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Heroes and Villains of 2013: Hall of Villains
The very worst people, places, things, and ideas that had an influence on the city in 2013.
Every December, Torontoist recaps the year that’s ending by naming our Heroes and Villains: the very best and very worst people, places, things, and ideas that have had an influence on the city. Here are our nominees for Villains of the year, each of which in some way diminished or undermined Toronto. Click through to read each one, and once you’ve decided how they stack up, cast your ballot for the most nefarious. Voting is open until 2 p.m. on January 1. At 4 p.m. we will reveal your choices for Toronto’s Superhero and Supervillain of the year.
Rob Ford Bad faith and bad judgement |
Doug Ford The constant enabler |
Transit Trolls Letting pandering trump policy |
Gene Jones Shifting responsibility for neglect onto TCHC tenants |
Porter Airlines Trying to use public space for private interests |
Spiking Pedestrian and Cycling Fatalities Predictable, avoidable tragedies |
David Mirvish Building and tearing down with no sense of proportion |
The Weather Ruining homes, belongings, holidays, and peace of mind |
Department of Canadian Heritage Defunding the Rhubarb Festival |
David Gilmour Sending women writers down the hall |
Gary Bettman A one-network approach to sports coverage |
Derel Welsman and Dean Blundell Jeopardizing a criminal case in the name of homophobia |
The Cronut Burger Challenging our intestinal fortitude |
IKEA Monkey Lady Loving herself more than her pet |