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Inconvenient vote
There are over 250 candidates running for either mayoral or councillor positions in the municipal election, and yet we only really hear about a handful of prominent players (and far too much about Rob Ford). But this disproportionate coverage seems even more out of whack considering how little attention is paid to the upcoming election’s [...]
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// Executive unanimously recommends increase in arts investment to $25 per-capita
August 16 Community Release Executive unanimously recommends increase in arts investment to$25 per-capita Toronto, ON // Today the Executive Committee of the City of Toronto unanimously recommended an increase in arts funding to $25 per capita by 2013. Pending approval by Council on August 25/26 this will result in 17.5 million dollars in additional investment [...]
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Am I on the voters’ list?
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for preparing the preliminary list of electors. To find out if you are in their database for inclusion on the list, contact them directly prior to JUNE 1, 2010. Call Monday to Friday 8 am – 5 pm toll free 1-800-296-MPAC (6722). For even MORE information visit [...]
So Far, Who’s Running and Who is Not
Click here for the City of Toronto webpage on candidates: A collection of links for you, but if you’re in a hurry: Running for Mayor As of January 5th, The Following People Have Filed to Run for Mayor: George Smitherman Rocco Rossi Rocco Achampong Douglas Campbell Stephen Feek Monowar Hossain John Letonja Ange Maniccia Mark [...]
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Rossi tosses hat in the ring
Former backroom Grit wants to be mayor of T.O. http://www.torontosun.com/comment/columnists/sueann_levy/2009/12/15/12157316-sun.html
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Would-be mayor relishes an uphill fight
It may be Rocco Who now, but supporters of latest contender for job warn not to underestimate him http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/torontomayoralrace/article/738175–would-be-mayor-relishes-an-uphill-fight?bn=1
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Deputy mayor Pantalone plans run for top job
veteran says experience gives him edge http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/deputy-mayor-pantalone-plans-run-for-top-job/article1381323/
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Arts Vote 2010: Make your creative voice heard!
By Spacing’s Nicole Bruun-Meyer Arts Vote recently launched their 2010 campaign to identify and support Arts and Culture friendly Mayoral candidates in the next Municipal election. The group, founded in 1993, aims to raise awareness within the cultural community regarding the importance of casting their vote…click here to read more
Artsvote Launch Answers “Why Vote?”
At the Launch Party last night we got old school with Sharpies and flip chart paper and had people tell us why they vote. Today we’re getting new school and posting the answers here on our blog. Answers included: Because I take responsibility! It’s one way to shape my world to values that matter To [...]
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Pearls Before Swine – August 31, 2010