A weekly newsletter about Toronto City Council by Matt Elliott
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Hey there! I’m back in Toronto today after spending a couple of weeks in scenic Digby, Nova Scotia, s...
Lobbyist Watch lingers, Community Councils cram
City Hall Watcher #391: LOBBYIST WATCH for June 2026 hints at a major land deal, plus all the hits from the final community council meetings of the term
Three hundred and sixty-three items.
Council accepts big money from Queen's Park and Ottawa as part of blockbuster trade
City Hall Watcher #390: Your complete recap of the June 2026 meeting of Toronto Council
Summer has landed. Hope you’re enjoying it. I liked that thing where Canada kicked a ball into the net. That was fun. Let’s do more of that.
The tardy list: Are some city councillors dawdling on election registration?
City Hall Watcher #389: A look at which councillors are taking a long time to file for re-election, plus a preview of the June meeting of Council, featuring car-free streets, parking policy, and more!
Hey there. No more pencils, no more bo...
Are Council contenders ready for "big freaking deal" changes to the Official Plan?
Hey there! The World Cup has kicked off and, so far, the City seems to be handling things pretty well. I would have liked to see Team Canada score at least one more goal, but that’s not really a matter for the municipal government.
Anyway,...
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