Rachel Chernos Lin Wins Don Valley West By-Election
Rachel Chernos Lin has won the Don Valley West by-election with nearly 55 percent of the vote, beating competitor Anthony Furey by more than 20 points in what began as a wide-open race, but had in recent weeks become a battle of political polarization between the two leading candidates.
Chernos Lin, a Toronto District School Board trustee and the current chair, ended the night with 12,899 votes, followed by Furey with 7,343. Sam Robinson, son of former ward councillor Jaye Robinson, came in third with 1,271 votes.
Vote November 4, 2024 – Ward 15 By-Election
The Ward 15 By-Election set for November 4, 2024, will decide on a candidate to succeed Councillor Jaye Robinson as Ward 15 representative on City Council.
Voting places will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can use MyVote to find their assigned voting place, access their voter card and more.
BEPC devised a short questionnaire to be completed by all registered candidates. Read on for survey responses and make sure you vote on November 4!
Province releases Therme deal details, while 865 trees are bulldozed at Ontario Place
Under cover of darkness, Infrastructure Ontario began the removal of 865 trees at Ontario Place on the evening of Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Within a single day, workers had cut down the vast majority of those trees.
The work—which includes the removal of every single tree on the western portion of the waterfront site adjacent downtown Toronto—is part of the approximately $200-million in site preparations that taxpayers are funding to prepare the land for Therme, an Austrian spa company, to develop a stadium-sized indoor waterpark on the site.
The next day, October 3, the Province released the details of its 95-year lease with Therme, which journalists and grassroots organizations have…
Rachel Chernos Lin
I want to make a difference in people’s lives. I want to make sure we have safe, clean, accessible, affordable, and friendly neighbourhoods where communities and businesses can thrive.
Habiba Desai
As a dedicated advocate for community safety and development, I am running for City Councillor in Ward 15 to address key issues affecting residents’ quality of life. My platform focuses on four core goals: 1) enhancing public safety, 2) empowering local communities, 3) protecting women’s rights and safety, and 4) preserving spaces like the Ontario Science Centre.
Anthony Furey
I want to be the councillor for Don Valley West so I can provide effective representation to the residents on the local issues that matter to them. I know the area well and am proud to have team members on my campaign from across the ward who represent the many distinctive communities that make up Don Valley West.
Dhruv Jain
I am running to be our next City Councillor because I’m passionate about building family-friendly communities with diverse housing options, infrastructure and transit that works for everyone, and safe neighbourhoods with vibrant, green parks.
Sam Robinson
I want to be the City Councillor for Don Valley West to continue the legacy of my mother, Jaye Robinson. Over the last 14 years, I witnessed her deep commitment to this community, from improving road safety to preserving parks and supporting local businesses, all with a focus on fiscal responsibility. I was involved in all of her campaigns and saw firsthand how she worked with residents to address key issues..
Evan Sambasivam
I was born and raised in Don Valley West. I love our community, but I’m worried about what I’m seeing in the city. I’m worried about the cost of housing, and the lack of affordable options that match the needs of our communities. I’m worried about traffic congestion, poor planning, and the decline of the TTC. Toronto is supposed to be a global city, but it’s harder to get around than ever before.
Shakhlo Sharipova
My experience gives me a deep understanding of the challenges faced by both those who are presumed to be “well-off” and those who are “underserved and struggling.” I believe that I am uniquely positioned as a candidate to bring our Ward together—to address not only our individual struggles but also our collective challenges as a community.