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Historicist: Ousting Sewell

The province refused to renew John Sewell's contract as chairman of the Metropolitan Toronto Housing Authority in 1988, which blew up in its face

By Jamie Bradburn Jan. 23rd, 12:00 pm

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Electing Bob Rae

Twenty-five years ago today, Bob Rae was sworn in as Ontario's premier.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 1st, 3:55 pm

Bidding for the Summer Olympics

Reviewing Toronto's five previous attempts to display the Olympic rings.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 29th, 2:30 pm

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Electing Mike Harris

Twenty years ago today, Ontario voted in one of its most controversial governments.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 8th, 2:45 pm

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Joe Cressy Making Council Bid in Trinity-Spadina

After a failed run for MP in Trinity-Spadina, the activist and former Olivia Chow staffer is setting his sights on municipal government.

By Desmond Cole Sep. 5th, 1:40 pm

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Liberals and NDP Pick Their Candidates for Bob Rae’s Seat

Journalists Chrystia Freeland and Linda McQuaig will run against each other in the upcoming Toronto Centre by-election.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaSep. 16th, 9:30 am

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Former MuchMusic VJ Jennifer Hollett Wants Bob Rae’s Seat

Former MuchMusic VJ and CBC reporter Jennifer Hollett wants to go to Ottawa.

By Chris Dart Jul. 25th, 12:00 pm

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Duly Quoted: Bob Rae

"I’m not going to be crazy uncle Bob coming down from the attic every once in a while to make a speech to the kids."

By Steve Kupferman Jun. 19th, 1:30 pm

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A History of Casino Proposals

The province wants to build a casino in Toronto. If history is any indication, the odds of anything actually happening aren't good.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 27th, 2:30 pm

Twenty Years Ago, Salman Rushdie Surprised Toronto

The author shocked an audience of literati with his appearance at a PEN Benefit on December 7, 1992.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 7th, 2:00 pm

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Meet a Toronto-Danforth Candidate: Grant Gordon

The Toronto-Danforth by-election to replace Jack Layton happens on March 19. Here, Torontoist aims to tell you who’s running, and why.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby • Photos by LODOE LAURA HAINES-WANGDAMar. 7th, 3:00 pm

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There’s a Riot Goin’ On Down Yonge Street

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 11th, 1:00 pm

Bob Rae to Be Interim Liberal Party Leader

By Hamutal Dotan May. 25th, 12:19 pm

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Goin’ Down the Coalition Road

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 12th, 12:00 pm

Rae Withdrawing From Leadership Race

By Hamutal Dotan Dec. 9th, 11:02 am

Goodbye Dion, Hello Iggy

By Jerad Gallinger Dec. 8th, 1:25 pm

Dion on His Way Out; Ignatieff Stepping In?

By Hamutal Dotan Dec. 7th, 11:05 pm

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Things Just Got Weird on Parliament Hill

By Jerad Gallinger Nov. 28th, 12:20 pm

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