Making it rain in Milton

And the curse of Crombie?

ABOVE THE FOLD

In a few hours, Premier DOUG FORD will be front and centre in Milton — byelection territory.

Unsurprisingly, the powers-that-be are keeping details close to the vest.

But while we wait, here are some theories on what could go down — and what folks are buzzing about at the doors.

The buzz: Whatever today’s announcement is about, it’ll likely be a good-news perk from the PCs, who, as my sources in both parties say, are locked in a tight race with the Liberals for the seat in Milton. Catch up on the lay of the land.

“They are getting antsy so goodies,” mused one insider.

The stakes: Per a recent Liaison Strategies poll, 27 per cent of Milton voters remain undecided — and in a typically low-turnout byelection, that means it’s anybody’s game — and that hot-button local issues could be the kingmaker.

One issue Ford has already addressed is community resistance to the Campbellville Quarry project. Ford has said he’s going to keep his pledge to kill it, despite already initiati…