Mike Layton

• Longtime Toronto city councillor Mike Layton will not seek re-election

  In an interview with Global News, the University-Rosedale councillor confirmed his decision to step aside at the end of his term this fall.

  Politics

  Jul 27, 2022
  
• Jack Layton’s family and NDP Leader Singh celebrate former leader’s life in Toronto

  Layton's wife Olivia Chow, his son, and Singh placed flowers at a statue of the former NDP leader to commemorate the eighth anniversary of his death.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2019
  
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• Toronto seniors’ home to close, leaving more than 100 without a place to live

  More than 100 seniors who live in a not-for-profit home in Rosedale have learned they need to find a new place to live. Many residents say the eviction has taken many by surprise.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2019
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• 5 ways to shorten your commute to work

  Hate your commute? Here are some ways to reduce the amount of time you spend stuck in traffic.

  Traffic

  May 29, 2019
• Toronto city council to consider ban on General Motors vehicles

  With General Motors standing firm on its decision to close its Oshawa plant, Toronto city council will consider a ban on GM vehicles at its meeting next week.

  Politics

  Feb 22, 2019
• Toronto considering mandatory training for Uber, Lyft drivers

  City council passed a motion requesting city staff come up with recommendations on a possible reinstatement of mandatory training for ride-hailing drivers.

  Canada

  Dec 14, 2018
• Toronto election 2018: Ward 11 University–Rosedale

  Voters in Ward 11 University–Rosedale have elected Mike Layton as their councillor in the 2018 Toronto election.

  Politics

  Oct 13, 2018
• Mayor Tory addresses heated exchange, says he didn’t think Ford was ‘serious’ about shrinking council

  Mayor Tory and Coun. Layton got into a heated exchange in Toronto council Friday evening after Layton suggested that the mayor knew of Premier Ford's plans ahead of time. 

  Politics

  Jul 28, 2018
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• ‘Get up if you have the balls’: John Tory to councillor who hinted he knew about ward cut legislation

  As hundreds of protesters attended Toronto city hall to rally over the Ontario government's proposed legislation to cut the size of city council, it led to a fiery exchange Friday evening between John Tory and Mike Layton whether the mayor had advance notice about the announcement.

  Politics

  Jul 27, 2018
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• Popular car-sharing service threatens to leave Toronto over delay of pilot project

  After Toronto councillors voted to delay a pilot project that would help car-sharing services address parking concerns, car2go has threatened to go as far as ceasing operations in Toronto. It's a move some on council say is alarmist and unnecessary.

  Consumer

  Feb 6, 2018