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Toronto Sun
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
LILLEY: Toronto's mayoral race already underway despite contenders playing coy
Mayor Chow, Councillor Bradford insist they're focused on city issues instead, while ex-mayor Tory lurks in shadows Get the latest from Brian Lilley straight to your inbox Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, left, and Councillor Brad Bradford, right, are playing coy about the upcoming mayoral campaign, while former mayor John Tory may be mulling a comeback, Brian Lilley writes. Photo by Toronto Sun files It had all the trappings of a campaign event. There was the location at a construction site, a podium, a flashy sign with a slogan and a campaign-style promise to fix traffic congestion. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account But asked time and again whether this was the kickoff for his campaign to be mayor, Brad Bradford said he hasn't made that decision yet. 'I've not made any decision on that, but I am focused on delivering practical solutions for Torontonians every day,' Bradford said. 🚦 Downtown gridlock is out of control.I'm calling on Council to reopen the part King Street with no streetcars to private vehicles, and help get Toronto moving again. Tune in to hear the common-sense fix the Mayor hasn't made — and why it can't — Brad Bradford✌️ (@BradMBradford) June 19, 2025 Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Given that he held an event Wednesday with more than 60 high-level politicos, taking in top Liberal and Conservative backers, that statement rings hollow. Despite his protests that he has not made a decision, Bradford is clearly running. In fact, his statement was as believable as Mayor Olivia Chow saying she wasn't concerned about campaigning just yet. 'I'm very busy building housing that people can afford and investing in public transit just right here, for example, and lots to do. Fixing city services and getting people moving, so that's what I'm focusing on,' Chow said Tuesday when asked about the idea of former mayor John Tory running against her. Bradford and Chow want us to believe they are not campaigning for the mayor's job in 2026 when they both clearly are. Chow is currently the mayor, of course, and even some of her backers have said to me that every announcement from here on out will effectively be a campaign announcement, even if it is disguised as a city announcement. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Bradford, meanwhile, has set himself up as the unofficial leader of the opposition at city hall and will use that perch to fuel his campaign. But Tory remains the great unknown in this campaign. Olivia Chow needs to be replaced as mayor. John Tory is not the answer. These shocking stats show why he was the start of the problem. — Brian Lilley (@brianlilley) June 17, 2025 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Several candidates from Ana Bailão to Anthony Furey or Marco Mendicino may not enter the race if Tory is a candidate. Whether Tory enters the race or not remains an open question with the former mayor not speaking publicly on the issue and his former staffers and backers sending mixed signals. Right now, Tory looks like Toronto's Hamlet asking whether to be or not to be mayor. Like Hamlet, it seems Tory doesn't know his own mind or what he wants to do; he likes the attention, but isn't ready to commit. 'Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to take arms against a sea of troubles,' Hamlet asked in the famed work by William Shakespeare. Seems Tory, like Hamlet, doesn't have an answer. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Meanwhile, candidates like Bailão and Furey, knowing that Tory entering would change the equation, sit on the sidelines. Mendicino, the former MP and current chief of staff to Prime Minister Mark Carney, remains too busy with his current job to begin campaigning. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Make no mistake, though, the campaign to be the next mayor of Toronto is underway. Right now, there are two candidates: The incumbent, Chow, who will receive the full backing of the NDP and Bradford, who is trying to convince Liberals and Conservatives that he is the one candidate to take on Chow. There are several candidates interested in running to replace Chow, but too many of them are hesitant to jump into the race because Hamlet — sorry, I mean Tory — can't or won't make up his mind. I've made my case for why Tory should not run again for city hall, a case that has no doubt angered him, but as long as he remains an unknown factor, other possible candidates will stay on the sidelines. By this time next year, those in the centre to centre-right should be rallying around one candidate. We can't have that primary-type scenario play out while Tory continues to play coy about whether he is in or out of this very important mayoral race. Hamlet couldn't make up his mind, so hopefully Tory can. Read More News NHL Editorial Cartoons MMA Soccer
CTV News
11 hours ago
- CTV News
Witness under oath allegedly provides conflicting, unreliable info during criminal trial
After looking into testimonies given during a court proceeding, Alliston police have charged a witness with perjury. During a recent criminal trial, Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police entered into a perjury investigation. Police allege that during the court proceedings, a witness under oath provided conflicting and unreliable information. As a result of the investigation, a 37-year-old Bradford resident was charged with perjury. The accused is scheduled to appear before the courts at a later date. Police remind everyone that providing false testimony under oath is a serious criminal offence that undermines the integrity of the justice system. 'Under section 131(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada, perjury happens when someone knowingly lies under oath, or in a sworn statement, with the intention of misleading the court or another legal authority,' concluded police in a Thursday release.
BBC News
12 hours ago
- Health
- BBC News
Bradford Council teaches children on city's pollution risks
Children in Bradford have been celebrating on Clean Air Day as the council attempts to reduce the risk posed to young people by vehicle emissions. Bradford Council hosted pupils from 13 schools to learn about air quality, the environment and how air pollution affects researchers found that GP visits for lung health in Bradford had reduced by 25% since the city's Clean Air Zone (CAZ) was implemented in September council said children growing up in urban areas were particularly at-risk and that pollutants traced to vehicles could lead to respiratory infections, decreased lung function, heart problems, and can worsen symptoms of asthma. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Daily Mail
12 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Morrisons has 'bounced back' from cyber attack, says boss
The chief executive of supermarket chain Morrisons has hailed the group's recovery from a cyber-attack. Rami Baitiéh said the grocery firm had 'bounced back strongly' since its technology provider, Blue Yonder, suffered a ransomware incident last November. Morrisons constructed a new warehouse management system to maintain its stock levels after the hack badly disrupted its operations. Its like-for-like revenue growth subsequently slowed to just 2.1 per cent in the quarter ending 26 January, compared to 4.9 per cent over the prior three months. However, the Bradford-based retailer reported that its comparable turnover increased by 3.9 per cent in the 13 weeks ending 27 April, while total sales expanded by 4.2 per cent to £3.9billion. Morrisons also revealed that its first-half underlying earnings before nasties climbed by 7.2 per cent to £344million. The group, which is owned by US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, opened 42 franchise sites during the period, taking the overall number of Morrisons Daily convenience outlets to above 1,700. Alongside this, it began trials of several in-store schemes, introducing a new World Foods offer and a revamped fresh food counter concept, Market Street, that more closely resembles a farm shop. Baitiéh said: 'Against the backdrop of a challenging macro environment, with inflation driving subdued consumer sentiment, value remains at the forefront of customers' minds. 'Throughout the first half, we've worked hard on helping customers through these challenges with a rigorous focus on price, promotions and meaningful rewards for loyalty.' Morrisons further announced that it had raised its cost savings target to £1billion after surpassing its initial £700million goal during the last quarter. The company unveiled the original cost-cutting target two years ago to help finance price reductions for consumers struggling with inflationary pressures, caused mainly by soaring energy bills and supply chain disruptions. As part of these plans, Morrisons declared its intention in March to shut over 50 cafes, four pharmacies, multiple convenience stores and florists, and dozens of counters serving meat, fish, or hot food. About 365 jobs are at risk of permanent redundancy due to the closures, with the majority of those affected working in the convenience stores. Morrisons exited the convenience market in 2015 after selling its M local sites, but returned to the sector just months later with the launch of its Morrisons Daily brand. It currently holds an 8.4 per cent share of the UK grocery market, according to recent data from market research organisation Kantar.
BBC News
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
BD: Festival returns to Bradford city centre for 2025 edition
The BD: Festival is set to return to Bradford city centre for its 2025 edition in July. The free two-day event produced by Bradford Council showcases artists, local talent, live music, as well as offering art and craft workshops. The local authority is partnering with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture for the 25-26 July event, with City Park and Centenary Square hosting performances. "There really is something for everyone at this fabulous event and it's a great chance for us to come together to celebrate art, culture and heritage," said councillor Sarah Ferriby. Tightrope walking act Cie Basinga will headline the first day, with the performance also featuring a live the second day, Zee and the City will see a 13ft (4m) puppet exploring the streets of Bradford, mixing music, storytelling and "awe-inspiring puppetry".Shanaz Gulzar, Bradford 2025 creative director, said: "Now celebrating its 5th year in the district's cultural calendar, our collaboration with Bradford Council on this year's BD:Festival will help to bring more artists than ever before to the city centre."Bradford's free family-friendly spectacular festival of outdoor arts will be one to remember." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
