Haggling over details in police ‘carding’ issue erodes slowly building confidence: James

Carding and racial profiling have damaged police-community relations; so why is Chief Bill Blair wavering on gutting a discredited practice?

John Tory pledges to work at reducing child poverty in Toronto

“If ever there was a wakeup call, this would be it,” the mayor-elect says of a report showing city has highest child-poverty rate among Canadian cities.

Police board greenlights zero budget increase — for now

Chief Bill Blair's request for a status-quo budget doesn't account for potential wage increases.

Mayor Rob Ford cancels Remembrance Day appearance

Citing concerns his health would prevent him from attending, Ford has asked a councillor to sub for him at the Old City Hall cenotaph ceremonies.

Hard bargaining ahead in Toronto police contract talks

Chief Bill Blair’s suggested flat budget won’t have any impact on upcoming wage talks, says Toronto Police Association boss.

Chief Blair recommends police budget be flat-lined, force reduced

Police budget freeze would be big victory for mayor-elect John Tory.

John Tory convinces city manager Joe Pennachetti to delay retirement

City manager Joe Pennachetti has accepted mayor-elect John Tory’s request to delay his retirement until the end of April, after Tory’s first budget.