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Work for youth is new MP’s priority

The winner in Monday night’s federal election in the riding of Scarborough Centre has pledged financial support of jobs for young people as a priority. In the Oct. 19 vote, Liberal candidate Salma Zahid defeated Conservative incumbent Roxanne James. Zahid polled 51.1 per cent of ballots cast, according to the CBC Canada Votes website. James finished in second place with just over 30 per cent of votes, while NDP Alex Wilson earned 11.8 per cent of ballots.

PC newcomer loses in Toronto Centre, but vows to fight again

The Liberal party’s reign continues in Toronto Central, but for the newcomer PC candidate it’s about the long haul. The Liberal incumbent Glen Murray defeated Progressive Conservative Martin Abell in the provincial election, Thursday night, in Toronto Centre.
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Toronto City Hall gallery welcomes the new mayor

When Rob Ford walked into the council chambers at Toronto City Hall, Antionette Wassilyn...

Ford leaves Scarborough stranded

Rob Ford’s West End mentality may have worked for his Etobicoke constituents, but it certainly isn’t commuting to Scarborough, in the aftermath of his sweeping election.

Smitherman accepts defeat and applauds Toronto

Before a wall of cameras and supporters, George Smitherman gracefully conceded last night to...

Smitherman offers emotional congratulations to new mayor

In front of a wall of cameras and supporters, last night, George Smitherman gracefully...

Ford volunteers credit campaign discipline

Ford garnered almost 50 per cent of the vote Monday while George Smitherman and Joe Pantalone garnered 35 per cent and 12 per cent, respectively. In the end, Ford was able to motivate more voters to get out and support him.

Ford trucks through the competition

“Toronto is open for business again,” proclaimed Rob Ford as news of his victory in the mayor's race broke just minutes after the polls closed at 8 p.m. “The party with taxpayers' money is over, ladies and gentlemen.”

Smitherman comes up 100K votes short

After seemingly closing in on his opponent in the lead up to yesterday's election, George Smitherman lost the mayoral race by nearly 100,000 votes.

Ford re-emphasizes platform in mayoral victory speech

In his first speech as the mayor-elect of Toronto, Rob Ford addressed thousands of supporters in Etobicoke tonight.

Smitherman accepts defeat

After a close race, George Smitherman lost Toronto's mayoral election. He lost to his main opponent Rob Ford, who will lead the city for the next four years.

Smitherman responds in defeat

George Smitherman held his head high in defeat. After finishing in second place to Rob...

Rob Ford announced victor in early voting results

Early favourite Rob Ford is taking the lead in the mayoral election polls with about 50 per cent of the total votes and major news outlets are already calling it a win for Ford.

Ward 27 race down to the wire

Out of 15 candidates, the race for Ward 27 came down to a tight...

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