Defeated Liberal vows reprise in Toronto-Danforth
“I think that serving as an elected official is the ultimate way to (serve a community),” Sterling said. “I am going to be an MPP.”
Toronto-Danforth
Layton’s legacy lingers for provincial counterpart
“The people in Toronto-Danforth have put their confidence in me and all of us in the NDP to stand up for them in this province, to put them first, and that’s just what we’re going to do with jobs, health care, education and the environment,” Tabuns said. “We’re going to stand up for the people of Ontario. We here in Toronto-Danforth.”
East York sticks with its MPPs
Liberal Kathleen Wynne lived up to her name, winning with 24,454 votes or 58.3 per cent of the vote in Don Valley West. She easily defeated Andrea Mandel-Campbell, bringing in nearly twice as many votes as the 11,626 claimed by the Conservative candidate.
Incumbents lead in East York
In Don Valley West, the predicted close race between incumbent Liberal transportation minister Kathleen Wynne and her Conservative challenger has failed to materialize: Wynne is leading comfortably.
Toronto-Danforth’s Conservative cricket candidate
Jethi is the Progressive Conservative candidate for Toronto-Danforth in this Thursday’s provincial election. She says she uses cricket, the sport she grew up with in India, to get to know the members of her community and keep them engaged.
Public meeting airs cost-cutting concern
John Campey, executive director of the Community Social Planning Council of Toronto, was one of the meeting’s guest speakers. He said the proposed cuts threaten a wide range of services from well-baby programs to recreational facilities for seniors.
NDP Leader Jack Layton dies after battle with cancer
Jack Layton, leader of Canada’s official Opposition and Toronto-Danforth MP, has died. He was 61.
Pitfield doubts she’ll run again after Ward 29 loss
While Pitfield says she’ll always be involved in the community, she said she doubts that she’ll run for formal office again.
Wood third in Toronto-Danforth
With endorsements from four major news organizations, including the Toronto Star, political rookie Wood says the full support of friends and family made the election a positive experience, and she’ll likely do it again.
Fragedakis keeps campaigning in victory
The election winner in Ward 29 addressed her supporters with the same theme of change she employed during the campaign. The retirement of Case Ootes in Toronto-Danforth sparked one of the most hotly contested council…