City Idol<\/a> is looking for new Councillors.<\/strong><\/p>\nElections have become so dull and mundane that most people simply tune them out. Is it possible to turn things around? Can an election actually be a time when people step forward with new ideas, new energy, a sense of optimism and maybe even a little imagination?<\/p>\n
The Music Hall • 147 Danforth Avenue
\n(near Broadview Station)
\ndoors open at 7pm • show starts at 8pm • $4
\nTickets on sale at 6pm (two max per purchaser)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Almost three million people live in Toronto. All important decisions are made by forty five people. They’re called City Councillors.<\/p>\n