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.
Doug Ford to seek seat held by brother Rob for past 10 yearsThere will be two Fords on the ballot in Ward 2 (Etobicoke North) in the fall municipal election, now that mayoralty candidate Rob Ford’s brother and campaign manager Doug Ford has announced his candidacy.
Adam Giambrone says he’ll finish out his elected term, but after it finishes Nov. 30, the 33-year-old city councillor and one-time mayoralty candidate says he’s taking a break from political life and leaving the representation of Ward 18 to others.
The councillor, who also chairs the Toronto Transit Commission, has been deflecting rumours he won’t return to city hall for another term since his mayoralty campaign self-destructed just more than a week after it had begun.
City councillor Rob Ford gave no clue – well, no direct answer – to the question of whether he will announce his candidacy for mayor at a “Complimentary Wine and Cheese with Councillor Rob Ford” party next Friday, March 26.
Former executive assistant Chris Sellors announces candidacyMichael Walker will end a 28-year career representing the north Toronto communities in St. Paul’s this year – and his now-former executive assistant Chris Sellors will be running to replace him.
Walker and Sellors made the joint announcement Thursday, March 11, at the Toronto City Hall Press Gallery offices.
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