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Ward 18 candidates debate on local issues

Admin2 | June 25th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

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.

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Smitherman unveils his grand TTC plan

Admin2 | May 28th, 2010 | No Comments »

Mayoral candidate promises to build new subways in Etobicoke and Scarborough

Mayoral 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.

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Ford kicks off mayoral campaign at Etobicoke event

Admin2 | March 29th, 2010 | No Comments »

Council ’spendaholics’ won’t be tolerated, boasts mayoral hopeful

More 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.

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Walker will not seek re-election in St. Paul’s

Admin2 | March 11th, 2010 | No Comments »

Former executive assistant Chris Sellors announces candidacy

Michael 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.

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Mike Layton running in Ward 19

Admin2 | March 9th, 2010 | No Comments »

NDP leader’s son makes foray into politics

Though 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.

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Mayoral candidate calling for ‘time out’ on creation of new bike lanes

Admin2 | March 9th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

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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