Toronto Political Scene Weighs In On Tory Mayoral Run

Speculation on whether former mayoral candidate John Tory would announce he is entering the race for mayor went into overdrive yesterday, with pundits and opponents alike weighing in on what it means for the October contest.
Here’s a helpful TEN index:
Tory a threat to Ford (Toronto Sun)
Gee: John Tory could enter Toronto’s mayoral race late – [...]

Rossi Would Open Garbage To Competitive Tender

On the anniversary of last year’s garbage strike, mayoral candidate Rocco Rossi announced yesterday that if elected mayor he would privatize the city’s garbage collection:
“If I am elected mayor, the city’s current contract with CUPE’s outside workers will be the last of its kind,” said Mr. Rossi at Christie Pits, the site of [...]

John Tory Leaning Toward Run For Mayor’s Chair

The speculation of whether John Tory will be on the ballot in October has risen over reports that Tory is actively polling and that former Premier Mike Harris is trying to drum up support:
“He’s getting down to the short strokes” of making a decision with help from advisers, and is keen to make up [...]

With ‘Simmering Anger,’ Smitherman Goes To Niagara

Mayoral candidate George Smitherman put his walking tour on hold to pay a visit to the Niagara Parks Commission to voice his displeasure over their recent series of ads depicting Toronto in a less than flattering light:
“In an apparent bid to live up to his nickname, the candidate rose at 6 a.m. and trekked to [...]

G20, Rob Ford’s Record Dominate Mayoral Debate

The G2o and the response from police dominated the latest mayoral debate, with candidate Rob Ford sparring with opponents over his remarks on how he would have handled the situation:
“Either you support the police or you don’t support the police here,” the Etobicoke councillor said. “This is black or white. I support the [...]

Sprawling Transit System Key To Improving Our City: Thomson

Mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson met with Town Crier Editorial Board to discuss her vision for the city, including her plan to expand the subway system:
“There’s this division growing between the rich and poor, downtown and the outer suburbs. We’ve got to stop that division,” she said.
“If you live in Scarborough, it can take you [...]

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