- Ward 13 Candidate Profiles
The following are the candidates interviewed by the bridge as part of our effort to help voters learn more about those running in Toronto Centre this October. Candidates not included…
- Ward 14 Candidate Profiles
The following are the candidates interviewed by the bridge as part of our effort to help voters learn more about those running in Toronto- Danforth this October. Candidates not included…
- Toronto’s mayoral race exposes the weakness of city politics
Christopher Hume – No one could accuse Toronto politics of being slick. Only in this city could Rob Ford have been elected mayor. Even so, the current electoral campaign ranks…
- Democracy is never easy
Ben Bull, Columnist – As we hurtle towards another municipal election, with arms flailing and hearts racing, a couple of questions spring to mind: What are the main issues? And…
- Governing by Decree in Ward 13
Duncan Fremlin – I was introduced to modern-day politics in 1995 when Ontario Premier Mike Harris and his Conservative government began to dismantle the educational system they had inherited. His…
- Parachuting politicians: Municipal elections mandate local roots
Peter Lovering – Municipal politics is supposed to be the government level closest to the people. It is about potholes, local parks, garbage and community safety – the tangible fabric…
- Kids Vote Weekend – and election for Toronto’s 2027 Tree of the Year!
Winnie Czulinski – Could a shady candidate win an election? Maybe – when it’s an impressive tree. This year the City of Toronto is running an election for young people…
- Cabbagetown Festival grows community
Parul Gupta – A new Rainbow Market and a dedicated electronic dance music stage joined familiar traditions as the Cabbagetown Festival returned for its 47th edition on September 12 and…
- If these walls could talk…
Mike Mastromatteo – 112 Pembroke Street The boxy, semi-detached building at 112 Pembroke Street in Cabbagetown is classified as a “vernacular” house-form building. While the word vernacular is usually associated…