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No more Trumps or Fords

October 15, 2016May 4, 2017 Town Crier staff Donald Trump, Rob Ford

This presidential election in the United States is tempting us mightily.

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Carmichael Greb defends website costs against Ford attack

November 5, 2015 Eric Emin Wood Christin Carmichael Greb, Giorgio Mammoliti, John Tory, justin Di Ciano, Michelle Berardinetti, Norm Kelly, Rob Ford

Eglinton-Lawrence councillor Christin Carmichael Greb has defended her website spending, which was criticized by Etobicoke councillor and former mayor Rob Ford in a press release on Oct. 30.

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Fractured council’s votes telegraph its self-discontent

March 12, 2015 Shawn Star Christin Carmichael Greb, John Tory, Jon Burnside, Josh Matlow, Rob Ford, Shawn Star

Sure, the city budget passed relatively unscathed, but many of the votes that took place on motions to amend the budget spoke loud and clear: there is still the same lack of cohesion on city council we saw during Rob Ford’s reign.

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Stintz ‘shocked and embarrassed’ by Ford audio

May 1, 2014June 20, 2014 Shawn Star Karen Stintz, municipal elections, Rob Ford

Mayoral candidate and Ward 16 councillor Karen Stintz said she’s appreciative of her constituents for their understanding following the latest Rob Ford debacle.

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EDITORIAL: Dreams of a serious election campaign

March 21, 2014June 21, 2014 Eric McMillan Karen Stintz, municipal elections, Olivia Chow, Rob Ford

Now that all the expected major candidates have declared themselves in the contest for Toronto mayor, the media is excitedly engaged in calling the horse race.

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EDITORIAL: How midtown could defeat Rob Ford

February 8, 2014 Town Crier staff municipal elections, Rob Ford

Yes, that’s right. Midtown.

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PARKER: I want the mayor to go …

November 28, 2013 Town Crier staff John Parker, Rob Ford

Last week’s special meeting of Toronto city council featured a multi-part motion aimed (inadequately, in my view) at censuring Mayor Rob Ford for his now-notorious conduct.

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EDITORIAL: The real Ford scandal

November 28, 2013 Town Crier staff city hall, Rob Ford

In defence of his embattled brother, Councillor Doug Ford has trotted out the claim again that their administration has saved the city $1 billion.

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EDITORIAL: So much for Ford

November 12, 2013June 22, 2014 Eric McMillan Editorial, Eric McMilan, Rob Ford, Scandal

So let’s get this clear. Much of Toronto thinks Rob Ford is a disgrace as mayor and should resign.

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    Easter Bunny comes to the Beach

    April 9, 2013June 18, 2014 Francis Crescia Beaches Lions Club, Celebration, Easter, Easter Bunny, Magnolia Brass Band, Malvern Collegiate Institute Marching Band, parade, Rob Ford, Toronto Signals Band, Town Folk

    Thousands pack Queen Street E. for annual Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade

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    Town Poll: What you think of the court's decision that Mayor Rob Ford can keep his job?

    January 25, 2013 Town Crier staff Adam Chaleff-Freudenthaler, Appeal, city hall, Conflict-of-Interest, Court Case, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Paul Magder, Removal from Office, Rob Ford, Town Poll

    The Ontario Superior Court of Justice decided that Mayor Rob For didn’t contravene the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and

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    He's still the mayor

    January 25, 2013 Town Crier staff Adam Chaleff-Freudenthaler, Appeal, city hall, Conflict-of-Interest, Court Case, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Paul Magder, Removal from Office, Rob Ford, Town Poll

    Ontario Superior Court of Justice says Rob Ford did not contravene Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

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    Would you vote for Rob Ford if he ran again for mayor?

    November 26, 2012 Town Crier staff city hall, Conflict-of-Interest, Court Case, Removal from Office, Rob Ford, Town Poll

    A Town Crier Town Poll

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    Ford’s found guilty

    November 26, 2012May 4, 2017 Town Crier staff Adam Chaleff-Freudenthaler, city hall, Conflict-of-Interest, Court Case, Paul Magder, Removal from Office, Rob Ford, Town Poll

    Mayor to be removed from office but penalty delayed for 14 days and he can run again for city’s top job

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    Ford gets his day in court

    November 13, 2012 Town Crier staff Ashbridges Bay Park, Boardwalk Pub, city hall, George Foulidis, Libel, Rob Ford, Superior Court of Justice, Tuggs Inc., Woodbine Beach

    Mayor to face libel action over awarding of Boardwalk Pub contract

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    THAT WAS THEN. This is now.

    Empringham Hotel 1903
    *FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

    From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story

    November 19, 2020 Rodger Burnside Comments Off on From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story

    The Empringham, Danforth or Play Pen — they’re all the same hotel, standing at Danfoirth and Dawes from the late 1800s into the 1980s.

    Queen and Waverley 1903
    *FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

    Can you believe this century home still stands at Queen and Waverley?

    February 27, 2020 Rodger Burnside Comments Off on Can you believe this century home still stands at Queen and Waverley?
    Beltline bridge over Yonge Street ion 1915
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    When horses passed UNDER the Beltline bridge

    December 1, 2019 Rodger Burnside Comments Off on When horses passed UNDER the Beltline bridge
    Yonge-Eglinton southeast
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    Now that the Yonge-Eglinton mess has been cleared up (almost)

    October 24, 2019 Rodger Burnside Comments Off on Now that the Yonge-Eglinton mess has been cleared up (almost)
    Mt. Pleasant loop being built
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    When building transit was simpler at Mt. Pleasant and Eglinton

    May 9, 2019 Rodger Burnside Comments Off on When building transit was simpler at Mt. Pleasant and Eglinton
    Hay wagons on Yonge Street
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    The days of hay wagons and streetcars on Yonge Street

    February 1, 2019 Rodger Burnside Comments Off on The days of hay wagons and streetcars on Yonge Street
    Avoca bridge being torn down
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    The viaduct that brought Moore Park into Toronto

    December 1, 2018 Streeter staff Comments Off on The viaduct that brought Moore Park into Toronto

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