MAYORAL RACE
- Rob Ford launches campaign by thanking those who stuck by him through ‘rocky’ times [Toronto Star]
- Ford launches populist crusade, er, political campaign [Globe & Mail]
- Rob Ford kicks off re-election bid with event billed ‘history in the making’ [Globe & Mail]
- Rob Ford ‘didn’t call me back’: Olivia Chow attack ad takes aim at the core of mayor’s brand [National Post]
- John Tory battles toddler for attention as he touts anti-gridlock plan (which includes water taxis) [National Post]
PARKS
- Ottawa needs to step up on Downsview Park: Hume [Toronto Star]
- Secret memo urged minister to steer Downsview Park plan to avoid a sell-off [Toronto Star]
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