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.