The Big Story

The most interesting city council byelection in the country

Sep 16, 2024
Ben Spurr, the City Hall Bureau Chief at the Toronto Star, dives into an electrifying city council by-election in Don Valley West. He discusses the riveting competition, featuring a conservative pundit eyeing a mayoral comeback and three liberal candidates vying for attention. The stakes are raised with potential vote splitting, high-profile endorsements, and unexpected alliances, as former leaders influence behind the scenes. This by-election promises to be anything but dull, redefining the typical low-turnout narrative.
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