#  @dmrider David Rider David Rider posts on X about toronto, ford, canada, in the the most. They currently have [-------] followers and [----] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [---] [#](/creator/twitter::23398730/interactions)  - [--] Week [-----] -80% - [--] Month [-------] +144% - [--] Months [-------] +345% - [--] Year [-------] -73% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::23398730/posts_active)  - [--] Months [---] +52% - [--] Year [---] -49% ### Followers: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::23398730/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.04% - [--] Month [------] +0.16% - [--] Months [------] -0.16% - [--] Year [------] -0.33% ### CreatorRank: [---------] [#](/creator/twitter::23398730/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) [finance](/list/finance) [countries](/list/countries) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [stocks](/list/stocks) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) [gaming](/list/gaming) [us election](/list/us-election) **Social topic influence** [toronto](/topic/toronto), [ford](/topic/ford), [canada](/topic/canada), [in the](/topic/in-the), [police](/topic/police), [to the](/topic/to-the), [murder](/topic/murder), [prime minister](/topic/prime-minister), [money](/topic/money), [covid19](/topic/covid19) **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@torontostar](/creator/undefined) [@fordnation](/creator/undefined) [@oliviachow](/creator/undefined) [@theunrealdougp](/creator/undefined) [@benspurr](/creator/undefined) [@johntory](/creator/undefined) [@mahdishabibinia](/creator/undefined) [@katrinaaclarke](/creator/undefined) [@wendygillis](/creator/undefined) [@mayoroliviachow](/creator/undefined) [@uber](/creator/undefined) [@lyft](/creator/undefined) [@fordnations](/creator/undefined) [@justintrudeau](/creator/undefined) [@krushowy](/creator/undefined) [@powellbetsy](/creator/undefined) [@aislingmurph](/creator/undefined) [@kopunf](/creator/undefined) [@tpsmyrondemkiw](/creator/undefined) [@joshmatlow](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Uber Technologies, Inc. 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(TSLA)](/topic/tesla) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Controversial Catholic school trustee Michael Del Grande criticized over new comments Trustee says society is under attack from “post-Christian elements.”" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/12/15/controversial-catholic-school-trustee-michael-del-grande-criticized-over-new-comments.html) 2019-12-16T01:18Z 1.1M followers, [---] engagements "Ontario recycling regulator intervenes over no-overflow rule Ontario" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/recycling-regulator-intervenes-after-new-private-operator-announces-unpopular-change/article_b22346fc-445b-4c9e-96bc-4b7995411b97.html) 2026-01-31T16:23Z 1.1M followers, [--] engagements "@fkelly25 @maywarren11 Yesterday talking re: need to be cautious about how to allow Torontonians back into bars health board chair (and new dad) Coun. @joe_cressy said he didn't want to sound like "a Debbie Downer" or in another interview the dad in "Footloose"" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1283037585150029831) 2020-07-14T13:56Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "@GraphicMatt @TorontoStar @BikeShareTO Request to city hall/parking authority from Matt: the Bike Share trip time limit of [--] minutes is starting to feel real tight as the system gets bigger. Increasing it to [--] minutes matching the limit on Montreals bike share system is overdue" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1297986246292144129) 2020-08-24T19:56Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Incredibly sad to relay that @paulmoloney4 a smart unassuming & diligent reporter who retired from the @TorontoStar's city hall bureau in [----] after stints at @winnipegnews & @LFPress has died at age [--] of a suspected heart attack. He was respected and beloved" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1354877752382525441) 2021-01-28T19:43Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements "Mayor @JohnTory's executive committee is back in session. My colleague @KopunF will tweet hightlights" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1399790246552875013) 2021-06-01T18:09Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "I have to turn my attention back to COVID but my colleague @KopunF will be watching and tweeting Toronto Public Health board drug strategy deliberations" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1404482626858237955) 2021-06-14T16:55Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "@KopunF Thanks Francine this is very much appreciated" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1578006077362388996) 2022-10-06T12:55Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "My regular periodic shock as an infrequent Hwy [---] user that a significant fee for a relatively short trip is more than doubled by user fees" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1745436275325141344) 2024-01-11T13:23Z 24.3K followers, 11.3K engagements "In [--] years of covering city budgets I dont recall police or any city-funded agency using taxpayer-funded channels to lobby the public & politicians like this. Somebody at city hall longer than me said youd have to go back to Chief Fantinos days Reducing the @TPSBoard approved budget any further means our ability to hire [--] classes of [--] police officers each will not be possible. By [----] any gains on the front line will be wiped out by retirements & growth explains @TPSMyronDemkiw. #SupportYourTPS https://t.co/YDLJIdMMCf Reducing the @TPSBoard approved budget any further means our ability to" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1750883191278170343) 2024-01-26T14:07Z 24.3K followers, 52.6K engagements "Inbox: A group of conservative ex-councillors are calling on Toronto council to "vote down" Toronto's proposed [----] budget and it's 9.5% tax increase" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1755212596033061164) 2024-02-07T12:51Z 24.3K followers, 101.3K engagements "After NYPD displayed a Kryptonite bike chain and lock sold on Columbia Us website as proof of protestors ill intent https://x.com/morning_joe/status/1785636351330713667s=46&t=f5NcK-929wHexkSbG-S7YA Dep. Commissioner Daughtry says he found "a book on terrorism" at Columbia. (The book is not a how-to book but a history written by a renowned British historian.) https://t.co/TqcXmcmOJF https://x.com/morning_joe/status/1785636351330713667s=46&t=f5NcK-929wHexkSbG-S7YA Dep. Commissioner Daughtry says he found "a book on terrorism" at Columbia. (The book is not a how-to book but a history written by" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1786805044844581179) 2024-05-04T17:08Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "Paid duty police officer is inside the Mazda on the left working. The sidewalk is closed on the south side so pedestrians must walk across traffic to the north sidewalk. When I crossed he was staring at a screen didnt seem to notice me. Other days officers have stopped traffic" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1798127151092228379) 2024-06-04T22:58Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "@calvi_leon @MarkColley @andy_takagi @Jerrmainewilson Important question: did you survive #remeberthecronut" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1825189830478712950) 2024-08-18T15:15Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements "I get the pet-eating memes and jokes but can't be funny to Haitian-Americans living in Springfield. Imagine what your kid would face at school or the threat to your community from racists and others triggered by conspiracy theories. Pizzagate was nuts but the gunman was real" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1833880991342944502) 2024-09-11T14:51Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "I am not young and get passed a lot but bike remains the fastest way to get around downtown maybe barring the subway when its working and on your route. East Riverdale to Baldwin St. in [--] minutes" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1930293720206737804) 2025-06-04T16:01Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "Very sad to see Cafe on the Square the restaurant inside Toronto city hall close for good. Inside policy was hashed out secrets whispered deals made. Best of luck to the wonderful staff. We'll miss you. Thanks to @karonliu for the beautiful farewell https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/toronto-city-halls-caf-shutters-after-more-than-25-years-serving-politicians-public-servants-and/article_d43de4dd-b3da-4e81-a1b7-5cf80525e0f6.html" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1953997572999155968) 2025-08-09T01:51Z 24.3K followers, 14.2K engagements "Journalistic malpractice to amplify a vague leak putting a target (when many were calling for vengeance) on the backs of trans people just trying to live their lives The bullet was stamped with TRN. This is the manufacturing stamp of Turkish company Turan Ammunition. Its available at Target in the USA. Widely available and not the mark of transgender anything. The malicious ignorance runs in a straight line in his family tree. The bullet was stamped with TRN. This is the manufacturing stamp of Turkish company Turan Ammunition. Its available at Target in the USA. Widely available and not the" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/1966555285150908503) 2025-09-12T17:31Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "Toronto's integrity commissioner has no problem with [--] city councillors accepting a free trip from Israel which the UN says is committing genocide in Gaza and whose PM were he to step foot on Canadian soil would be arrested on an International Criminal Court warrant Toronto city councillors stand by consulate-sponsored trip to Israel amid criticism as integrity commissioner finds no breach https://t.co/FCqJoZ2vMW Toronto city councillors stand by consulate-sponsored trip to Israel amid criticism as integrity commissioner finds no breach https://t.co/FCqJoZ2vMW" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2011819633360183757) 2026-01-15T15:15Z 24.3K followers, 51.8K engagements "Mayoral hopeful taking aim at bike lanes. Mark Saunders got no traction on that in the [----] mayoral byelection. Etob MPP Hogarth rode to defeat in Ont elxn. Will it be a wedge vs Chow in [----] After a major snowfall Torontonians saw the imbalance firsthand when bike lanes were spotless but streets sidewalks and access to transit werent it was clear City Hall needs to get back to basics on snow clearing. https://t.co/mX0Tb4gtPq After a major snowfall Torontonians saw the imbalance firsthand when bike lanes were spotless but streets sidewalks and access to transit werent it was clear City Hall" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2012585628441997417) 2026-01-17T17:59Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "Suburban city councillors opposing 6-plexes in their neighbourhoods cost Toronto $10M in federal housing funds. Etobicoke's Stephen Holyday says so be it https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/feds-cut-10-million-from-toronto-housing-fund-over-sixplex-decision/article_3dc58ea4-3b6d-413b-a97d-62e2405ddac7.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/feds-cut-10-million-from-toronto-housing-fund-over-sixplex-decision/article_3dc58ea4-3b6d-413b-a97d-62e2405ddac7.html" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2013015046817804350) 2026-01-18T22:26Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "Why the Canada Pension Plan investment board is lending nearly half a billion dollars to Elon Musks deepfake-producing company https://www.thestar.com/business/why-the-canada-pension-plan-investment-board-is-lending-nearly-half-a-billion-dollars-to/article_32f58be7-a9d7-4942-a942-401e1d9bd250.html https://www.thestar.com/business/why-the-canada-pension-plan-investment-board-is-lending-nearly-half-a-billion-dollars-to/article_32f58be7-a9d7-4942-a942-401e1d9bd250.html" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2014357607809532336) 2026-01-22T15:20Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "He's making -9C sound like the deepest of freezes but in Winnipeg they call that April Even Torontonians are laughing at this CNN reporter's encounter with Greenland's "harsh" conditions. https://t.co/6tjuODTAde Even Torontonians are laughing at this CNN reporter's encounter with Greenland's "harsh" conditions. https://t.co/6tjuODTAde" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2014441533282328796) 2026-01-22T20:54Z 24.3K followers, 262.5K engagements "2 stories re: Ontarios troubled recycling regime in your @TorontoStar: @MoiraWelsh on how a proposal to intro. a deposit system for non-booze bottles incl. pop died after Costco & other food retailers lobbied Ford govt https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/inside-the-politics-and-lobbying-that-helped-derail-ontario-s-deposit-return-system-for-cans/article_4b83fade-f135-4f10-a1f3-b406e7c8c41e.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/inside-the-politics-and-lobbying-that-helped-derail-ontario-s-deposit-return-system-for-cans/article_4b83fade-f135-4f10-a1f3-b406e7c8c41e.html" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2015450535470493862) 2026-01-25T15:43Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements "And me re: GFL Environmentals ability under new provincially imposed recycling system to empty blue bins across Toronto for waste producers and for the city empty garbage & green bins west of Yonge. Homeowners upset re missed collections of both https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/can-waste-hauler-gfl-environmental-handle-torontos-recycling-and-its-trash/article_96d4d8d3-0add-4e62-a3dd-c5ae8a8370df.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/can-waste-hauler-gfl-environmental-handle-torontos-recycling-and-its-trash/article_96d4d8d3-0add-4e62-a3dd-c5ae8a8370df.html" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2015452551768867164) 2026-01-25T15:51Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements "OMG this is political comedy gold KINEW: The press want there to be a heated rivalry between Doug Ford and I but we're on the same team. CARNEY: I want you to just take that image the heated rivalry between Doug Ford and Wab Kinew. https://t.co/I8KIbjLqWs KINEW: The press want there to be a heated rivalry between Doug Ford and I but we're on the same team. CARNEY: I want you to just take that image the heated rivalry between Doug Ford and Wab Kinew. https://t.co/I8KIbjLqWs" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2016979271823053057) 2026-01-29T20:58Z 24.3K followers, 37.8K engagements "Ontario's freedom of information system is broken part 6903: In Nov. [----] I FOI'd records on a hot-button issue for specific senior officials in a provincial ministry. A ministry FOI person told me informally they quickly identified the records so this shouldn't take long" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2017287937143046558) 2026-01-30T17:24Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements ".I kept being told "soon" and then the Feb. [----] provincial election was called and on an on way past legislated response date. I complained to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and in August [----] they ordered the ministry to give me the records. And yet" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2017288668407361867) 2026-01-30T17:27Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements "Toronto heroes. They were ours. We recognized the building from which the TVs flew. Catherine went to Burnhamthorpe CI with a friends sister. Eugenes family celebrated a birthday at Ginsberg & Wong while we did the same. The show moved fame crossed borders but they were us It was a gift growing up with SCTV on the air. https://t.co/5yTKepDDG3 It was a gift growing up with SCTV on the air. https://t.co/5yTKepDDG3" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2017426936222339579) 2026-01-31T02:37Z 24.3K followers, 14.1K engagements "@TheregoesDen Amazing and heart-swelling to see so many U.S. comedy stars later cite #SCTV as an inspiration - this weird Canadian show that aired at strange times and seemed to come from an unhinged corner of space where the ideas floating in your head could actually be performed and shared" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2017952808360726942) 2026-02-01T13:26Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Carney Libs poach popular NDP MPP as candidate to replace Bill Blair For years Doly Begum has fought for the people of Scarborough Southwest as their MPP. As our Liberal candidate in the upcoming federal by-election shes ready to bring their priorities to Ottawa and build a stronger future for her community and all Canadians. https://t.co/OCm04uVbsK For years Doly Begum has fought for the people of Scarborough Southwest as their MPP. As our Liberal candidate in the upcoming federal by-election shes ready to bring their priorities to Ottawa and build a stronger future for her community and all" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2018728907793469748) 2026-02-03T16:50Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "Bezos currently worth $253 billion just over a month ago. Today he gutted the Washington Post in ways that must be delighting the White House. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Snchez are kicking off the new year in St. Barts. 🎉 https://t.co/G3fHZKrzRh Jeff Bezos and Lauren Snchez are kicking off the new year in St. Barts. 🎉 https://t.co/G3fHZKrzRh" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2019134322410684766) 2026-02-04T19:41Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "Yikes. Epstein files appear to include flirty exchanges with a former CBC Edmonton journalist while Epstein was in jail https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/cbc-edmonton-epstein-files-9.7072033 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/cbc-edmonton-epstein-files-9.7072033" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2019199352640561248) 2026-02-05T00:00Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "Details coming now including live video of news conference now on the shocking arrest of seven Toronto police officers and one retired officer in an organized crime sting with charges including bribery and conspiracy to commit murder https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/cops-charged-project-south/article_c598519e-b3ae-4018-adba-a5228fb7b11e.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/cops-charged-project-south/article_c598519e-b3ae-4018-adba-a5228fb7b11e.html" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2019427832917835987) 2026-02-05T15:08Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "No joke. The Eglinton Crosstown left a minute early - after years of delays and cost overruns. Stars @andy_takagi is on the first train that pulled out at 7:29 a.m. not with a bang but with a whisper of finally https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-opens-after-15-years-of-construction/article_a42b6a24-ddca-4a7b-be6a-9e5de0016a35.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-opens-after-15-years-of-construction/article_a42b6a24-ddca-4a7b-be6a-9e5de0016a35.html" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2020487178132889942) 2026-02-08T13:17Z 24.3K followers, 15.4K engagements "Torontos Votto has a new gig JUST IN: Recently retired Major League Baseball stars Clayton Kershaw Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto have joined NBC Sports Major League Baseball coverage Kershaw Rizzo and Votto will serve as NBC Sports pregame analysts for its exclusive MLB Postseason coverage of all Wild https://t.co/r4JgTO0EKd JUST IN: Recently retired Major League Baseball stars Clayton Kershaw Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto have joined NBC Sports Major League Baseball coverage Kershaw Rizzo and Votto will serve as NBC Sports pregame analysts for its exclusive MLB Postseason coverage of all Wild" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2020646712210002083) 2026-02-08T23:51Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements "I will watch the four-bounce miracle every damn time 76ers vs Raptors [----] ECF game [--]. Kawhi hits hits a dagger fade away to call game. https://t.co/MbfwKfnvBd 76ers vs Raptors [----] ECF game [--]. Kawhi hits hits a dagger fade away to call game. https://t.co/MbfwKfnvBd" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2021222745455906827) 2026-02-10T14:00Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements "@TheUnrealDougP I am not in any way jealous of young Formula [--] drivers living in Monaco and navigating the streets in museum-quality daily drivers while dodging supermodels trying to jump into the passenger. Super gross life" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2021226534527193239) 2026-02-10T14:15Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Police investigating firet that damaged GFL Environmental trucks in Rexdale yard overnight. The waste hauling business has been targeted in the past with arson and gunfire. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/gfl-trucks-damaged-following-overnight-fire-at-yard-in-etobicoke/article_a1e63db8-35e2-4bf0-b54a-1d2d251ced44.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/gfl-trucks-damaged-following-overnight-fire-at-yard-in-etobicoke/article_a1e63db8-35e2-4bf0-b54a-1d2d251ced44.html" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2022062856012017675) 2026-02-12T21:38Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements "British journalism is so strange. Any writer or remotely famous person declaring almost anything is deemed story-worthy like this below or Corrie star reminisces about the best shepherds pie in Wales" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2022070922560319674) 2026-02-12T22:10Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "Olivia Chow seeks federal support to fix Torontos finances The mayor is meeting with other Canadian mayors but hoping to convince federal officials of the need to fix the city’s pandemic-ravaged finances" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/olivia-chow-heading-to-ottawa-hoping-to-get-federal-support-for-new-deal-to-fix/article_96f950aa-4c20-5a6b-b45f-66fd98812a22.html) 2023-09-27T14:38Z 1.1M followers, 48.8K engagements "Chrystia Freeland "Well knock me over with a feathered boa." @GovChristie spills the tea on what Republicans say to each other when we're not listening on this week's #RTOvertime with @BillMaher and @cafreeland. WATCH MORE: https://t.co/lvMFQSlH12 https://t.co/zfHGPQcN0P "Well knock me over with a feathered boa." @GovChristie spills the tea on what Republicans say to each other when we're not listening on this week's #RTOvertime with @BillMaher and @cafreeland. WATCH MORE: https://t.co/lvMFQSlH12 https://t.co/zfHGPQcN0P" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2020204042945982556) 2026-02-07T18:32Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "To anyone with eyes and ears on the ground at New York Fashion Week (and the internet) its clear that Hudson Williams is the most famous man in the world right now. my full scene report from hudson williams' lunar new year celebration aka the best fashion week party possibly ever https://t.co/jmZkxPfztj my full scene report from hudson williams' lunar new year celebration aka the best fashion week party possibly ever https://t.co/jmZkxPfztj" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2022429247365914768) 2026-02-13T21:54Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "At this time last year Hudson Williams was waiting tables between auditions at The Old Spaghetti Factory in New Westminster B.C. What an incredible journey and he appears completely comfortable with it" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2022431390940471758) 2026-02-13T22:03Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements "Image by Global TVs Phil Nolan (who should have won a National Newspaper Award based on it gracing front pages across Canada but video stills were ineligible) On this day in [----] Bill Clennett confronted Prime Minister Jean Chretien during a National Flag of Canada Day commemoration leading to what is now known as The Shawinigan Handshake Learn more in my Deep Dive https://t.co/b3uzM90Bzt https://t.co/jZ3QqRNdYK On this day in [----] Bill Clennett confronted Prime Minister Jean Chretien during a National Flag of Canada Day commemoration leading to what is now known as The Shawinigan Handshake" [X Link](https://x.com/dmrider/status/2023094402277888109) 2026-02-15T17:57Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements "Adamson Barbecue owner ordered to comply with COVID-19 regulations as potential penalties increase Earlier in the day a GoFundMe for the restaurant crossed the $320000 mark but many of the backers came from outside Toronto" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/12/04/online-legal-fundraiser-for-adamson-barbecue-owner-proves-popular-far-beyond-toronto.html) 2020-12-05T06:12Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "A day after he was kicked off Toronto council Jim Karygiannis vows to get his job back Jim Karygiannis told the Star — less than [--] hours after his unprecedented expulsion from city council — that he was still offering help to Ward [--] Scarborough-Agincourt residents" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/11/07/ex-councillor-norm-kelly-says-too-soon-to-say-if-hell-replace-jim-karygiannis-but-wont-rule-it-out.html) 2019-11-08T12:42Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Toronto officials plead with residents 75-plus to help fill [-----] open appointments at city vaccine clinics City efforts to get as many people vaccinated as possible come amid growing worry over the danger posed by COVID-19 variants" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/03/26/toronto-officials-plead-with-residents-75-plus-to-help-fill-30000-open-appointments-at-city-vaccine-clinics.html) 2021-03-26T14:41Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "More than [---] affordable housing units proposed for Toronto Mayor John Tory said the Open Door affordable housing program which uses incentives to boost low-cost supply is only one tool to fight Toronto’s housing crisis" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/09/10/more-than-650-affordable-housing-units-proposed-for-toronto.html) 2019-09-11T12:24Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "U.S. enslaved man who found freedom in Etobicoke will be memorialized with a cyborg twist Joshua Glover worked at Montgomery Inn after escaping to Upper Canada in the 1850s" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/08/13/us-slave-who-found-freedom-in-etobicoke-will-be-memorialized-with-a-cyborg-twist.html) 2020-08-15T18:42Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto Public Health vice-chair questions citys COVID-19 policy In a newspaper column Thursday Kristyn Wong-Tam also made misleading statements about COVID-19 say health experts" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/11/19/toronto-public-health-vice-chair-questions-citys-covid-19-policy.html) 2021-11-20T02:35Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Unchecked spread of illegal truck yards across Brampton Caledon and other GTA cities angers residents councils: We cant take it anymore Despite municipal rules and pleas from nearby homeowners hundreds of illicit parking lots for tractor trailers continue to operate raising safety and environmental concerns" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/we-cant-take-it-anymore-unchecked-spread-of-illegal-truck-yards-across-the-gta-angers/article_7d9cd238-7b50-11ef-8dac-738008d2f33d.html) 2024-10-03T11:25Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements "Toronto cant handle influx of refugee claimants Tory tells Ottawa In a bluntly worded letter Mayor John Tory is telling the federal government the city can no longer house a wave of asylum seekers without help from senior governments" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2018/06/26/toronto-cant-handle-influx-of-refugee-claimants-tory-tells-ottawa.html) 2018-06-26T11:32Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Trump tariffs’ risks highest in smaller centres: U of T tool Trump tariffs could impact more than [----] Canadian businesses but strike a bigger blow at smaller cities including Windsor and Guelph a new U of T mapping tool shows" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/trump-tariffs-potential-damage-highest-in-canadas-smaller-centres-u-of-t-tool-shows/article_82b3cca1-0d6b-4048-91cc-e725b828fded.html) 2025-10-08T11:17Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements "Is Doug Ford’s bike-lane turn about gridlock or votes Premier Doug Ford" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/why-doug-ford-hitting-the-brakes-on-bike-lanes-looks-to-be-more-about-votes/article_97acefde-8b1b-11ef-9de1-c71e2005aefd.html) 2024-10-16T01:29Z 208.1M followers, 14.2K engagements "Memories of John Honderich Honderich died Saturday at age [--] triggering tributes from former colleagues friends and political figures including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/02/06/memories-of-john-honderich.html) 2022-02-07T18:39Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements "Designer domes and pandemic-friendly patios: cities and restaurants get creative to extend outdoor dining through the winter The co-owner of an Edmonton cafe says he arrived at work in -12C to see the patio tent full and people lined up outside" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/11/01/designer-domes-and-pandemic-friendly-patios-cities-and-restaurants-get-creative-to-extend-outdoor-dining-through-the-winter.html) 2020-11-02T13:47Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "John Tory's first big challenge: uniting Toronto council The new mayor comes in with goodwill but facing opposing forces in the Chow and Ford camps — and lacking a strong mandate from voters" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/toronto2014election/2014/10/27/john_torys_first_big_challenge_uniting_toronto_council.html) 2014-10-28T12:53Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto voters are eager to chat once they realize an election is happening candidates say Toronto city council hopefuls are often getting a warm reception — once voters realize there actually is an election" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/10/11/video-doorbell-chats-invites-for-soup-how-the-pandemic-has-changed-door-knocking-in-torontos-election.html) 2022-10-11T16:11Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Council approves U.S firms controversial contract for online payment system City council awarded the payment contract to Missouri-based PayIt and voted to continue e-scooter ban" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/05/05/council-approves-us-firms-controversial-contract-for-online-payment-system.html) 2021-05-06T13:41Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "John Tory leads Rob Ford gaining ground in new poll As Toronto mayoral candidates enter the home stretch a new poll shows Mayor Rob Ford is the only one gaining ground" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/toronto2014election/2014/08/28/john_tory_leads_rob_ford_gaining_ground_in_new_poll.html) 2014-08-28T13:41Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Ontario Place not Toronto Place: Doug Ford defends spa parking garage plan for waterfront site Despite protesters in the audience the Ontario premier vowed the stay the course on waterfront development" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/ontario-place-not-toronto-place-doug-ford-defends-spa-parking-garage-plan-for-waterfront-site/article_b0693231-01d8-567d-9817-7646ebc564d1.html) 2023-10-03T18:40Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements "Paul Moloney a master of digging news out of City hall documents in his [--] years at the Toronto Star dead at [--] “Paul Moloney represents the reporter’s reporter” his former colleague columnist Royson James said of the retired Star reporter who died Wednesday" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/01/28/paul-moloney-a-master-of-digging-news-out-of-city-hall-documents-in-his-27-years-at-the-toronto-star-dead-at-67.html) 2021-01-29T01:14Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Ford government draws public criticism for destruction of Ontario Place tree grove A prominent landscape architect has called the Ford governments quick removal of more than [---] trees at Ontario Place to make way for a towering spa shameful" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/ford-government-draws-public-criticism-for-destruction-of-ontario-place-tree-grove/article_6bea6736-8284-11ef-9dd9-cfd9cedd9024.html) 2024-10-23T16:33Z 25.1K followers, [--] engagements "Gordon Chong who died at age [--] was a political trailblazer in Toronto Born to a mother disowned for marrying a man of Chinese heritage Chong earned success on many fronts" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2018/07/17/gordon-chong-who-died-at-age-74-was-a-political-trailblazer-in-toronto.html) 2018-07-19T13:51Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Complaints about Torontos snow removal are way up in [----] The city’s [---] service has received [-----] complaints about snow removal compared to just over [----] at this time last year" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/02/27/complaints-about-torontos-snow-removal-are-way-up-in-2019.html) 2019-02-28T15:31Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Pay truckers Highway [---] tolls to reduce gridlock on public highways Ford government urged Proponents of the province partly or fully subsidizing truckers tolls on private Highway [---] say the move could quickly reduce gridlock on Highway [---] and other public roadways" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/pay-truckers-highway-407-tolls-to-reduce-gridlock-on-public-highways-ford-government-urged/article_94e61b96-aff0-11ef-b1e9-0fdbf6fd8a2b.html) 2024-12-02T02:30Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements "Torontos auditor says the city doesnt know if people getting rent subsidies are actually eligible Mayor John Tory says the auditor general’s findings regarding rent subsidies distributed by the City of Toronto are “disappointing and frustrating.”" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/10/18/toronto-auditor-general-issues-new-warning-on-cybersecurity.html) 2019-10-19T13:32Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "UHN head raises alarm about societys sloppy anti-virus behaviour potential impact on COVID-19 hospitalizations An increase in new virus infections in Greater Toronto has not translated into a major spike in deaths or hospitalizations so far but avoiding that depends on what we do now experts say" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/09/13/uhn-head-raises-alarm-about-societys-sloppy-anti-virus-behaviour-potential-impact-on-covid-19-hospitalizations.html) 2020-09-13T23:36Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements "How a Toronto supportive housing project got derailed A supportive housing development on Cummer Avenue remains unbuilt after more than three years while a similar project in East York has been providing much-needed homes" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/torontos-modular-home-projects-were-supposed-to-be-a-quick-way-to-ease-its-housing/article_5f946f32-6f19-11ef-9ca8-ff67fad8667c.html) 2024-09-16T12:08Z 1.2M followers, 21.4K engagements "John Tory re-elected as Toronto mayor with historic mandate John Tory re-elected as mayor Monday faces a test in his second term in leading a shrunken city council" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/toronto-election/2018/10/22/live-follow-our-election-coverage-as-toronto-votes.html) 2018-10-23T13:49Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Joe Cressy leaving Toronto city council for new job City council expected to appoint an interim councillor to serve until the Oct. [--] civic election " [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/04/05/toronto-councillor-joe-cressy-leaving-city-hall-for-job-at-george-brown-college.html) 2022-04-05T22:25Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements "Do you like playing golf or looking at giraffes Get ready to pay more Almost all user fees are set to rise at least slightly with the biggest increases for golfers Toronto Zoo visitors and users of some on-street parking permits" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/01/15/city-of-torontos-user-fees-set-to-rise.html) 2020-01-16T13:48Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Ecstasy overdoses near Toronto nightclubs trigger calls for new health measures Police say five overdoses early Saturday — including one that killed a 24-year-old woman — involved the party drug MDMA. It is not yet known whether the woman also ingested fentanyl or another substance" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/04/08/1-dead-four-others-in-hospital-following-ecstasy-overdoses.html) 2017-04-08T15:11Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Toronto Public Health starts planning for COVID-19 vaccination of kids aged [--] to [--] Experts expect Health Canada to approve vaccine for children aged [--] to [--] later this year or in early 2022" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/09/27/toronto-public-health-starts-planning-for-covid-19-vaccination-of-kids-aged-5-to-11.html) 2021-09-27T15:16Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto launches micro-clinic vaccine push aimed at getting hesitant residents off the fence Public health staff and their health partners will immunize people in TTC stations parks malls and schools from Thursday to Sunday" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/09/15/toronto-to-launch-four-day-blitz-of-pop-up-clinics-to-help-hit-90-per-cent-vaccination-target.html) 2021-09-16T17:05Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Rob Ford Netflix doc is surreal for me. Because I’m in it I watched Ford like a hawk as the Star’s city hall bureau chief. Reactions to “Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem” are as varied as evaluations of him as mayor from martyred best-mayor-ever to a natural human disaster for the city" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-rob-ford-netflix-documentary-is-extra-surreal-for-me-because-im-in-it/article_161841a0-3225-4c4b-a601-7227aa582436.html) 2025-06-21T21:47Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements "Toronto COVID-19 infections on the rise after prolonged drop Colder weather pushing people indoors is the most likely reason for provincewide uptick experts say" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/11/04/toronto-covid-19-infections-on-the-rise-after-prolonged-drop.html) 2021-11-05T13:03Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto Hydro and the power of secrecy: analysis A Star request for information about Toronto Hydro’s use of privatization consultants has turned into a 14-month battle. Part of a Star Campaign for Transparency" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2017/03/25/toronto-hydro-and-the-power-of-secrecy-analysis.html) 2017-03-25T14:30Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Photo radar rollout put on hold as drivers speed through empty Toronto streets Cameras at [--] locations not issuing tickets or warnings during COVID-19 crisis" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/04/15/photo-radar-rollout-put-on-hold-as-drivers-speed-through-empty-toronto-streets.html) 2020-04-15T23:59Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Torontos photo radar cameras are slowing speeders significantly says research Researchers at the Hospital for Sick Children compared driver behaviour at the initial locations for the [--] cameras before and after they started snapping photos of speeding vehicles" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/08/24/torontos-photo-radar-cameras-are-slowing-speeders-significantly-says-research.html) 2021-08-24T18:15Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Change in vaccine eligibility means Toronto may not be able to meet demand Tory warns as new variant concerns mount The province is increasing general vaccine eligibility the same week it’s dropping the number of doses to COVID-19 hot spots" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/05/17/sudden-change-in-covid-19-eligibility-means-toronto-likely-doesnt-have-enough-vaccine-to-book-appointments-for-everyone-tory-says.html) 2021-05-17T17:58Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "More lowrise apartments townhouses coming to neighbourhoods Council voted 21-3 Thursday to let developers erect buildings of up to six storeys and [--] units as well as townhouses on specific major roads without having to apply for rezoning applications or minor variances" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/more-lowrise-apartment-blocks-townhouses-coming-to-neighbourhood-main-streets/article_c442dcf6-179f-11ef-bbff-970fc9a83225.html) 2024-05-24T12:39Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements "Ontario cuts funding for Toronto Public Library Chief librarian says loss of $1.4 million over this year and next “cannot be absorbed and there will be service impacts.”" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2017/05/02/ontario-cuts-funding-for-toronto-public-library.html) 2017-05-02T15:53Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Are you ready for it Toronto City looks for a real lift from Taylor Swift dates Toronto is already planning for November when Swifties will descend on the city for her six concerts bringing traffic congestion and an economic shot in the arm" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/are-you-ready-for-it-toronto-city-looks-for-a-real-lift-from-taylor-swift/article_17b3ab82-dcbc-11ee-a884-afaf9608990c.html) 2024-03-09T22:57Z 25.1K followers, [--] engagements "Sidewalk Labs sticking around for the long-term potential of the project A thriving tech sector cosmopolitan approach to city living and a large swath of undeveloped land near downtown all helped lure Sidewalk Labs to Toronto" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/10/31/sidewalk-labs-sticking-around-for-the-long-term-potential-of-the-project.html) 2019-11-01T14:32Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Rabid bat discovery triggers Toronto health warning Lab results confirmed the first case of a rabid bat in Toronto since 2016" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/09/23/rabid-bat-discovery-triggers-toronto-health-warning.html) 2019-09-23T23:47Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Here’s the real truth about Toronto and speed cameras What we can learn from the brazen vandalism of the speed cameras on Parkside Drive" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/heres-the-real-truth-about-toronto-and-its-speed-cameras/article_07afb913-719e-41c7-af45-11d6833d4608.html) 2025-07-13T16:59Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements "Ex-councillor Gary Crawford named chair of pot wholesaler The former Toronto city councillor and budget chief was recently appointed by the Premier Doug Ford government to chair the board of the Ontario Cannabis Store" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/former-city-hall-budget-chief-appointed-chair-of-the-ontario-cannabis-store/article_82077e7e-599d-11ef-bcf9-c3011dad4390.html) 2024-08-14T13:12Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements "Toronto Public Health wont release COVID-19 details for specific seniors homes Tracking infection figures and deaths is a “Herculean task” for staff of seniors’ homes trying to battle outbreaks and keep residents safe Dr. Eileen de Villa said" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/04/14/toronto-public-health-wont-release-covid-19-details-for-specific-seniors-homes.html) 2020-04-15T13:28Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Olivia Chow’s city council: who’s in and who’s out The Star’s City Hall Bureau on how the councillors are scrambling to find their new roles under Mayor Olivia Chow" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/inside-olivia-chow-s-council-who-s-in-who-s-out-and-what-it-means/article_1f7f460a-dfdc-11ee-86e3-c7ea915a448b.html) 2024-04-14T14:06Z 1.2M followers, 10.8K engagements "Toronto very close to getting federal funds to help people with COVID-19 self-isolate in hotel rooms Once funding comes through Toronto can quickly open the site and help prevent a major “second wave” of COVID-19 said public health chair Coun. Jeo Cressy" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/07/27/toronto-very-close-to-getting-federal-funds-to-help-people-with-covid-19-self-isolate-in-a-hotel-rooms.html) 2020-07-27T23:06Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "In Toronto-Danforth progressives reluctantly go head-to-head Councillors Mary Fragedakis and Paula Fletcher are collegial and like-minded. But only one of them can triumph in newly consolidated Ward 14" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/toronto-election/2018/10/14/in-toronto-danforth-progressives-reluctantly-go-head-to-head.html) 2018-10-15T16:59Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Dont expect Olivia Chow to go to war with Doug Ford over bike lanes. Heres why The mayor says Toronto must fight the premiers overreach on bike lanes. But her room to manoeuvre appears limited" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/dont-expect-olivia-chow-to-go-to-war-with-doug-ford-over-bike-lanes-heres/article_33841444-a072-11ef-9191-0f397a033b7f.html) 2024-11-13T12:09Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements "Toronto hookah ban upheld by appeal court The three-judge panel ruled the city is within its rights to ban hookah in city-licensed establishments" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2017/06/13/toronto-hookah-ban-upheld-by-appeal-court.html) 2017-06-13T23:17Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Ana Bailo says shes eyeing a run for Toronto mayor TTC cellphone service and affordable housing are two issues she’d tackle if she decides to run" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2023/02/28/former-councillor-ana-bailo-confirms-shes-eyeing-a-run-for-toronto-mayor.html) 2023-02-28T14:51Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements "U of T expert attributes dozens of deaths to decline in Toronto police traffic ticketing While police and Toronto’s mayor say they are deeply committed to traffic safety a U of T epidemiologist has concluded that dozens of deaths could have been prevented if not for a sharp decline in ticketing" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/12/11/u-of-t-expert-attributes-dozens-of-deaths-to-decline-in-toronto-police-traffic-ticketing.html) 2019-12-12T14:30Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "The shrine the developer and the Toronto city hall showdown The battle to develop a 16.8-acre riverside property at [----] Weston Rd. to build more than [----] homes heads to Toronto city council on Wednesday" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-shrine-the-developer-and-the-showdown-how-a-toronto-property-wound-up-at-the/article_27c5d1ea-ddaa-11ef-816e-1b083ffe607b.html) 2025-02-05T13:00Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements "Torontos top doctor urged to consider masks in schools Dr. Eileen de Villa said Toronto Public Health continues to use provincial health guidance on masks but the city will go its own way if required" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/11/08/torontos-top-doctor-urged-to-look-at-mandatory-masking-in-schools-as-sick-kids-swamp-hospitals.html) 2022-11-08T20:03Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements "Torontos medical officer of health asks bars to close restaurants to do takeout and delivery only Dr. Eileen de Villa warned closures could be ordered for establishments that defied her recommendation Monday under the Health Protection and Promotion Act" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/03/16/toronto-exploring-powers-to-enforce-social-distancing-but-hoping-for-voluntary-compliance-mayor-says.html) 2020-03-16T21:15Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Torontos affordable housing plan proceeds but John Tory and council begged to do more “Housing Now” proposal to build [-----] units on [--] properties across Toronto goes to city council for debate next week" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/01/23/torontos-affordable-housing-plan-proceeds-but-john-tory-and-council-begged-to-do-more.html) 2019-01-24T13:27Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Bike lanes help not hurt suburbs Keesmaat says Toronto’s former chief planner says city council’s decision next week on the future of a strip of north Yonge St. is about more than just bike lanes" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/03/22/bike-lanes-help-not-hurt-suburbs-keesmaat-says.html) 2018-03-23T18:54Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Overdose deaths are down in Ontario. Is it part of a trend Preliminary figures suggest Ontario has experienced a drop in overdose deaths in recent months" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/overdose-deaths-are-down-in-ontario-is-the-province-following-a-trend-in-alberta-and/article_a4188ede-cb9c-465c-afd4-25c2266e36be.html) 2025-03-24T16:30Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements "Ford cuts will cost Toronto $177.65 million this year city manager warns Some impacts of provincial cuts were already known while others are just coming to light" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/05/09/ford-cuts-will-cost-toronto-17765-million-this-year-city-manager-warns.html) 2019-05-09T16:40Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Ford government pledges $3M for businesses affected by Eglinton LRT construction A provincial pledge to fund marketing and promotions to help Eglinton-area businesses survive extended transit construction appears to fall short of the direct compensation many need to survive local representatives say" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/03/09/ford-government-pledges-3m-for-businesses-affected-by-eglinton-lrt-construction.html) 2020-03-10T23:25Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Battle brewing over Toronto ward boundaries New lines on a map will shape Toronto’s political future and could affect the urban-suburban power balance" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2016/09/27/battle-brewing-over-toronto-ward-boundaries.html) 2016-09-27T19:06Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Provinces commitment to local autonomy outside Toronto highly ironic Mayor Tory says Mayor John Tory says there is a “glimmer of hope” that the province may be more co-operative on matters involving Toronto" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/10/25/provinces-commitment-to-local-autonomy-outside-toronto-highly-ironic-mayor-tory-says.html) 2019-10-26T19:20Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Mayor Tory backs ranked ballots for Toronto elections Proponents say moving to ranked ballots for the [----] Toronto election could increase diversity on council" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2015/03/25/mayor-tory-backs-ranked-ballots-for-toronto-elections.html) 2015-03-25T12:41Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Rob Ford Memorial Stadium proposal triggers groans gratitude ”We’re grateful as a family that they are going to move forward with this” Doug Ford said of the proposal for renaming Centennial Park stadium in Etobicoke" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2017/09/28/rob-ford-memorial-stadium-proposal-triggers-gratitude-groans-in-toronto.html) 2017-09-28T18:34Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Interim Toronto councillors appointed in two wards Councillors will make another interim appointment if Coun. Michael Ford wins a provincial seat on Thursday" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/06/01/ex-councillor-and-former-political-staffer-chosen-to-fill-vacancies-on-toronto-city-council.html) 2022-06-20T13:57Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "City of Toronto audit raises flags on massages orthotics and more Beverly Romeo-Beehler called for tougher fraud detection measures after her audit revealed questionable claims" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2017/03/21/city-of-toronto-audit-raises-flags-on-massages-orthotics-and-more.html) 2017-03-21T23:57Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto officials push province for new restrictions as rate of new COVID-19 infections soars to highest ever If the growth rate continues the city’s seven-day average would surpass the previous peak infection rate for all of Ontario by mid-October" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/10/01/toronto-officials-push-province-for-new-restrictions-as-rate-of-new-covid-19-infections-soars-to-highest-ever.html) 2020-10-02T13:27Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto mayor says local MPPs are misleading voters over massive provincial cuts Mayor John Tory is threatening to go “door by door street by street” to tell residents of the [--] Toronto PC MPPs that Premier Doug Ford’s cuts will hurt the city’s most vulnerable" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/05/13/toronto-mayor-says-local-mpps-are-misleading-voters-over-massive-public-health-cuts.html) 2019-05-14T11:06Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Her father was fatally struck by a driver in [----]. Now she wonders if his death could have been prevented Gary Sim’s daughter said she and other members of an advocacy group were “totally shocked” to learn that routine enforcement they knew was inadequate had actually been gutted" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/11/20/my-dad-could-still-be-here.html) 2019-11-21T12:11Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Pedestrian bridge to Fort York finally opens after being debated and postponed for years The bridge was originally supposed to open in July [----] in time to help mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/10/01/pedestrian-bridge-to-fort-york-finally-opens-after-being-debated-and-postponed-for-years.html) 2019-10-02T12:01Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto police should carry naloxone drug panel says Officials from city council and the police fire and paramedic services met privately after a spike in overdose deaths" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2017/08/03/toronto-police-told-to-consider-carrying-fentanyl-antidote.html) 2017-08-03T23:28Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Five ways Downsview will change the face of the city Work is set to begin on the former airstrip that will see [--] communities created from scratch where more than [------] people will live work and play" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/its-hard-for-even-planning-staff-to-get-their-heads-around-five-ways-downsview-s/article_737d010c-2ccb-11ef-a706-3b6cdee99dca.html) 2024-07-11T11:22Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements "Doug Ford will run for mayor in [----] rematch Mayor John Tory said Friday he welcomes a rematch in the [----] mayoral race and holding up his record to Doug Ford’s in the previous council term" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2017/09/08/doug-ford-will-run-for-mayor-in-2018-rematch.html) 2017-09-09T03:55Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto mumps outbreak might be linked to bars The city says [--] people have been confirmed to have mumps which is highly contagious and can sicken people for [--] days" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2017/02/22/toronto-mumps-outbreak-might-be-linked-to-bars.html) 2017-02-22T23:30Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Torontos high-tech Quayside district takes next step as new deal reached with Google sister company A Waterfront Toronto board member resigned in apparent protest of the agreement" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2018/07/31/sidewalk-labs-deal-unlocks-40-million-us-for-quayside-high-tech-district.html) 2018-07-31T17:48Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Senior Toronto manager drops the f-word in hot mic moment during marathon council meeting A city of Toronto bureaucrat has apologized for unmuted swearing at politicians during the city council meeting Wednesday evening" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/03/11/city-manager-drops-the-f-word-in-hot-mic-moment-during-marathon-toronto-council-meeting.html) 2021-03-12T00:01Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto councils left looks to wards races in [----] election With Joe Cressy and Kristyn Wong-Tam leaving the future of the left-wing of council will play out in the fall election’s ward races" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/04/21/two-high-profile-members-are-quitting-john-tory-looks-unbeatable-do-city-councils-progressives-stand-a-chance.html) 2022-04-21T17:06Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto builds its own COVID-19 database calling provincial system outdated and clunky Public health chair Coun. Joe Cressy said Toronto found the provincial database “not as effective as is necessary right now.”" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/04/16/toronto-builds-its-own-covid-19-database-calling-provincial-system-outdated-and-clunky.html) 2020-04-17T00:26Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements "Canadian mayors plea for federal help for mental health and addiction issues The mayors from Kitchener Mississauga St. John’s Toronto Vancouver and Windsor say they need help to reduce the needless deaths of people" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2018/04/09/tory-and-other-canadian-mayors-plea-for-federal-help-for-mental-health-and-addiction-issues.html) 2018-04-10T14:38Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "City TTC to require all employees to be fully vaccinated; police reviewing policy The TTC will also require its [-----] employees to be fully vaccinated while Toronto police said it is “reviewing” its vaccination policy" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/08/19/toronto-to-require-all-city-employees-to-be-full-vaccinated-by-oct30.html) 2021-08-19T15:22Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements "Provinces decision to close several Toronto supervised drug sites divides opinions While some predict the move will provide relief to beleaguered communities and others warn it will only lead to more deaths" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/provinces-decision-to-close-several-toronto-supervised-drug-sites-divides-opinions/article_b33ef62a-5f1f-11ef-a8db-57163d5ef662.html) 2024-08-20T23:25Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements "Taste of the Danforth organizers ‘optimistic’ for next year The Danforth street festival last held in [----] was cancelled amid skyrocketing operating costs and concerns the event had strayed from its food-focused neighbourhood roots" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/taste-of-the-danforth-organizers-break-their-silence-on-landmark-festivals-future/article_defd6543-95b3-4b27-a28b-9de1902d7c65.html) 2025-09-16T18:51Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto councillor Ana Bailo wont run for re-election The departure of another veteran adds to the likelihood of a city council shakeup this fall" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/05/19/ana-bailo-housing-advocate-on-toronto-city-council-wont-run-for-re-election.html) 2022-05-19T14:38Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Doug Ford’s speed camera ban carries political risks Premier Doug Ford’s vow to outlaw speed cameras six years after his government enabled their existence flies in the fact of scientific evidence and carries risk for the populist premier" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/how-doug-ford-went-from-0-to-60-on-speed-cameras-and-why-hes-ignoring/article_6e6c24c6-563e-41c5-b652-c341d46f230a.html) 2025-10-02T10:52Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements "Cmon people: angry John Tory warns COVID-19 rule-breakers using dog parks and playground equipment He ordered the closure Wednesday of city dog parks playgrounds and other park amenities but an exasperated Toronto mayor says some are defying the law" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/03/29/cmon-people-angry-john-tory-warns-rule-breakers-using-dog-parks-and-playground-equipment.html) 2020-03-29T22:29Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Move afoot by Toronto councillors to slash police budget Mayor John Tory is backing a police budget request that would push spending over $1 billion" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2016/02/16/move-afoot-by-toronto-councillors-to-slash-police-budget.html) 2016-02-17T14:08Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto election: New poll shows how Olivia Chow might fare Forum Research surveyed [----] adults across Toronto on Wednesday and Thursday asking about their support for four potential candidates well ahead of the October [----] mayoral race" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/new-poll-shows-how-olivia-chow-might-fare-against-possible-mayoral-contenders-including-john-tory/article_b01fc708-494b-47f4-94b2-c4541594f0a5.html) 2025-09-05T13:45Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements "CNE Caribbean Carnival other big festivals cancelled by COVID-19 for a second straight year No big gatherings until Sept.6 also means no Salsa in Toronto or Toronto’s Chinatown Festival" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/05/14/cne-taste-of-the-danforth-other-big-festivals-cancelled-by-covid-19-for-a-second-straight-year.html) 2021-05-14T12:16Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Is Toronto ready for a third of cars to go electric A Star reporter rented a plug-in car to tackle the long-term obstacles to the city making gas-guzzlers extinct" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/08/27/almost-a-third-of-all-cars-in-toronto-need-to-be-electric-by-2030-is-the-city-ready-for-drivers-like-me.html) 2022-08-27T14:41Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Pierre Poilievre fans dismiss Mark Carney’s lead in the polls Conservatives arriving at a Brampton event hall said they believe in party leader Pierre Poilievre’s big rallies more than in opinion polls" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/pierre-poilievre-fans-dismiss-mark-carneys-lead-in-the-polls-i-believe-the-rallies/article_c304f76a-8da8-4418-958e-a5163f5d4d14.html) 2025-04-10T22:38Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements "Photo radar cameras caught more than [-----] speeders in first months on Toronto streets The [--] cameras started operating across Toronto in July were moved over November and will be moved again in spring" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/01/15/photo-radar-cameras-caught-more-than-53000-speeders-in-first-months-on-toronto-streets.html) 2021-01-15T13:49Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "City employees benefit claims for medical spa treatments fraud says auditor general The probe found three city employees and two spouses claimed tens of thousands of dollars for skin condition treatments they never received" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/10/16/city-employees-benefit-claims-for-medical-spa-treatments-fraud-says-auditor-general.html) 2020-10-16T21:35Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Nobody cares about his new strong mayor powers: John Tory Toronto’s mayor dismisses criticism of his minority-rule power as ‘political theatre.’" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/12/14/nobody-cares-about-his-new-strong-mayor-powers-john-tory-tells-his-critics.html) 2022-12-15T09:45Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Ontario government fires three Waterfront Toronto board members after Quayside deal Waterfront Toronto chair Helen Burstyn confirmed Thursday that herself and board members Michael Nobrega and Meric Gertler have been removed from the board" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/12/07/province-fires-three-waterfront-toronto-board-members-after-google-deal.html) 2018-12-07T18:17Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Doug Fords cuts put over [----] subsidized daycare spaces at risk Toronto warns Ontario is cutting a total of $80 million from licensed child care across the province including the $50-million fund to help offset costs for licensed child-care providers. Progressive Conservative officials said it’s up to city hall to find savings to protect the childcare spots" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/05/02/doug-ford-government-child-care-cuts-will-hit-toronto-hard-city-manager-warns.html) 2019-05-02T21:28Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements "Politicians react with shock anger to Googles sweeping vision for Port Lands Despite extensive lobbying by Google’s Sidewalk Labs government officials on Friday said the company’s plans to build infrastructure on a wide swath of Toronto’s Port Lands in exchange for development fees and property tax revenues came as a surprise" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/02/15/google-vision-for-port-lands-a-no-go-with-ontario-government-source-says.html) 2019-02-16T03:48Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Mayor John Tory announces he is stepping down this Friday The news of John Tory’s formal resignation caps a shocking six days that started with a Star investigation that revealed the married 68-year-old mayor had an extended secret relationship with a junior member of his city hall staff while he was her boss" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/02/15/mayor-john-tory-sidesteps-reporter-questions-about-resignation-says-hes-focused-on-budget.html) 2023-02-16T04:18Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements "Mike Layton joins Toronto city council exodus Layton’s departure brings the number of open council races in the Oct. [--] election to seven" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/07/27/toronto-councillor-mike-layton-will-not-seek-re-election-in-october.html) 2022-07-27T11:31Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto police board reinstates traffic squad after spike in collisions The Toronto Police Services Board on Thursday approved creation of a traffic enforcement squad — two teams each with three officers and a supervisor covering a morning shift and evening shift every weekday — smaller than one disbanded years ago after helping reduce collision numbers" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/11/21/toronto-police-board-reinstates-traffic-squad-after-spike-in-collisions.html) 2019-11-22T12:44Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Province backs and will fund supervised injection sites in Toronto Ontario Health Minister Eric Hoskins has agreed to fund three sites after council approved the initiative in July" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2017/01/09/province-backs-and-will-fund-supervised-injection-sites-in-toronto.html) 2017-01-10T15:45Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Two new coronavirus cases bring the total in Ontario to [--] Toronto Public Health released details of transit routes taken by man who tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Las Vegas" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/03/06/man-who-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-rode-ttc-mississauga-transit.html) 2020-03-06T18:16Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Driverless taxis might soon be in Toronto. Are we ready Self-driving taxis are not in Toronto yet but increasingly rapid expansion in U.S. cities shows the technology is improving and it might just be a matter of time" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/driverless-taxis-are-rolling-closer-to-toronto-are-we-ready-for-them/article_65ce1f64-b196-11ef-932f-4b64c042b140.html) 2025-01-12T13:03Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements "Vaughan scrapped its controversial speed cameras. Will your city be next Vaughan" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/vaughan-scrapped-its-controversial-speed-cameras-will-your-city-be-next/article_faef19c9-d6d3-4736-b3da-22126ff11b33.html) 2025-09-17T17:34Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements "OPP probing suspected Toronto city bid rigging “I’m concerned that this is the tip of a slippery slope” Councillor Josh Matlow said of auditor general findings" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2017/04/28/opp-probing-suspected-toronto-city-bid-rigging.html) 2017-04-28T11:56Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Mayor Chow lowers budget tax hike to [---] per cent The mayor will on Thursday propose a property tax hike of [---] per cent this year one per cent less than earlier recommended by city staff on Jan. 10" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/exclusive-mayor-chow-lowers-budget-tax-hike-to-9-5-per-cent/article_97491a16-c070-11ee-b253-2fd07aa3249e.html) 2024-01-31T22:30Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements "Toronto bike rings are theft-prone. Thousands are still in use At the current rate of replacement all the bike rings will be a more secure design by some time between [----] and 2050" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/10/05/the-city-knew-more-than-a-decade-ago-its-bike-rings-were-prone-to-theft-why-are-there-still-thousands-on-toronto-sidewalks.html) 2022-10-05T13:47Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto Community Housing residents face extra COVID-19 challenges Toronto’s social housing provider has vowed to provide rent adjustments no evictions for those who have lost income due to pandemic impacts" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/03/26/toronto-community-housing-residents-face-extra-covid-19-challenges.html) 2020-03-27T12:53Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "City opens supervised environment for people to use their drugs Three people will be able to inject illegal drugs at a time in the clinic near Victoria and Dundas Sts. which aims to end a spike in overdose deaths" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/08/21/city-run-safe-injection-site-to-open-downtown-monday-afternoon.html) 2017-08-22T17:12Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Mayor John Tory skips Chinese flag-raising at city hall China “has come a long way” on human rights says Councillor Jim Karygiannis" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/09/30/mayor-john-tory-skips-chinese-flag-raising-at-city-hall.html) 2019-10-01T11:32Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Proposed pot shop on city land at Ashbridges Bay boardwalk sparks opposition City says a cannabis outlet would violate the terms of Tuggss lease for the beachside spot but the provincial gaming commission gets to decide" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/proposed-pot-shop-on-city-land-at-ashbridge-s-bay-boardwalk-sparks-opposition/article_74427cc0-863a-5678-8e20-e875e47008bc.html) 2021-01-11T23:26Z 25.1K followers, [--] engagements "Toronto council opts in on pot shops just as Ontario limits number to [--] because of supply shortage Despite its concerns the new council has taken staff advice to allow cannabis stores and requests more controls. But the province will only be issuing [--] licences for business to open April [--] due to what it calls a national shortage of cannabis supply" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/12/13/toronto-council-opts-in-on-pot-shops-just-as-ontario-limits-number-to-25-because-of-supply-shortage.html) 2018-12-14T13:31Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Why wont Toronto vaccinate residents around the clock starting next week We ask the man with the plan Toronto is going to open the first three of its nine vaccination clinics — at Scarborough Town Centre the Convention Centre and the Toronto Congress Centre — starting March 17" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/03/09/why-wont-toronto-vaccinate-residents-around-the-clock-starting-next-week-we-ask-the-man-with-the-plan.html) 2021-03-10T14:25Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "City of Toronto outside workers union extend talks by [--] hours in attempt to avoid labour stoppage Legally the union is in a strike position and the city can lock out the roughly [----] outside workers at 12:01 a.m. Thursday" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/02/26/city-of-toronto-outside-workers-agree-to-extend-talks-by-48-hours-in-attempt-to-avoid-labour-stoppage.html) 2020-02-27T13:41Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Olivia Chow expands her lead as the front-runner in Torontos mayoral campaign says a new poll Former NDP MP Olivia Chow has the most support of decided voters according to Forum Research and two other pollsters" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2023/05/15/olivia-chow-expands-her-lead-as-the-front-runner-in-torontos-mayoral-campaign-says-a-new-poll.html) 2023-05-16T00:04Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements "Toronto quietly settled with Manulife over questionable claims for Viagra and other health expenses The city of Toronto has accepted $4 million from Manulife Financial the benefits administrator it replaced in [----] after city employee claims for Viagra fentanyl and other health expenses were not flagged the Star has learned" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/03/24/toronto-quietly-settled-with-manulife-over-questionable-claims-for-viagra-and-other-health-expenses.html) 2019-03-24T12:50Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Mayor Olivia Chow weighs in on police union request that she condemn councillors over statement about protests The Toronto Police Association is urging the mayor to criticize her colleagues noting violence and threats against officers policing protests over the Mideast conflict" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/mayor-olivia-chow-weighs-in-on-police-union-request-that-she-condemn-councillors-over-statement/article_75c6f5a4-f5ca-11ee-9aa7-3b2fabcecb93.html) 2024-04-08T22:40Z 24.5K followers, 476.2K engagements "How the Gardiner Expressway hogs the road during budget talks The roadway will eat $2.2 billion of the transportation department’s 10-year capital spend. That’s [--] per cent of the total although the highway carries only about [--] per cent of commuters in and out of downtown" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/02/10/how-the-gardiner-expressway-hogs-the-road-during-budget-talks.html) 2020-02-10T12:43Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Does Doug Ford’s massive highway tunnel make sense Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford said the tunnel will reduce highway gridlock. Transportation experts however say it might just cost a lot of money" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/we-asked-three-experts-about-doug-fords-plan-to-build-a-highway-401-tunnel-heres/article_35181a4c-ee12-11ef-8834-b384457fcd15.html) 2025-02-20T13:00Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements "10 things to help you survive a Toronto summer We compiled [--] key facts to help you survive and even thrive through the lazy hazy and occasionally crazy days of summer" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/torontos-noisiest-patio-dirtiest-beach-10-things-you-need-to-know-to-survive-summer-in/article_574a7d8e-282a-11ef-9d70-73eae97e7ec9.html) 2024-06-30T15:38Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements "Cinesphere Megamall Casino Ferris wheel Critics worry about Ford governments plan for Ontario Place Tourism Minister Michael Tibollo says the province is soliciting proposals from around the world to turn the shuttered educational amusement park into “a spectacular world-class year-round destination to visit in North America.”" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/01/18/ontario-place-cinesphere-pods-could-be-demolished-under-ford-government-plan.html) 2019-01-18T18:17Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Sidewalk Labs hires former Toronto councillor for Quayside project Mary-Margaret McMahon says she will be the “Toronto face” of the project slated for Queens Quay and Parliament St" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/02/14/google-sister-company-hires-former-toronto-councillor-for-quayside-project.html) 2019-02-15T15:08Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Mayor Olivia Chow urges Doug Ford to protect cyclists not his own government from lawsuits At a press conference Friday Torontos mayor spoke about her own experience of being injured while cycling on Bloor Street without a bike lane" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/mayor-olivia-chow-urges-doug-ford-to-protect-cyclists-not-his-own-government-from-lawsuits/article_6d97b6e0-a8f1-11ef-9bc1-3ba177f05a61.html) 2024-11-22T17:33Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements "Start mass second-dose program now experts say as Toronto hits incredible milestone in COVID-19 inoculations Toronto’s first-dose success is now good enough to start offering second doses more broadly health experts say" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/05/25/toronto-hits-incredible-milestone-with-65-per-cent-of-adults-receiving-first-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine.html) 2021-05-26T13:01Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Why has no prime minister ever held a seat in Toronto Political scientists have theories about why nobody has served as prime minister representing a seat in Canada" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/why-has-no-prime-minister-ever-held-a-seat-in-toronto/article_5650e353-a977-4460-9fa6-d8416997ecaf.html) 2025-03-24T23:39Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements "Olivia Chow in talks about police budget increase: sources The mayor appears to be open to the increase after earlier backing a smaller funding hike for [----] sources tell the Star" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/olivia-chow-is-part-of-council-conversations-aimed-at-giving-police-their-requested-budget-hike/article_c862f406-c9ed-11ee-96f0-4fe4a02464ae.html) 2024-02-13T13:46Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements "Fictional city councillor wades into Toronto contract talks “Bob Cutz” does not really exist but one of three city unions without a contract wants people to think about the Scrooge-like politician during collective bargaining and budget debates" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/01/22/fictional-city-councillor-wades-into-toronto-contract-talks.html) 2020-01-24T13:11Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "John Tory Toronto councillors prepare for bizarre budget session The mayor’s critics say they plan no protest of his presence Wednesday to pass the [----] budget will focus on trying to fill service gaps in it" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2023/02/14/john-tory-councillors-prepare-for-bizarre-budget-session-amid-resignation-plans.html) 2023-02-15T02:38Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements "New Toronto city council must deal with 25-ward reality Amalgamated Torontos smallest-ever council is expected to make decisions on organization and oversight at a meeting in December" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/municipal-elections/new-toronto-city-council-must-deal-with-25-ward-reality/article_459278d7-a494-5b88-ac27-a292f7bde380.html) 2018-10-23T00:00Z 24.5K followers, [--] engagements "Toronto in a haze over medical marijuana dispensaries “Caught by surprise” by the proliferation of pot shops Toronto is looking for clarity from the federal government" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2016/05/03/toronto-in-a-haze-over-medical-marijuana-dispensaries.html) 2016-05-03T14:32Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Mark Carney revives Liberal hopes of holding Toronto ridings A change of leaders and tariffs threats have revived Liberal hopes of dominating the GTA once again in this spring" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal-elections/liberals-felt-besieged-in-fortress-toronto-under-justin-trudeau-they-say-mark-carney-has-come/article_1ccfaff2-33b0-42d9-8c21-dfc8d2409016.html) 2025-03-31T11:15Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements "248 city of Toronto employees suspended without pay for not showing proof of COVID-19 vaccination The city says [--] per cent of the city’s roughly [-----] active-status workers have declared their status and [--] per cent — more than [-----] — are fully vaccinated" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/11/05/248-city-of-toronto-employees-suspended-without-pay-for-not-showing-proof-of-covid-19-vaccination.html) 2021-11-05T16:17Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Unmute yourself Toronto council members are eager for the return of in-person meetings The city launched online meetings as the pandemic took hold last April and has now held more than [---] of them" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/02/02/unmute-yourself-toronto-council-members-are-eager-for-the-return-of-in-person-meetings.html) 2021-02-04T16:12Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Expect more COVID-19 cases as Toronto moves to Stage [--] reopening public health chair warns Coun. Joe Cressy struck an optimistic but cautious tone Monday while the mayor warned people not to put the city at risk with mass gatherings" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/06/22/toronto-expects-to-hear-monday-that-it-can-join-other-cities-in-stage-2-reopening-this-week.html) 2020-06-23T14:25Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto councillor John Filion heads for the city hall exit After [--] years in elected politics John Filion is retiring bringing the total number of open races in this fall’s city council election to five" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/06/10/the-last-four-years-have-been-the-worst-john-filion-joins-the-exodus-from-toronto-city-council.html) 2022-06-10T13:16Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto offering new respite centres to help homeless people this winter Five respite centres offering warm meals a place to sleep and more will open from Nov. [--] to April 15" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2017/10/27/toronto-offering-new-respite-centres-to-help-homeless-people-this-winter.html) 2017-10-27T18:01Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto delivers warning shot to pot dispensaries Toronto police served pot outlet landlords with letters Wednesday reminding them of their “obligations under the law”" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2016/05/18/torontos-public-health-boss-wants-rules-on-legal-pot.html) 2016-05-18T21:21Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Brampton mayors tweet about gang activity not very constructive Mayor John Tory says ‘I am sick & tired of [---] gang activity spilling over into Peel Region’ Patrick Brown tweeted Monday" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/09/17/brampton-mayors-tweet-about-gang-activity-not-very-constructive-mayor-john-tory-says.html) 2019-09-18T12:03Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto bike lanes now protected by three parking officers Positive response from cyclists in Toronto and beyond prompted city to dispatch two more officers to protect bike lanes" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/08/03/toronto-bike-lanes-now-protected-by-three-parking-officers.html) 2017-08-03T23:25Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Thunder Bay police mishandled investigation of Indigenous mans death report says “This sudden death (of Stacy DeBungee) should have been treated as potential homicide — and investigated as such” the report states. “There was no basis to affirmatively rule out foul play based on observations made at the scene or even after the autopsy examination.”" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/03/05/thunder-bay-police-mishandled-investigation-if-indigenous-mans-death-report-says.html) 2018-03-05T13:05Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Researches highlight data gaps in road safety incidents Advocates say getting a fuller picture of cyclist and pedestrian injuries should help the city’s Vision Zero efforts to end road deaths" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/researchers-highlight-data-gaps-in-cyclist-pedestrians-incidents-on-toronto-streets/article_56b312d6-b3be-11ee-a5ab-6bbabdc0ff42.html) 2024-01-16T04:09Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements "Toronto is planning a pricey expansion of Bloor-Yonge TTC station to reduce overcrowding If approved the plan will see a new platform built for eastbound trains" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/04/03/toronto-is-planning-a-pricey-expansion-of-bloor-yonge-ttc-station-to-reduce-overcrowding.html) 2019-04-04T11:53Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Worsening COVID numbers means Toronto hair salons might not open April [--] after all Mayor John Tory warns With COVID-19 levels rising officials need to look at any relaxation of restrictions on a “day-by-day basis” Toronto Mayor John Tory says" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2021/03/29/worsening-covid-numbers-means-toronto-hair-salons-might-not-open-april-12-after-all-mayor-john-tory-warns.html) 2021-03-29T17:59Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Its unclear who will pay for Doug Fords transit plan Municipalities including Toronto are expected to pay between $5.5 billion and $6 billion under the provincial transit plan" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2019/04/10/its-unclear-who-will-pay-for-doug-fords-transit-plan.html) 2019-04-11T11:26Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Allegation that Toronto bylaw officer racially profiled two Black women sparks investigation Video shows the bylaw officer in Centennial Park denying the women’s allegations" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/06/17/city-of-toronto-investigating-allegation-that-bylaw-officer-racially-profiled-two-black-women.html) 2020-06-17T20:41Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Doug Ford governments plan to move Ontario Place sewer away from megaspas planned beach and into rowing and swimming area has locals fuming The plan to redirect the sewage into a shallow channel used by swimmers and rowers is drawing condemnation from locals including a city councillor and the head of the chief" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/doug-ford-government-s-plan-to-move-ontario-place-sewer-away-from-megaspa-s-planned/article_a4a1140e-8599-11ef-9c30-2ba8ca6ec9fe.html) 2024-10-23T16:40Z 25.1K followers, [--] engagements "City of Toronto land transfer tax revenues miss target for first time City staff say the shortfall has been “primarily driven by lower residential market activity.”" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2018/12/10/city-of-toronto-land-transfer-tax-revenues-miss-target-for-first-time.html) 2018-12-11T05:48Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements "Big money for capital repairs in Toronto housing report Options such as splitting up the TCHC will not be in the interim report to be released Wednesday" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2015/07/14/big-money-for-capital-repairs-in-toronto-housing-report.html) 2015-07-15T12:00Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "More COVID-19 restrictions in store for Toronto within days mayor says Tory said city and provincial officials are trying to “stop this very alarming situation from turning into a much worse disaster that would would take more lives.”" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2020/11/16/more-covid-19-restrictions-in-store-for-toronto-within-days-mayor-says.html) 2020-11-16T14:13Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Torontos public health chief has mild symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19 Dr. Eileen De Villa said she is resting at home and urged everyone to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2022/06/15/eileen-de-villa-torontos-public-health-chief-tests-positive-for-covid-19.html) 2022-06-15T17:29Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Toronto mayoral election: Candidates sharpen attacks on Doug Ford Some mayoral candidates toughen their stance toward the premier as his influence on the Toronto race grows" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/05/19/how-torontos-mayoral-hopefuls-are-sharpening-their-attacks-on-bully-doug-ford.html) 2023-05-19T10:30Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements "In Willowdale incumbent councillor faces challenge from candidate he once endorsed to replace him Eight candidates are running in Ward [--] Willowdale" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/toronto-election/2018/10/11/in-willowdale-incumbent-councillor-faces-challenge-from-candidate-he-briefly-endorsed-to-replace-him.html) 2018-10-12T13:34Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "Tory set to announce tolls on the DVP and Gardiner The $300 million raised each year will be used for roads and transit" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/queenspark/2016/11/23/tory-set-to-announce-tolls-on-the-dvp-and-gardiner.html) 2016-11-29T15:05Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements "CNE fires its CEO and his wife over harassment allegations Darrell Brown and Lyudmila Bezpala-Brown are accused of ignoring and staring down a colleague as well as being verbally abusive to staff and inappropriately accessing work emails according to their termination letters" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/cne-has-fired-its-ceo-and-his-wife-they-call-the-harassment-allegations-against-them/article_f10a01a9-2ca6-4db9-99b4-19d6527bb51b.html) 2025-05-30T14:03Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements "Torontonians split over whether John Tory should resign as mayor poll says Tory announced Friday that he would resign as mayor of Toronto after a Star investigation revealed he started a secret relationship with a young woman at city hall" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2023/02/14/torontonians-split-over-whether-john-tory-should-resign-as-mayor-poll-says.html) 2023-02-15T02:38Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements "Toronto looks at daycares nursing homes for DineSafe About [----] food-serving institutions would be forced to display green yellow or red DineSafe notices if bylaw passes" [X Link](https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2015/04/20/toronto-looks-at-daycares-nursing-homes-for-dinesafe.html) 2015-04-27T17:19Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. 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Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @torontostar @fordnation @oliviachow @theunrealdougp @benspurr @johntory @mahdishabibinia @katrinaaclarke @wendygillis @mayoroliviachow @uber @lyft @fordnations @justintrudeau @krushowy @powellbetsy @aislingmurph @kopunf @tpsmyrondemkiw @joshmatlow
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"Controversial Catholic school trustee Michael Del Grande criticized over new comments Trustee says society is under attack from “post-Christian elements.”"
X Link 2019-12-16T01:18Z 1.1M followers, [---] engagements
"Ontario recycling regulator intervenes over no-overflow rule Ontario"
X Link 2026-01-31T16:23Z 1.1M followers, [--] engagements
"@fkelly25 @maywarren11 Yesterday talking re: need to be cautious about how to allow Torontonians back into bars health board chair (and new dad) Coun. @joe_cressy said he didn't want to sound like "a Debbie Downer" or in another interview the dad in "Footloose""
X Link 2020-07-14T13:56Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"@GraphicMatt @TorontoStar @BikeShareTO Request to city hall/parking authority from Matt: the Bike Share trip time limit of [--] minutes is starting to feel real tight as the system gets bigger. Increasing it to [--] minutes matching the limit on Montreals bike share system is overdue"
X Link 2020-08-24T19:56Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Incredibly sad to relay that @paulmoloney4 a smart unassuming & diligent reporter who retired from the @TorontoStar's city hall bureau in [----] after stints at @winnipegnews & @LFPress has died at age [--] of a suspected heart attack. He was respected and beloved"
X Link 2021-01-28T19:43Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Mayor @JohnTory's executive committee is back in session. My colleague @KopunF will tweet hightlights"
X Link 2021-06-01T18:09Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"I have to turn my attention back to COVID but my colleague @KopunF will be watching and tweeting Toronto Public Health board drug strategy deliberations"
X Link 2021-06-14T16:55Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"@KopunF Thanks Francine this is very much appreciated"
X Link 2022-10-06T12:55Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"My regular periodic shock as an infrequent Hwy [---] user that a significant fee for a relatively short trip is more than doubled by user fees"
X Link 2024-01-11T13:23Z 24.3K followers, 11.3K engagements
"In [--] years of covering city budgets I dont recall police or any city-funded agency using taxpayer-funded channels to lobby the public & politicians like this. Somebody at city hall longer than me said youd have to go back to Chief Fantinos days Reducing the @TPSBoard approved budget any further means our ability to hire [--] classes of [--] police officers each will not be possible. By [----] any gains on the front line will be wiped out by retirements & growth explains @TPSMyronDemkiw. #SupportYourTPS https://t.co/YDLJIdMMCf Reducing the @TPSBoard approved budget any further means our ability to"
X Link 2024-01-26T14:07Z 24.3K followers, 52.6K engagements
"Inbox: A group of conservative ex-councillors are calling on Toronto council to "vote down" Toronto's proposed [----] budget and it's 9.5% tax increase"
X Link 2024-02-07T12:51Z 24.3K followers, 101.3K engagements
"After NYPD displayed a Kryptonite bike chain and lock sold on Columbia Us website as proof of protestors ill intent https://x.com/morning_joe/status/1785636351330713667s=46&t=f5NcK-929wHexkSbG-S7YA Dep. Commissioner Daughtry says he found "a book on terrorism" at Columbia. (The book is not a how-to book but a history written by a renowned British historian.) https://t.co/TqcXmcmOJF https://x.com/morning_joe/status/1785636351330713667s=46&t=f5NcK-929wHexkSbG-S7YA Dep. Commissioner Daughtry says he found "a book on terrorism" at Columbia. (The book is not a how-to book but a history written by"
X Link 2024-05-04T17:08Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Paid duty police officer is inside the Mazda on the left working. The sidewalk is closed on the south side so pedestrians must walk across traffic to the north sidewalk. When I crossed he was staring at a screen didnt seem to notice me. Other days officers have stopped traffic"
X Link 2024-06-04T22:58Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"@calvi_leon @MarkColley @andy_takagi @Jerrmainewilson Important question: did you survive #remeberthecronut"
X Link 2024-08-18T15:15Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements
"I get the pet-eating memes and jokes but can't be funny to Haitian-Americans living in Springfield. Imagine what your kid would face at school or the threat to your community from racists and others triggered by conspiracy theories. Pizzagate was nuts but the gunman was real"
X Link 2024-09-11T14:51Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"I am not young and get passed a lot but bike remains the fastest way to get around downtown maybe barring the subway when its working and on your route. East Riverdale to Baldwin St. in [--] minutes"
X Link 2025-06-04T16:01Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Very sad to see Cafe on the Square the restaurant inside Toronto city hall close for good. Inside policy was hashed out secrets whispered deals made. Best of luck to the wonderful staff. We'll miss you. Thanks to @karonliu for the beautiful farewell https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/toronto-city-halls-caf-shutters-after-more-than-25-years-serving-politicians-public-servants-and/article_d43de4dd-b3da-4e81-a1b7-5cf80525e0f6.html"
X Link 2025-08-09T01:51Z 24.3K followers, 14.2K engagements
"Journalistic malpractice to amplify a vague leak putting a target (when many were calling for vengeance) on the backs of trans people just trying to live their lives The bullet was stamped with TRN. This is the manufacturing stamp of Turkish company Turan Ammunition. Its available at Target in the USA. Widely available and not the mark of transgender anything. The malicious ignorance runs in a straight line in his family tree. The bullet was stamped with TRN. This is the manufacturing stamp of Turkish company Turan Ammunition. Its available at Target in the USA. Widely available and not the"
X Link 2025-09-12T17:31Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Toronto's integrity commissioner has no problem with [--] city councillors accepting a free trip from Israel which the UN says is committing genocide in Gaza and whose PM were he to step foot on Canadian soil would be arrested on an International Criminal Court warrant Toronto city councillors stand by consulate-sponsored trip to Israel amid criticism as integrity commissioner finds no breach https://t.co/FCqJoZ2vMW Toronto city councillors stand by consulate-sponsored trip to Israel amid criticism as integrity commissioner finds no breach https://t.co/FCqJoZ2vMW"
X Link 2026-01-15T15:15Z 24.3K followers, 51.8K engagements
"Mayoral hopeful taking aim at bike lanes. Mark Saunders got no traction on that in the [----] mayoral byelection. Etob MPP Hogarth rode to defeat in Ont elxn. Will it be a wedge vs Chow in [----] After a major snowfall Torontonians saw the imbalance firsthand when bike lanes were spotless but streets sidewalks and access to transit werent it was clear City Hall needs to get back to basics on snow clearing. https://t.co/mX0Tb4gtPq After a major snowfall Torontonians saw the imbalance firsthand when bike lanes were spotless but streets sidewalks and access to transit werent it was clear City Hall"
X Link 2026-01-17T17:59Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Suburban city councillors opposing 6-plexes in their neighbourhoods cost Toronto $10M in federal housing funds. Etobicoke's Stephen Holyday says so be it https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/feds-cut-10-million-from-toronto-housing-fund-over-sixplex-decision/article_3dc58ea4-3b6d-413b-a97d-62e2405ddac7.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/feds-cut-10-million-from-toronto-housing-fund-over-sixplex-decision/article_3dc58ea4-3b6d-413b-a97d-62e2405ddac7.html"
X Link 2026-01-18T22:26Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Why the Canada Pension Plan investment board is lending nearly half a billion dollars to Elon Musks deepfake-producing company https://www.thestar.com/business/why-the-canada-pension-plan-investment-board-is-lending-nearly-half-a-billion-dollars-to/article_32f58be7-a9d7-4942-a942-401e1d9bd250.html https://www.thestar.com/business/why-the-canada-pension-plan-investment-board-is-lending-nearly-half-a-billion-dollars-to/article_32f58be7-a9d7-4942-a942-401e1d9bd250.html"
X Link 2026-01-22T15:20Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"He's making -9C sound like the deepest of freezes but in Winnipeg they call that April Even Torontonians are laughing at this CNN reporter's encounter with Greenland's "harsh" conditions. https://t.co/6tjuODTAde Even Torontonians are laughing at this CNN reporter's encounter with Greenland's "harsh" conditions. https://t.co/6tjuODTAde"
X Link 2026-01-22T20:54Z 24.3K followers, 262.5K engagements
"2 stories re: Ontarios troubled recycling regime in your @TorontoStar: @MoiraWelsh on how a proposal to intro. a deposit system for non-booze bottles incl. pop died after Costco & other food retailers lobbied Ford govt https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/inside-the-politics-and-lobbying-that-helped-derail-ontario-s-deposit-return-system-for-cans/article_4b83fade-f135-4f10-a1f3-b406e7c8c41e.html https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/inside-the-politics-and-lobbying-that-helped-derail-ontario-s-deposit-return-system-for-cans/article_4b83fade-f135-4f10-a1f3-b406e7c8c41e.html"
X Link 2026-01-25T15:43Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements
"And me re: GFL Environmentals ability under new provincially imposed recycling system to empty blue bins across Toronto for waste producers and for the city empty garbage & green bins west of Yonge. Homeowners upset re missed collections of both https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/can-waste-hauler-gfl-environmental-handle-torontos-recycling-and-its-trash/article_96d4d8d3-0add-4e62-a3dd-c5ae8a8370df.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/can-waste-hauler-gfl-environmental-handle-torontos-recycling-and-its-trash/article_96d4d8d3-0add-4e62-a3dd-c5ae8a8370df.html"
X Link 2026-01-25T15:51Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements
"OMG this is political comedy gold KINEW: The press want there to be a heated rivalry between Doug Ford and I but we're on the same team. CARNEY: I want you to just take that image the heated rivalry between Doug Ford and Wab Kinew. https://t.co/I8KIbjLqWs KINEW: The press want there to be a heated rivalry between Doug Ford and I but we're on the same team. CARNEY: I want you to just take that image the heated rivalry between Doug Ford and Wab Kinew. https://t.co/I8KIbjLqWs"
X Link 2026-01-29T20:58Z 24.3K followers, 37.8K engagements
"Ontario's freedom of information system is broken part 6903: In Nov. [----] I FOI'd records on a hot-button issue for specific senior officials in a provincial ministry. A ministry FOI person told me informally they quickly identified the records so this shouldn't take long"
X Link 2026-01-30T17:24Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
".I kept being told "soon" and then the Feb. [----] provincial election was called and on an on way past legislated response date. I complained to the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and in August [----] they ordered the ministry to give me the records. And yet"
X Link 2026-01-30T17:27Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Toronto heroes. They were ours. We recognized the building from which the TVs flew. Catherine went to Burnhamthorpe CI with a friends sister. Eugenes family celebrated a birthday at Ginsberg & Wong while we did the same. The show moved fame crossed borders but they were us It was a gift growing up with SCTV on the air. https://t.co/5yTKepDDG3 It was a gift growing up with SCTV on the air. https://t.co/5yTKepDDG3"
X Link 2026-01-31T02:37Z 24.3K followers, 14.1K engagements
"@TheregoesDen Amazing and heart-swelling to see so many U.S. comedy stars later cite #SCTV as an inspiration - this weird Canadian show that aired at strange times and seemed to come from an unhinged corner of space where the ideas floating in your head could actually be performed and shared"
X Link 2026-02-01T13:26Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Carney Libs poach popular NDP MPP as candidate to replace Bill Blair For years Doly Begum has fought for the people of Scarborough Southwest as their MPP. As our Liberal candidate in the upcoming federal by-election shes ready to bring their priorities to Ottawa and build a stronger future for her community and all Canadians. https://t.co/OCm04uVbsK For years Doly Begum has fought for the people of Scarborough Southwest as their MPP. As our Liberal candidate in the upcoming federal by-election shes ready to bring their priorities to Ottawa and build a stronger future for her community and all"
X Link 2026-02-03T16:50Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Bezos currently worth $253 billion just over a month ago. Today he gutted the Washington Post in ways that must be delighting the White House. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Snchez are kicking off the new year in St. Barts. 🎉 https://t.co/G3fHZKrzRh Jeff Bezos and Lauren Snchez are kicking off the new year in St. Barts. 🎉 https://t.co/G3fHZKrzRh"
X Link 2026-02-04T19:41Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Yikes. Epstein files appear to include flirty exchanges with a former CBC Edmonton journalist while Epstein was in jail https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/cbc-edmonton-epstein-files-9.7072033 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/cbc-edmonton-epstein-files-9.7072033"
X Link 2026-02-05T00:00Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Details coming now including live video of news conference now on the shocking arrest of seven Toronto police officers and one retired officer in an organized crime sting with charges including bribery and conspiracy to commit murder https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/cops-charged-project-south/article_c598519e-b3ae-4018-adba-a5228fb7b11e.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/cops-charged-project-south/article_c598519e-b3ae-4018-adba-a5228fb7b11e.html"
X Link 2026-02-05T15:08Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"No joke. The Eglinton Crosstown left a minute early - after years of delays and cost overruns. Stars @andy_takagi is on the first train that pulled out at 7:29 a.m. not with a bang but with a whisper of finally https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-opens-after-15-years-of-construction/article_a42b6a24-ddca-4a7b-be6a-9e5de0016a35.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-eglinton-crosstown-lrt-opens-after-15-years-of-construction/article_a42b6a24-ddca-4a7b-be6a-9e5de0016a35.html"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:17Z 24.3K followers, 15.4K engagements
"Torontos Votto has a new gig JUST IN: Recently retired Major League Baseball stars Clayton Kershaw Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto have joined NBC Sports Major League Baseball coverage Kershaw Rizzo and Votto will serve as NBC Sports pregame analysts for its exclusive MLB Postseason coverage of all Wild https://t.co/r4JgTO0EKd JUST IN: Recently retired Major League Baseball stars Clayton Kershaw Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto have joined NBC Sports Major League Baseball coverage Kershaw Rizzo and Votto will serve as NBC Sports pregame analysts for its exclusive MLB Postseason coverage of all Wild"
X Link 2026-02-08T23:51Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements
"I will watch the four-bounce miracle every damn time 76ers vs Raptors [----] ECF game [--]. Kawhi hits hits a dagger fade away to call game. https://t.co/MbfwKfnvBd 76ers vs Raptors [----] ECF game [--]. Kawhi hits hits a dagger fade away to call game. https://t.co/MbfwKfnvBd"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:00Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements
"@TheUnrealDougP I am not in any way jealous of young Formula [--] drivers living in Monaco and navigating the streets in museum-quality daily drivers while dodging supermodels trying to jump into the passenger. Super gross life"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:15Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Police investigating firet that damaged GFL Environmental trucks in Rexdale yard overnight. The waste hauling business has been targeted in the past with arson and gunfire. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/gfl-trucks-damaged-following-overnight-fire-at-yard-in-etobicoke/article_a1e63db8-35e2-4bf0-b54a-1d2d251ced44.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/gfl-trucks-damaged-following-overnight-fire-at-yard-in-etobicoke/article_a1e63db8-35e2-4bf0-b54a-1d2d251ced44.html"
X Link 2026-02-12T21:38Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements
"British journalism is so strange. Any writer or remotely famous person declaring almost anything is deemed story-worthy like this below or Corrie star reminisces about the best shepherds pie in Wales"
X Link 2026-02-12T22:10Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Olivia Chow seeks federal support to fix Torontos finances The mayor is meeting with other Canadian mayors but hoping to convince federal officials of the need to fix the city’s pandemic-ravaged finances"
X Link 2023-09-27T14:38Z 1.1M followers, 48.8K engagements
"Chrystia Freeland "Well knock me over with a feathered boa." @GovChristie spills the tea on what Republicans say to each other when we're not listening on this week's #RTOvertime with @BillMaher and @cafreeland. WATCH MORE: https://t.co/lvMFQSlH12 https://t.co/zfHGPQcN0P "Well knock me over with a feathered boa." @GovChristie spills the tea on what Republicans say to each other when we're not listening on this week's #RTOvertime with @BillMaher and @cafreeland. WATCH MORE: https://t.co/lvMFQSlH12 https://t.co/zfHGPQcN0P"
X Link 2026-02-07T18:32Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"To anyone with eyes and ears on the ground at New York Fashion Week (and the internet) its clear that Hudson Williams is the most famous man in the world right now. my full scene report from hudson williams' lunar new year celebration aka the best fashion week party possibly ever https://t.co/jmZkxPfztj my full scene report from hudson williams' lunar new year celebration aka the best fashion week party possibly ever https://t.co/jmZkxPfztj"
X Link 2026-02-13T21:54Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"At this time last year Hudson Williams was waiting tables between auditions at The Old Spaghetti Factory in New Westminster B.C. What an incredible journey and he appears completely comfortable with it"
X Link 2026-02-13T22:03Z 24.3K followers, [---] engagements
"Image by Global TVs Phil Nolan (who should have won a National Newspaper Award based on it gracing front pages across Canada but video stills were ineligible) On this day in [----] Bill Clennett confronted Prime Minister Jean Chretien during a National Flag of Canada Day commemoration leading to what is now known as The Shawinigan Handshake Learn more in my Deep Dive https://t.co/b3uzM90Bzt https://t.co/jZ3QqRNdYK On this day in [----] Bill Clennett confronted Prime Minister Jean Chretien during a National Flag of Canada Day commemoration leading to what is now known as The Shawinigan Handshake"
X Link 2026-02-15T17:57Z 24.3K followers, [----] engagements
"Adamson Barbecue owner ordered to comply with COVID-19 regulations as potential penalties increase Earlier in the day a GoFundMe for the restaurant crossed the $320000 mark but many of the backers came from outside Toronto"
X Link 2020-12-05T06:12Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"A day after he was kicked off Toronto council Jim Karygiannis vows to get his job back Jim Karygiannis told the Star — less than [--] hours after his unprecedented expulsion from city council — that he was still offering help to Ward [--] Scarborough-Agincourt residents"
X Link 2019-11-08T12:42Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto officials plead with residents 75-plus to help fill [-----] open appointments at city vaccine clinics City efforts to get as many people vaccinated as possible come amid growing worry over the danger posed by COVID-19 variants"
X Link 2021-03-26T14:41Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"More than [---] affordable housing units proposed for Toronto Mayor John Tory said the Open Door affordable housing program which uses incentives to boost low-cost supply is only one tool to fight Toronto’s housing crisis"
X Link 2019-09-11T12:24Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"U.S. enslaved man who found freedom in Etobicoke will be memorialized with a cyborg twist Joshua Glover worked at Montgomery Inn after escaping to Upper Canada in the 1850s"
X Link 2020-08-15T18:42Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto Public Health vice-chair questions citys COVID-19 policy In a newspaper column Thursday Kristyn Wong-Tam also made misleading statements about COVID-19 say health experts"
X Link 2021-11-20T02:35Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Unchecked spread of illegal truck yards across Brampton Caledon and other GTA cities angers residents councils: We cant take it anymore Despite municipal rules and pleas from nearby homeowners hundreds of illicit parking lots for tractor trailers continue to operate raising safety and environmental concerns"
X Link 2024-10-03T11:25Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements
"Toronto cant handle influx of refugee claimants Tory tells Ottawa In a bluntly worded letter Mayor John Tory is telling the federal government the city can no longer house a wave of asylum seekers without help from senior governments"
X Link 2018-06-26T11:32Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Trump tariffs’ risks highest in smaller centres: U of T tool Trump tariffs could impact more than [----] Canadian businesses but strike a bigger blow at smaller cities including Windsor and Guelph a new U of T mapping tool shows"
X Link 2025-10-08T11:17Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements
"Is Doug Ford’s bike-lane turn about gridlock or votes Premier Doug Ford"
X Link 2024-10-16T01:29Z 208.1M followers, 14.2K engagements
"Memories of John Honderich Honderich died Saturday at age [--] triggering tributes from former colleagues friends and political figures including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau"
X Link 2022-02-07T18:39Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements
"Designer domes and pandemic-friendly patios: cities and restaurants get creative to extend outdoor dining through the winter The co-owner of an Edmonton cafe says he arrived at work in -12C to see the patio tent full and people lined up outside"
X Link 2020-11-02T13:47Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"John Tory's first big challenge: uniting Toronto council The new mayor comes in with goodwill but facing opposing forces in the Chow and Ford camps — and lacking a strong mandate from voters"
X Link 2014-10-28T12:53Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto voters are eager to chat once they realize an election is happening candidates say Toronto city council hopefuls are often getting a warm reception — once voters realize there actually is an election"
X Link 2022-10-11T16:11Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Council approves U.S firms controversial contract for online payment system City council awarded the payment contract to Missouri-based PayIt and voted to continue e-scooter ban"
X Link 2021-05-06T13:41Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"John Tory leads Rob Ford gaining ground in new poll As Toronto mayoral candidates enter the home stretch a new poll shows Mayor Rob Ford is the only one gaining ground"
X Link 2014-08-28T13:41Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Ontario Place not Toronto Place: Doug Ford defends spa parking garage plan for waterfront site Despite protesters in the audience the Ontario premier vowed the stay the course on waterfront development"
X Link 2023-10-03T18:40Z 25.1K followers, [----] engagements
"Paul Moloney a master of digging news out of City hall documents in his [--] years at the Toronto Star dead at [--] “Paul Moloney represents the reporter’s reporter” his former colleague columnist Royson James said of the retired Star reporter who died Wednesday"
X Link 2021-01-29T01:14Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Ford government draws public criticism for destruction of Ontario Place tree grove A prominent landscape architect has called the Ford governments quick removal of more than [---] trees at Ontario Place to make way for a towering spa shameful"
X Link 2024-10-23T16:33Z 25.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Gordon Chong who died at age [--] was a political trailblazer in Toronto Born to a mother disowned for marrying a man of Chinese heritage Chong earned success on many fronts"
X Link 2018-07-19T13:51Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Complaints about Torontos snow removal are way up in [----] The city’s [---] service has received [-----] complaints about snow removal compared to just over [----] at this time last year"
X Link 2019-02-28T15:31Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Pay truckers Highway [---] tolls to reduce gridlock on public highways Ford government urged Proponents of the province partly or fully subsidizing truckers tolls on private Highway [---] say the move could quickly reduce gridlock on Highway [---] and other public roadways"
X Link 2024-12-02T02:30Z 24.4K followers, [----] engagements
"Torontos auditor says the city doesnt know if people getting rent subsidies are actually eligible Mayor John Tory says the auditor general’s findings regarding rent subsidies distributed by the City of Toronto are “disappointing and frustrating.”"
X Link 2019-10-19T13:32Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"UHN head raises alarm about societys sloppy anti-virus behaviour potential impact on COVID-19 hospitalizations An increase in new virus infections in Greater Toronto has not translated into a major spike in deaths or hospitalizations so far but avoiding that depends on what we do now experts say"
X Link 2020-09-13T23:36Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements
"How a Toronto supportive housing project got derailed A supportive housing development on Cummer Avenue remains unbuilt after more than three years while a similar project in East York has been providing much-needed homes"
X Link 2024-09-16T12:08Z 1.2M followers, 21.4K engagements
"John Tory re-elected as Toronto mayor with historic mandate John Tory re-elected as mayor Monday faces a test in his second term in leading a shrunken city council"
X Link 2018-10-23T13:49Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Joe Cressy leaving Toronto city council for new job City council expected to appoint an interim councillor to serve until the Oct. [--] civic election "
X Link 2022-04-05T22:25Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements
"Do you like playing golf or looking at giraffes Get ready to pay more Almost all user fees are set to rise at least slightly with the biggest increases for golfers Toronto Zoo visitors and users of some on-street parking permits"
X Link 2020-01-16T13:48Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Ecstasy overdoses near Toronto nightclubs trigger calls for new health measures Police say five overdoses early Saturday — including one that killed a 24-year-old woman — involved the party drug MDMA. It is not yet known whether the woman also ingested fentanyl or another substance"
X Link 2017-04-08T15:11Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto Public Health starts planning for COVID-19 vaccination of kids aged [--] to [--] Experts expect Health Canada to approve vaccine for children aged [--] to [--] later this year or in early 2022"
X Link 2021-09-27T15:16Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto launches micro-clinic vaccine push aimed at getting hesitant residents off the fence Public health staff and their health partners will immunize people in TTC stations parks malls and schools from Thursday to Sunday"
X Link 2021-09-16T17:05Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Rob Ford Netflix doc is surreal for me. Because I’m in it I watched Ford like a hawk as the Star’s city hall bureau chief. Reactions to “Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem” are as varied as evaluations of him as mayor from martyred best-mayor-ever to a natural human disaster for the city"
X Link 2025-06-21T21:47Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements
"Toronto COVID-19 infections on the rise after prolonged drop Colder weather pushing people indoors is the most likely reason for provincewide uptick experts say"
X Link 2021-11-05T13:03Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto Hydro and the power of secrecy: analysis A Star request for information about Toronto Hydro’s use of privatization consultants has turned into a 14-month battle. Part of a Star Campaign for Transparency"
X Link 2017-03-25T14:30Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Photo radar rollout put on hold as drivers speed through empty Toronto streets Cameras at [--] locations not issuing tickets or warnings during COVID-19 crisis"
X Link 2020-04-15T23:59Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Torontos photo radar cameras are slowing speeders significantly says research Researchers at the Hospital for Sick Children compared driver behaviour at the initial locations for the [--] cameras before and after they started snapping photos of speeding vehicles"
X Link 2021-08-24T18:15Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Change in vaccine eligibility means Toronto may not be able to meet demand Tory warns as new variant concerns mount The province is increasing general vaccine eligibility the same week it’s dropping the number of doses to COVID-19 hot spots"
X Link 2021-05-17T17:58Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"More lowrise apartments townhouses coming to neighbourhoods Council voted 21-3 Thursday to let developers erect buildings of up to six storeys and [--] units as well as townhouses on specific major roads without having to apply for rezoning applications or minor variances"
X Link 2024-05-24T12:39Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements
"Ontario cuts funding for Toronto Public Library Chief librarian says loss of $1.4 million over this year and next “cannot be absorbed and there will be service impacts.”"
X Link 2017-05-02T15:53Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Are you ready for it Toronto City looks for a real lift from Taylor Swift dates Toronto is already planning for November when Swifties will descend on the city for her six concerts bringing traffic congestion and an economic shot in the arm"
X Link 2024-03-09T22:57Z 25.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Sidewalk Labs sticking around for the long-term potential of the project A thriving tech sector cosmopolitan approach to city living and a large swath of undeveloped land near downtown all helped lure Sidewalk Labs to Toronto"
X Link 2019-11-01T14:32Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Rabid bat discovery triggers Toronto health warning Lab results confirmed the first case of a rabid bat in Toronto since 2016"
X Link 2019-09-23T23:47Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Here’s the real truth about Toronto and speed cameras What we can learn from the brazen vandalism of the speed cameras on Parkside Drive"
X Link 2025-07-13T16:59Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements
"Ex-councillor Gary Crawford named chair of pot wholesaler The former Toronto city councillor and budget chief was recently appointed by the Premier Doug Ford government to chair the board of the Ontario Cannabis Store"
X Link 2024-08-14T13:12Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements
"Toronto Public Health wont release COVID-19 details for specific seniors homes Tracking infection figures and deaths is a “Herculean task” for staff of seniors’ homes trying to battle outbreaks and keep residents safe Dr. Eileen de Villa said"
X Link 2020-04-15T13:28Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Olivia Chow’s city council: who’s in and who’s out The Star’s City Hall Bureau on how the councillors are scrambling to find their new roles under Mayor Olivia Chow"
X Link 2024-04-14T14:06Z 1.2M followers, 10.8K engagements
"Toronto very close to getting federal funds to help people with COVID-19 self-isolate in hotel rooms Once funding comes through Toronto can quickly open the site and help prevent a major “second wave” of COVID-19 said public health chair Coun. Jeo Cressy"
X Link 2020-07-27T23:06Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"In Toronto-Danforth progressives reluctantly go head-to-head Councillors Mary Fragedakis and Paula Fletcher are collegial and like-minded. But only one of them can triumph in newly consolidated Ward 14"
X Link 2018-10-15T16:59Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Dont expect Olivia Chow to go to war with Doug Ford over bike lanes. Heres why The mayor says Toronto must fight the premiers overreach on bike lanes. But her room to manoeuvre appears limited"
X Link 2024-11-13T12:09Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements
"Toronto hookah ban upheld by appeal court The three-judge panel ruled the city is within its rights to ban hookah in city-licensed establishments"
X Link 2017-06-13T23:17Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Ana Bailo says shes eyeing a run for Toronto mayor TTC cellphone service and affordable housing are two issues she’d tackle if she decides to run"
X Link 2023-02-28T14:51Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements
"U of T expert attributes dozens of deaths to decline in Toronto police traffic ticketing While police and Toronto’s mayor say they are deeply committed to traffic safety a U of T epidemiologist has concluded that dozens of deaths could have been prevented if not for a sharp decline in ticketing"
X Link 2019-12-12T14:30Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"The shrine the developer and the Toronto city hall showdown The battle to develop a 16.8-acre riverside property at [----] Weston Rd. to build more than [----] homes heads to Toronto city council on Wednesday"
X Link 2025-02-05T13:00Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements
"Torontos top doctor urged to consider masks in schools Dr. Eileen de Villa said Toronto Public Health continues to use provincial health guidance on masks but the city will go its own way if required"
X Link 2022-11-08T20:03Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements
"Torontos medical officer of health asks bars to close restaurants to do takeout and delivery only Dr. Eileen de Villa warned closures could be ordered for establishments that defied her recommendation Monday under the Health Protection and Promotion Act"
X Link 2020-03-16T21:15Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Torontos affordable housing plan proceeds but John Tory and council begged to do more “Housing Now” proposal to build [-----] units on [--] properties across Toronto goes to city council for debate next week"
X Link 2019-01-24T13:27Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Bike lanes help not hurt suburbs Keesmaat says Toronto’s former chief planner says city council’s decision next week on the future of a strip of north Yonge St. is about more than just bike lanes"
X Link 2018-03-23T18:54Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Overdose deaths are down in Ontario. Is it part of a trend Preliminary figures suggest Ontario has experienced a drop in overdose deaths in recent months"
X Link 2025-03-24T16:30Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements
"Ford cuts will cost Toronto $177.65 million this year city manager warns Some impacts of provincial cuts were already known while others are just coming to light"
X Link 2019-05-09T16:40Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Ford government pledges $3M for businesses affected by Eglinton LRT construction A provincial pledge to fund marketing and promotions to help Eglinton-area businesses survive extended transit construction appears to fall short of the direct compensation many need to survive local representatives say"
X Link 2020-03-10T23:25Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Battle brewing over Toronto ward boundaries New lines on a map will shape Toronto’s political future and could affect the urban-suburban power balance"
X Link 2016-09-27T19:06Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Provinces commitment to local autonomy outside Toronto highly ironic Mayor Tory says Mayor John Tory says there is a “glimmer of hope” that the province may be more co-operative on matters involving Toronto"
X Link 2019-10-26T19:20Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Mayor Tory backs ranked ballots for Toronto elections Proponents say moving to ranked ballots for the [----] Toronto election could increase diversity on council"
X Link 2015-03-25T12:41Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Rob Ford Memorial Stadium proposal triggers groans gratitude ”We’re grateful as a family that they are going to move forward with this” Doug Ford said of the proposal for renaming Centennial Park stadium in Etobicoke"
X Link 2017-09-28T18:34Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Interim Toronto councillors appointed in two wards Councillors will make another interim appointment if Coun. Michael Ford wins a provincial seat on Thursday"
X Link 2022-06-20T13:57Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"City of Toronto audit raises flags on massages orthotics and more Beverly Romeo-Beehler called for tougher fraud detection measures after her audit revealed questionable claims"
X Link 2017-03-21T23:57Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto officials push province for new restrictions as rate of new COVID-19 infections soars to highest ever If the growth rate continues the city’s seven-day average would surpass the previous peak infection rate for all of Ontario by mid-October"
X Link 2020-10-02T13:27Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto mayor says local MPPs are misleading voters over massive provincial cuts Mayor John Tory is threatening to go “door by door street by street” to tell residents of the [--] Toronto PC MPPs that Premier Doug Ford’s cuts will hurt the city’s most vulnerable"
X Link 2019-05-14T11:06Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Her father was fatally struck by a driver in [----]. Now she wonders if his death could have been prevented Gary Sim’s daughter said she and other members of an advocacy group were “totally shocked” to learn that routine enforcement they knew was inadequate had actually been gutted"
X Link 2019-11-21T12:11Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Pedestrian bridge to Fort York finally opens after being debated and postponed for years The bridge was originally supposed to open in July [----] in time to help mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812"
X Link 2019-10-02T12:01Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto police should carry naloxone drug panel says Officials from city council and the police fire and paramedic services met privately after a spike in overdose deaths"
X Link 2017-08-03T23:28Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Five ways Downsview will change the face of the city Work is set to begin on the former airstrip that will see [--] communities created from scratch where more than [------] people will live work and play"
X Link 2024-07-11T11:22Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements
"Doug Ford will run for mayor in [----] rematch Mayor John Tory said Friday he welcomes a rematch in the [----] mayoral race and holding up his record to Doug Ford’s in the previous council term"
X Link 2017-09-09T03:55Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto mumps outbreak might be linked to bars The city says [--] people have been confirmed to have mumps which is highly contagious and can sicken people for [--] days"
X Link 2017-02-22T23:30Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Torontos high-tech Quayside district takes next step as new deal reached with Google sister company A Waterfront Toronto board member resigned in apparent protest of the agreement"
X Link 2018-07-31T17:48Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Senior Toronto manager drops the f-word in hot mic moment during marathon council meeting A city of Toronto bureaucrat has apologized for unmuted swearing at politicians during the city council meeting Wednesday evening"
X Link 2021-03-12T00:01Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto councils left looks to wards races in [----] election With Joe Cressy and Kristyn Wong-Tam leaving the future of the left-wing of council will play out in the fall election’s ward races"
X Link 2022-04-21T17:06Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto builds its own COVID-19 database calling provincial system outdated and clunky Public health chair Coun. Joe Cressy said Toronto found the provincial database “not as effective as is necessary right now.”"
X Link 2020-04-17T00:26Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements
"Canadian mayors plea for federal help for mental health and addiction issues The mayors from Kitchener Mississauga St. John’s Toronto Vancouver and Windsor say they need help to reduce the needless deaths of people"
X Link 2018-04-10T14:38Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"City TTC to require all employees to be fully vaccinated; police reviewing policy The TTC will also require its [-----] employees to be fully vaccinated while Toronto police said it is “reviewing” its vaccination policy"
X Link 2021-08-19T15:22Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements
"Provinces decision to close several Toronto supervised drug sites divides opinions While some predict the move will provide relief to beleaguered communities and others warn it will only lead to more deaths"
X Link 2024-08-20T23:25Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements
"Taste of the Danforth organizers ‘optimistic’ for next year The Danforth street festival last held in [----] was cancelled amid skyrocketing operating costs and concerns the event had strayed from its food-focused neighbourhood roots"
X Link 2025-09-16T18:51Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto councillor Ana Bailo wont run for re-election The departure of another veteran adds to the likelihood of a city council shakeup this fall"
X Link 2022-05-19T14:38Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Doug Ford’s speed camera ban carries political risks Premier Doug Ford’s vow to outlaw speed cameras six years after his government enabled their existence flies in the fact of scientific evidence and carries risk for the populist premier"
X Link 2025-10-02T10:52Z 208.1M followers, [---] engagements
"Cmon people: angry John Tory warns COVID-19 rule-breakers using dog parks and playground equipment He ordered the closure Wednesday of city dog parks playgrounds and other park amenities but an exasperated Toronto mayor says some are defying the law"
X Link 2020-03-29T22:29Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Move afoot by Toronto councillors to slash police budget Mayor John Tory is backing a police budget request that would push spending over $1 billion"
X Link 2016-02-17T14:08Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto election: New poll shows how Olivia Chow might fare Forum Research surveyed [----] adults across Toronto on Wednesday and Thursday asking about their support for four potential candidates well ahead of the October [----] mayoral race"
X Link 2025-09-05T13:45Z 1.1M followers, [----] engagements
"CNE Caribbean Carnival other big festivals cancelled by COVID-19 for a second straight year No big gatherings until Sept.6 also means no Salsa in Toronto or Toronto’s Chinatown Festival"
X Link 2021-05-14T12:16Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Is Toronto ready for a third of cars to go electric A Star reporter rented a plug-in car to tackle the long-term obstacles to the city making gas-guzzlers extinct"
X Link 2022-08-27T14:41Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Pierre Poilievre fans dismiss Mark Carney’s lead in the polls Conservatives arriving at a Brampton event hall said they believe in party leader Pierre Poilievre’s big rallies more than in opinion polls"
X Link 2025-04-10T22:38Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements
"Photo radar cameras caught more than [-----] speeders in first months on Toronto streets The [--] cameras started operating across Toronto in July were moved over November and will be moved again in spring"
X Link 2021-01-15T13:49Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"City employees benefit claims for medical spa treatments fraud says auditor general The probe found three city employees and two spouses claimed tens of thousands of dollars for skin condition treatments they never received"
X Link 2020-10-16T21:35Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Nobody cares about his new strong mayor powers: John Tory Toronto’s mayor dismisses criticism of his minority-rule power as ‘political theatre.’"
X Link 2022-12-15T09:45Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Ontario government fires three Waterfront Toronto board members after Quayside deal Waterfront Toronto chair Helen Burstyn confirmed Thursday that herself and board members Michael Nobrega and Meric Gertler have been removed from the board"
X Link 2018-12-07T18:17Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Doug Fords cuts put over [----] subsidized daycare spaces at risk Toronto warns Ontario is cutting a total of $80 million from licensed child care across the province including the $50-million fund to help offset costs for licensed child-care providers. Progressive Conservative officials said it’s up to city hall to find savings to protect the childcare spots"
X Link 2019-05-02T21:28Z 208.1M followers, [--] engagements
"Politicians react with shock anger to Googles sweeping vision for Port Lands Despite extensive lobbying by Google’s Sidewalk Labs government officials on Friday said the company’s plans to build infrastructure on a wide swath of Toronto’s Port Lands in exchange for development fees and property tax revenues came as a surprise"
X Link 2019-02-16T03:48Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Mayor John Tory announces he is stepping down this Friday The news of John Tory’s formal resignation caps a shocking six days that started with a Star investigation that revealed the married 68-year-old mayor had an extended secret relationship with a junior member of his city hall staff while he was her boss"
X Link 2023-02-16T04:18Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements
"Mike Layton joins Toronto city council exodus Layton’s departure brings the number of open council races in the Oct. [--] election to seven"
X Link 2022-07-27T11:31Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto police board reinstates traffic squad after spike in collisions The Toronto Police Services Board on Thursday approved creation of a traffic enforcement squad — two teams each with three officers and a supervisor covering a morning shift and evening shift every weekday — smaller than one disbanded years ago after helping reduce collision numbers"
X Link 2019-11-22T12:44Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Province backs and will fund supervised injection sites in Toronto Ontario Health Minister Eric Hoskins has agreed to fund three sites after council approved the initiative in July"
X Link 2017-01-10T15:45Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Two new coronavirus cases bring the total in Ontario to [--] Toronto Public Health released details of transit routes taken by man who tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Las Vegas"
X Link 2020-03-06T18:16Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Driverless taxis might soon be in Toronto. Are we ready Self-driving taxis are not in Toronto yet but increasingly rapid expansion in U.S. cities shows the technology is improving and it might just be a matter of time"
X Link 2025-01-12T13:03Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements
"Vaughan scrapped its controversial speed cameras. Will your city be next Vaughan"
X Link 2025-09-17T17:34Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements
"OPP probing suspected Toronto city bid rigging “I’m concerned that this is the tip of a slippery slope” Councillor Josh Matlow said of auditor general findings"
X Link 2017-04-28T11:56Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Mayor Chow lowers budget tax hike to [---] per cent The mayor will on Thursday propose a property tax hike of [---] per cent this year one per cent less than earlier recommended by city staff on Jan. 10"
X Link 2024-01-31T22:30Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements
"Toronto bike rings are theft-prone. Thousands are still in use At the current rate of replacement all the bike rings will be a more secure design by some time between [----] and 2050"
X Link 2022-10-05T13:47Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto Community Housing residents face extra COVID-19 challenges Toronto’s social housing provider has vowed to provide rent adjustments no evictions for those who have lost income due to pandemic impacts"
X Link 2020-03-27T12:53Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"City opens supervised environment for people to use their drugs Three people will be able to inject illegal drugs at a time in the clinic near Victoria and Dundas Sts. which aims to end a spike in overdose deaths"
X Link 2017-08-22T17:12Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Mayor John Tory skips Chinese flag-raising at city hall China “has come a long way” on human rights says Councillor Jim Karygiannis"
X Link 2019-10-01T11:32Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Proposed pot shop on city land at Ashbridges Bay boardwalk sparks opposition City says a cannabis outlet would violate the terms of Tuggss lease for the beachside spot but the provincial gaming commission gets to decide"
X Link 2021-01-11T23:26Z 25.1K followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto council opts in on pot shops just as Ontario limits number to [--] because of supply shortage Despite its concerns the new council has taken staff advice to allow cannabis stores and requests more controls. But the province will only be issuing [--] licences for business to open April [--] due to what it calls a national shortage of cannabis supply"
X Link 2018-12-14T13:31Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Why wont Toronto vaccinate residents around the clock starting next week We ask the man with the plan Toronto is going to open the first three of its nine vaccination clinics — at Scarborough Town Centre the Convention Centre and the Toronto Congress Centre — starting March 17"
X Link 2021-03-10T14:25Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"City of Toronto outside workers union extend talks by [--] hours in attempt to avoid labour stoppage Legally the union is in a strike position and the city can lock out the roughly [----] outside workers at 12:01 a.m. Thursday"
X Link 2020-02-27T13:41Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Olivia Chow expands her lead as the front-runner in Torontos mayoral campaign says a new poll Former NDP MP Olivia Chow has the most support of decided voters according to Forum Research and two other pollsters"
X Link 2023-05-16T00:04Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements
"Toronto quietly settled with Manulife over questionable claims for Viagra and other health expenses The city of Toronto has accepted $4 million from Manulife Financial the benefits administrator it replaced in [----] after city employee claims for Viagra fentanyl and other health expenses were not flagged the Star has learned"
X Link 2019-03-24T12:50Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Mayor Olivia Chow weighs in on police union request that she condemn councillors over statement about protests The Toronto Police Association is urging the mayor to criticize her colleagues noting violence and threats against officers policing protests over the Mideast conflict"
X Link 2024-04-08T22:40Z 24.5K followers, 476.2K engagements
"How the Gardiner Expressway hogs the road during budget talks The roadway will eat $2.2 billion of the transportation department’s 10-year capital spend. That’s [--] per cent of the total although the highway carries only about [--] per cent of commuters in and out of downtown"
X Link 2020-02-10T12:43Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Does Doug Ford’s massive highway tunnel make sense Ontario PC Leader Doug Ford said the tunnel will reduce highway gridlock. Transportation experts however say it might just cost a lot of money"
X Link 2025-02-20T13:00Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements
"10 things to help you survive a Toronto summer We compiled [--] key facts to help you survive and even thrive through the lazy hazy and occasionally crazy days of summer"
X Link 2024-06-30T15:38Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements
"Cinesphere Megamall Casino Ferris wheel Critics worry about Ford governments plan for Ontario Place Tourism Minister Michael Tibollo says the province is soliciting proposals from around the world to turn the shuttered educational amusement park into “a spectacular world-class year-round destination to visit in North America.”"
X Link 2019-01-18T18:17Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Sidewalk Labs hires former Toronto councillor for Quayside project Mary-Margaret McMahon says she will be the “Toronto face” of the project slated for Queens Quay and Parliament St"
X Link 2019-02-15T15:08Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Mayor Olivia Chow urges Doug Ford to protect cyclists not his own government from lawsuits At a press conference Friday Torontos mayor spoke about her own experience of being injured while cycling on Bloor Street without a bike lane"
X Link 2024-11-22T17:33Z 24.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Start mass second-dose program now experts say as Toronto hits incredible milestone in COVID-19 inoculations Toronto’s first-dose success is now good enough to start offering second doses more broadly health experts say"
X Link 2021-05-26T13:01Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Why has no prime minister ever held a seat in Toronto Political scientists have theories about why nobody has served as prime minister representing a seat in Canada"
X Link 2025-03-24T23:39Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements
"Olivia Chow in talks about police budget increase: sources The mayor appears to be open to the increase after earlier backing a smaller funding hike for [----] sources tell the Star"
X Link 2024-02-13T13:46Z 208.1M followers, [----] engagements
"Fictional city councillor wades into Toronto contract talks “Bob Cutz” does not really exist but one of three city unions without a contract wants people to think about the Scrooge-like politician during collective bargaining and budget debates"
X Link 2020-01-24T13:11Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"John Tory Toronto councillors prepare for bizarre budget session The mayor’s critics say they plan no protest of his presence Wednesday to pass the [----] budget will focus on trying to fill service gaps in it"
X Link 2023-02-15T02:38Z 1.2M followers, [----] engagements
"New Toronto city council must deal with 25-ward reality Amalgamated Torontos smallest-ever council is expected to make decisions on organization and oversight at a meeting in December"
X Link 2018-10-23T00:00Z 24.5K followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto in a haze over medical marijuana dispensaries “Caught by surprise” by the proliferation of pot shops Toronto is looking for clarity from the federal government"
X Link 2016-05-03T14:32Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Mark Carney revives Liberal hopes of holding Toronto ridings A change of leaders and tariffs threats have revived Liberal hopes of dominating the GTA once again in this spring"
X Link 2025-03-31T11:15Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements
"248 city of Toronto employees suspended without pay for not showing proof of COVID-19 vaccination The city says [--] per cent of the city’s roughly [-----] active-status workers have declared their status and [--] per cent — more than [-----] — are fully vaccinated"
X Link 2021-11-05T16:17Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Unmute yourself Toronto council members are eager for the return of in-person meetings The city launched online meetings as the pandemic took hold last April and has now held more than [---] of them"
X Link 2021-02-04T16:12Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Expect more COVID-19 cases as Toronto moves to Stage [--] reopening public health chair warns Coun. Joe Cressy struck an optimistic but cautious tone Monday while the mayor warned people not to put the city at risk with mass gatherings"
X Link 2020-06-23T14:25Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto councillor John Filion heads for the city hall exit After [--] years in elected politics John Filion is retiring bringing the total number of open races in this fall’s city council election to five"
X Link 2022-06-10T13:16Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto offering new respite centres to help homeless people this winter Five respite centres offering warm meals a place to sleep and more will open from Nov. [--] to April 15"
X Link 2017-10-27T18:01Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto delivers warning shot to pot dispensaries Toronto police served pot outlet landlords with letters Wednesday reminding them of their “obligations under the law”"
X Link 2016-05-18T21:21Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Brampton mayors tweet about gang activity not very constructive Mayor John Tory says ‘I am sick & tired of [---] gang activity spilling over into Peel Region’ Patrick Brown tweeted Monday"
X Link 2019-09-18T12:03Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto bike lanes now protected by three parking officers Positive response from cyclists in Toronto and beyond prompted city to dispatch two more officers to protect bike lanes"
X Link 2017-08-03T23:25Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Thunder Bay police mishandled investigation of Indigenous mans death report says “This sudden death (of Stacy DeBungee) should have been treated as potential homicide — and investigated as such” the report states. “There was no basis to affirmatively rule out foul play based on observations made at the scene or even after the autopsy examination.”"
X Link 2018-03-05T13:05Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Researches highlight data gaps in road safety incidents Advocates say getting a fuller picture of cyclist and pedestrian injuries should help the city’s Vision Zero efforts to end road deaths"
X Link 2024-01-16T04:09Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements
"Toronto is planning a pricey expansion of Bloor-Yonge TTC station to reduce overcrowding If approved the plan will see a new platform built for eastbound trains"
X Link 2019-04-04T11:53Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Worsening COVID numbers means Toronto hair salons might not open April [--] after all Mayor John Tory warns With COVID-19 levels rising officials need to look at any relaxation of restrictions on a “day-by-day basis” Toronto Mayor John Tory says"
X Link 2021-03-29T17:59Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Its unclear who will pay for Doug Fords transit plan Municipalities including Toronto are expected to pay between $5.5 billion and $6 billion under the provincial transit plan"
X Link 2019-04-11T11:26Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Allegation that Toronto bylaw officer racially profiled two Black women sparks investigation Video shows the bylaw officer in Centennial Park denying the women’s allegations"
X Link 2020-06-17T20:41Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Doug Ford governments plan to move Ontario Place sewer away from megaspas planned beach and into rowing and swimming area has locals fuming The plan to redirect the sewage into a shallow channel used by swimmers and rowers is drawing condemnation from locals including a city councillor and the head of the chief"
X Link 2024-10-23T16:40Z 25.1K followers, [--] engagements
"City of Toronto land transfer tax revenues miss target for first time City staff say the shortfall has been “primarily driven by lower residential market activity.”"
X Link 2018-12-11T05:48Z 24.3K followers, [--] engagements
"Big money for capital repairs in Toronto housing report Options such as splitting up the TCHC will not be in the interim report to be released Wednesday"
X Link 2015-07-15T12:00Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"More COVID-19 restrictions in store for Toronto within days mayor says Tory said city and provincial officials are trying to “stop this very alarming situation from turning into a much worse disaster that would would take more lives.”"
X Link 2020-11-16T14:13Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Torontos public health chief has mild symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19 Dr. Eileen De Villa said she is resting at home and urged everyone to stay up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations"
X Link 2022-06-15T17:29Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Toronto mayoral election: Candidates sharpen attacks on Doug Ford Some mayoral candidates toughen their stance toward the premier as his influence on the Toronto race grows"
X Link 2023-05-19T10:30Z 1.2M followers, [---] engagements
"In Willowdale incumbent councillor faces challenge from candidate he once endorsed to replace him Eight candidates are running in Ward [--] Willowdale"
X Link 2018-10-12T13:34Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
"Tory set to announce tolls on the DVP and Gardiner The $300 million raised each year will be used for roads and transit"
X Link 2016-11-29T15:05Z 1.2M followers, [--] engagements
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