Election 2026: Why are mayoral candidates ignoring the climate crisis?
While councillor candidates tout their green credentials, environmental issues have been overlooked in the mayoral race
By How-Sen ChongAt the beginning of September, as Toronto’s municipal election began ramping up, the city was hit with another 100-year storm. It was the fourth such storm in the past 15 years. In parts of the city, golf ball-sized hail damaged roofs and dented cars. Heavy rain flooded streets and basements. Extreme winds toppled mature trees, smashing homes, cars, and hydro wires. One out of every twelve Toronto Hydro customers lost power. Rogers Stadium in Downsview was severely damaged and will be... Read more
