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Toronto's Ford era is over; John Tory elected mayor By David Silverberg Toronto - Toronto decided to elect long-time politician John Tory to lead the city. Tory took 40 percent of the votes, with Doug Ford (Rob Ford's brother) finished second and Olivia Chow in third.

Rob Ford breaks campaign rules, kicked out of advance polls By Marcus Hondro It does not appear to matter what befalls Rob Ford, he seems incapable of staying away from controversy; indeed, not even his grave illness can stop him from making headlines. This time it was Ford's repeated failure to comply with election rules.

Op-Ed: Rob Ford in second place in Toronto mayoralty race By Ken Hanly Toronto - John Tory, a former leader of the Progressive Conservative party of Ontario, is far in the lead for mayor of the city of Toronto. However scandal-ridden Rob Ford the present mayor is in second, and Olivia Chow of the New Democratic Party is in third.

Can Rob Ford win? Poll has Ford tied for lead in race for Mayor By Marcus Hondro A new poll conducted in Toronto on Monday, July 21, has Mayor Rob Ford in a statistical tie with his two top rivals in the mayoral race. Toronto's municipal election doesn't go until October 27 but these results suggest the embattled Ford has a chance.

Op-Ed: Rob Ford: Toronto's first black mayor By Sylvannia Soulet Toronto - An opinion piece in defense of Toronto's most divisive and infamous mayor Rob Ford, and the city's brutal treatment towards him.

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford returning to work from rehab on Monday By Marcus Hondro After two months in a rehab facility to deal with substance abuse issues, Mayor Rob Ford is returning to Toronto city hall on Monday morning. He told city clerk Ulli S. Watkis over a week ago, via a letter, about the date of his intended return.

He'll be bacckkk: Hey, T.0., Mayor Rob Ford week away from return By Marcus Hondro The entire world seems to know that a large part of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's term in office has been, to be kind, a bit of a circus. Ford returns from rehab a week from today so the question becomes — will their Mayor lead Toronto to crazy town again?

Rob Ford is 'sick,' says Toronto mayoral opponent Olivia Chow By Gene Kosowan Toronto - Former MP and current Toronto mayoral candidate Olivia Chow has declared the city's mayor, Rob Ford, has a sickness that seriously impacts his ability to lead a major metropolis.

‘The Sheik’ producers clothesline 'shocking' article By Sarah Gopaul Producers of ‘The Sheik’ respond to an unflattering article in the National Post that they suspect was a politically-motivated attempt to embarrass Toronto mayoral candidate Olivia Chow.

Op-Ed: Olivia's Love — A story of the late leader of the NDP Jack Layton By KJ Mullins Toronto - On Canada Day 2011 I was at an annual event that Olivia Chow and Rosario Marchese throw for those in their ward at Toronto's Trinity Bellwoods Park. New citizens are presented and hot dogs are devoured. It's a fun day.

Review: CBC's 'Jack' is an uncritical valentine to the late NDP leader Special By Jeff Cottrill Is it too soon for a TV movie about Jack Layton? Yes – but the reason has nothing to do with sensitivity about the Canadian political leader's relatively recent passing. It's more about balance: nobody's ready for a fully objective depiction yet.

Rick Roberts recreates the essence of Jack Layton in new CBC bio Special By Jeff Cottrill Toronto - For any actor, playing a real-life celebrity is a tricky job. Especially when it's a well-loved, progressive politician who passed away less than two years ago. Like Canadian NDP leader Jack Layton, who's getting the biopic treatment from CBC.

Toronto paves way for Jack Layton Way Special By Joseph Morris Toronto - The City of Toronto unveiled the Jack Layton Way to honour the former federal NDP leader and Ward 30 councillor who passed away in August 2011. A new saying was also revealed: “The Jack Layton Way.”

Ontario MP Olivia Chow has Ramsey Hunt Syndrome By KJ Mullins Toronto - Jack Layton's widow Ontario MP Olivia Chow told followers on Facebook and Twitter this morning that she has Ramsey Hunt Syndrome but that she is healthy.

Is Olivia Chow the only one to beat Toronto Mayor? Poll says yes By Andrew Moran Toronto - Councillor Adam Vaughan? No. Former Budget Chief Shelley Carroll? Nope. What about John Tory? Not quite. New Democratic Party Member of Parliament Olivia Chow? It seems she is the only one that can defeat Toronto Mayor Rob Ford in a mayoral race.

Toronto Mayor approval rating down, Olivia Chow could beat mayor By Andrew Moran Toronto - Not only is Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's approval rating down, but New Democratic Party Member of Parliament Olivia Chow would defeat Ford in the next mayoral election, according to a new poll by Forum Research.

Canadians rally nationwide to protest robocall, demand inquiry Special By Andrew Moran Toronto - Thousands of Canadians across the country gathered in protest of the latest robocall scandal that has plagued the political system. Toronto protesters called for a public inquiry to find out who was behind the alleged voter suppression.

Olivia Chow brings National Public Transit Strategy Act to Ottawa By KJ Mullins Toronto - A Canadian Member of Parliament is poised to introduce a national transit bill to the House of Commons today, according to her recent tweet.

BBQ at Trinity-Bellwoods Park-Canada Day 2011 Special By KJ Mullins Toronto - Today at Trinity-Bellwoods Park in Toronto MPP Rosario Marchese and MP Olivia Chow welcomed residents to a BBQ to celebrate Canada Day.

Canadian Trinity-Spadina debate heats up, crowd boos Conservative Special By Andrew Moran Toronto - In a packed auditorium at the Harbourfront Community Centre in Toronto's waterfront, federal candidates debated for a seat representing the riding of Trinity-Spadina. New Democrat Member of Parliament Olivia Chow faced off against three opponents.

Toronto meeting discusses why electric trains are the answer Special By KJ Mullins Toronto - On Tuesday evening the Condo Owners Association held a meeting "The Air We Breath" at Harbourfront Community Centre in Toronto. The issue at hand looked at if diesel trains should be replaced by electric trains.

MP Olivia Chow introduces Bill for disabled immigrant applicants By KJ Mullins Ottawa - MP Olivia Chow(Trinity—Spadina, NDP) introduced Bill C-556, An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (exception to inadmissibility) in the House of Commons.

Toronto's Harbourfront community meets to discuss issues Special By KJ Mullins Toronto - The Harbourfront Community Centre was the site of a town meeting with Rosario Marchese of the Ontario New Democratic Party(MPP) and Adam Vaughan (City Counciller) in attendance.

Canadian MP Olivia Chow calls for improvements for new immigrants By KJ Mullins Ottawa - Canadian MP Olivia Chow says the government needs to improve the recognition of foreign credentials, saying the Conservatives are still announcing half measures. Newcomers say foreign credential recognition is the biggest hurdle once they land in Canada.

Canadian MPs protest the Sri Lankan displacement camps Special By Andrew Moran Members of Canadian Parliament, Bob Rae, Jack Layton and Olivia Chow appeared at the Tamil protests in front of the Sri Lankan Consulate to show their support of the movement to immediately free Tamils from the internal displacement camps.

MP Olivia Chow Talks To Harbourfront Community Special By KJ Mullins On Saturday MP Olivia Chow visited the Harbourfront Community Center to speak to the public about issues concerning residents of Toronto and the local area.

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