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Queer candidates vie for Ontario school boards
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Queer candidates vie for Ontario school boards

Nine openly queer people seeking trustee seats, including six in Toronto

By Rob Salerno
Joe Cressy takes another swing in crowded Ward 20 race
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Joe Cressy takes another swing in crowded Ward 20 race

24 candidates vying for Trinity-Spadina, including activist Graham Hollings

By Rob Salerno
Queer parks board candidate inspired by trans working group
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Queer parks board candidate inspired by trans working group

Coree Tull wants to create more inclusive recreational spaces in Vancouver

By Hannah Ackeral
Donna Blackburn seeks reelection
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Donna Blackburn seeks reelection

Lesbian trustee plans to keep her Zone 3 seat

By Julie Cruikshank
Former opponent says same-sex marriage no longer an issue
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Former opponent says same-sex marriage no longer an issue

Ex-Liberal-MP Jim Karygiannis seeking open Ward 39 council seat

By Rob Salerno
Wong-Tam’s sights are set forward
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Wong-Tam’s sights are set forward

Unconcerned by controversies, Ward 27 incumbent is focused on city building

By HG Watson
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City hall’s homophobia problem
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City hall’s homophobia problem

An ugly election campaign has dredged up Toronto’s dark side

By HG Watson
A brief history of homophobia at city hall
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A brief history of homophobia at city hall

A timeline of noteworthy events and characters

By HG Watson
Jane Farrow hopes to break away in Ward 30 race
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Jane Farrow hopes to break away in Ward 30 race

Former broadcaster and Jane’s Walk founding executive director running against Fletcher and West

By HG Watson
Jordan Stone, local candidate
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Jordan Stone, local candidate

Ward 27 candidate believes councillors should live in the wards they represent

By HG Watson
Trans Bill C-279 stalled once more
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Trans Bill C-279 stalled once more

Bill to protect human rights of trans people finds harsh opponents in Senate

By Justin Ling
McKenney takes home crown at PTS election town hall
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McKenney takes home crown at PTS election town hall

Jeopardy-style debate challenges candidates

By Julie Cruikshank
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Ward 27 roundup
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Ward 27 roundup

Learn more about the candidates and the issues in the lead-up to the municipal election

By Xtra Staff
Guy Hughes running for school board trustee
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Guy Hughes running for school board trustee

Gay candidate hopes to take Zone 10 seat

By Julie Cruikshank
The Chris Christie photo bomb that says it all
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The Chris Christie photo bomb that says it all

By Raziel Reid
Ward 27 debate marred by QuAIA accusations
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Ward 27 debate marred by QuAIA accusations

Audience member alleges Wong-Tam’s involvement with group

By HG Watson
Former Gladaman’s Den owner seeking Ward 27 seat
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Former Gladaman’s Den owner seeking Ward 27 seat

Rob Wolvin takes aim at Kristyn Wong-Tam over condos

By Rob Salerno
Megan McIver wants to solve infrastructure woes
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Megan McIver wants to solve infrastructure woes

Ward 27 candidate sees need to address growing population

By HG Watson
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