Why big projects’ final bill always makes us ill: Keenan

Ignorance, wishful thinking and maybe even deception are why ambitious plans like SmartTrack always cost more than promised.

John Tory promises review of Toronto’s harassment policy

Mayor-elect says he’ll review procedures for dealing with sexual harassment procedures to ensure city hall is a "model" workplace.

Ex-cabinet minister says best value not lowest bids should get government work

Cash-strapped governments historically opt for the lowest bid when doling out contracts but former politician argues that’s not always best

Watchful residents keep city hall in line: James

Rob Ford may be out and John Tory in, but that’s no reason for citizens to ignore what’s going on in civic government.

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Nick Kouvalis was John Tory’s ‘Ford whisperer’

Strategist and political mastermind who helped keep John Tory out of the 2010 election was a key player in helping Tory getting elected mayor in 2014.

How to be mayor in Toronto’s weak-mayor system: Royson James

Mayor-elect John Tory would have to be near incompetent not to secure the 23 votes needed to deliver on his agenda, says Royson James.