Andrei Zodian for City Councillor!

We learned that our president and founder is considering running for office.

In our long history, we have met with virtually every candidate in our ward and attempted to ensure that the electorate is aware of their choices and make an informed decision when in the voting booth. While Mr. Zodian is technically not a candidate yet as he cannot file his papers until September 24, we wish him best of luck in an election that is now more controversial and unpredictable than the most populist candidate, just like we did we every other candidate in our Ward, and we will do so to every candidate in our Ward when the candidates list (and ballot) are finalized.

Sources / More info: Andrei Zodian

Water quality tests data shows elevated lead levels in Toronto homes | Toronto Star

Councillor Karen Stintz (Ward 16, Eglinton-Lawrence), a mayoral candidate whose riding had an 18-per-cent failure rate on nearly 1,000 tests, said financial incentives for homeowners who want to replace their lead pipes is worth consideration. “If that’s the reason people aren’t replacing the pipes, then I think we have an obligation to look at that,” she said. “People expect that when they turn on their taps, the water is safe to drink. It’s a reasonable expectation and one we need to make sure we deliver on.”

Trump, Clinton and the urban-rural divide

Ever since the #amalgamation, #Toronto has its own culture clash, pitting suburbanites vs downtown core hipsters on issues such as social housing and public transportation. It is therefore useful to see how this culture clash plays South of the border.

Mammoliti found again to have flaunted rules

Not long ago, many pundits were shocked to see former Conservative MP Dean Del Mastro in handcuffs after having been found guilty of running afoul of election spending rules. In our beloved City of Toronto, a similarly ignoramus of ethical rules gets a mere slap on his wrists, where the handcuffs should have been.