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Toronto’s Superhero of 2012: The Finalists

We began with 18 nominees; you whittled the list down to just four. Now, here are the finalists for Superhero of 2012, as chosen by you.

By Torontoist Dec. 19th, 6:23 pm

Heroes and Villains 2012: Hall of Heroes

The best of our city in the past 12 months.

By Torontoist Dec. 19th, 1:00 pm

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2012 Hero: Brian Burke

Nominated for: making it his mission to combat homophobia.

By Jess Davidson • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 18th, 8:45 am

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2012 Hero: Cheri DiNovo

Nominated for: championing trans rights.

By Terri Coles • Illustration by Chloe CushmanDec. 18th, 8:45 am

2012 Hero: The Toronto Marlies

Nominated for: standing up for athletes of all orientations.

By Christopher Bird • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 18th, 8:45 am

2012 Heroes: Jude MacDonald and Paul Magder

Nominated for: holding Mayor Rob Ford to account.

By David Demchuk • Illustration by Chloe CushmanDec. 18th, 8:45 am

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2012 Hero Nominees: Standing Their Ground

Institutions and people who, under attack, decided to keep going.

By Torontoist Dec. 14th, 9:00 am

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2012 Hero: Alice Moran

Nominated for: speaking up when she didn't need to.

By Steve Fisher • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 14th, 8:45 am

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2012 Hero: Captain John

Nominated for: keeping the waterfront interesting, and keeping his dream alive.

By Steve Kupferman • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 14th, 8:45 am

2012 Hero: Fiona Crean

Nominated for: grace under fire.

By Hamutal Dotan • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 14th, 8:45 am

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2012 Hero: The Globe and Mail‘s Paywall

Nominated for: reminding us that journalism costs money to make.

By Kyle Bachan • Illustration by Brett LambDec. 14th, 8:45 am

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2012 Hero Nominees: Culture and Sports

The people and places who bring our city to life.

By Torontoist Dec. 12th, 9:00 am

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2012 Hero: Alex Anthopoulos

Nominated for: building the Jays into a team to be reckoned with.

By Terri Coles • Illustration by Chloe CushmanDec. 12th, 8:45 am

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2012 Hero: The Bloor Hot Docs Cinema

Nominated for: weathering its transition into a rare home for first-run documentaries.

By Angelo Muredda • Illustration by Matthew DaleyDec. 12th, 8:45 am

2012 Hero: G 98.7

Nominated for: making commercial radio worth listening to again.

By Chris Dart • Illustration by Matthew DaleyDec. 12th, 8:45 am

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2012 Hero: The Beguiling

Nominated for: supporting independent graphic arts for 25 years.

By Chris Riddell • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 12th, 8:45 am

2012 Hero: Sarah Polley

Nominated for: staying true to an uncompromising path.

By Kevin Scott • Illustration by Kyra KendallDec. 12th, 8:45 am

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2012 Hero: Academy of the Impossible

Nominated for: making education accessible, and breaking down barriers.

By Todd Aalgaard • Illustration by Jeremy KaiDec. 12th, 8:45 am