Candidate clicks: Capturing the journey of Toronto’s mayoral byelection
The race for mayor was full of twists and turns and many, many candidates. We snapped some of the memorable moments
Politics
‘We’re banking on it’: Indigenous leaders call for robust relationship with Toronto’s next mayor
Indigenous leaders in Toronto are urging the city’s next mayor to prioritize truth and reconciliation.
Toronto’s 2023 By-Election for Mayor adds millions of dollars to city deficit
The cost of Toronto’s mayoral byelection will add onto the economic challenges for the city’s new mayor, a veteran city hall journalist says.
On the housing shortage, mayoral candidates see the need for better solutions
Toronto’s housing market is getting tighter and more expensive. What can the next mayor do about it?
TTC security takes centre stage in Toronto’s mayoral election
Many public transit riders in Toronto are seeking reassurance from the city’s mayoral candidates regarding their plans to address increased violence on the TTC.
Is Toronto ready for a racialized mayor?
As one of the most diverse cities in the world, Toronto prides itself on its multiculturalism and inclusivity. However, beneath its progressive image lies an astonishing truth: Toronto has never had a racialized mayor. The…
Toronto’s alcohol-in-parks pilot project is a step towards a more equitable city
Toronto has approved of the pilot project with details being finalized in July, under a new mayor.
Olivia Chow targeted with ‘red-tagging’ as Toronto mayoral byelection nears
Social media has become the main avenue of ‘red-tagging’ attacks targeting Toronto mayoral candidate Olivia Chow.
Record-breaking list of mayoral candidates sparks debate over eligibility criteria
Toronto’s mayoral byelection not only broke the record for the number of candidates running, it’s igniting discussions regarding the requisite qualifications needed for candidacy. Candidates like Meir Straus, 18, the youngest in the race, is…
Toronto needs a mayor who supports public transit-system safety, advocates say
What will happen when public transportation safety become one of the focuses of election?