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Toronto Mayor John Tory is certainly surpassing his disgraced predecessor Rob Ford. But just doing better than the worst isn’t good enough.

Toronto Mayor John Tory’s mixed record needs improvement: Editorial

Toronto Mayor John Tory is certainly surpassing his disgraced predecessor Rob Ford. But just doing better than the worst isn’t good enough.

Crossrail pipe dream renews Mayor John Tory's vision for SmartTrack

Thu Oct 22 2015

Touring the future 118-kilometre rail line in London, Mayor John Tory sees a future he's been dreaming of for Toronto.comments
We need to ask tough questions about SmartTrack: Editorial

Wed Oct 21 2015

Toronto Mayor John Tory’s SmartTrack transit plan deserves a thorough airing including all its uncertainties. If that means being a ‘Debbie Downer,’ so be it.comments
SmartTrack could cut some TTC commutes

Tue Oct 20 2015

The TTC says that Mayor John Tory's transit plan could save time for commuters in the city's northeast end.comments
GO and Smarttrack are one and the same service, says Metrolinx

Sat Oct 17 2015

The CEO of the provincial agency has told the city that a separate SmartTrack brand would be "unaffordable and unworkable."comments
Mayor John Tory’s SmartTrack plan faces big hurdles in the west

Thu Oct 15 2015

Long-awaited report reveals the costliest challenge may be building new rail corridors to link with the airport corporate area.comments
SmartTrack support group to boost mayor’s transit plan

Wed Oct 14 2015

Friends & Allies of SmartTrack (FAST) says John Tory knows about the pro-transit group but the mayor won’t be involved.comments
Struggling UPX could work as part of SmartTrack, city report speculates

Wed Oct 14 2015

A draft report says the Union-Pearson airport express line could address some objectives of Mayor John Tory’s commuter plan.comments
Metrolinx evaluating 50 potential new GO station locations

Tue Sep 22 2015

Mayor John Tory’s SmartTrack stations are among those being studied. It’s not clear how many will be approved.comments
Councillor calls for all the facts ahead of delayed transit reports

Fri Sep 18 2015

Reports on the Scarborough subway, SmartTrack and the downtown relief line are delayed because of problems with the studies being done behind-the-scenescomments
Mayor John Tory says revised Gardiner plan part of a ‘jam-packed’ fall agenda

Mon Sep 07 2015

Improvements to Gardiner East route among many debates coming up at city hall.comments
John Tory wisely moves Toronto to the centre

Mon Jun 29 2015

The mayor’s ability to find the middle way is serving Toronto well.comments
Do transit planners really want to hear community objections?

Mon Jun 22 2015

Some residents are skeptical as the city and Metrolinx seek their input on four major transit projects this month.comments
Federal SmartTrack money is a big win for Mayor John Tory: Editorial

Sun Jun 21 2015

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s funding for SmartTrack is a big boost for Toronto Mayor John Tory. He now needs to build on that.comments
Liberals, NDP, not ready to commit to SmartTrack

Fri Jun 19 2015

Opposition parties vow to commit more cash for transit than the Conservatives, but will let Toronto council decide what to spend it on.comments
Stephen Harper promises $2.6 billion in SmartTrack funding

Thu Jun 18 2015

The announcement came Thursday ahead of a fall federal election — Mayor John Tory called it a great day for Toronto.comments
Why is John Tory playing to Rob Ford's base?: Keenan

Mon Jun 15 2015

Many who voted for Doug Ford didn’t trust Tory to keep populist promises, while those who voted for him thinking he wouldn’t are perplexed. comments
Scarborough subway routes narrowed to three choices

Wed May 27 2015

Options come down to routes beneath Midland Ave., McCowan Rd. and Bellamy Ave. — but only one may be a viable option, and a pricey one.comments
Former John Tory campaign aide plans public pitch of SmartTrack

Thu May 07 2015

After John Duffy helped build the idea for SmartTrack, he’s planning a non-partisan group to raise public awareness of the rail plan — with more than $1 million in funding.comments
Premier moves Tory’s SmartTrack a little further down the line

Thu Apr 16 2015

Kitchener and Stouffville GO lines are on track for electrification needed to boost service frequencies.comments
John Tory confident his SmartTrack message was heard in Ottawa

Wed Feb 18 2015

Toronto mayor says no promises made on funding.comments

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