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Somali recreation centre planned for Toronto park faces opposition
An amended motion before Toronto's executive committee Tuesday slowed the progress of a proposed Somali culture and recreation centre on city park land.
Canada -Toronto |
Carolyn Parrish uses strong mayor powers to fire top bureaucrat
Mississauga's new mayor, Carolyn Parrish, has already used strong mayor powers half a dozen times in her first week on the job, despite saying on the campaign trail that she would aim to avoid using them.
Canada -Toronto |
Malton to get new grocery store after years of advocacy
After years of having just one main grocery store accessible to Malton residents, a new grocery store is expected to open in Westwood Square Mall in 2025.
Canada -Toronto |
Analysis
Peel mayors say Parrish 'a welcome addition' in Mississauga
Peel mayors Patrick Brown and Annette Groves say their strong relationship with incoming Mississauga mayor Carolyn Parrish bodes well for the region's efforts to draw more provincial money and to work together on other joint issues.
Canada -Toronto |
Parrish's lead fades days before Mississauga vote
Carolyn Parrish's lead in Mississauga's mayoral byelection has almost disappeared in the final days before the election, according to polling data.
Canada -Toronto |
Advance voting expands to 22 locations across Mississauga
Advance voting options are availableat 22 locations in Mississauga this weekendfor voters to head to the polls to elect a new mayor. A limited round of early voting at the Mississauga Civic Centre saw more than 40 per cent increase in turnout compared to last election the city says.
Canada -Toronto |
Mississauga mayoral candidates spar over bike lanes, transit
As the Mississauga mayoral raceenters its final stretch, some voters who don't rely on cars are using the moment to push cars out of the limelight in favour of other transportation solutions.
Canada -Toronto |
Early voting begins in Mississauga mayoral byelection
There are four advance voting days in the mayoral election. Options to vote early begin May 24 from noon until 8 p.m., but only in one location. More options open May 25 and June 1-2.
Canada -Toronto |
Mississauga Ward 5 election underway alongside mayoral race
Mississaugans head to the polls on June 10 to choose the next mayor, but those who live in Ward 5 also have the opportunity to elect a new councillor. The seat was vacated by longtime councillor Carolyn Parrish, who chose to step down to run for mayor.
Canada -Toronto |
Mississauga mayoral hopefuls race to fundraise ahead of election
With weeks to go until the June 10 mayoral by-election day in Mississauga, campaigns are now busy putting up signs, using social media to get their messages out and trying to solidify their support. Experts say money makes a big difference in doing this well.
Canada -Toronto |