Keeping up with the Torys
It’s been a few years since I’ve written anything about John Tory, so I figured I would take a break from stressing over the decline of Civilization into anarchy and…
toronto politics
Keeping up with the Torys
It’s been a few years since I’ve written anything about John Tory, so I figured I would take a break from stressing over the decline of Civilization into anarchy and…
The Union Pearson Express (UPX)
Have no fear, #Toronto. There are plenty of open seats available on my #UPX train to Pearson Airport. #onpoli #topoli pic.twitter.com/Fruam7LjaQ — Mark McQueen (@markrmcqueen) August 18, 2015 $27 per…
On Last Night’s News: My thoughts on the TTC fare increase
I appeared on Global News Toronto last night on behalf of TTC Riders to offer a few comments on the TTC fare increase coming into effect this weekend. Even though…
Contentious Rouge Park Bill Passes Third Reading
Despite united opposition against the proposed National Urban Park, Conservative Bill C-40 passed third reading Monday. The legislation is now on its way to the Tory-dominated Senate for further review.…
John Tory’s ascension and the Metro’s ridiculous narrative
As John Tory is now officially the mayor of Toronto, everyone – particularly the media – is in search of an appropriate narrative to go with it. Some of those…
John Tory’s ascension and the Metro’s ridiculous narrative
As John Tory is now officially the mayor of Toronto, everyone - particularly the media - is in search of an appropriate narrative to go with it. Some of those…
John Tory’s ascension and the Metro’s ridiculous narrative
As John Tory is now officially the mayor of Toronto, everyone – particularly the media – is in search of an appropriate narrative to go with it. Some of those…
My #TOpoli Influence
I found my modest dot on this data visualization of 2014 #TOpoli tweeters by Vox Pop Labs. It’s just about exactly where/how big you’d expect it to be: Pretty neat!…
2014 Municipal Election Endorsements
Toronto Mayor – Olivia Chow Brant Mayor – Roy Haggart Toronto City Council Ward 1 – Idil Burale Ward 2 – Andray Domise Ward 9 – Maria Augimeri Ward 13…
John Tory, the leading Conservative Party candidate for Toronto…
John Tory, the leading Conservative Party candidate for Toronto mayor, has gotten endorsements from the Conservative Toronto Sun (after they previously promoted the Ford brothers), the Conservative Globe and Mail,…
Doug Ford should drop out of the Toronto mayoral race – he is…
Doug Ford should drop out of the Toronto mayoral race – he is splitting the anti-John Tory vote. John Tory should drop out of the mayoral race because he is…
Ontario and Ottawa face off over fate of Rouge Park lands
A STANDOFF IS BREWING east of Toronto in the Rouge Valley between Queen’s Park and the federal government over the proposed Rouge National Urban Park. Ontario Infrastructure Minister Brad Duguid…
Gallery: Doug Ford campaign posters.
Gallery: Doug Ford campaign posters.
Olivia Chow loses when the race is about Rob Ford
On paper, the Toronto Mayoral race should be a cakewalk for the NDP’s Olivia Chow. Consider, it is down to two conservatives who will split votes on the right and…
Olivia Chow loses when the race is about Rob Ford
On paper, the Toronto Mayoral race should be a cakewalk for the NDP’s Olivia Chow. Consider, it is down to two conservatives who will split votes on the right and…
Olivia Chow loses when the race is about Rob Ford
On paper, the Toronto Mayoral race should be a cakewalk for the NDP's Olivia Chow. Consider, it is down to two conservatives who will split votes on the right and…
Chief Blair…Unchained
Seen at the bottom of Sue-Ann Levy’s latest: I posed a question while on a media panel at the last mayoral debate which stated Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair has…
I’m surprised I have never seen anyone post this song…
I’m surprised I have never seen anyone post this song (click on the video link above) in relation to the fucked-up Ford brothers, Doug and Rob. Maybe I have just…
Olivia Chow is the Best Choice for a Bike-Friendly Mayor of Toronto
On October 27th of this year, Toronto will have the opportunity to elect a new Mayor who will commit to improving transportation in our city. For those who want a…