Toronto City Council

• ‘Patience is running out’ over dragging Toronto construction project

  The project to replace streetcar tracks on Wellington St. East began in March 2021, but the city said the project was delayed after the discovery of underground utility conflicts.

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  Jan 19
  
• Toronto city council approves plan to allow for greater density in residential areas

  Toronto city council has approved a sweeping housing plan that will significantly transform zoning bylaws in an effort to address the affordability crisis.

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  Dec 14, 2022
  
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• Majority of Toronto council condemns new strong mayor powers for John Tory

  In a defiant letter, 15 of the city's 25 councillors said Toronto "should be governed by majority rule" and that any changes should come from local representatives.

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  Dec 6, 2022
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• Toronto city council appointments see newcomers on committee

  In an email to city councillors, Mayor John Tory outlined his focus on placing people in city government positions where he felt they could best contribute to his agenda.

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  Nov 24, 2022
• Toronto Mayor John Tory defends ‘unprecedented’ new mayoral powers

  On Wednesday, Ontario's Minister of Municipal Affairs revealed Tory had requested further strength to the strong mayor powers.

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  Nov 17, 2022
• Toronto mayor pushes for earlier alcohol sales during World Cup

  Mayor John Tory says he wants to allow Toronto establishments to sell alcohol earlier than normal during the World Cup and will bring the issue to city council next week.

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  Nov 16, 2022
• Jennifer McKelvie appointed as Toronto’s deputy mayor

  The city said McKelvie, who serves as city councillor for Scarborough-Rouge Park, met with Tory to discuss her new role Wednesday morning.

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  Nov 16, 2022
• Toronto city councillor Cynthia Lai has died, re-election campaign says

  Lai represented the people of Ward 23, Scarborough North, and was seeking to secure the seat again in Monday's municipal election.

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  Oct 21, 2022
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• Spadina-Fort York candidates get do-over following Toronto election turmoil

  As the municipal election looms, seven of Toronto's council races are wide open with an incumbent not in the running, including Spadina-Fort York.

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  Oct 19, 2022
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• 372 candidates will run in Toronto’s fall election, including 31 for mayor

  A total of 164 candidates have been cleared to run for city council and 177 are in contention to campaign to sit as school board trustees.

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  Aug 20, 2022