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Old friends, new lobbyists
City Hall Watcher #347: LOBBYIST WATCH returns for back-to-school season, with a look at a mayoral meeting with a former Harper MP, Michael Ford's…
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Toronto vs Ottawa: the redux, the sequel, the final reckoning (maybe)
City Hall Watcher #346: A look at Toronto's shelter stats, because there is yet another funding dispute with the federal government. Also: condo sales…
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The 2025 Council Power Rankings
City Hall Watcher #345: The pot must be stirred. Here are your 25 members of Toronto Council, ranked by influence. Plus: new data on motion success…
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Olivia's opposition: a look at Chow's top critics
City Hall Watcher #344: Marking the dog days of August with a Council Scorecard update — and a Council attendance check
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Lobbying up to the bar
City Hall Watcher #343: Lobbyist Watch for July 2025, featuring a very old bar, a somewhat old bidding ban, and some newfangled robots
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Gotta go fast — Council endorses RapidTO for Bathurst and Dufferin
City Hall Watcher #342: Your complete recap of the July 2025 meeting of Toronto Council, featuring debates on RapidTO, shelters, housing and more. Plus…
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Council sits for summer for debates on transit, shelters, and snowfall
City Hall Watcher #341: Your complete preview of the July 2025 meeting of Toronto Council, featuring Bathurst & Dufferin transit lanes, rats, coyotes…
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