Posts Filed Under: jack layton

Torontonians Remember Jack Layton, Five Years Later

Public memorial celebrates the late politician's work, both locally and federally.

By Joshua Sherman • Photos by Roxy KirshenbaumAug. 24th, 11:30 am

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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Vintage Toronto Ads: A Tale of Two Prides

A look at how Pride exploded in size in the 1990s.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 25th, 1:00 pm

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NDP Leader Tom Mulcair on his Urban Agenda

We sat down with Mulcair to ask about his party's plans for Toronto and the GTA.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 17th, 1:30 pm

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Proclaiming Our Pride

Why Toronto didn't officially proclaim Lesbian and Gay Pride Day until 1991.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 24th, 1:00 pm

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Campaign Fact Check: Did Jack Layton and Olivia Chow Live in Subsidized Housing?

The answer is yes—but it's complicated.

By David Demchuk Mar. 13th, 10:00 am

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Jack Layton Way Opens

The late NDP leader now has a street named after him, in his former riding.

By Carly Maga Feb. 25th, 11:30 am

Honouring Jack

On Wednesday evening, Torontonians gathered to celebrate the legacy of Jack Layton, and also to meet his challenge.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-Wangda and Ryan WalkerAug. 23rd, 1:30 pm

Scene: Remembering Jack Layton

On the one-year anniversary of his death, another chalk memorial to Jack Layton springs up at City Hall.

By Hamutal Dotan Aug. 22nd, 11:30 am

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Introducing the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal

Council votes unanimously to rename the Island Ferry Terminal after the late city councillor, NDP leader, and Islander-at-heart.

By Todd Aalgaard Jun. 6th, 3:26 pm

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NDP Candidate Craig Scott Wins Toronto-Danforth By-Election

Scott will serve as MP in the seat held by Jack Layton until his death last year.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Lodoe-Laura Haines-WangdaMar. 19th, 9:50 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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Meet a Toronto-Danforth Candidate: Craig Scott

The Toronto-Danforth byelection to replace Jack Layton happens on March 19. Meet A Toronto-Danforth Canadidate aims to tell you who's running, and why.

By Jacqueline Martinz • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-WangdaFeb. 23rd, 1:00 pm

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Introducing (Most of) the Candidates for Jack Layton’s Former Riding

A brief look at the candidates in the upcoming Toronto-Danforth by-election.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby Feb. 6th, 1:00 pm

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NDP Members Name Their Candidate For Jack Layton’s Former Riding

By Steve Kupferman Jan. 9th, 10:13 pm

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2011 Villain: Anti-Cycling Sentiment

Nominated for: perpetuating an attitude that, quite literally, kills.

By Todd Aalgaard • Illustration by Jeremy KaiDec. 23rd, 10:46 am

2011 Hero: Jack Layton

Nominated for: giving us such great reasons to miss him.

By Christopher Bird • Illustration by Chloe CushmanDec. 22nd, 10:13 am

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Toronto’s Unsolved Mysteries of 2011

As the year winds down, a roundup of lingering questions.

By Steve Kupferman Dec. 21st, 12:30 pm