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Toronto votes to keep vacant home tax after second year causes chaos
A row of townhouses are pictured in Toronto on February 13, 2024 (Laura Proctor/The Globe and Mail)
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Canadian doc Someone Lives Here seeks tiny shelter from the storm of homelessness
feature on Zack Russell, Canadian director of acclaimed homelessness doc Someone Lives Here
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Voter apathy concerns loom over Toronto election days ahead of vote
With 102 registered candidates, more than 10 debates featuring the apparent front-runners and around-the-clock news coverage, Toronto's mayoral election has clearly offered plenty to follow. Voters line up outside a voting station to cast their ballot in the Toronto's municipal election in Toronto on Monday, October 22, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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TTC board nearly doubles CEO’s spending power for security amid safety concerns
Police cars surround a TTC streetcar on Spadina Ave., in Toronto on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Police say a person was stabbed multiple times on a Toronto streetcar. They say the victim was sent to hospital and a suspect was arrested at the scene. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
opinion
We can’t normalize elected officials behaving badly. Goodbye John Tory
Eileen Dooley
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Toronto mayoral by-election to replace John Tory set for June 26
Signage at Toronto City Hall on Friday, August 13, 2021.
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Integrity commissioner investigating Tory affair after ex-mayor’s resignation
John Tory addresses the media at Toronto City Hall, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Toronto's integrity commissioner is investigating former mayor John Tory's self-described "inappropriate relationship" with someone who worked in his office. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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As Toronto boosts security after transit attacks, TTC and police offer little data to back approach
Streetcars lined up at the TTC’s (Toronto Transit Commissions) Russell Yard on Queen St. East, are photographed on Jan 17, 2023. Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail.
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How the hot-cold empathy gap can affect decisions made by investors and politicians, such as John Tory
Toronto Mayor John Tory leaves his office at Toronto City Hall, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Tory submitted his formal resignation on Wednesday, days after admitting to an affair with a former staffer.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Toronto Mayor John Tory submits formal resignation despite Ford, others urging him to stay
Toronto Mayor John Tory speaks in the Toronto city hall council chamber during the Budget meeting, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Watch live: Toronto council debates budget ahead of Mayor Tory’s resignation
Mayor John Tory sits in the council chamber ahead of a budget meeting in Toronto on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Toronto Mayor John Tory prolongs his departure to preside over a budget meeting
Toronto Mayor John Tory sits in the Council Chamber at Toronto City Hall, on Thursday September 13, 2018 as council sits to discuss the Ontario Government's introduction of legislation to reduce the size of Toronto City Council . THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Five potential candidates who may run to be Toronto’s next mayor
Toronto Mayor John Tory, right, and Gil Penalosa, founder and chair of 8 80 Cities, take part in a panel discussion at the XII Metropolis World Congress on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
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John Tory’s departure leaves leadership vacuum at Toronto city hall
Mayoral candidate John Tory signs his own code of personal and political conduct in Toronto on April 3, 2014. (Michelle Siu for The Globe and Mail)
opinion
John Tory’s exit is a sad departure, but a big opportunity for Toronto
Marcus Gee
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John Tory’s resignation as Toronto mayor prompts debate over city’s future
Toronto Mayor John Tory arrives for a press conference at City Hall in Toronto on Friday, February 10, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS Arlyn McAdorey
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Toronto Mayor John Tory is stepping down. What happens next?
Toronto Mayor John Tory speaks during a press conference at City Hall in Toronto on Friday, February 10, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS Arlyn McAdorey
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Toronto Mayor John Tory’s resignation speech
Toronto Mayor John Tory speaks during a press conference at City Hall in Toronto on Friday, February 10, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS Arlyn McAdorey
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John Tory resigning as Toronto mayor after admitting affair with former staffer
Toronto Mayor John Tory speaks during a press conference at City Hall in Toronto on Friday, February 10, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS Arlyn McAdorey
opinion
It’s not just the TTC. There’s a growing sense that things in Toronto are spinning out of control
Marcus Gee
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Toronto police to boost TTC presence after spike in violent incidents
Toronto's transit system has seen a number of violent attacks in recent days, as political, transit and police leaders vow to make the system safer. Police cars surround a TTC streetcar on Spadina Avenue, in Toronto on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
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Toronto police looking for man after alleged hate-motivated assault at subway station
A Toronto Police Services logo is shown at headquarters, in Toronto, on Friday, August 9, 2019.The Toronto Police Service says it is looking for more victims after multiple people were assaulted on the subway in December by a group of teenage girls. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
opinion
Service cuts to public transit are just the first step in a death spiral
Nate Wallace
opinion
Toronto’s mayor John Tory at his worst
Marcus Gee
Marcus Gee
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Toronto city council votes to begin John Tory’s housing policy changes
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Stabbings at Toronto subway station were random, police say
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John Tory backs early booze sales at bars, restaurants during World Cup
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John Tory calls for meeting with police, TDSB after Toronto high school student stabbed
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John Tory vows to use strong-mayor powers to get new housing division operating fast
opinion
Toronto’s housing crisis is choking the city. It’s time for Mayor John Tory to act
Alex Bozikovic
Alex Bozikovic
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Toronto Mayor John Tory declares war on 'raccoon nation.' We set it to music
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