Toronto Politics
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John Tory says he won’t run in October’s mayoral raceTory stood down in 2023 after it was revealed he had had a relationship with a staff member in his office after serving at the top of city hall for almost a decade.PoliticsMar 3
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Final plans taking shape as Toronto’s 1st FIFA World Cup match approachesWith 100 days to go until its first FIFA World Cup game, Toronto is focused on the needs for transit and services for tens of thousands of soccer fans.CanadaMar 3
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Eglinton Crosstown LRT hits 98% of in-service target during opening weeksThe Eglinton Crosstown LRT has enjoyed a smoother launch than the Finch West LRT, which saw service drop to 88 per cent one week, suffering in freezing temperatures.PoliticsFeb 27
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Premier wants to see ‘gold mine’ airport in downtown Toronto expanded for jetsDoug Ford said he'd seen polling to support expanding the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to include a bigger runway for larger jet engines.PoliticsFeb 27
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Ford government spends further $1.7M advertising its plans for Ontario PlaceThe campaign ran during the second half of 2025. It follows a previous set of commercials budgeted at $2 million and designed to combat 'negative sentiment' about Ontario Place.PoliticsFeb 26
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Ford says Toronto has ‘one of the worst’ convention centres in the world, teases billion dollar rebuildDoug Ford complained Toronto currently has 'one of the worst convention centres anywhere in the world' and hinted he wanted to overhaul and potentially expand it.PoliticsFeb 26
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Toronto politicians pay tribute to Giorgio Mammoliti, dead at 64Tributes are pouring in for Giorgio Mammoliti, a former Toronto city councillor and MPP, as Mayor Olivia Chow and others offer condolences.CanadaFeb 25
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After promise of funds for Taste of the Danforth, Toronto pushes forward festival planOntario Premier Doug Ford's promise of financial aid to revive the Taste of the Danforth festival was treated with cautious optimism at Toronto City Hall.CanadaFeb 25
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Constructing new Toronto subway bridge could force temporary closure of DVPThe new transit project will connect Don Mills and Eglinton to Ontario Place by passing across the DVP, through Toronto's east end, and into the downtown.PoliticsFeb 18
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Doug Ford promises funds to bring Taste of Danforth back after financial strugglesThe festival has struggled to return since the COVID-19 pandemic. It managed a comeback in 2023 but has since been cancelled, citing major losses.Feb 18
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