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Ward 27: Kristyn Wong-Tam, A Shining Star

Posted on October 23, 2014 by

The Toronto Star says it best: Ward 27 (Toronto Centre-Rosedale): Kristyn Wong-Tam has been an outstanding presence on city council, one of its best and brightest. I couldn’t say it any better myself. Few other councillors reflect the true diversity and … Continue reading →

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Ward 20: Anshul Kapoor, Beyond the Waterfront

Posted on October 22, 2014 by

Previously held by the one and only Adam Vaughan, now the Trinity-Spadina federal Liberal MP, Ward 20 (Trinity-Spadina) could be called the “mayoral race of city council.” With 22 candidates to choose from — and yes, not without its comedy and … Continue reading →

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It’s not the moderator that’s f–ked up.

Posted on September 23, 2014 by

A criminal lawyer, a high school student, and two career politicians walk into a mayoral debate on arts and culture… There is no punchline. The setup is the joke. Meanwhile, a candidate who is actually a member of the arts … Continue reading →

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Canadian Music Week Is Here

Posted on May 7, 2014 by

A rare crossing of the streams, as we discuss BETTER arts and culture in Toronto. Campaigns such as 4479 have been pushing to make Toronto a music tourism destination similar to Austin, Texas — and rightfully so, as Toronto is … Continue reading →

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Citizen: Cynthia Gould

Posted on March 28, 2014 by

This week’s Citizen profile is Cynthia Gould, a graphic designer and musician with the Toronto band High Heels Lo-Fi, whose love for Toronto revolves around its arts and cultural communities, as well as the accessibility of public transit. Read Cynthia’s full profile … Continue reading →

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