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Rob Oliphant, MP, Don Valley West
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Don Valley West Liberal Rob Oliphant soars to election victory

November 1, 2019 Guest Contributor

Liberal Incumbent candidate Rob Oliphant will once again represent the constituents of the Don Valley West riding as part of a Liberal minority government. Winning handily, Oliphant received 55% of the 51,017 votes cast with …more

Don Valley West Federal Candidates 2019.
Local Politics

Meet the Don Valley West federal candidates

October 1, 2019 Guest Contributor

Election day on October 21 is fast approaching for the residents of Don Valley West. It’s time to head to the polls to elect your representative in Ottawa. Six candidates are running in the Don …more

Kathleen Wynne and her partner Jane with the grandkids.
Local Politics

A conversation with Kathleen Wynne

December 1, 2018 Allan Williams

Kathleen Wynne served as Ontario’s 25th Premier from 2013 until 2018. Her Liberal government was defeated in the election this past June 7th but Wynne was re-elected as the MPP from Don Valley West and …more

Kathleen Wynne and her partner Jane with the grandkids.
Local Politics

Kathleen Wynne in conversation – unabridged

December 1, 2018 Allan Williams

Below is the complete unabridged interview that columnist Allan Williams had with Kathleen Wynne. Interview with Kathleen Wynne conducted in her Constituency Office in Leaside on Friday, October 12th from 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM …more

Leasider and new Trustee Chernos Lin with her family. Photo Wendy Weston.
Local Politics

Municipal Election Roundup!

November 1, 2018 Staff

After a dramatic election that saw the number of city council seats nearly halved and Leaside become the new Ward 15, we welcome two new faces to our community. Councillor Jaye Robinson, who previously represented …more

2018 Election Winners in Don Valley West.
Local Politics

And the winners are…representing Don Valley West

November 1, 2018 Staff

Congratulations to all the Winners! Jaye Robinson: Don Valley West Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin: Trustee TDSB   Angela Kennedy: Trustee TCDSB

All Candidates' Meeting, May 2018, Leaside Arena.
Local Politics

Election 2018 – All Candidates’ Meeting

May 23, 2018 Staff

It was a full house at Leaside Gardens for the 2018 Don Valley West Provincial All Candidates’ meeting on Wednesday May 23. The party members present (from left to right) were Peter Milczyn (sitting in …more

Don Valley West Candidates
Local Politics

Election 2018 – Candidate Questions

May 23, 2018 Staff

Leaside Life posed questions to local candidates running in the June 2018 Ontario Provincial Election. Here are links to their responses: Morgan Bailey, Ontario Green Party Candidate for Don Valley West Jon Kieran, Ontario PC …more

Morgan Bailey.
Local Politics

Morgan Bailey – Candidate Questions

May 23, 2018 Staff

Candidate Questions: Don Valley West – Provincial Election – June 7th 2018 Morgan Bailey, Ontario Green Party Candidate for Don Valley West The Green Party of Ontario, and myself as a candidate are committed to …more

John Kieran
Local Politics

Jon Kieran – Candidate Questions

May 23, 2018 Staff

Candidate Questions: Don Valley West – Provincial Election – June 7th 2018 Jon Kieran, Ontario PC Candidate for Don Valley West Education: 1. Many of the aging schools within the Leaside area are currently facing …more

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Julia Hanigsberg, president and CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Photo Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.
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Holland Bloorview President and CEO Julia Hanigsberg leaves on a high note

by Suzanne Park in Stories

As the festive season approaches, thoughts of a new year and new you might be on your mind. That’s especially true for Julia Hanigsberg, president and CEO of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, as she ...more
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