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City experience is what drives Pantalone’s bid for mayor

Admin2 | August 19th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

Council veteran says he won’t let others ‘screw up’ the city he loves

The world is full of once-great cities,” the candidate told editors at Toronto Community News on Friday, Aug. 13.

A half-century ago, Cleveland, Buffalo and Detroit ranked amongst the wealthiest cities in North America. Look at them now, Pantalone said.

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Rival candidates chastise Ford for comments

Admin2 | August 18th, 2010 | 3 Comments »

Rob Ford says he doesn’t want any more immigrants or other newcomers in Toronto – and rivals say it proves he’s unfit to be the city’s mayor.

Candidates lined up in Nathan Phillips Square Wednesday  to denounce Ford’s remarks in a television debate the night before.

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Mayor hopefuls discuss seniors’ issues at meeting

Admin2 | August 11th, 2010 | 1 Comment »

For those who want to be mayor, listening to seniors may be wise.

CARP, a group representing older persons, says 70 per cent of Canadian citizens older than 65 “vote regularly,” while general turnout in Toronto’s last municipal election was 39 per cent.

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Aging population needs an age-friendly city

Admin2 | August 10th, 2010 | No Comments »

Mayoral candidate Joe Pantalone unveils his seniors platform

A Toronto that will soon have as many seniors as it does children requires changing the way the city works, Joe Pantalone says.

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It’s not personal, says Ford

Admin2 | August 10th, 2010 | 3 Comments »

Mayoral candidate meets with TCN editorial board to discuss his ideas for the city

Whatever you saw him do during 10 years of city council meetings, Rob Ford wants you to know it’s not personal.

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Ward 20 candidate wants to ban pet sales in pet stores

Admin2 | August 9th, 2010 | No Comments »

There will be no more doggies in the window – waggety tails or no – if Dean Maher gets his way.

Maher, running for a council seat in Trinity-Spadina (Ward 20), is calling on the city to ban sales of cats and dogs in Toronto pet stores, saying it would “reduce the number of unwanted pets” in the city.

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