Celebrity handymen vie for 24 Sussex job

OTTAWA — Mike Holmes and Bryan Baeumler are among the contractors making known their interest in the job of fixing up the Prime Minister’s dilapidated official residence. Holmes announced his eagerness to take on the job on his Facebook page, while Baeumler has said he would “jump at the chance” in response to media inquiries. Some are already mooting the idea of a reality show around the project. Bauemler agreed that “a show would be interesting,” but worried about the red-tape involved in renovating a publicly-administered building. For his part, Holmes told his Facebook followers: “Say the word and we’ll grab our tools!”