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Olivia Chow fended off a challenge from her biggest council rival last night in a race that saw higher voter turnout than in the last three municipal elections. 🗳️✅ For the latest news, updates, and analysis, follow the Star's new live blog:

Olivia Chow has been re-elected mayor of Toronto, riding a hopeful message about the state of the city to a resounding win with more than 54 per cent of the vote. @benspurr.bsky.social breaks it down:

Voters have had their say. Now, it's up to analysts and the new council to interpret what it means for the city. Three Star commentators — Edward Keenan, @balkissoon.bsky.social and @shawnmicallef.bsky.social — share their first reactions to the results.

Watch live: Olivia Chow addresses supporters after winning Toronto’s mayoral race

Rookie councillor Avil Tedjo surged from a distant fourth in early polling to beat incumbent Carolyn Parrish and frontrunner Bonnie Crombie.

Polls are closing. Check our live results map for Toronto election updates.

Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to find new ways to “share in the wealth” from major projects with Indigenous communities amid concerns about a lack of consultation as Ottawa pushes to fast-track developments to boost the economy.

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said broad concerns include child welfare programs that separate Indigenous children from their communities, and a lack of “basic” infrastructure like clean water, health care, housing, internet access and local policing. https://mr...

It's municipal election day in Ontario, and the polls are officially open at 10 a.m. All eyes are on mayoral races in Toronto, Mississauga and Ottawa, with recent polls showing all three to be closely fought. Follow along here for live updates, analysis, and results from the Star:

Not sure who to vote for? Vote Compass is a tool developed by political scientists to help you explore how your views compare to candidates. Try it here: votecompass.thestar.com?_gl=1*fmttbp...

It's municipal election day in Ontario, and the polls are officially open at 10 a.m. All eyes are on mayoral races in Toronto, Mississauga and Ottawa, with recent polls showing all three to be closely fought. Follow along here for live updates, analysis, and results from the Star:

Meanwhile, in Mississauga: Incumbent Mayor Carolyn Parrish, former Mayor Bonnie Crombie and former councillor Alvin Tedjo are locked in an epic battle for the mayoralty.

It's municipal election day in Ontario, and the polls are officially open at 10 a.m. All eyes are on mayoral races in Toronto, Mississauga and Ottawa, with recent polls showing all three to be closely fought. Follow along here for live updates, analysis, and results from the Star:

Star Investigation: At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised more hands-on care for long-term care homes’ residents.  His government pledged to reach four hours of daily care for each long-term care resident by 2024-25. New from @fxplante.bsky.social:

But a year past the government’s deadline, nearly 300 long-term care homes still don’t meet the promised standard of four hours of daily care, according to records obtained by the Star through a freedom-of-information request. www.thestar.com/news/investi...

Canadian voice actor Eric Bauza, who in recent years embodied Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died at 46. “He will always be a legend but I’m devastated that I’ll never be able to give him a hug, or hear him joke or see him smile again,” wrote fellow voice actor Josh Keaton.

“I always loved living in Scarborough: My first memories were playing with my friends on Linden Avenue," Bauza wrote for the Star in 2020.  www.thestar.com/life/togethe...

Canadian voice actor Eric Bauza, who in recent years embodied Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died at 46. “He will always be a legend but I’m devastated that I’ll never be able to give him a hug, or hear him joke or see him smile again,” wrote fellow voice actor Josh Keaton.

In the former municipality of York, there is a family name synonymous with politics: Nunziata. Siblings John and Frances have won a combined 16 elections here since 1978. But while John’s last electoral victory was in 1997, his sister hasn’t lost a single race in her 41-year political career.

Daniel Di Giorgio does not have kind things to say about the councillor. Citing "nefarious forces," he said he believes the incumbent prioritizes the needs of developers and more powerful politicians over those of her constituents. www.thestar.com/news/gta/cit...

In the former municipality of York, there is a family name synonymous with politics: Nunziata. Siblings John and Frances have won a combined 16 elections here since 1978. But while John’s last electoral victory was in 1997, his sister hasn’t lost a single race in her 41-year political career.

One of these challengers, tenant advocate Chiara Padovani, was just 94 votes away from winning the last election. The other, Catholic school board chair Daniel Di Giorgio, is the son of the Nunziata siblings’ political archrival: former councillor Frank Di Giorgio. www.thestar.com/news/gta/cit...

In the former municipality of York, there is a family name synonymous with politics: Nunziata. Siblings John and Frances have won a combined 16 elections here since 1978. But while John’s last electoral victory was in 1997, his sister hasn’t lost a single race in her 41-year political career.