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  • Toronto Mayor Rob Ford
    Statement by Mayor Rob Ford on Boston marathon attacks

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    Statement by Mayor Rob Ford on Boston Marathon explosions:

    Before we proceed, I’d like to make a brief statement regarding today’s shocking attack in Boston.

    On behalf of all members of Toronto City Council, and every resident of Toro …

  • Explosions near the finish line at Boston marathon, April 15, 2013
    Social media reaction to Boston Marathon explosions

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    Two people are dead and dozens more are injured after twin explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, Boston police said.

    Online reaction was swift, with runners posting photos of the destruction and others searchi …

  • Mayor Rob Ford holds a news conference at City Hall, Friday, to talk about the federal budget and how it impacts Toronto.
    Mayor Ford in favour of extending runway at Billy Bishop Airport

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    Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he is in favour of the plan by Porter Airlines to extend the runway at Billy Bishop Airport so that jets could fly from the island.

    Ford says that looking at the big picture, he doesn’t see the plan as being a …

  • Wynne hints that she won’t hike property taxes to fund transit in Toronto area

    The Canadian Press and Maria Babbage, The Canadian Press 0

    TORONTO – Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne still won’t say how she’ll raise $2 billion annually to improve public transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area, but she’s strongly hinting that she won’t hike property taxes to do it.
    “What …

  • Road construction in Toronto
    Toronto unveils summer construction plans

    Kevin Misener 2

    Toronto has unveiled its summer construction plans.

    Toronto Mayor Rob Ford said the city is spending $155-million to improve roads and bridges this year.

    But Ford adds it’s part of a $2.9-billion plan over the next 10 years.

    So …

  • Toronto city manager casino report
    Toronto casino report calls for half of revenues, among 43 conditions

    Irene Preklet 15

    TORONTO, Ont. – Toronto should get half the revenues generated by a new casino and convention centre if it approves the controversial project, a new report by municipal staff says.

    City manager Joe Pennachetti released the report Monday, …

  • Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne
    Wynne isn’t ruling out tax or toll ideas for transit expansion

    Kevin Misener 13

    Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne said it’s time to focus on the benefits of transit expansion and less on the price tag.

    She is urging businesses to help build support for Metrolinx multibillion-dollar plan.

    She was at the Toronto Regio …

  • Wynne appeals to businesses to help shore up support for public transit funding

    The Canadian Press and Maria Babbage, The Canadian Press 0

    TORONTO – Business leaders must help shore up support for a contentious provincial plan to raise billions of dollars for public transit in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area, Premier Kathleen Wynne said Monday.
    People want to reduce con …

  • Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion
    Mississauga mayor back in court for conflict-of-interest hearing

    Erin Criger 4

    MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion will return to court on Monday to fight conflict-of-interest allegations in a land deal involving her son.

    The allegation, brought forward by Mississauga resident Elias Hazeneh, stems …

  • Casino
    Mayor Ford pitches for Toronto casino in open letter

    John Stall and 680News staff 7

    TORONTO – Mayor Rob Ford touted the economic benefits of a Toronto casino in an open letter released late Sunday.

    He calls it a “golden opportunity” for the city, one that won’t present itself again for a generation.

    Mayor Ford claims …