Posts Filed Under: municipal election 2014

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2014 Hero: Toronto Voters

Nominated for: turning out in record numbers.

By Kaitlin Wright • Illustration by Jeremy KaiDec. 23rd, 12:48 pm

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2014 Villain: Doug Ford

Nominated for: being all the things Doug Ford is.

By Graeme Bayliss • Illustration by Matthew DaleyDec. 23rd, 12:47 pm

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2014 Villain: Rob Ford

Nominated for: giving us one more year of being the worst mayor this city has ever had.

By Christopher Bird • Illustration by Jeremy KaiDec. 23rd, 12:46 pm

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2014 Villain: Campaign-Trail Transit Planning

Nominated for: being mostly about simple maps, catchy slogans, and inadequate solutions.

By Steve Munro • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 23rd, 10:13 am

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Why John Tory Should Push for Ranked Ballots

An analysis of the 2014 election results suggests it would be in his own best interests—and in the best interests of voters.

By Adil Sayeed (guest opinion) Nov. 5th, 2:00 pm

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John Tory Delivers First Press Conference as Mayor-Elect

Outside City Hall this afternoon, Tory spoke about transitioning into office and getting former opponents on his team.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Giordano CiampiniOct. 28th, 4:40 pm

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Election 2014: We Needed Better Than This

Toronto's most vulnerable populations, and the quality of our public discourse, are not much better off today than they were under Rob Ford.

By Christopher Bird and Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Daniel BitondiOct. 28th, 11:00 am

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Lessons from Rob Ford’s City Hall

Toronto would be remiss to forget the past four years. A reflection on where to find inspiration in the Ford era, and what we need to do next.

By David Hains Oct. 28th, 10:00 am

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Election 2014: City Council Still Doesn’t Look Like the City

Once again, Toronto's representatives don't reflect the population that elected them.

By Desmond Cole Oct. 28th, 9:10 am

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Liveblog: Municipal Election 2014

Results, analysis, fact-checks, and more. Follow along as Toronto elects its new mayor and city council.

By Torontoist Oct. 27th, 7:34 pm

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The Rise of Islamophobia in Toronto’s Election

School Board candidate Ausma Malik has been the target of Islamphobic slurs, and she's not the only one. We need to stand against these vile attacks.

By Rima Berns-McGown Oct. 27th, 10:00 am

Where to Watch the Municipal Election

From free beer, to bingo, to burlesque, we round up the best Toronto has to offer on election night 2014.

By Peter Goffin Oct. 27th, 9:15 am

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The Property Tax Myth of Campaign 2014

The leading candidates promise they can keep property taxes around or below inflation. Here's why that promise is either irresponsible or the product of wishful thinking.

By David Hains Oct. 24th, 12:00 pm

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Your Toronto 2014 Election Navigator: How the Candidates Compare on Some of the City's Biggest Issues.

How the candidates compare on some of the city's biggest issues.

By Torontoist Oct. 23rd, 10:44 am

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Glad Hand: Same As It Ever Was

By Brett Lamb Oct. 23rd, 9:00 am

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How Immigration and Visible Minority Status Shape Elections

Candidates often don't reflect the diversity of their constituencies—and that may be keeping some residents away from the ballot box.

By Desmond Cole Oct. 22nd, 2:00 pm

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How to Decide Who to Vote For

Toronto activists, academics, and community organizers explain what issues voters should consider before they head to the polls.

By Peter Goffin Oct. 22nd, 10:00 am

Toronto Election 2014: John Tory on Seven Key Issues

From transit and cycling to the environment and policing, here's how he would tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the city.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Rémi CarreiroOct. 22nd, 2:17 am