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Your Superhero and Supervillain of 2015

You voted for the people, places, and things that made Toronto a better and worse place in 2015. Here are your winners.

By Torontoist Jan. 8th, 12:00 pm

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Heroes and Villains of 2015: Hall of Villains

The people, places, things, and ideas that made our city a worse place in 2015.

By Torontoist Jan. 4th, 9:00 pm

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Heroes and Villains of 2015: Hall of Heroes

The people, places, things, and ideas that made our city a better place in 2015.

By Torontoist Jan. 4th, 9:00 pm

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Cast Your Ballot: Heroes and Villains of 2015

Vote here for your Superhero and Supervillain of 2015.

By Torontoist Jan. 4th, 9:00 pm

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2015 Hero: Judy and Wilmot Matthews

Nominated for: making a $25 million donation towards the redevelopment of the Gardiner area, and inspiring us all to do more for our city.

By Kate Fane • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 4th, 12:15 pm

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2015 Hero: Don Shipley

Nominated for: bringing Pan-American culture to Toronto for PANAMANIA—and showcasing Toronto's cultural wealth to the world.

By Steve Fisher • Illustration by Dasha ZolotaJan. 4th, 12:05 pm

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2015 Hero: Elton McDonald

Nominated for: digging a mystery tunnel to our hearts.

By Edward Brown • Illustration by Evan MundayJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

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2015 Villain: SmartTrack

Nominated for: prioritizing political optics over the transit solutions we need.

By Christopher Bird • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

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2015 Villain: Jim Karygiannis

Nominated for: challenging Rob Ford and Giorgio Mammoliti for the title of biggest council blowhard.

By David Hains Jan. 4th, 12:00 pm

2015 Hero: Carding Activists

Nominated for: not giving up on correcting an injustice and building a better city.

By Catherine McIntyre Jan. 4th, 12:00 pm

2015 Hero: The Toronto Public Library

Nominated for: continuing to amaze and amuse in old and new ways.

By Eva HD • Illustration by Evan MundayJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

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2015 Villain: Paul Godfrey

Nominated for: turning the country's largest newspaper chain into a laughingstock during the federal election.

By Jamie Bradburn • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

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2015 Hero: the Toronto Sign

Nominated for: providing a symbol and rallying point for the Toronto community

By Kate Fane • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

2015 Hero: Gord Perks

Nominated for: providing the principled opposition that makes city hall a better place.

By Christopher Bird • Illustration by Evan MundayJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

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2015 Villain: The East Gardiner “Hybrid” Plan

Nominated for: showing the worst kind of decision-making we have come to fear from city hall.

By Catherine McIntyre • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

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2015 Hero: April Aliermo

Nominated for: explaining racism and cultural appropriation to the ignorant and obstinate.

By Steve Fisher • Illustration by Evan MundayJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

2015 Hero: Park People

Nominated for: making our city a better place, one park at a time.

By Andrew Reeves • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

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2015 Hero: Wavelength

Nominated for: giving local music a space to be weird and wonderful.

By Kate Fane • Illustration by Matthew DaleyJan. 4th, 12:00 pm