City hall News
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Vancouver -
Thursday kicked off Vancouver, British Columbia's first ever "Year of the Queer" celebration, marking the anniversaries of 15 LGBTQ community organizations that have made significant contributions to the artistic, cultural and social fabric of the city.
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San Francisco -
City politics, especially in San Francisco has a reputation for sometimes being like a small town, intense, rudimentary and seemingly personal.
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Toronto -
It has been years since I was in a Toronto taxicab. The last time I was in one, it was too expensive, the driver was rather discourteous and the ride was pretty dangerous (slamming of the brakes and high speeds).
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“Rob Ford might be a genius – if not of the academic variety, certainly of the kind that matters in politics,” Robyn Doolittle writes in “Crazy Town: The Rob Ford Story,” her bestselling account of the notorious Toronto mayor's career.
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Toronto -
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was given notice to take leave from his job Wednesday but the man is adamant that he is going nowhere. Later more damaging information was made public.
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Toronto -
Speaking to local and national media outlets inside the Mayor's Office, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford emotionally apologized to city residents and vowed to stay on the job for the sake of the taxpayers.
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Savannah -
Condé Nast Traveler announced the winners of its Readers' Choice Awards and Savannah, Georgia was rated one of the "friendliest" cities in the United States. One reader noted that, simply put, "you can't have a bad time in Savannah."
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Toronto -
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford talked to media at City Hall after a morning where his executive committee sent him a letter to address questions about an alleged video of Ford smoking what appears to be crack cocaine.
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Toronto -
Wow. What a year it was in Toronto politics. From the contentious city council battles to the various scandals and gaffes down at city hall to Mayor Rob Ford being ousted in office, it was indeed a tremendous and newsworthy 2012 for municipal politics.
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Toronto -
If you're one of the hundreds who want to personally meet and greet Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and other members of council at this year's New Year's levee event, you will not be able to. Ford, who is on vacation, cancelled the tradition.
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Toronto -
Although Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was allowed to remain in office until his appeal of the conflict-of-interest ruling was heard, his office confirmed to media that Ford is officially on vacation and will not be seen at city hall this week.
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Toronto -
Justice Gladys Pardu granted Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's application Wednesday to stay at city hall until he has his appeal heard and decided. The appeal hearing is scheduled for Jan. 7 and a decision will be made weeks later.
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San Francisco -
It is said by many in archaeology circles that beneath every modern city are layers of a previous city. This can also be said of San Francisco of which the architect firm of Page and Turnbull would agree.
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Toronto -
Speaking at Canada's Walk of Fame to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1972 Summit Series, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford spoke to reporters regarding the recent controversy regarding road repairs near his family business Deco Labels and Tags.
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Toronto -
The sights and sounds of the Caribbean sizzled into town Tuesday for the annual kick-off to the Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival. A million people are expected to take part in the festivities, which will certainly transform Toronto into the Caribbean.
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Toronto -
Mayor Rob Ford said today that he will not be attending the Pride Flag raising at City Hall on Monday due to another commitment. This is the second year that Ford will not be part of the event.
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Toronto -
On Jun. 6, 1944, more than 150,000 allied forces invaded Normandy in Operation Overlord. Thousands of American, British and Canadian soldiers died and were wounded, their efforts changed the course of World War II. They shall be remembered and honoured.
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Toronto -
Hundreds gathered at Nathan Phillips Square Tuesday to celebrate May Day and protest against capitalism, austerity measures being imposed by all levels of government and the so-called war on workers' rights and immigrants.
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Ibadan -
Mapo Hall, Ibadan's city hall, was built in 1929. The hall was first refurbished in 2008 after it had fallen into dilapidation. DJ reporter recently visited Mapo and captured images of the refurbished hilltop monument the people of Ibadan are proud of.
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Toronto -
Following the failed marathon negotiations over the weekend, 2,300 library workers are now off the job and will head to the picket lines. Hundreds rallied Monday at city hall and others demonstrated at the Toronto Reference Library.
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Toronto -
One controversial Toronto city councillor has suggested another idea that may create even more bickering down at city hall. The proposal, which was part of a campaign promise for Mayor Rob Ford, is to cut city council in half from 44 to 22.
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Toronto -
Why is the Toronto City Council pushing back the meeting about selling 675 Toronto Community Housing Corp. single-family homes. The meeting was first scheduled for early this week was then pushed to Friday. It is now set for a time to be announced.
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Toronto -
Gone are the days we have been used to: mild temperatures, no snow on the ground and moments of sunshine. Old man winter returned to the Greater Toronto Area this weekend with a blast of snow and freezing cold temperatures.
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Toronto -
Toronto's City Council is meeting today for a special session to debate the future of the city's transit system.The meeting was called for by TTC chair Karen Stintz earlier in the week.
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Toronto -
This morning at outside of City Hall EMS workers and support staff held a rally to raise awareness for the need that the service be deemed a essential service in Toronto.
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Toronto -
Prior to the chaos that engulfed city hall Tuesday night, there was a massive rally opposing Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's budget cuts that would impact various social and community initiatives. Unions, activists and community workers vowed to fight back.
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Toronto -
As protesters raised angry voices outside of Toronto's City Hall tonight the city council passed the 2012 budget. The budget passed has provisions to protect the city's libraries and to give funding to three housing shelters that were due to be axed.
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Toronto -
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside of Toronto City Hall for a peaceful protest against Mayor Rob Ford's proposed budget cuts. Following the rally, hundreds clashed with police officers at the entrance of city hall.
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Toronto -
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford and Councillor Doug Ford entered the Cut the Waist Challenge. The brothers, alongside former Ontario Progressive Conservative Party leader John Tory, urged the rest of the city to step up to the challenge.
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Toronto -
Mayor Rob Ford and his brother City Councillor Doug Ford are stepping on the scales today to kickoff the Cut the Waist challenge in Toronto. Joking as they stepped on a huge scale this morning Mayor Ford's weight was officially recorded.
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San Francisco realtor Ted Bartlett referred to the celebration and the SF Giants victory as a "Gyros" moment. (Certainly a "turn" of events as this is The Giants third World Series win in five years). Bartlett and his family were among the thousands gathered at City Hall to cheer the home team. Courtesy of SF realtor, Ted Bartlett
Councillor Doug Ford looks at his brother, Mayor Rob Ford, feeling his belly.
Councillor Doug Ford weighing in for the Cut the Waist Challenge.
Hundreds of protesters outside of city hall clashing with Toronto police officers. The peaceful protest became violent after activists wanted to enter city hall.
Media scrum for Toronto Mayor Rob Ford.
The large crowd huddles in for speeches outside of Toronto City Hall.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford posing for a shot as he weighs himself.
Hundreds of people packed into City Hall listening to conversations of technology, politics, and future innovations. Photo taken in one of the many rooms inside (@ 'Hack for La')
Toronto EMS hold rally at City Hall to become an essential service.
Occupy Claremont is camping outside of Claremont City Hall. The Marmot
At 2 p.m., for 20 minutes, Torontonians volunteered to help clean up their city and give it a mini-makeover. A number of people gathered their garbage bags and gloves to pick up trash across the Greater Toronto Area.
North City Hall. YouTube screen grab USA Today
Toronto City Councillor Michael Thompson
From left to right: Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, Deputy Mayor Doug Holyday and Chamber Speaker Frances Nunziata
Ontario Federation of Labour President Sid Ryan shows up in support of Monday's strike outside of Toronto city hall.
Hundreds of people watching the projection screen at the rotunda of city hall. No one was allowed to enter the council chamber in the late afternoon/evening.
On the east side of City Hall in Toronto near Nathan Phillips Square are a dozen bicycles for use by municipal employees for the use of traveling to a destination for work purposes. A new plan will be extended to the general public.
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