2 articles Tag John Tory

Anatomy of an Election – What Happens in the Back Rooms – and Trolls

Anatomy of an Election – What Happens in the Back Rooms – and Trolls

Elections are won or lost in the back rooms. In 1985, I chaired Mel Lastman’s re-election campaign. Thirty years ago! I was only ten years old. Wow! I was a novice back then but oh did I learn fast. Federal, provincial, municipal – it isn’t much different today. The game is the same – it is only the players who change.

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Ontario Place… How Sad

Ontario Place… How Sad

We used to dream about enhancing the sites with a sensory garden for those with sight and hearing problems – of using the Forum for the occasional educational presentation – of easier access via direct TTC – and even the possibility of a very special hotel on site.

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