Every election the Gleaner asks the major candidates a common set of questions. We publish their answers to help readers make a more informed voting choice. The provincial election is set for February 27. We have featured this Q & A with candidates for 30 years. For the first time one major party, the governing Progressive Conservatives, did not reply despite repeated attempts by the Gleaner to include them.
ON THE COVER: Candidates questioned (Feb. 2025)
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FORUM: We must stand up to the bully (Feb. 2025)
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It seems the United States has forgotten what it means to be a good neighbour.
NEWS: An act of acknowledgement and reconciliation (Feb. 2025)
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Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church is nearing completion of its Heart Garden, a sacred space honouring Indigenous children who suffered in residential schools.
CHATTER: Watchdog cites Chinese interference in Freeland campaign (Feb. 2025)
February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Watchdog cites Chinese interference in Freeland campaign (Feb. 2025)
The Canadian government has alleged that the Chinese app WeChat, an app similar to WhatsApp, launched a malicious campaign against Chrystia Freeland who represents the University-Rosedale area as its member of parliament.
CHATTER: Toronto’s first homicide of 2025 occurs in the Annex (Feb. 2025)
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On Jan. 26, at approximately 12:36 a.m. Toronto Police Services (TPS) responded to a call for a “wounding” near Paul Martel Park located on Madison Avenue just north of Bloor. This wounding would later become a homicide, Toronto’s first homicide of 2025. Darapheakdey “Daral” Sovann, 27, was found Sunday morning with life threatening injuries. First […]
EDITORIAL CARTOON: Doug out-thugged, needs a hug (Feb. 2025)
February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: Doug out-thugged, needs a hug (Feb. 2025)
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EDITORIAL: Poilievre’s perfect storm (Feb. 2025)
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A unified Canada is a nightmare for the Conservative Party of Canada whose leader excels in practicing the politics of division.
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FORUM: Budget is the news of the month (Feb. 2025)
February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on FORUM: Budget is the news of the month (Feb. 2025)
Months of budget work and consultations culminated at council on Feb. 11. This was a great opportunity to hear what residents want from their city and to look hard at what each department can deliver.
GREENINGS It’s harder to cycle safely (Feb. 2025)
February 21st, 2025 · Comments Off on GREENINGS It’s harder to cycle safely (Feb. 2025)
While ditching the car was an environmental decision we made long ago, I have discovered that cycling gives my kids agency awareness that sitting in a car or taking transit simply does not afford. They are getting exercise just getting there. When we are travelling, they need to make a million decisions to get there safely: Do we cross now? Do we wait for mommy? Do we ring this bell, or will it scare the dog?
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