Calgarians Saw The Light...

...hopefully Torontonians will do so also.

Marcus Gee


Toronto's contenders pale next to Calgary's exciting new mayor

Pantalooney Hit The Nail On The Head...

...Snivelman has a political record. Five years at Queens Park and he was in charge during the eHealth disaster, made light of the plight of seniors in provincial nursing homes, putting windmills in voter's backyards and fully supporting Dulltoon No New Taxes McGoonty.
 
Smitherman shows his true colours at debate: Levy

By SUE-ANN LEVY, City Hall Columnist

The man who so desperately needs to be Toronto’s next mayor he’s been cozying up to politicians on the left and the right showed his true colours at a mayoralty debate Wednesday evening.

...the following is probably the reason Snivelman was so pissed off at debate officials;

Health report stirs up mayor’s race

The eHealth scandal that has dogged George Smitherman intensified with the release of a report by the auditor-general revealing more spending and procurement improprieties during the former Ontario health minister’s tenure.

Smitherman fends off attacks in final debate

Courtyard Group "Smitherman was health minister from late 2003 to June 20, 2008, at which point he took over... CrankyOldFart


...chickens come home to roost!

Humerous But There Is A Hint Of Reality...

10 election lessons: Goldstein

By LORRIE GOLDSTEIN, Toronto Sun

Here’s 10 things Lorrie Goldstein learned during the marathon Toronto mayoralty race, which finally ends Oct. 25

MUST READ! Change Will Not Happen Unless...

...voter turnout increases dramatically north of Bloor Street. The waterfront condo owners, ndp island sqatters, social in-activists, unions, artsy/fartsys, and others that feed at the public trough are well organized and make sure they get the vote out to protect their self interest.

Why it's time for change at City Hall


By SUE-ANN LEVY, Toronto Sun

Change is so desperately needed on Oct. 25.

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Rob Ford for Toronto: Editorial

By Toronto Sun

In this election, there is only one candidate running for mayor who is promising the kind of profound change needed at City Hall and who has a credible record indicating he’ll deliver it.

FP’s Lawrence Solomon: Ford’s promised cuts are far too timid

Rocco's Departure Makes Voting Decision Easier...

Rocco Rossi should be proud: Levy


By SUE-ANN LEVY, Toronto Sun

After throwing everything in the sink, Rocco Rossi realized he wasn’t able to move the dial enough to show real momentum.

Going for the leftwing vote conditioned by Comrade Miller and Dulltoon McGoonty to expect a place at the trough; ie: social in-activists, waterfront condo owners, ndp island squatters, environuts, artsy/fartsy, city hall square squatters, beggars, cyclists, etc.

Joe Pants still in the dark: Levy


By SUE-ANN LEVY, Toronto Sun

Joe Pantalone breezed into the Toronto Sun editorial board Tuesday defiantly unapologetic about the damage council’s socialists had done to the city.

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As Mayor We Need...

...but instead we have a choice of

Learn to live with it...

Kudos To THE STAR For Thei Smell Test...

The Smell Test: Pantalone’s anti-Ford gibes


Thu Oct 7 2010

Joe Pantalone's advertising claims rival Rob Ford voted to "deny funding for more than 200” community groups. We check that out.

Hoping He Can Swing Some Union Votes To Pantalooney...

Comrade Miller

Miller set to endorse Pantalone for mayor: reports


Reports say that outgoing Mayor David Miller will announce Wednesday he is backing Coun. Joe Pantalone to be his successor as the city's top politician

Miller to endorse Pantalone

By DON PEAT, Toronto Sun

Mayor David Miller is about to pull his Pants up.

...after 4 years of leftist ass kissing many councilors are praying for the election of Depends Snivleman.

Mihevc calls for strategic vote to beat Ford


Councillor Joe Mihevc is turning his back on Joe Pantalone, instead endorsing George Smitherman for mayor. (7)

Pantalone shocked by Mihevc's 'incomprehensible' decision to support Smitherman

...Pants has to appreciate that Mihevic's decision might have to do with Pant's height. Mihevics decision imight be  based on the fact he doesn't want to expend additional energy to bend over further to kiss butt than he has been doing over the past four years.

Mihevic preparing to campaign for Depends Snivelman...

Do You Live In Toronto? A Must The Star Bookmark Site...

SMELL TEST

Mayorality Race...

City filled with questions: Granatstein


By ROB GRANATSTEIN, Toronto Sun

Just three weeks before we choose our next mayor — and, if we’re lucky, toss out a few incumbent councillors and school trustees while we’re at it — I can’t help but think we’re left with more questions than answers in this wild, unpredictable marathon campaign

Wanted: A kinder, gentler City Hall: Editorial

With so many Torontonians furious at City Hall these days, what are some immediate steps the next mayor and council could take to lower the level of public anger?

Don't hold your breath! Past elections have highlighted the apathy of the potential electorate, abysmal turnout, and the organization of the leftists: ie. waterfront condo owners, ndp island squatters, social in-activists, artsy-fartsys, in getting the vote out and I would be surprised if things change. The incestuous relationships between councilors and the unions is another example.

TTC union's Hail Maria: Levy


By SUE-ANN LEVY, Toronto Sun

A recent transit union flyer shows the cozy, almost incestuous, relationship between the union brethren and their self-serving NDP supporters on council.

Print And Paste On Refrigerator Door...

Marcus Gee


Cutting city staff through attrition not so simple

When you hear a candidate say he is going save millions through 'attrition,' beware.

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Rob Ford opens huge lead in mayor’s race

Toronto Mayoral candidate Rob Ford speaks to the media in this file photo from Aug. 18. Tara Walton/Toronto Star

By David Rider Sun Sep 19 2010

Toronto mayoral candidate Rob Ford takes a strong lead in new poll.

Ford has surged way ahead of Smitherman, internal Smitherman poll says

The Smell Test: Are candidates transit claims off the rails?


Sun Sep 19 2010

Today sees the birth of a new daily feature, the Smell Test, scrutinizing candidates’ claims to see if they smell fragrant or foul.

Hume: The party’s over regardless of who becomes mayor


Sun Sep 19 2010

As Rob Ford lurches toward electoral victory, mayoral debates have become an empty exercise

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Restaurateur demands apology from Rob Ford

The owner of a Beach restaurant has threatened to sue mayoral hopeful Coun. Rob Ford over the candidate's attacks on his dealings with the city.

Beach pub deal still contentious: Editorial

The reasons taxpayers should be concerned about the city’s 20-year, untendered contract with Boardwalk Pub operator George Foulidis haven’t gone away with his launching of legal action Thursday against mayoral race frontrunner Rob Ford.

Libel suit against Rob Ford will backfire: Levy

By SUE-ANN LEVY, Toronto Sun

I want to personally thank George Foulidis of Tuggs Inc.

People turning from ‘scary’ Ford, Thomson says

Thu Sep 16 2010

Sarah Thomson says front-running rival Rob Ford would be a “scary” mayor but she will not drop out to help another candidate defeat him.

Marni Soupcoff: Backing Smitherman was mistake for Ontario Tories

...finally an honest candidate:

Alleged fraud artist running for mayor


Weizhen Tang tells Anna Mehler Paperny why 

Well Defined is pushing it...

Royson: Nobody to vote for? Get over it

by Royson James

Torontonians have a roster of well-defined choices to choose from

mayorality Race...

...we haven't heard much from Sara so:

Drop costly police from film sets: Thomson

Filmmakers shouldn’t be forced to hire highly paid Toronto police officers when private security could do the job for much less, says mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson. 10 September 05:22

...and from the chief clown:

Just what taxpayer wants: A metal palm tree

By JOE WARMINGTON, Toronto Sun

There are not many city council decisions that could make Sandra Bussin’s $205 bunny suit rental and Kyle Rae’s $12,000 goodbye lunch look like bargains. 

Davis wants to axe city-funded palm tree

By DON PEAT, Toronto Sun

If it isn’t planted before the October vote — and if he gets elected — city council candidate Rob Davis is vowing to chop down a plan to erect a taxpayer-funded aluminum palm tree on a Toronto traffic island.

Ford transit plan could cost millions more, TTC says

By JONATHAN JENKINS, Toronto Sun

Rob Ford’s $4.7 billion transportation plan could require the city to review or renegotiate contracts worth well over $1 billion for streetcars and tunnel boring machines — as well as forgoing $68 million spent already on the Sheppard LRT he doesn’t want to build.

Ford’s subways to nowhere: Editorial

Rob Ford’s transit plan is good news for Rob Ford. That’s because he can now say he has one. But it’s bad news for us because it turns out the transit plan of the frontrunner in the mayor’s race is as airy-fairy as his competitors’.

Smitherman’s desperate lurch to the right

It’s a risky gambit to save his mayoral hopes.
 

...problem is that based on past performance and considering who was his mentor, Mcgoonty, you can bet he will revert to his left wing genes. 

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Toronto Party fields 12 candidates

By SUE-ANN LEVY, City Hall Columnist

A fledging municipal party just four years ago, the Toronto Party for a Better City is fielding 12 candidates for councillor in next month’s election.

Smitherman estranged from brother who endorsed Ford

By DON PEAT, Toronto Sun

He’s not his brother’s keeper.

...at least his kinship with McGoonty is still strong and thriving. 

Rossi vows to reduce city council's size

By DON PEAT, Toronto Sun

Rocco Rossi promised Wednesday he would slash Toronto city council in half if elected.

...possibly too little too late?

Mayoral candidates square off on Hollywood North

By JONATHAN JENKINS, City Hall Bureau

George Smitherman apologized to the city’s film community for not doing more to head off a provincial tax credit plan that encouraged productions outside of Toronto, at a mayoral debate sponsored by FilmOntario.

Ford declares war on the streetcar

By JONATHAN JENKINS, City Hall Bureau

Mayoral candidate Rob Ford promises to build a 12-km Sheppard subway and link the Bloor-Danforth line to Scarborough Town Centre by 2015.

...silly idea. Want to improve transit work on getting us to the subways quicker and more effectively. It can get pretty cold waiting for or walking to TTC stops.

Ford plan deserves the green light: Levy

By SUE-ANN LEVY, City Hall Columnist

Under a Rob Ford regime the car would reclaim its rightful place on the roads of Toronto.

Mayoral Race

Pantalone’s big push

Breathing room opens up for the choice of the left as rivals take hard right turn

 

By Enzo Di Matteo 

 

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Candidate focus: George Smitherman

 

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...a couple of potential voters comment:

Trying to get along
I’m a Fat White Guy in a Suit (FWGS). I’m loud and proud. Get used to it. As a member of my minority “community,” I just want to make sure Torontonians understand not all us FWGS will be voting for the same candidate for mayor. Sure, I love hot dogs and beer. Of course, I love the Argos, Leafs and Jays. Don’t get me wrong. But I also love my city. I love living in a place that welcomes people from all over the world to help build one of the most open, dynamic and successful cities ever. It’s not always easy to get along with others who are not FWGS. They can’t help it. But I’ve been trying really hard. I enjoy eating a pita or falafel with my neighbours, and they sometimes enjoy a hot dog and beer with me. Heck, even some of them are Leafs fans. On Oct. 25, when I cast my ballot for mayor, I won’t be thinking just of myself. I’ll be voting for the Toronto that welcomes everybody, including FWGS, to be the best we can be and reach for the top. 
Michael McCamus
Toronto

(Well said, FWGS)

Who’s up for council?
Could you please stop focusing on the mayoral race? It’s pointless and unimportant, because the mayor is one vote on council. I would appreciate coverage of the various council seat campaigns. Please start digging into the candidates for council and effect real change by ousting their complacent butts.
Lino Gasparini
Toronto

(Coming soon, we promise. There are great races and councillors who deserve a butt-kicking)

Smitherman sounding more like Ford

By SUE-ANN LEVY, City Hall Columnist

Sounding suspiciously like his arch-nemesis, Rob Ford, mayoral candidate George Smitherman morphed into a tax fighter Tuesday, pledging to ensure Socialist Silly Hall gets “back to basics.”

Taxes and public services help build a better city By Jim Stanford Wed Sep 08 2010

If low taxes were essential for success, Oklahoma and Alabama would be economic hotspots.

...cutting waste and making ALL city employees and managers accountable would result in savings and no need to cut revenue.

Ford has trouble finding the good in Smitherman

By JONATHAN JENKINS, City Hall Bureau

Frontrunner Rob Ford likes George Smitherman’s suits but little else, while Sarah Thomson wishes she could speak Italian like Joe Pantalone.

Smitherman refused snacks at taxpayer-funded party

By SUE-ANN LEVYToronto Sun columnist

Mayoral hopeful George Smitherman thinks his chum Kyle Rae had his priorities all wrong when the city councillor chose to throw himself a $12,000 farewell fete earlier this summer.

 

Marcus Gee

Smitherman campaign risks crash by veering left, right

Coming out now as a fiscal conservative, puts former Liberal cabinet minister in danger of confusing voters Sep 08, 2010 5:07AM EDT 69

Marcus Gee

Imaginary hot dog seller thinks Ford can’t cut the mustard

After eight months of on-and-off campaigning, candidates for mayor and city council enter the home stretch for the Oct. 25 vote. Sep 08, 2010

Smitherman's brother backs Ford for mayor

By DON PEAT, Toronto Sun

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Mayoral candidates court union vote

By KEVIN CONNOR, Toronto Sun

Some of the front-runners in the race for mayor will be wooing the union vote this Labour Day.

 ...Solidarity Forever-if you are a dues paying, card caring member.

Rossi, Thomson to crash Labour Day parade

Sun Sep 05 2010

It's like high school all over again. Someone throws a party, invitations are sent to a select crowd, but word gets out.