Mayor Miller gives his own speech from the throne

Torontonians are flush with excitement after Mayor David Miller unveiled the city’s first automated public toilet on Wednesday.

The $400,000 toilet, equipped with heating and air conditioning, is located on the northwest corner of Rees Street and Queens Quay.

Although it’s an expensive piece of equipment, it’ll only cost users 25 cents per flush.

But before you take your newspaper along, don’t forget about the 20-minute time limit — which includes a three-step warning process.

And, because we know you were wondering, the unit does a self-cleaning cycle after each use.

“The installation of this automated public toilet is a positive development for both residents and visitors to the city,” Miller said. “It will improve the basic level of service offered by the City, provide comfort and convenience, and promote better public hygiene.”

The city is planning on putting 20 outdoor toilets throughout Toronto over the next two decades.

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