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Brad Bradford makes his pitch to be mayor of Toronto
Oct 21, 2026 · 19:53

He's running on a platform that includes fewer taxes, more police officers and a different approach to municipal finance. Critics say his plans are unrealistic, and accuse him of flip-flopping on issues like bike lanes. Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford j

How Oshawa's frontline workers are fighting the drug crisis
Oct 15, 2026 · 20:08

As Oshawa residents prepare to elect a new mayor, one of the key issues facing the city is the drug and homelessness crisis. CBC's Chris Glover sat down with three people working hard on the front lines to talk about the reality they are seeing on the g

Cyclists are pushing back against the plan to rip out bike lanes
Oct 14, 2026 · 16:31

On the day construction crews were supposed to start removing a bike lane in Etobicoke, protesters blocked the way. And a cycling advocacy group is trying to take Ontario's government all the way to the Supreme Court.

Toronto's race for mayor runs through Scarborough
Oct 7, 2026 · 14:13

Scarborough has been front and centre in Toronto's current race for mayor. Reporter Haydn Watters breaks down why Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow are spending so much time talking Scarborough and how voters there could decide who wins.

BONUS: Chris Alexander on why he's dropping out of Toronto's mayoral race
Oct 7, 2026 · 12:14

After weeks of polling in third place, Chris Alexander has officially dropped out of the race to become Toronto's mayor. He came in to explain that decision, and where it leaves the election.