cousin, 10.) EQUINOX GROUP M4B 1X4 High School Friend of Foulidis Total Combined Contributions = $4,000.00 “City staff argued against accepting business partner, employees and 11.) Nick PRANGIKOS, MIT 2Z9. Foulidis’ proposal without first friends all made individual maximum High School Friend of Foulidis It would be in the public interest if soliciting bids from rival companies.