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Do Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford have a vision for Toronto before it gets 'punched in the face'?

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Keenan, E. (2026, September 22). Do Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford have a vision for Toronto before it gets 'punched in the face'? Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/city-hall/do-olivia-chow-and-brad-bradford-have-a-vision-for-toronto-before-it-gets-punched-in-the-face/article_01e8fd4e-13c8-4802-9286-36110be311ca.html

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The article discusses upcoming events related to the Toronto mayoral campaign, noting that Jordan Bitove, the publisher of the Toronto Star, will speak about the state of the city and the election at the Empire Club of Canada today. Additionally, Nicole MacIntyre, the editor-in-chief of the Toronto Star, will moderate a mayoral debate later in the day. The text does not provide specific details about Olivia Chow or Brad Bradford's campaign plans but mentions the crowded calendar for the mayoral race.

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Toronto's mayoral campaign is heating up as key events are scheduled this week. On September 22, Jordan Bitove, the publisher of the Toronto Star, addressed the Empire Club of Canada to discuss the state of the city and the upcoming election. The same day, at 7 p.m., the editor-in-chief, Nicole MacIntyre, will moderate a mayoral debate. These events come as candidates like Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford are laying out their visions for Toronto amidst growing concerns about the city's future.

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