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Now it’s time to kick back at Ford Fest.

“It’s the people,” he said. “It’s why we went into this.”

Retired restaurateur George Bigliardi knew the premier’s father and brother, and says like them “Doug understands the regular guy and small businessman because he is both.”

The premier’s late father Doug Ford Sr. was a regular-people politician in the Premier Mike Harris government while his iconic late brother Rob used to miss out on getting a burger because he was posing for so many selfies.

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The premier may have the same situation this year, but will have some help since his cabinet is expected to attend.

“It’s going to be so much fun,” said Ajax MPP and Environment and Parks Minister Rod Phillips, adding Doug has given them all duties.

“I am going to barbecuing hamburgers.”

I teased my old Postmedia board chairman that I wanted mine with extra cheese.

Like Doug told me, the best part of Ford Fest is seeing all of the good friends made over the years.

Ford Nation reminds me of the Billy Ray Cyrus fan club — when you make the connection with a member, it’s for life.

See you at Ford Fest.

To quote the premier: “It’s going to be a humdinger.”

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Yes, those are firefighters on the 75th floor of Residences of Ten York. And no there is no fire up there. Well, maybe a campfire.

“All weekend Tridel will be hosting 20 members of the Toronto Professional Fire Fighters Association as part of the highest Rooftop Campout ever held in Canada and the first one held in Toronto,” said Tridel spokesperson Justin “Shaker” Van Dette.