Residents of the Brocton Triangle brought together the current nine candidates for councillor in Ward 18 for a debate focusing specifically on transit, development and councillor-community relations, Wednesday evening, June 23.
Mayoral candidate promises to build new subways in Etobicoke and ScarboroughMayoral candidate George Smitherman is promising new subways in Scarborough and Etobicoke and an earlier completion date for the Spadina extension through North York, free TTC rides for seniors in the middle of weekdays and fully separated bike lanes along existing routes.
Council ’spendaholics’ won’t be tolerated, boasts mayoral hopefulMore than 1,000 people packed an Etobicoke convention Hall Friday night, an enthusiastic rally for straight-speaking local councillor Rob Ford’s populist mayoral campaign kickoff.
Former executive assistant Chris Sellors announces candidacyMichael Walker will end a 28-year career representing the north Toronto communities in St. Paul’s this year – and his now-former executive assistant Chris Sellors will be running to replace him.
Walker and Sellors made the joint announcement Thursday, March 11, at the Toronto City Hall Press Gallery offices.
NDP leader’s son makes foray into politicsThough Jack Layton is firmly entrenched in federal politics, the Layton family is planning a return to City Hall.
Mike Layton, Jack’s son, unveiled his plans to run in this fall’s municipal election on Friday, March 5 amid a throng of supporters at Bar Italia.
Toronto needs a “time out” from the creation of new bike lanes – and mayoralty candidate George Smitherman said that if elected, he’ll pause the city’s Bike Plan to give the city a chance to come up with a more comprehensive transportation strategy.
“What’s necessary is for everyone to take a time out here,” said Smitherman in an exclusive interview. “Obviously we have a lot of people on tenterhooks around these issues overall. It’s appropriate to have a mature conversation about it.”
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