Given Premier Doug Ford’s reckless decision to cut city council in half, that’s a bit of a surprise. But then, Toronto voters have historically made no bones about their lack of interest in local politics. Typically, less than half of Toronto voters show up for municipal elections, despite the reasons they should, writes Christopher Hume. ( Colin McConnell / Toronto Star file )For mayoral incumbent, John Tory, that’s good news. Keesmaat’s habit of practising old politics while espousing the values of the new has made it clear she’s a more conventional political operator than expected.

Source: thestar October 15, 2018 16:35 UTC