Legitimate https://legitimate.net/ Legitimate: Recent articles en-us 20 After years of trying to push city hall to the political left, advocacy group Progress Toronto breaks through The non-profit has, for the past five years, banged on the doors of city hall, demanding progressive policies, housing and more. Now, with the election of former NDP MP Olivia Chow, doors have swung open. 17 Jul 2023 09:00 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/07/17/after-years-of-trying-to-push-city-hall-to-the-political-left-advocacy-group-progress-toronto-breaks-through.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/07/17/after-years-of-trying-to-push-city-hall-to-the-political-left-advocacy-group-progress-toronto-breaks-through.html Alyshah Hasham Toronto election mayor mayoral Olivia Chow John Tory TTC cell service in some subway tunnels to start in fall — for Rogers customers The ‘downtown U’ from St. George through Union to Bloor-Yonge stations is expected to have service, including 911 coverage, by fall 2023, according to the latest TTC CEO report released Thursday. 07 Jul 2023 00:48 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/07/06/ttc-cell-service-in-some-subway-tunnels-to-start-in-fall-for-rogers-customers.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/07/06/ttc-cell-service-in-some-subway-tunnels-to-start-in-fall-for-rogers-customers.html Alyshah Hasham TTC cellphone Rogers Bell Telus Olivia Chow says Ottawa to blame for Toronto’s refugee housing crisis Mayor-elect Olivia Chow said Wednesday that the federal government was “not paying a cent” for refugee housing. 05 Jul 2023 20:29 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/07/05/olivia-chow-says-ottawa-to-blame-for-torontos-refugee-housing-crisis.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/07/05/olivia-chow-says-ottawa-to-blame-for-torontos-refugee-housing-crisis.html Alyshah Hasham Olivia Chow Justin Trudeau refugees Housing city hall While other cities cancel fireworks, Toronto is still figuring out how to cope with wildfire smoke Other cities have cancelled Canada Day fireworks displays, but Toronto is still figuring out how to respond. 30 Jun 2023 20:50 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/30/while-other-cities-cancel-fireworks-toronto-is-still-figuring-out-how-to-cope-with-wildfire-smoke.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/30/while-other-cities-cancel-fireworks-toronto-is-still-figuring-out-how-to-cope-with-wildfire-smoke.html Alyshah Hasham wildfire smoke air quality Climate change smg_gta smg2_news ‘We’ll have a plan that can swing into action’: Olivia Chow set sights on tackling air quality The mayor-elect plans to meet with experts Friday to discuss what the city should do about poor air quality. 29 Jun 2023 20:15 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/29/well-have-a-plan-that-can-swing-into-action-olivia-chow-set-sights-on-tackling-air-quality.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/29/well-have-a-plan-that-can-swing-into-action-olivia-chow-set-sights-on-tackling-air-quality.html Alyshah Hasham toronto election 2023 Toronto mayor Olivia Chow city hall smg_gta Drinking in 20 Toronto parks could be legal this summer. 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The city on Wednesday released a list of parks selected by local councillors to participate in a pilot project that runs from this summer until Oct. 9. 28 Jun 2023 14:56 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/28/drinking-in-20-toronto-parks-could-be-legal-this-summer-is-your-park-on-the-list.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/28/drinking-in-20-toronto-parks-could-be-legal-this-summer-is-your-park-on-the-list.html Alyshah Hasham city council smg_gta smg2_news dct_ts_gta dct_ts_city-hall Gong, drag and waterguns: The final weekend on the Toronto election campaign trail Somehow, candidates showed no signs of exhaustion despite their relentless criss-crossing of the city this past weekend, both canvassing and attending every possible festival, mosque and charity walk possible in the hopes of securing votes. 26 Jun 2023 00:25 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/25/gong-drag-and-waterguns-the-final-weekend-on-the-toronto-election-campaign-trail.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/25/gong-drag-and-waterguns-the-final-weekend-on-the-toronto-election-campaign-trail.html Alyshah Hasham Toronto election Toronto mayoral election Olivia Chow Mark Saunders Pride ‘We are ready to move on’: Why this Toronto election is different for the city’s immigrants — and why it might The diversity of Toronto mayoral candidates has made this campaign more reflective of the population of the city. 25 Jun 2023 12:00 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/25/we-are-ready-to-move-on-why-this-toronto-election-is-different-for-the-citys-immigrants-and-why-it-might-not-be-enough.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/25/we-are-ready-to-move-on-why-this-toronto-election-is-different-for-the-citys-immigrants-and-why-it-might-not-be-enough.html Alyshah Hasham toronto election 2023 smg_gta smg2_news InHouseArticle_thestar dct_ts_gta Inside the Toronto election campaign: Final week fun featuring Ford Nation, Olivia Chow’s bicycle — and some Are Doug Ford, John Tory and Olivia Chow trying re-enact the 2014 election in this election? 24 Jun 2023 11:00 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/24/inside-the-toronto-election-campaign-final-week-fun-featuring-ford-nation-olivia-chows-bicycle-and-some-really-odd-graphics.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/24/inside-the-toronto-election-campaign-final-week-fun-featuring-ford-nation-olivia-chows-bicycle-and-some-really-odd-graphics.html Alyshah Hasham toronto election 2023 Toronto mayoral election smg_gta smg2_news InHouseArticle_thestar Inside the Toronto election campaign: A three-armed woman, the Final Council and what else you might have A group of elementary schoolchildren were denied cake but got a valuable lesson on city politics 17 Jun 2023 11:00 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/17/inside-the-toronto-election-campaign-a-three-armed-woman-the-final-council-and-what-else-you-might-have-missed-this-week.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/17/inside-the-toronto-election-campaign-a-three-armed-woman-the-final-council-and-what-else-you-might-have-missed-this-week.html Alyshah Hasham Toronto election mayoral election mayoral race Olivia Chow toronto election 2023 ‘I know how to do political organizing’: Olivia Chow on how she would deal with Doug Ford Olivia Chow told the Star’s editorial board Wednesday that she would first try to convince the premier to help Toronto. 14 Jun 2023 20:49 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/14/i-know-how-to-do-political-organizing-olivia-chow-on-how-she-would-deal-with-doug-ford.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/14/i-know-how-to-do-political-organizing-olivia-chow-on-how-she-would-deal-with-doug-ford.html Alyshah Hasham toronto election 2023 Olivia Chow smg_gta smg2_news InHouseArticle_thestar Olivia Chow is the great organizer of the left. Can she be a unifying mayor? The poll leader is widely admired for her ability to mobilize. Her critics wonder whether her opposition skills will apply in the top job. 14 Jun 2023 09:00 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/14/olivia-chow-is-the-great-organizer-of-the-left-can-she-be-a-unifying-mayor.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/14/olivia-chow-is-the-great-organizer-of-the-left-can-she-be-a-unifying-mayor.html Alyshah Hasham The 360 Interviews Toronto mayoral election toronto election 2023 smg_gta smg2_news Inside the Toronto election campaign: A baby, a dog — and some hazy climate policy Most importantly advance voting is already open until Tuesday, June 13 — you can vote at any polling station in the city. 10 Jun 2023 11:00 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/10/inside-the-toronto-election-campaign-a-baby-a-dog-and-some-hazy-climate-policy.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/10/inside-the-toronto-election-campaign-a-baby-a-dog-and-some-hazy-climate-policy.html Alyshah Hasham Toronto election mayor mayoral election campaign Olivia Chow Inside the Toronto election campaign: Buzzkill at the Disco!, debate bingo and other things you might have Campaign signs are out and the race is heating up with three weeks to go. There is no escape from the mayoral election. 03 Jun 2023 10:00 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/03/inside-the-toronto-election-campaign-buzzkill-at-the-disco-debate-bingo-and-other-things-you-might-have-missed-this-week.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/03/inside-the-toronto-election-campaign-buzzkill-at-the-disco-debate-bingo-and-other-things-you-might-have-missed-this-week.html Alyshah Hasham Toronto election mayor mayoral election campaign Olivia Chow Why Ana Bailão claims she is ‘the only alternative’ to election front-runner Olivia Chow In a meeting with the Star’s editorial board, Bailão, an ally of John Tory, described herself as a negotiator who understands working family fears. 02 Jun 2023 09:00 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/02/why-ana-bailo-claims-she-is-the-only-alternative-to-election-front-runner-olivia-chow.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/06/02/why-ana-bailo-claims-she-is-the-only-alternative-to-election-front-runner-olivia-chow.html Alyshah Hasham Toronto election mayoral election election 2023 Urban affairs smg_gta Mayoral debate recap: Housing comes out ahead while property taxes get muddy The winners and losers from last night’s debate hosted by Toronto Star, United Way Greater Toronto and Toronto Metropolitan University. 01 Jun 2023 03:00 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/05/31/winners-and-losers-housing-comes-out-ahead-while-property-taxes-get-muddy-in-mayoral-debate.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/05/31/winners-and-losers-housing-comes-out-ahead-while-property-taxes-get-muddy-in-mayoral-debate.html Alyshah Hasham mayoral race Toronto mayor Olivia Chow Ana Bailao Mark Saunders Inside the Toronto election campaign: Endorsements, not-endorsements and other things you might have missed Which unions are supporting which candidates, and the resurgence of the Island airport debate 27 May 2023 15:12 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/05/27/inside-the-toronto-election-campaign-endorsements-not-endorsements-and-other-things-you-might-have-missed-this-week.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/05/27/inside-the-toronto-election-campaign-endorsements-not-endorsements-and-other-things-you-might-have-missed-this-week.html Alyshah Hasham mayor mayoral election Toronto election Olivia Chow Ana Bailao Do 102 names fit on a ballot?! Everything you need to know about voting in the mayoral election Here’s what you need to know for the upcoming byelection, from where to find your nearest polling station to how to vote by mail. 25 May 2023 21:21 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/05/25/do-102-names-fit-on-a-ballot-everything-you-need-to-know-about-voting-in-the-mayoral-election.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/05/25/do-102-names-fit-on-a-ballot-everything-you-need-to-know-about-voting-in-the-mayoral-election.html Alyshah Hasham toronto mayoral election 2023 toronto election 2023 mayor smg_gta smg2_news ‘The worst type of political opportunism’: How the Gardiner has become a key mayoral race issue City reported that about $500 million has been spent or committed for construction and design work on the rebuild of the eastern portion of the highway. 17 Mar 2023 00:17 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/03/15/the-worst-type-of-political-opportunism-how-the-gardiner-has-become-a-key-mayoral-race-issue.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/03/15/the-worst-type-of-political-opportunism-how-the-gardiner-has-become-a-key-mayoral-race-issue.html Alyshah Hasham mayor mayoral election Gardiner highway GTA Former councillor Giorgio Mammoliti to run for Toronto mayor The long-time city councillor stressed that safety in public spaces and on the TTC will be a focus for him. 15 Mar 2023 19:36 UTC https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/03/15/former-councillor-giorgio-mammoliti-to-run-for-toronto-mayor.html https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2023/03/15/former-councillor-giorgio-mammoliti-to-run-for-toronto-mayor.html Alyshah Hasham Giorgio Mammoliti toronto mayor election 2023 smg_gta smg2_news InHouseArticle_thestar