[Admiral Beez]

A new opinion poll suggests Mayor Olivia Chow would be the leading contender if she was seeking re-election now — but former mayor John Tory would be a real threat if he was attempting a political comeback.

The last thing Toronto needs is the return of a disgraced former mayor who trolls the staff room for young tail. Surely we can do better than creepy John? Put that on a lawn sign.

 

[Admiral Beez]

There are currently trade shows being held at the "International Centre" in Malton, next to Pearson Airport. There is the Malton GO Station next door to it. However, I likely do not go there. Even with a car, the traffic congestion is not worth it.

I go there for my own industry’s shows, plus the motorcycle show and that train is a godsend, especially now that it runs in both directions all day. My first job in 1995 was right next door, and I had to take the GO Bus from my apartment near Woodbine Station since the train was only for commuters, not reverse commuters from downtown.

 

[taal]

And you don't think people in Markham—where 85% of all commuting is done by car, truck or van—are going to complain about the noise and traffic? This thing's gonna block off a part of the city for several days, if not a full week during preparation; specifically sections of Regional Road 3/Kennedy Road and Enterprise Blvd. Aside from the brief stretch of the Lakeshore (which for many is just a secondary route to the Gardiner), Toronto's Indy routed through relatively empty CNE grounds.

Oh no, that wasn’t my point—I’m certain there will be plenty of complaints in Markham too. But that’s not really the issue. My point is that downtown it should be especially frowned upon—because by living there you’re choosing to be part of the “noise” and the occasional inconveniences that come with it. That’s what creates vibrancy. So if people celebrate the move simply because it means less traffic or noise, that’s the trend I wouldn’t want to support ...

 

[picard102]

The last thing Toronto needs is the return of a disgraced former mayor who trolls the staff room for young tail. Surely we can do better than creepy John? Put that on a lawn sign.

31 is young tail now?

 

[evandyk]

And you don't think people in Markham—where 85% of all commuting is done by car, truck or van—are going to complain about the noise and traffic? This thing's gonna block off a part of the city for several days, if not a full week during preparation; specifically sections of Regional Road 3/Kennedy Road and Enterprise Blvd. Aside from the brief stretch of the Lakeshore (which for many is just a secondary route to the Gardiner), Toronto's Indy routed through relatively empty CNE grounds.

The head of the Unionville Residents' Association has already been invited onto CBC news to do just that.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/markham-indycar-move-resident-reaction-1.7626252

"The city and the people organizing the event should have held a community meeting to let them know this is what's going to be happening, and shared the possibilities of how it'll effect the residents [and] the measures of how they're going to counter those concerns."

Of course, a meeting where the city shares information is not what they actually want, because they could still have that in the year to go before the race next year. They wanted a meeting where they could have intervened to kill the plan.

 

[thettctransitfanatic]

The last thing Toronto needs is the return of a disgraced former mayor who trolls the staff room for young tail. Surely we can do better than creepy John? Put that on a lawn sign.

I agree but the fact he even has a chance goes to show nothing is certain.

 

[PinkLucy]

31 is young tail now?

And one consenting adult, hardly a case of someone trolling the staff room.

 

[Admiral Beez]

And one consenting adult, hardly a case of someone trolling the staff room.

One, we know of. A tiger and his stripes.

 

[picard102]

One, we know of. A tiger and his stripes.

So we're just making stuff up now?

 

[DSCToronto]

So we're just making stuff up now?

Yes, better to look at his record - why would anyone think he ought to be given another chance?

 

[Admiral Beez]

31 is young tail now?

Fair point, John Tory was 68, and she was 31 at the time the affair was made public in 2023. But she was in her 20s when Tory first made his move, FWIW. When a 65-year old senior executive or politician sexually pursues the 20-somethings in the staff room, that’s rarely a first time occurrence. I would not trust him to be mayor again, and imagine the legal liabilities for the city if a known philanderer goes for a repeat and the young target sues rather than settling for a new job in Tory’s business/entertainment circles. For the record, I’m voting for Chow. She’s doing a good job.

 

[PinkLucy]

Yes, better to look at his record - why would anyone think he ought to be given another chance?

I don’t like the man’s politics, but that doesn’t mean I am going to entertain unfounded rumours or exaggerations of his peccadilloes

 

[zang]

Of course, a meeting where the city shares information is not what they actually want, because they could still have that in the year to go before the race next year. They wanted a meeting where they could have intervened to kill the plan.

I'm very much of the belief that the only reason the route goes where it does is because it passes by Markam Honda. Zero thought seems to have been given to anyone but the race organizers.

Having heard first hand of dealings with the Markham government, I'm not surprised they wouldn't even have thought to consult locals beforehand.

 

[thettctransitfanatic]

Yes, better to look at his record - why would anyone think he ought to be given another chance?

Well clearly a lot of people vote off vibes now "me like rich old white man" as we saw in the US in the 2016 and 2024, does work.

 

[txlseries4]

Yes, better to look at his record - why would anyone think he ought to be given another chance?

low property taxes