Election Press


			Election Press November 12, 2003 Aiming to fulfil first pledge, Miller contacts new council Jennifer Lewington, Globe and Mail Next mayor 'walking on air' Jennifer Lewington, Globe and Mail Martin hint aids Miller on airport Katherine Harding and Jennifer Lewington, Globe and Mail Council's new faces challenge old guard Jonathan Fowlie, Globe and Mail Whither all those losing candidates? John Barber, Globe and Mail Island airport tops his agenda Kerry Gillespie, Toronto Star Miller given chance of a lifetime Royson James, Toronto Star With campaign over, let the jockeying begin Bruce Demara and Vanessa Lu, Toronto Star Big job: 'That's okay, I've got big shoulders' Linda Diebel, Toronto Star Hand-picked for success Catherine Porter, Toronto Star Gas-tax vow buoys transit planners Kevin McGran, Toronto Star Miller starts work: 'I can do this' Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post Collenette willing to let airport bridge die James Cowan, National Post Erstwhile winner wants mix-up probed Nick Rapp, National Post Experts fret over low voter turnout Nick Rapp, National Post Toronto air service on flight path Sean Silcoff, Financial Post November 11, 2003 An impeccable mandate, a historic triumph John Barber, Globe and Mail Miller's promise to scrap bridge his first big test Katherine Harding, Globe and Mail Toronto's new council: positions on key issues Globe and Mail Miller wins mayor's office in Toronto Jennifer Lewington, Globe and Mail Miller pledges to make clean sweep Katherine Harding, Globe and Mail GTA Results Globe and Mail Incumbents in 4 wards lose seats on council Jonathan Fowlie, Globe and Mail Tory gracious in defeat after tough campaign Michael Den Tandt, Globe and Mail Miller likely to find support on centre-left James Rusk, Globe and Mail Close vote produces Don Valley Drama Jonathan Fowlie, Globe and Mail Miller promises sweeping change Vanessa Lu, Toronto Star There's a new sheriff in town Royson James, Toronto Star How a winning mayor was made Linda Diebel, Toronto Star Tory: 'We struck a chord' Kerry Gillespie, Toronto Star Barbara Hall: Front-runner's collapse Jack Lakey, Toronto Star Jakobek, Nunziata take losing in stride Robert Benzie and Karen Palmer, Toronto Star Rookie councillor knows value of work Bruce Demara, Toronto Star Li Preti defeats Perruzza in tight race Catherine Porter, Toronto Star Scarborough elects itself a 'bulldog' Toronto Star Stintz topples a veteran Paul Moloney, Toronto Star Hall defeats Crisanti for second time Toronto Star Newcomer Del Grande beats Shaw Toronto Star Janet Davis coasts to victory Toronto Star November 10, 2003 Supporters mustered for final battle Jennifer Lewington and Katherine Harding, Globe and Mail Election could decide the fate of bridge to island airport Katherine Harding, Globe and Mail Voters Guide Caroline Alphonso, Globe and Mail Candidates battling for mayor's office unanimous on TTC Jeff Gray, Globe and Mail 'Don't make up any new words' Allan Bonner, Globe and Mail Running hard to the finish Jim Byers, Bruce Demara and Kerry Gillespie, Toronto Star Supporting cast will seal city's direction Royson James, Toronto Star Age, income will drive voter turnout Elaine Carey, Toronto Star Spouses had their votes in long ago Vanessa Lu, Toronto Star Li Preti cleared of proxy claims Bruce Demara, Toronto Star Island airport jets bid called 'political' Tracy Huffman, Toronto Star Young voters baffle experts Catherine Porter, Toronto Star Candidates chasing undecided voters James Cowan, National Post 'There's a sense of possibility again' Canadian Press November 9, 2003 Miller most trustworthy: Poll Vanessa Lu and Catherine Porter, Toronto Star Hall ally gets in Miller's corner Bruce Demara and Vanessa Lu, Toronto Star Pleasures and perils of doorstep electioneering Ann Perry, Toronto Star Top mayoral contenders work to wire to wring votes Jack Lakey, Paul Moloney, Catherine Porter, Toronto Star November 8, 2003 Jazz wants jets at Island Airport Jennifer Lewington and Katherine Harding, Globe and Mail Maladroit move can only help elect Miller John Barber, Globe and Mail The ugly truth about the ethnic vote John Barber, Globe and Mail Miller time? The Harvard grad who cleaned toilets relaxes by playing with a Ukrainian marching band Michael Posner, Globe and Mail Miller onside with police adding 32 officers to ranks Jennifer Lewington, Globe and Mail De Baeremaeker fights two battles in Ward 38 Jeff Gray, Globe and Mail Miller leading in tight race for mayor Vanessa Lu, Toronto Star Candidates hustling for votes in the stretch Jack Lakey, Catherine Porter and Jim Byers, Toronto Star A tiny, perfect '70s lesson? Memories of Crombie, Sewell Laurie Monsebraaten, Toronto Star Election primer: wards and issues Bruce Demara, Toronto Star Volunteer armies set for action Jim Byers, Toronto Star Stump talk: Where do the stand? A no-nonsense guide to the five leading mayoralty candidates and their platforms James Cowan, National Post A politician not ashamed to show his NDP roots Don Wanagas, National Post Tory genuinely the better choice Terence Corcoran, National Post Pressing the flesh across cultures Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post November 7, 2003 Review of key wards and issues: Etobicoke race sets tone in GTA Jonathan Fowlie, Globe and Mail Campaign ads seek fresher approach Jennifer Lewington and Katherine Harding, Globe and Mail Former businessman Tory has the management experience Michael Posner, Globe and Mail Miller, Tory zero in on crime Jim Byers and Vanessa Lu, Toronto Star Brand A or Brand B: Candidate as product Catherine Porter, Toronto Star Faces of the new Toronto Royson James, Toronto Star Endorsement key - but who got it? Jack Lakey, Toronto Star November 6, 2003 It's our city - here's how to take it back NOW Magazine Ward by ward voters guide NOW Magazine Cop conflict Paul Copeland, NOW Magazine What a mayor can be: David Miller thinks more, calculates less Edward Keenan, eye Barbara Hall: Like tofu for hot dogs Joel McConvey, eye John Nunziata: A question of fitness Catherine Tunnacliffe, eye John Tory: The dispassionate Tory Wiley Norvell, eye Tom Jakobek: Really not a joke Bert Archer, eye Police back Tory, you shouldn't John Sewell, eye Era of hope, concern injecting life into municipal politics National Post Miller leading by a haircut Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post Ad makes Hall ask: Can only blond men be mayor? James Cowan, National Post Miller is best able to lead city's revival Royson James, Toronto Star Toronto the could: why the city falls way short of its potential Laurie Monsebraaten, Toronto Star Editorial: Miller best to lead T.O. Toronto Star Miller takes it on the chin, again Kerry Gillespie, Toronto Star Candidate accused of proxy scam Bruce Demara, Toronto Star Candidates ride gridlock issue Paul Moloney, Toronto Star Slate of six compete for Ward 18 Robin Harvey, Toronto Star Tory tries to close gap with Miller Jennifer Lewington and Katherine Harding, Globe and Mail David Miller keeps proving me wrong John Barber, Globe and Mail Tenacious Hall conceding nothing Michael Posner, Globe and Mail Violence at forefront of constituents' concerns Erin Pooley, Globe and Mail Haircuts, hockey tickets and telephone calls Christie Blatchford, Globe and Mail November 5, 2003 Two top contenders slug it out Bruce Demara, Toronto Star Let's just call it a tie Ian Urquhart, Toronto Star Plane talk ignites debate Joseph Hall, Toronto Star Tory sees a private sector role Kevin McGran, Toronto Star Litter is no little issue for mayoral candidates Joseph Hall, Toronto Star Pincers out over budget question Paul Moloney, Toronto Star Tory, Miller butt heads on boosting police staff Jack Lakey, Toronto Star City land eyed for rentals Kevin Mcgran, Toronto Star Candidates can't agree on aid for street people Jim Byers, Toronto Star Miller draws single donors Jim Byers, Toronto Star Candidates gang up on Miller Jennifer Lewington and Katherine Harding, Globe and Mail Women who rate seat on City Council John Barber, Globe and Mail Toronto needs a mayor for all cities Jeffrey Simpson, Globe and Mail Liczyk ignorant about true cost of freebies, inquiry hears Christie Blatchford, Globe and Mail MFP Inquiry to speed up look at integrity James Rusk, Globe and Mail Backroom boy front and centre Alanna Mitchell, Globe and Mail Where traffic sits as top issue Gay Abbate, Globe and Mail Rivals gang up on Miller James Cowan, National Post MFP overspending 'water under bridge' Shawn Jeffords, National Post November 4, 2003 Integrity in fashion this election year Laurie Monsebraaten, Toronto Star Police clear John Tory's team Kevin Donovan, Laurie Monsebraaten, Vanessa Lu, Toronto Star Tory's proven himself in arenas that count Royson James, Toronto Star Diverse ward a tale of two parks: from High Park homes to Parkdale rooming houses Jim Byers, Toronto Star Miller holds lead, poll shows James Cowan, National Post Miller widens his lead Jennifer Lewington, Globe and Mail Police dismiss Nunziata bribe claim Katherine Harding, Globe and Mail Bridge to airport receives a quiet nod from Ottawa Erin Pooley and Katherine Harding Opposites square off in Beaches-East York Jonathan Fowlie, Globe and Mail Hall deserves reprimand coming her way John Barber, Globe and Mail November 3, 2003 New mayor will face challenging year Jennifer Lewington, Globe and Mail Candidates crisscross city in rush to touch all bases Jennifer Lewington, Globe and Mail Revenue rules will afford new council few options Bruce Little, Globe and Mail Hall discloses campaign donors James Cowan, National Post Will the real fan of condos please stand up? Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post Hall releases list of campaign donors Jim Byers, Toronto Star Miller's a candidate who really gets it Royson James, Toronto Star Record turnout at advance polls Jack Lakey and David Bruser, Toronto Star Giving power to the people: We can make Toronto more democratic by letting neighbourhoods make decisions that affect them Judy Rebick and Corvin Russell, Toronto Star November 1, 2003 Getting an inside edge: behind every candidate there's a high powered, cut-throat, backroom gunslinger running the show Linda Diebel, Toronto Star Nunziata's allegations: what police were told Kevin Donovan, Toronto Star The new tough guy in town: Police union boss Rick McIntosh aims to take on City Hall Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post McGuinty promises gas tax, but won't say when Dana Borcea, National Post Desire to preserve the islands runs deep John Barber, Globe and Mail Streetcar lanes rankle residents Catherine Porter, Toronto Star October 31, 2003 Airport foes 'call Port Authority's bluff' James Cowan, National Post Cost of nixing bridge deal dismissed Jennifer Lewington, Globe and Mail Tory leanings no asset in wealthy ward Jeff Gray, Globe and Mail Unions: If you've got 'em, flaunt 'em Don Wanagas, National Post October 30, 2003 Cousin Tony's support brings street-level credibility John Barber, Globe and Mail Yet another character running for mayor Katherine Harding, Globe and Mail Immigrant vote isn't what it used to be Anthony Reinhart, Globe and Mail Hot competition marks race to fill void left by Layton Jonathan Fowlie, Globe and Mail Playing the lesbian card Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post Newcomers vying for affluent seat: Council job left vacant by veteran Joanne Flint Robin Harvey, Toronto Star Political opposites locked in rematch Jim Byers, Toronto Star The class of '03: Separating city councillor wheat from wannabe chaff John Sewell, eye Infantile incineration logic Gord Perks, eye Riding high: T.O. voters get a rare chance to usher in a reform era Don Wanagas, Now Magazine 10 Worst Councillors: When it comes to voting for business over community interests, this motley crew is as bad as it gets Now Magazine For whom the road tolls Now Magazine October 29, 2003 Debates show vibrancy of mayor's race Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post Tory gets police union's support Nick Pron, John Duncanson and Kerry Gillespie, Toronto Star Mayoral race or nauseating midway ride? John Barber, Globe and Mail October 28, 2003 Issue of whodunnit dynamites Tory's message John Barber, Globe and Mail Incumbent up against 'bulldog': Four candidates in tight race for Scarborough East Tracy Huffman, Toronto Star Political ethics a cause for concern Brad Honywill, Toronto Sun Standing on guard for Davenport Gay Abbate, Globe and Mail October 27, 2003 Johnson faces campaign to dump her Katherine Harding, Globe and Mail Megacity will get its mayor... at last Joseph Hall, Toronto Star October 25, 2003 The bus stops here: New leaders at all levels means transit finally gets noticed Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post Candidates find trash talk isn't cheap John Barber, Globe and Mail Two sides of garbage incineration Ann Perry, Toronto Star Colourful past marks Peerenboom's career John Barber, Globe and Mail A towering battle in Ward 16 Bruce Demara, Toronto Star October 24, 2003 Six candidates vie to replace Miller in Parkdale-High Park Robin Harvey, Toronto Star October 23, 2003 Nunziata, as usual, in midst of the stench Royson James, Toronto Star Tory's campaign is on fire - like a Rosedale incinerator Slinger, Toronto Star Flight Cancellation: Fine print suggests undoing airport deal won't cost as much as doomsayers predict Don Wanagas, Now Magazine Councillor races to watch John Sewell, eye October 22, 2003 Two old foes square off in North Etobicoke Catherine Porter, Toronto Star Contenders battle Miller's shadow in Parkdale-High Park Jeff Gray, Globe and Mail October 21, 2003 Hall campaign switches gears as municipal election nears Jennifer Lewington, Globe and Mail Candidates line up in a crowded field for Etobicoke-Lakeshore seat Katherine Harding, Globe and Mail Miller to be commended for taking risks Jim Coyle, Toronto Star October 20, 2003 Debate rages over airport as election nears Katherine Harding and Jennifer Lewington, Globe and Mail Miller finds airport has wings as election issue Katherine Harding, Globe and Mail Hall's campaign slowing to a crawl Royson James, Toronto Star Race in South Etobicoke is wide open Bruce Demara, Toronto Star Left, right battle in Layton's old riding Bruce Demara, Toronto Star October 18, 2003 Wanted: Mayor who fights for the arts Martin Knelman, Toronto Star Who's making the grade: 34 of 44 Toronto councillors are standing for re-election in one of the most important city votes in years Royson James, Toronto Star A place to call home Peter Kuitenbrouwer, National Post For older news, please see our Press Archive page.
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