Toronto likely to approve new taxes October 22, 2007 Toronto Council is likely to approve two new taxes later today, according to Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone. “I think that the mayor’s compromise is…
How Miller found his new groove October 22, 2007 Seeking support for the vote on tax plan, the mayor discovers consensus. It was meant as an innocent political observation. It sounded like a…
Time to get more use out of the Sheppard Subway line and go west? October 20, 2007 To be honest, I love subways and I have a bit of a bias towards the Sheppard Subway line. I have always believed that…
Miller takes tax package proposal to the people October 18, 2007 Are you still unsure where you stand on the Mayor’s tax package? If so, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to hear the arguments for…
Ontario voter turnout a record low October 15, 2007 The percentage of eligible voters casting ballots in Wednesday’s Ontario election hit an all-time low despite changes introduced in an effort to boost turnout….
Toronto controversial tax plan in the hands of swing votes October 15, 2007 With one week to go before a momentous tax debate at city hall, the spotlight shines on a half-dozen Toronto councillors still undecided if…
John Moore on Spinning John Tory’s troubles October 12, 2007 History may be written by the victors, but the vanquished always try to get in their licks. When it became clear last week that…
Conservatives in Ontario defeated themselves in the 2007 Ontario election October 12, 2007 The real losers of the election were the conservatives. However, they really were not defeated by the Liberals. The conservatives actually defeated themselves. Why…
What does this election mean for Toronto and David Miller and taxes? October 11, 2007 I am sure that David Miller, and all of the city councilors, were watching the election closely. Essentially, Torontonians have decided to put Dalton…
The 50% factor – Only half of Ontario’s voters bothered to even vote! October 10, 2007 The Green Party seemed to bleed votes from the NDP and the Progressive Conservatives tonight, not the Liberals. Provincial and Federal parties across the…