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We've focused a lot on the mayoral battle between Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow. But the race for Toronto's mayor is much more crowded than that. Reporter Haydn Watters dives into the other 51 names you'll see on the ballot.

After winning the mayoralty in a byelection three years ago, Olivia Chow wants to be re-elected, with a pitch that includes affordability measures like a TTC fare freeze and a city-wide school lunch program. She joins Chris in-studio.

A massive security breach has put a pause to Toronto Crime Stoppers. Tech specialist Carmi Levy explains what this means for the program, and the thousands of people who have submitted tips over the past 25 years.

He's running on a platform that includes fewer taxes, more police officers and a different approach to municipal finance. Critics say his plans are unrealistic, and accuse him of flip-flopping on issues like bike lanes. Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford joins Chris in-studio.

As Oshawa residents prepare to elect a new mayor, one of the key issues facing the city is the drug and homelessness crisis. CBC's Chris Glover sat down with three people working hard on the front lines to talk about the reality they are seeing on the ground, and the change they'd like to see with this election.

On the day construction crews were supposed to start removing a bike lane in Etobicoke, protesters blocked the way. And a cycling advocacy group is trying to take Ontario's government all the way to the Supreme Court.

Scarborough has been front and centre in Toronto's current race for mayor. Reporter Haydn Watters breaks down why Brad Bradford and Olivia Chow are spending so much time talking Scarborough and how voters there could decide who wins.

After weeks of polling in third place, Chris Alexander has officially dropped out of the race to become Toronto's mayor. He came in to explain that decision, and where it leaves the election.

Recent polling suggests many people intend to move away from Toronto in the next five years. A former Torontonian and an urban planner weigh in.

Mississauga’s current and former mayors are at odds, and the political fallout is making waves. CBC's Chris Glover speaks with two guests to analyze the high-stakes dynamic between Carolyn Parrish and Bonnie Crombie. Tune in to hear what’s driving this rivalry and what it means for local voter turnout.

Is Brad Bradford's campaign using AI messaging to garner public support? Rory White, reporter with Canada's National Observer, joins to talk about what's really going on with Victory App.

Zohran Mamdani isn't running for election in Toronto. But municipal candidates have surely taken inspiration from his New York campaign – from cribbing his communication style to fully ripping off his ideas. Reporter Haydn Watters breaks it down.

What can the story of a Canadian stunt driver attempting to jump the St. Lawrence River tell us in the era of Elbows Up? Film star Jay Baruchel explains.

With Toronto’s municipal election right around the corner, candidates running for council seats are gearing up their campaigns. In this episode of This is Toronto, CBC’s Chris Glover asks three city hall journalists to break down the races you need to watch.

A 15-year-old teen was struck by a driver and suffered serious injuries at an intersection where a speed camera was removed. His family is now suing the City, the province and the driver. Given the province's speed cam ban, is the government liable?