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By Jennifer Pagliaro City Hall Bureau Tues., April 30, 2019 Mayors from 28 major municipalities across Ontario have blasted the province’s plan to cut public health funding, calling on them to put that decision on hold. “Big-city mayors from across Ontario are extremely concerned that the Government of Ontario is engaging in downloading by stealth — implementing funding and governance changes to municipalities without any consultation, after cities have already approved our budgets,” wrote Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie in a statement released Tuesday. “Municipalities are being notified of these changes in a piecemeal fashion through letters to agencies, after municipal budgets have already been passed — giving no time or opportunity for Councils to find efficiencies or economies of scale.” Guthrie chairs the Large Urban Mayors’ Caucus of Ontario (LUMCO), which includes Toronto and Guelph as well as: Ajax, Barrie, … [Read more...] about Ontario mayors angered by public health cuts blast province for ‘downloading by stealth’
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Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie lays out case for separating from Peel Region
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By Gilbert Ngabo Staff Reporter Tues., April 30, 2019 Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie Mississauga says she remains hopeful the provincial government will grant her city’s wish to break free from Peel Region. Crombie told the Star’s editorial board Tuesday that she has met with two provincial special advisers — former deputy minister and CEO of Metrolinx Michael Fenn, and former chair of Waterloo Region Ken Seiling — who were appointed earlier this year to lead a review of Ontario regional governments. She said Premier Doug Ford has said “some positive things” about how not one size will fit all. There are regions that want to amalgamate, and others that are fine with the status quo. Mississauga wants none of that. “It doesn’t work for us. We overcontribute. It’s all pay no save. It is broken,” she said, listing cities of Mississauga’s size or smaller that are governed independently — … [Read more...] about Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie lays out case for separating from Peel Region
News Kris Aquino asked: ‘Do you still love Mayor?’
MANILA – Kris Aquino did not beat around the bush when one of her social media followers asked her if she still loves a certain “mayor,” saying it is up to the former TV host to interpret who she’s referring to. In the past, Aquino has been romantically linked to Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista and also then Paranaque Mayor Joey Marquez. Giving a straightforward answer, Aquino said there is only one “mayor” who actually left footprints in her heart. “Mayor Herbert falls in the category of LOVING THE IDEA OF ALL THAT COULD HAVE BEEN,” she wrote on Facebook. Aquino also said that had they become a couple, she is certain that they would have already broken up by now. “He is too set in his ways, as I am in mine... and between the two of us, sa sobrang excess baggage, the airplane could never have taken off,” she explained. Back in 2014, Aquino revealed that Bautista had asked for her hand in marriage when she opened up … [Read more...] about News Kris Aquino asked: ‘Do you still love Mayor?’
Alt-right failed mayoral candidate Faith Goldy will face compliance audit
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By David Nickle Toronto.com Mon., April 29, 2019 Failed mayoral candidate and alt-right commentator Faith Goldy will have to undergo a compliance audit for her 2018 campaign fundraising. Toronto’s Compliance Audit Committee voted to require the audit at its Monday meeting, following a request by Evan Balgord to look into Goldy’s campaign expenses in 2018, when she unsuccessfully ran to unseat Toronto Mayor John Tory in the municipal election. Balgord, Executive Director of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network and a former staffer of Mayor Tory’s, argued in his application that an Oct. 25 YouTube video by Goldy allegedly soliciting funds for a legal battle with Bell Media over a refusal to run her campaign advertisements may have contravened the Municipal Elections Act. Goldy told the committee there was no wrongdoing and that her campaign finances have been reviewed by an independent auditor. Under the Act, only Ontario residents may contribute to a … [Read more...] about Alt-right failed mayoral candidate Faith Goldy will face compliance audit
Toronto mayor steps up pressure on PC MPPs over public health cuts
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By Jennifer Pagliaro City Hall Bureau Mon., April 29, 2019 As the province now considers offering one-time funding to help offset cuts to Toronto Public Health, Mayor John Tory is targeting MPPs in Premier Doug Ford’s PC caucus with letters outlining the risk of losing vital programs in their home ridings. On Monday, Tory sent personalized letters to all 11 PC MPPs representing Toronto ridings, including Premier Doug Ford, who was elected in Etobicoke North. The letter outlined “front-line programs” delivered in their areas, which, Tory wrote, “are now under review and at risk of being severely curtailed or cancelled.” The letter contains a specific list of programs, including student nutrition in schools and child-care programs are which inspected “to reduce the risk of infectious diseases and other health risks.” The letters end with a request from Tory urging MPPs to speak to Health Minister Christine Elliott about … [Read more...] about Toronto mayor steps up pressure on PC MPPs over public health cuts