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Can Rob Ford win? Poll has Ford tied for lead in race for Mayor 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. In the Media by Marcus Hondro - 9 comments

Op-Ed: Rob Ford: Toronto's first black mayor Toronto - An opinion piece in defense of Toronto's most divisive and infamous mayor Rob Ford, and the city's brutal treatment towards him. In the Media by Sylvannia Soulet - 2 comments

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford returning to work from rehab on Monday 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. In the Media by Marcus Hondro - 3 comments

He'll be bacckkk: Hey, T.0., Mayor Rob Ford week away from return 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? In the Media by Marcus Hondro - 1 comment

Rob Ford is 'sick,' says Toronto mayoral opponent Olivia Chow 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. In the Media by Gene Kosowan

‘The Sheik’ producers clothesline 'shocking' article 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. In the Media by Sarah Gopaul - 2 comments

Op-Ed: Olivia's Love — A story of the late leader of the NDP Jack Layton 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. In the Media by KJ Mullins - 5 comments

Review: CBC's 'Jack' is an uncritical valentine to the late NDP leader Special 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. Digital Journal Report by Jeff Cottrill

Rick Roberts recreates the essence of Jack Layton in new CBC bio Special 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. Digital Journal Report by Jeff Cottrill - 1 comment

Toronto paves way for Jack Layton Way Special 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.” Digital Journal Report by Joseph Morris - 3 comments

Ontario MP Olivia Chow has Ramsey Hunt Syndrome 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. In the Media by KJ Mullins - 2 comments

Is Olivia Chow the only one to beat Toronto Mayor? Poll says yes 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. In the Media by Andrew Moran - 8 comments

Toronto Mayor approval rating down, Olivia Chow could beat mayor 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. In the Media by Andrew Moran

Canadians rally nationwide to protest robocall, demand inquiry Special 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. Digital Journal Report by Andrew Moran - 3 comments

Olivia Chow brings National Public Transit Strategy Act to Ottawa 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. In the Media by KJ Mullins - 6 comments

BBQ at Trinity-Bellwoods Park-Canada Day 2011 Special Toronto - Today at Trinity-Bellwoods Park in Toronto MPP Rosario Marchese and MP Olivia Chow welcomed residents to a BBQ to celebrate Canada Day. Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins - 2 comments

Canadian Trinity-Spadina debate heats up, crowd boos Conservative Special 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. Digital Journal Report by Andrew Moran

Toronto meeting discusses why electric trains are the answer Special 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. Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins - 2 comments

MP Olivia Chow introduces Bill for disabled immigrant applicants 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. In the Media by KJ Mullins - 2 comments

Toronto's Harbourfront community meets to discuss issues Special 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. Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins

Canadian MP Olivia Chow calls for improvements for new immigrants 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. In the Media by KJ Mullins - 1 comment

Canadian MPs protest the Sri Lankan displacement camps Special 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. Digital Journal Report by Andrew Moran - 1 comment

MP Olivia Chow Talks To Harbourfront Community Special 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. Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins

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