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Top Stories Wikipedia Current Events controversial Republican Party advertisement in Tennessee. The Voting ends in landmark Afghan border, in a madrassa ad's purpose was to blast Congo election near the town of Khar. Democratic Senate candidate Voting ended in the final round of •The Israeli cabinet has approved Harold Ford Jr, who is running the first free Presidential election the addition of an Yisrael Beitenu against Republican Bob Corker. in Congo in over 40 years. The party into the governing coalition. run-off candidates are President A blonde woman in the ad says, "I Joseph Kabila and Vice President •Sir Nicholas Stern, the former met Harold at the Playboy party". Jean-Pierre Bemba. chief economist of the World As the spot ends, she winks and Bank, submits a report to the says breathily: "Harold, call me!". British Government warning of Featured story The ad also "criticised" Canada. the economic costs and damage "Canada can take care of North Canada's Etobicoke— to the world that could result Korea," a man in the television ad Lakeshore (Ward 5) city from global warming. says. "They're not busy." council candidates speak •Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer, On November 13, Torontoians will Khalil al-Duleimi, walks out of Nelson and his company, CrossLink be heading to the polls to vote for court after 12 of his requests Strategy Group, were hired by their ward's councillor and for were rejected, but the chief judge Wal-Mart last year in an attempt to mayor. Council incumbent Peter immediately appoints other help the company. Milczyn and Joseph Mignone attorneys to defend the deposed speak to Wikinews about their President of Iraq. Jesse Jackson, an American platforms. politician, and other leaders signed •Specialist Ahmed Qusai al-Taayie, a letter distributed by WakeUpWal- Wikimedia chair Jimmy Wales an Iraqi American United States Mart.com, asking the company to steps down Army soldier currently listed as end its relationship with Nelson. Following the Wikimedia missing in action in Iraq, is Foundation's retreat in Frankfurt, reported to have married an Iraqi In an interview with the Associated Germany the Wikimedia citizen, against U.S. military Press Nelson said, "There was no Foundation held an extremly regulations. intention to offend anybody and important meeting in regards to •A bomb at a Baghdad market it's unfortunate if people took the organization of the Board of kills 31 people and wounds more offense. That was certainly not Trustees. than 50 others. what people planned for or hoped for." Wikipedia Current Events •Super Typhoon Cimaron, the strongest storm to hit the • President of Bulgaria Georgi A spokesman for Wal-Mart, David Philippines in eight years, kills at Parvanov is reelected after a run- Tovar, issued a statement saying least three people as it makes off election with Volen Siderov in Nelson's company had "sent a landfall in Luzon. the presidential elections. letter to Wal-Mart ending its working relationship with our •2006 Bajaur airstrike: Pakistani Wal-Mart fires employee with company." helicopter gunships fired missiles connections to Republican and destroyed an al-Qaeda-linked Party television advertisement Bombay Stock Exchange training facility and killed 80 Wal-Mart fired Terry Nelson, a Sensex crosses 13,000 mark in suspected terrorists in a Republican strategist, last night morning trade northwestern tribal area near the because he had connections to a The BSE Sensex touched another

If you would like to write, publish or edit articles, visit e n . wikinews.org Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Wikinews Page 2 milestone by crossing the historic senior citizens owns equipment to provide a door- 13,000 mark. The BSE's main Increased Police presence in our to-door transit system for them, I index reached to 13,039.30 in school zones and parks feel it is a shame that no one will morning trade, surpassing the Eliminate the current waste of our put in the effort to help get them previous peak of 12,994.45 set tax dollars out and about. As we are all aging, earlier this month on October 17. I shudder to think that as we After 135 trading sessions the new Q: What one election issue do you approach our senior years, we also milestone of 13,000 has been feel is most relevant to your ward will be neglected by our elected achieved. Sensex also gained in this election? officials of the day. today all-time closing high of A: With the elimination of wasted 13,024.26 points. tax dollars, the savings would fund Q: What are your opinions on these and other initiatives. Brampton's congestion and the Reliance Communications Ltd. level of public transit funding? gained almost 3 percent when it Q: The Rose Theatre recently A: I think back to when my family announced it’s better than launched. What are your thoughts moved here, there were only expected results in the morning. on this facility? Have you had a 35,000 people in Brampton. My Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. chance to tour it yet? visions of Queen Street and Main gained 4.09 percent at 760 while A: Although the theater is a Street as a youngster are Bhari Airtel group gained 2.65 beautiful building, I could not in relatively the same as they are percent at 541.25. Infosys gained good conscience have approved now, two lanes each way. Here we Rs. 6.55 at Rs. 2,104 per equity funding while there is a twenty- are 40 years later, same roads but share. one year waiting list for affordable ten times the volume. Municipal housing. I feel 65 million dollars is government must continue to People are expecting bullish too high of a price to pay when apply pressure for more transit market and looking for higher there are so many without funding from the province. benchmarks. Nimesh Kampani, affordable housing, not to mention Chairman, JM Morgan Stanley the location brings even more Q: Why have you chosen to involve expected the new milestone of congestion to an already yourself in the political process? 14,000 mark by March, next year. overcrowded area. A: I have always felt our elected officials should be leading by Interview with Bill Bousfield, Q: How do you feel about example as they are in their Regional Council candidate for Brampton's rate of expansion? position not only because of us but Wards 1 & 5 in Brampton, Council recently capped the annual also more importantly, Canada amount of new development; do representing us as a whole. I for The upcoming 2006 Brampton you agree completely with this one have had quite enough of municipal election, to be held decision, would you have slowed being represented by dishonest, November 13, features an array of development even further, or not self-serving, immoral people as candidates looking to represent have imposed a cap at all? hopefully, they aren’t a reflection their wards in city council or the A: I think new development should of the people they serve. I want to council of the Peel Region. have been capped even further. give people the option for truth, With development to continue honesty and integrity. Wikinews contributor Nick Moreau before the infrastructure is in place contacted many of the candidates, to handle the increased volume Q: What qualities or experiences including Bill Blousfield, asking will obviously add to our already do you possess, that make you them to answer common questions over congested roadways. more desirable than the sent in an email. This ward's incumbent? incumbent is Elaine Moore; also Q: What service is most lacking in A: I offer honesty and integrity. challenging Moore is Janet Brampton? It’s no secret these are qualities Hamilton and Tejinder Lamba. A: Many of the seniors in that I’ve that are lacking in all levels of spoken to in Brampton are literally government. It’s something we all Q: List the three most important almost shut ins. They don’t have know yet continue to tolerate it. I issues in your campaign. the means to get out in this great can’t fault people for continuing to A: community and enjoy what they vote for it as it shows we still have Door-to-Door transit geared to the helped to create. As the Region hope however, how many times,

If you would like to write, publish or edit articles, visit www.wikinews.org Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Wikinews Page 3 how many elections pass before putting that contract up for tender, A: I'll break the three issues down we say Enough? thereby at least saving the by Ward, City and Philosophy. taxpayers the original $400,000 The most important issue in Ward Q: Much of Brampton's existing and possibly reducing the cost of 14 is the prevalence of drug council is quite seasoned in the that service. The Region of Peel dealers, pimps and petty criminals civic political process. What could already has contractors under on our streets; directly related to you bring to the table as a contract providing transportation the low number of police available "rookie", above and beyond the service. To not include them as and the erroneous view that the current roster of councillors? well as any other interested status quo is ok and it's all just a A: A realistic, private sector contractors doesn’t provide the part of living in Parkdale. My approach to spending. I feel that best options available and that is priority for Ward 14 is to increase even though experience is what the bid process is intended to the number of police on the street, important much of council has do. who'll then have the manpower to been out of touch with real world get that criminal element out of spending for far too long to be Q: What does Brampton mean to the shadows of lower Parkdale, effective. Although the current you? and revitalize the neighbourhood council is “seasoned” it’s that A: No matter where life leads me, with the return of commerce and seasoning that has created our after 40 years here, Brampton will family friendly passage. shortcomings and issues that have always be “home”. I’ve watched The most important issue in our come to light during this 2006 Brampton grow from a small town City is the cold reception that the campaign. to a thriving city, which has business community has received retained its small town feel with from Council and the resulting Q: Why do you want to represent the tree lighting at Christmas and flight of businesses from Toronto your ward on council? the beautiful Gage Park. and the ensuing erosion of the tax A: I live in this ward; I’ve lived in base. While Business is turning it's this ward since my street was at Canada's Parkdale—High Park back on Toronto, a left-leaning City the northern most point in (Ward 14) city council Council has continued on its Brampton. Now, forty years later candidates speak irresponsible tax and spend my street is central Brampton, in On November 13, Torontoians will mission. some areas, there have been be heading to the polls to vote for The most important philosophical many changes while in others very their ward's councillor and for issue in this election is the little. As my wife and I are raising mayor. Among Toronto's ridings is infiltration of partisan politics and my two young children here, I Parkdale—High Park (Ward 14). agenda driven decision-making have a great interest in this ward. One candidate responded to being the rule and not the My children attend school here, Wikinews' requests for an exception in Council chambers. attend the recreational centers and interview. This ward's candidates While it is important to know the parks here and I want to insure include Beverly Bernardo, John ideology of your elected these areas remain accessible and Colautti, Tom Freeman, David representative, the needs and safe for all. I’m tired of seeing the Hanna, Barry Hubick, Walter wants of Ward residents may not Police run into the park at the end Jarsky, Ted Lojko, Gord Perks, always mesh with the will of a of my street, I would like to see Anthony Quinn, Rowena Santos, political party and a Councillor increased Police patrols of the Dilorece South, Jimmy Talpa, then becomes handcuffed to the parks. Matthew Vezina, and David White. partisan political agenda, and is no longer a true "representative" of Q: Of the decisions made by 38-year-old Anthony Quinn is a the resident, but only of the Party. council since the last election, currently associate producer for Partisanship gets in the way of which one would you have Moses Znaimer, at his independent creative problem solving and changed, and why? production company. For seven consensus building. City issues do A:I wouldn’t have awarded years, Quinn served as Executive not stop at the arbitrary Ward $400,000 to an outside contractor, Assistant to Citytv co-founder and boundaries and we need a the Red Cross, to purchase CEO Znaimer at Citytv. Councillor who can work with equipment followed by a multi others at City Hall and solve million dollar contract to provide Q: Describe the three most problems outside of political service for dialysis patients without important issues in your campaign. affiliations to get things done.

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Q: What one election issue do you I live with our two pre-school social safety net that catches feel is most relevant to your ward children in a west end condo, and those who fall between the cracks. in this election? we've tried in vain to buy a home A: Parkdale – High Park is an in Roncesvalles Village and High Canada's Parkdale—High Park enigma. It's the tenderloin of Park over the last few years. I (Ward 13) city council Toronto, in some parts a haven for chose to run in Parkdale – High candidates speak criminals; in others a vibrant Park because it's my home and will On November 13, Torontoians will cultural marketplace with large be the neighbourhood where my be heading to the polls to vote for homes on tree lined streets. It is children will grow up. I want to their ward's councillor and for the first stop for many new help shape that environment for mayor. Among Toronto's ridings is immigrants and the last stop for the better; for my family and for Parkdale—High Park (Ward 13). the poor and the mentally ill. all families in Ward 14. Two candidates responded to Ward 14 needs a vision that Wikinews' requests for an includes taking care of our poor Q: How are you currently involved interview. This ward's candidates and ill, maintaining vibrant local in the community? include Linda Coltman, David businesses, holding onto our forest A: I'm a father of two pre-school Garrick, Greg Hamara, Aleksander in the city and improving access to kids and starting a family, as all Oniszczak, Bill Saundercook our waterfront. A vision that allows parents will know, is a busy time (incumbent), and Frances for revitalization while caring for and I hope considered a Wdowczyk. those who are in the greatest need contribution to the community in and maintaining identity of our itself. 35-year-old Linda Coltman is a individual neighbourhoods. I have however made the effort to consultant and boards member. find some extra time to contribute Q: Why have you chosen to involve to the community. I'm starting my Q: Describe the three most yourself in the political process? third year as a volunteer tutor for important issues in your campaign. A: I've been following the 'inner-city' middle school students, A: shenanigans of politicians at City in an after school homework club Voter specific engagement (locally) Hall since I moved back to Toronto organized by Frontier College. I'm leading to the new implementation in 1989. They've caused me to a volunteer soccer coach for my of something citizen driven on an shout at my TV, write letters to the daughter's soccer team in the annual, in ward basis (& an editor and continually vote against Toronto Parks and Recreation increased citizenry interest in incumbents. I've complained to league. I'm Board Secretary for voting and voter engagement in friends, family and anyone else my Condominium Corporation general). who would listen about representing several hundred Identifying the social needs of our incompetent Councillors. Now residents. wards residents and seeking instead of just complaining about recommendations to such and the problem, I'm tying to do Q: What does Toronto mean to working towards great new something about it. I've met my you? adventurous ways of addressing opponents and have heard their A: Toronto is: the Leafs and the same. platforms and I'm now more Argos; Slush and Sunburn; Being open to inviting corporate worried that our tax and spend Subways and Streetcars; development within our ward council may be strengthened by Szechuan and Souvlaki; Atwood through the recognition of our my left wing opponents and I'm and Egoyan. It's the "centre of the strong cultural heritage and emboldened in my resolve to bring universe" and the engine of the respect of such through a means independent thought to Council. country. of encouraging positive address of Toronto can and should be the the social needs of the ward 13 Q: Why do you want to represent great, democratic, multicultural constituency. this particular ward on council? wonder of the world. A bastion of A: Because it's a challenge. inclusiveness, diversity and Q: What one election issue do you Because this ward needs help and environmental awareness with an feel is most relevant to your ward a broad minded approach to artistic, cultural and free in this election? problem solving. I live enterprise foundation derived from A: Unifying the ward and approximately 900 metres outside all corners of the planet. With a increasing civic engagement of the Ward 14 border. My wife and compassionate leadership and a throughout (increased

If you would like to write, publish or edit articles, visit www.wikinews.org Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Wikinews Page 5 participation, heightened voter Q: Which council decision (since and trade unions from making turnout etc.) Unifying the ward by the 2003 election) do you feel the campaign donations. My views the institution of a comprehensive city/your ward should be most remain that citizen engagement is website accessible by all the proud of, and which was least of paramount importance within ward’s residents is a new, desirable? our City and that the wishes of innovative potential means of A: As far most proud of, there are said citizenry should be reflected accomplishing such alongside multiple to choose from in respect through individual Council member more tried and true methods of to the total City perspective votes and the collective Council encouraging and fostering however, the May 2004 decision/outcome of such. participation through regular open Implementation of pesticide bylaw community consultation and the in which Council decided on an Q: If you were elected as a like. implementation schedule for "rookie" councillor, what would you phasing in full enforcement of the bring to the table beyond the Q: Why have you chosen to involve bylaw is a decision that our incumbent? yourself in the political process? incumbent councilor voted on A: I will bring new age thinking. A: To pay equity to all issues and behalf of the ward 13 constituents I will be productive and resourceful too to bring a different kind of behalf in support of the pesticide in developing new programs and representation to this ward. ban and one that is of great not flogging dead horses. importance on our ward level as I will not be willing to sit in Q: Why do you want to represent citizen engagement in respect to unproductive community this particular ward on council? environmental issues is strong partnerships with groups seeking A: To represent the multiplicity of within and listening to and to develop the ward but instead its diversity, which differs from supporting the opinions of the local would ask groups to each develop that of other wards. citizenry is, in my belief, one of the one solid idea for which I would Too, this ward has been my home key aspects to promoting further work with them to lobby for full for 20+ years and I have been and increased citizen engagement council implementation of such actively involved within such in respect to all issues brought within ward 13. throughout, as such I feel well forth for discussion to City Council. suited to representing the people As far as least proud of, in respect Q: What does Toronto mean to living and working within and to the views of our wards you? further engaging with them to constituents, the Council decisions A: Toronto, being the largest City identify their needs, thoughts, based in respect to financing, in in Canada, has the potential to wants etc. and seeking to foster September 2004 in respect to become a world class leader in positive interactions and growth election financing and further tied engaging our diversity thereby within this, my home ward, in in to such, in July 2006 in respect prompting our City into becoming keeping and adhering to the to compensation for elected the best led, run and operated City diversity of the wards constituents. officials. In July, Council approved in the world. a pay increase for members of the While already recognized as a Q: How are you currently involved Council who will be elected in world class City and among the in the community? November, taking effect January 1, best in the world, the potential for A: As a leader and a participant 2007 thereby increasing Toronto to lead in all aspects is within many community groups I Councillors' current salary of about there and waiting to be utilized. currently spend and have spent $87,000 annually to $95,000, a Through engagement of our City’s much of the past two decades decision that while deemed to be populous I foresee that Toronto alongside the constituency working reflective of bring the salaries in can make the transition from to address, react to and seek line with the average of large greatness to becoming the democratic solutions to the ward’s Ontario municipalities is not one recognized world’s best if we act needs. As a member of multiple that I see as being a desirable on and make use of our untapped local Boards, Committees, decision. Locally within ward 13 local resources in a more effective Executives and community groups, our incumbent councillor voted manner. I strive to keep abreast of issues against the ward’s constituents in through continual personal 2004 in respect to a vote taken to 39-year-old Aleksander Oniszczak interaction with the residents and restrict election donors to is a freelance journalist. too through multimedia sources. individuals, banning corporations Q: Describe the three most

If you would like to write, publish or edit articles, visit www.wikinews.org Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Wikinews Page 6 important issues in your campaign. in this election? websites of my competitors A: Taxes and Spending: Lawn A: Property Tax: It affects because I want to HELP signs, billboards, flyers - have you everyone in the area homeowners constituents make the best choice. noticed that my opponents are and tenants alike. Our taxes have spending a lot of money on their gone up but our services have Q: Why do you want to represent campaigns? Do you think they will gone down. Although it is less this particular ward on council? stop spending a lot of money if expensive to service homes in our A: Although I have worked in they get elected? I believe fiscal area for garbage collection than it Austin, Texas, San Francisco and responsibility is not just a phrase is in the more spread out suburbs, other cities, I have lived in to drop in interviews. Intelligent we pay more. Our infrastructure is Parkdale – High Park for over 35 and resourceful solutions are already built, but our taxes go to years and I consider it home. I needed to get full value for our tax build new, less efficient suburban have seen how great the area once dollars. I don't just say it, I do it. ones outside our ward. Long time was and how great it could be and Did I spend thousands of dollars residents are being forced to move I am inspired to make it a truly on a flashy website? No, I created due to spiraling cost increases. great place to live again. it myself. A can-do attitude can go Common sense is needed to put far. Councillor wages need to be an end to this injustice. Q: How are you currently involved rolled back as well. We need to do in the community? our part. Of course, the flip side of Q: Why have you chosen to involve A: As a freelance journalist I write the coin has Toronto paying a yourself in the political process? about issues that concern the disproportionate amount of money A: Enough is enough. Our current community on many levels. I in taxes compared to the services Councillor seems invisible until volunteer my time to charity and it receives. The Province, the election time. I have seen our support local businesses. I have Federal government and most ward decline in recent years with lived in the ward for over 35 years importantly, the people of Canada graffiti, reduced TTC service, and participate in its activities. I need to have this made clear to ineffective traffic calming attend the Arts festival and them. It simply will not change measures and inappropriate Ukrainian Festival because not for until we have their support. development. I've read the photo ops as some of the other Toronto is the economic engine of platforms of the other candidates, candidates treat the events, but Canada and when that engine and they are just typical things for the experience itself. I do not needs an oil change, it is best not politicians always say with no join a group to just pad my to wait until it seizes up. actual ideas to back them up. I resume or add as a bullet point on No More Ugly Buildings: Rampant want honesty in government. I campaign literature, I go out and uncontrolled overdevelopment believe in transparency. I believe try to effect change. For example, needs to stop. We need to listen to in backing up every statement I personally sought the Mayor out the concerns of our citizens. Why with a plan. Most of all, I don't see to discuss my plan for a raised is it that banks are allowed to build any vision in the other candidates bicycle lane as discussed in such monstrously ugly buildings in platforms. For example, from Greg http://www.oniszczak.com/index.h the area while other businesses Hamara's web site we see under tml#1. I had a vision and I talked like the McDonalds in Bloor West the heading " Building Safe and to someone that could get things Village manage to be good healthy neighbourhoods" that his done. I saw a need for more corporate citizens and build to big plan is "Better enforcement of community interaction – so I integrate with the neighbourhood? traffic rules". Oh yes, very designed and built a website Why are condos being built where inspiring plan. That just gives me ( vividpicture.com) that allows all they are not wanted? Council goose bumps. Compare that to my residents to discuss, comment and needs a vision and a plan. idea of Raised Bicycle Lanes as vote on each others ideas. The Traffic calming measures have found in Amsterdam, eliminating others list groups they join – but backfired in the Ward. Traffic is graffiti as has been done by the ask yourself – what did this group worse than ever. We need a real New York subway system. The do for the community lately? Did integrated plan rather than a other candidates do not place the the candidate actually contribute patchwork of band-aid solutions. constituent first. Want proof? anything, or did he or she join Check their websites and you'll see because it looks good in a list. Q: What one election issue do you that I am the only one that feel is most relevant to your ward actually lists and links to the Q: What does Toronto mean to

If you would like to write, publish or edit articles, visit www.wikinews.org Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Wikinews Page 7 you? Q: If you were elected as a concerned that any opposition to A: Toronto means opportunity and "rookie" councillor, What would you replacing Trident will be the ability to be the best at what bring to the table beyond the suppressed. we do. We see the underlying incumbent? greatness in our city's genes but A: Ideas and energy. While the Beckett has also taken an do not promote ourselves enough. incumbent may have had some independent line before, on Iraq, We need more pride. We have the good ideas in the past, the last by expressing 'regrets' over the tallest building in the world (CN ones were many years ago. war and saying she did not Tower according to the Guinness Perhaps after 18 years he has disagree with General Sir Richard Book of Records) but most people become jaded, but whatever the Dannatt, who said that British don't know this and would more reason, not much has been heard troops in Iraq were provoking likely guess " Chicago" or "Kuala from him since the last election. I trouble. Lumpur". We are considered the plan to use the "rookie" status to most multicultural city in the full effect. I have a vision for Sokoto mourns after plane world, yet we don't promote this making the place I call home a crash that killed Sultan richness in restaurants, shopping great place. I have specific plans Thousands of mourning Nigerian and experience to tourists. Toronto to make it happen and I have the Muslims have gathered outside the is like its waterfront. Beautiful, but energy to pursue them. temple of the late Sultan of hidden. Sokoto, Muhammadu Maccido, UK Foreign Secretary Beckett waiting to pay their last respects Q: Which council decision (since breaks ranks over Trident following his death in a plane crash the 2003 election) do you feel the Despite commitments already on Sunday, along with 95 others city/your ward should be most made by the British Prime Minister on board. He was a widely proud of, and which was least Tony Blair and Chancellor Gordon respected man to whom 70 million desirable? Brown to replace the Trident Muslims looked to for guidance A: The council decision to raise the missile system, Foreign Secretary and leadership. councillors' wages was the least Margaret Beckett is calling for a desirable. Instead of being a role public debate on the decision. The crowds are being let into the model for their voters, they have palace in small groups to meet the sent a clear signal that they feel The Prime Minister has committed surviving family of the Sultan, and superior to the electorate by to holding a debate in Parliament other traditional rulers. increasing their own wages greater over the issue. Figureheads such as President than any justified amount due of Olusegun Obasanjo paid their the cost of living. Have they Beckett told the Sunday Times respects on Monday, along with a earned the raise because they that it was the Cold War that host of other dignitaries, including have solved the problems of the prompted the Trident programme two former presidents. Among city of Toronto? I support a but that the security situation now those who died in the crash are rollback in councillor wages. is very different. former President Shehu Shagari's The proudest decision was an son, aswell as the son of the agreement with the Region of York Though Trident is not due for Sultan, Mohammed, and one of his for the allocation of capital funding replacement for 20 years, Tony grandchildren. A northern senator by Toronto and York as the Blair has promised that there will was also recovered from the site. municipal share of the proposed be decision on Trident this year, extension of Toronto's Spadina due to the long lead time for The possibility of pilot negligence subway line. Now, this kind of design and construction. The costs is now circulating the decision is to be expected and is a involved may be between 10 and investigation, however a final basic common sense solution any 25 billion pounds. conclusion as to what has caused good government would make for the crash of ADC Airlines Flight 53 its electorate. However, it is sad Beckett said that the public should is not yet available. The that this is the proudest. Where be informed and should think investigation on the Boeing 737 is are the grand visions? Where are about the issue themselves. expected to be concluded over the the inspiring projects? We should coming weeks. be getting more for our tax dollars Her opinion will be welcomed by than this. back bench Labour MPs who are Within the next couple of days, the

If you would like to write, publish or edit articles, visit www.wikinews.org Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Wikinews Page 8 kingmakers will assemble and their families and the community draw up a list of three possible as a whole and as well outline the Q: Why do you want to represent candidates to be the next Sultan current laws and punishments for this particular ward on council? Sultan. This list is then presented the commitment of crime and A: Etobicoke is where I have lived to Sokoto State Governor Attahiru alternatives available to youth and been a community activist Bafarawa, who will choose the next before they commit any violent especially in my neighborhood and Sultan from the list of three. He is acts. Also we must introduce more watched a how the good expected to choose the person youth facilities where they can reputation of this area has eroded who is placed at the top of the list. gather and socialize. We must to a point where people are afraid The list from the Kingmakers could have better availability of youth to come to Etobicoke because of come as early as Tuesday, and a employment and lobby for tougher the fears of crime and look of our decision by the State Governor by sentences for the commitment of parks and garbage on our streets. the end of the week. crime especially the Young I have been in touch with current Offenders Act with federal councilor about these concerns on The crowds outside the palace are government. an going basis in this period. expected to increase after the The other issues is our appointment of the next Sultan, environment/garbage in our Q: How are you currently involved and they will mix their condolences neighborhoods and transportation in the community? with congratulations for the new with especially easier access to A: I am community activist with Sultan. rapid transit/subway at Kipling and our property managers in several Bloor and with the extension of the properties owned by H.R. Canada's Etobicoke North subway to York U and Humber Developments for past 9 years in (Ward 1) city council College must be lobbied for trying to improve them and our candidates speak possibly by increasing the 2 cents neighborhoods and as well have On November 13, Torontoians will per liter subsidy from the gasoline been in touch with the current and be heading to the polls to vote for tax collected by the provincial past councilors with ongoing their ward's councillor and for government to 3 or 4 cents per concerns in our neighborhoods. mayor. Among Toronto's ridings is liter yearly in order to pay for Etobicoke Centre (Ward 3). One these added needs without Q: Which council decision (since candidate responded to Wikinews' increasing taxes to rate payers. the 2003 election) do you feel the requests for an interview. This city/your ward should be most ward's candidates include Francis Q: What one election issue do you proud of, and which was least Ahinful, Ted Berger, Anthony feel is most relevant to your ward desirable? Caputo, Suzan Hall (incumbent), in this election? A: The most proud of would be the Andre Lucas, Rosemarie Mulhall, A: The most relevant issue is passing of the formation of a Brian Prevost, and Sonali Verma. CRIME as I outlined above. Greater Transit Authority and the Least the current councilors voted 57-year-old Ted Berger is involved Q: Why have you chosen to involve themselves a 10% increase to in customer/public relations. yourself in the political process? their salaries, which if I am A: I first and foremost care about elected, must be rolled back to Q: Describe the three most all the people.I am a humanist and maximum of 3% or the rate of important issues in your campaign. I would work for all the people.I inflation yearly and only that, like A: Crime must be contained and have the past experience in being everyone else who is working. reduced in our community via not elected as a Trustee at the board Q: If you were elected as a necessarily only added police of education at York Region in the "rookie" councilor, What would you forces but as we must introduce City of Vaughan and know how to bring to the table beyond the more surveillance cameras in key lobby for what the people need. incumbent? areas, we must educate the youth We need a strong voice in this A: I would bring a strong voice and their parents within the community to make the necessary and action and my ability to work schools where I would go to all to changes to give all the people a harmoniously with all members of have meetings with them with better life especially a better value council to bring about changes guest speaker and bring forth the for their hard earned tax dollars.I that will make my community in effects and hurt crime causes to will be councilors of" Action not Etobicoke and all of the city of individuals/victims of crime and just Words." Toronto a better place live.

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Q: What does Toronto mean to if we want to put people in a community. you? position to become employable. A: Toronto means to me to be a 2. Employment Q: Why have you chosen to involve world class city where the streets I have worked in the employment yourself in the political process? are clean, the infrastructure is field for several years and wish to A: I was very discouraged by the beautiful and efficient to serve all use this experience to help people fact that our councillor voted who come to visit, first class in our community. I have helped against childcare subsidies and entertainment and restaurants and youth, newcomers and even with the rise in influence of local foremost the capital of seniors gain employment and it developers. I want the community multiculturalism and harmony and would be my pleasure to help the to have more of a say and as a safety among it people who com residents of ward 8. I will local resident, I feel that I am in from 110 different countries of the encourage employers to hire the best position to do something. world. locally, I will try my best to build a I also grew up in a family that did mega-hospital in our ward and I not have any influence politically. I Canada's York West (Ward 8) will have an internship program can remember not getting chosen city council candidates speak open for youth and newcomers out for hockey teams after winning the On November 13, Torontoians will of my office. Most Valuable Player in house be heading to the polls to vote for 3. Childcare league one year and not making their ward's councillor and for The local councillor voted against the all-star team the next year mayor. Among Toronto's ridings is childcare subsidies in 2003. I have because people with more York West (Ward 8). One candidate one young child and one on the connections made it. This was very responded to Wikinews' requests way in November so I know the troubling to me and I always for an interview. This ward's importance of getting children off wanted to be someone who could candidates include Hau Dang Tan, to a healthy start. I will fight for make a difference for people and Garry Green, Peter Li Preti families; not vote against them. to treat all people equally. (incumbent), Abdulhaq Omar, 4. Crime My dad is a truck driver and my Anthony Perruzza, and Ramnarine I feel that if we improve the mom worked with developmentally Tiwari. housing, employment and challenged clients and so seeing childcare needs of residents, crime their strong work ethic was an 34-years-old, Garry Green is a will be significantly decreased in inspiration to me. I was the first Contracted Services Specialist coming years. The community will person in my family to gain a post (employment programs), Toronto also benefit from far more positive secondary degree (Masters in District School Board. press but we first need to heal on Public Admin in local government) the inside before the external and vow to use everything I have Q: Describe the three most forces (press) are supportive. learned and experienced for the important issues in your campaign. benefit of my chosen community. A: Q: What one election issue do you 1. Housing: I wish to re-design feel is most relevant to your ward Q: Why do you want to represent Edgley Village to make it safer. in this election? Housing. How can this particular ward on council? Former Mayor of Toronto and we ask people to go out and get a A: I worked with Toronto Youth Job former head of MTHA (now TCHC) job when their home environment Corps serving Jane and Finch, John Sewell proposed the is unsuitable? starting back in 1999 (until 2003) redevelopment 30 years ago and it A: I am also concerned with the and I just loved the sense of has died off due to a lack of growth of development in my community that existed here. advocacy. I will get this back on ward. We need a councillor free Despite all of the negative press, I the map and get it done. from the strings that come with couldn't see what all the fuss was I also want to ensure that all accepting dollars from developers. about. The clients were great, the people in the ward live in housing I have vowed not to accept dollars agencies were fantastic and I just that safe, well maintained and that from developers or labour because wanted to be a part of the they know they have a champion if I want to act in the best interests community. As a result, I bought they need help. I will be there to of my community at all times. I my house in the area and look listen and act on their behalf. live in ward 8, will raise my family forward to raising my family here. Adequate housing is critical if we in ward 8 and will always look at wish to raise healthy children and the impact of all decisions on our Q: How are you currently involved

If you would like to write, publish or edit articles, visit www.wikinews.org Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Wikinews Page 10 in the community? local authority for community as a means to gaining a safer and A: I was a member of the Board of councils and have them meet with more prosperous community in the Blacksmith Childcare Centre for 2 greater frequency and our coming years. years, I am still the President of presence together is an example of I am also a collaborator and I will my former condominium board, a how people of different political work closely with all councillors, former Big Brother and I have stripes can come together for regardless of their political stripes started a youth serving agency common goals. I have also in order to bring positive results to entitled Big City Youth Services. proposed the re-design of Edgely our community. While it is just starting out, we Village and many other measures have already formed some to get housing improved in my Canada's York West (Ward 7) excellent relationships with other community. city council candidates speak local agencies and look forward to Toronto is a dream not yet fulfilled On November 13, Torontoians will expanding the organization in the and awaiting new ideas and visions be heading to the polls to vote for coming years. that can make it what we all know their ward's councillor and for I am also a resident in ward 8 and it can be. mayor. Among Toronto's ridings is will be for my entire time in office. York West (Ward 7). One candidate Q: Which council decision (since responded to Wikinews' requests Q: What does Toronto mean to the 2003 election) do you feel the for an interview. This ward's you? city/your ward should be most candidates include Sandra A: Toronto, ideally, is a place proud of, and which was least Anthony, Fred Cutler, Giorgio where anyone from any part of the desirable? Mammoliti (incumbent), and Larry world can come and feel at home. A: The bylaw that was actually Perlman. This is the dream that I have for implemented since 2003 that I Toronto. However, there are still agree with is that "all bars, billiard 42-year-old Larry Perlman is a many issues that need to be halls, bingo halls, casinos and the self-employed equities trader. addressed such as systemic biases racetrack must be smoke-free, or in hiring, lack of representation by provide an approved designated Q: Describe the three most minorities and women and the smoking room". important issues in your campaign. need to improve housing With what we know about the A: conditions for our residents hazards of smoking today, I feel it 1. The perception and reality of throughout the City of Toronto. is imperative that we protect the crime in Ward 7 that has resulted Toronto so far is just a dream. We workers who work in these in feelings of discomfort in our all know that the waterfront needs environments. communities. By initiating a to be dealt with better. We all In March 2003, the local city Neighbourhood Watch in my know that developers are having councillor for ward 8 voted against community and eventually too much say in how our building restoring childcare subsidies. This connecting all the Neighbourhood is done. We all know that parties is shameful in any area but in Jane Watches within the Ward, I hope are playing too big of a role at city and Finch and surrounding areas, to show residents that by hall. We all know that local issues this is a huge need. participating in their own are getting lost in the size of the communities they can make a megacity. We all know that Q: If you were elected as a difference. newcomers with excellent "rookie" councillor, What would you 2. A lack of connection between experience and knowledge come to bring to the table beyond the residents to their communities, the our country only to be sent to incumbent? communities to the Ward, and the inferior social housing and to work A: I would bring a passion that has residents and communities in the at jobs well beneath their skill never been seen in this ward Ward to their local Councillor. By levels. The question is what are we before. I would bring equal establishing 10 community going to do about it? representation for all constituents. committees and having one A group of six council candidates I would bring a fresh approach and representative from each including John Sewell, Adam an attention to the residents of my community part of a Ward Vaughan and myself have area. I would also bring a vision committee, I will help connect the proposed getting more minorities for the area that starts with residents of Ward 7 together. and women on agencies, boards looking after people's housing, 3. Voter apathy and cynicism to and commissions, providing more employment and childcare needs the political process that has

If you would like to write, publish or edit articles, visit www.wikinews.org Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Wikinews Page 11 resulted in low voter turnout and in the Ward, minimized garbage be settling in my position as the lack of pride in their dumping in various areas in my Councillor, but would be actively communities. A goal of 50% voter community, established speed bringing new ideas to the table, turnout within 8 years is one of the humps and a review of the City's searching for the best solutions for visions in my campaign. traffic-calming policy, and voiced the Ward, and representing the my opposition to excessive aircraft needs and wants of the residents Q: What one election issue do you noise coming from Pearson Airport. of Ward 7 with energy and feel is most relevant to your ward Please go to my website for more determination. I have shown this in this election? accomplishments and initiatives with my accomplishments, my A: Connecting the residents and that I have undertaken and will promises, my future initiatives and communities in Ward 7 together undertake in the future. my vision, as stated clearly on my will be the most effective means of website. No other candidate for identifying the Ward's "quality of Q: What does Toronto mean to Ward 7 Councillor (including the life" issues, which will then be you? incumbent) can say the same used to find the best solutions that A: Toronto is my hometown. It is thing. can be solved together. the City I was born in, raised in for many years and the City I have Canada's Etobicoke—Lakeshore Q: Why have you chosen to involve chosen as my home and place to (Ward 5) city council yourself in the political process? work after finishing University. I candidates speak A: In the last 3 years living in met and fell in love with my wife On November 13, Torontonians will Ward 7, I have noticed a void in here, bought a home here and be heading to the polls to vote for effective leadership from the intend on raising my family here. their ward's councillor and for incumbent Councillor. I took it mayor. Among Toronto's ridings is upon myself to fill that void by Q: Which council decision (since Etobicoke—Lakeshore (Ward 5). getting involved in community the 2003 election) do you feel the Two candidates responded to organizations, finding solutions to city/your ward should be most Wikinews' requests for an Ward-area problems, and proud of, and which was least interview. This ward's candidates providing City Council committees desirable? include John Chiappetta, Joseph with ideas that would benefit the A: The decision to react strongly to Mignone, Peter Milczyn City as a whole. My the "year of the gun" last summer (incumbent), Arthur Roszak, and accomplishments are reason by recruiting more Police and Bojidar Tchernev. enough to go to the next level -- putting more money into youth Councillor. programs was the best decision 37-year-old Joseph Mignone is the City made for our Ward (and employed in quality assurance. Q: Why do you want to represent the City as a whole). There is still Q: Describe the three most this particular ward on council? more work to do, as the perception important issues in your campaign. A: My wife and I moved into Ward and reality of crime is still around A: The three most important 7 a little more than 3 years ago us, but the situation is much issues in my campaign are the (our first home). We have a close better than last year. The least issue of the six point interchange connection with our neighbours, desirable decision by City Council proposal. The city will spend $35 and as Councillor I would like to was the pay raise given to million dollars on an intersection make things better in my themselves earlier this year. It was that already works well. Secondly, community. not deserved and resulted in not only environmental concerns in negative feelings towards our City general but how pollution and Q: How are you currently involved representatives and cynicism smog might be increased because in the community? among the residents of Toronto of the increased traffic lights. A: I have participated in a number towards the political process. Accessibility and accountability at of organizations and initiatives in city hall must be addressed. I my community, including the Q: If you were elected as a believe residents should have a establishment of a Neighbourhood "rookie" councillor, What would you voice in matters that concern their Watch and participation in the bring to the table beyond the neighbourhoods. Too often we see Humber Summit Community incumbent? that the community might object Resource Centre. I virtually A: Passion, Persistence and Fresh to a certain matter, but the matter eliminated illegal pocket bike use Ideas! As a "rookie", I would not in question still gets council

If you would like to write, publish or edit articles, visit www.wikinews.org Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Wikinews Page 12 approval. Q: Which council decision (since on residential streets. the 2003 election) do you feel the I have supported the tree Q: What one election issue do you city/your ward should be most protection by-law and the ban on feel is most relevant to your ward proud of, and which was least the cosmetic use of pesticides. in this election? desirable? I have worked to plant trees along A: The one election issue that is A: The current work done by city streets and on vacant parcels of most relevant is the one staff and council regarding City land. I will continue to do so. mentioned above. Residents environmental concerns is I have fought to maintain believe that $35 million could be commendable. The environmental mechanical leaf collection in better spent elsewhere, rather plan does need some work Etobicoke, and for increased street than on intersection that may or however, recycling programs are sweeping and litter pick up. not need reconfiguration improving and the pesticide ban I have supported funds for an depending on redevelopment that are a good start. additional 250 police officers, and will occur in the area. will continue to support ensuring Q: If you were elected as a that there are adequate and Q: Why have you chosen to involve "rookie" councillor, What would you improved police services in the yourself in the political process? bring to the table beyond the City. A: I have chosen to get involved in incumbent? I have worked to expand and the political process because I A: If I am elected councillor, I will create new local parks. believe I can make a difference at push the public's issues and Dalesford/Winslow Park, Chimes city hall. Secondly, I believe that concerns to the forefront of my Lane Parkette, Shires Lane representing the people of the work. My work ethic will produce Parkette, a new park on Islington ward would be an honour and results that will benefit not only Avenue, Michael Power Park. I consequently, their views would be our families today but our children have helped to upgrade park expressed by my voting record. tomorrow. facilites such as in Wedgewood Park, Dalesford/Winslow Park, and Q: Why do you want to represent 41-year-old Peter Milczyn is the Kenway Park. I will be working to this particular ward on council? incumbent for Ward 5, Etobicoke- create a new park and community A: This is the ward that I have Lakeshore. recreation centre on the Westwood called home my entire life. How Q: Describe the three most Theatre Lands. To create a new could I represent any other ward? important issues in your campaign. park on the Queensway near Zorra A: The three most important Street. To upgrade playground Q: How are you currently involved issues in the campaign are: facilities in Queensland Park, and in the community? Preserving & Enhancing the refurbish the facilities in A: Community is important. I Quality of Life: This relates to the Queensway Park. frequent local business to promote fundamentals of we should expect I initiated a new Roof Top Patio their well being. Furthermore, I from our local government. Clean Control By-law for Etobicoke to can be seen at local baseball and and safe streets, a healthy protect residential communities hockey games cheering on the environment, adequate public and from excessive noise and kids. I think that local green spaces, and controls on disruption. I have spearheaded a organizations that promote health development. crackdown on illegal businesses on and fitness for kids is vital for the As the Councillor for the area I The Queensway and strengthening community. have worked with the community City-wide by-laws to help control on better road design that would them. Q: What does Toronto mean to help improve road safety and Making the City Government Work you? protect the environment. I have Better: As Chair of the City’s e-City A: Toronto is the greatest city in worked on improving pedestrian Committee I have spearheaded the the country. It is the city that has safety through increased use of technology to make it all. There is a reason why half sidewalks, improvements to government more accessible and the immigrants that come to pedestrian crossings, and efficient, and to boost the Canada settle in Toronto. The additional traffic lights. I have productivity of City staff. The City diversity that Toronto offers can helped the community get traffic is increasing the number of online not be equivocated in any other calming measures installed to curb services and transaction available city in the world. speeding vehicles near schools and to the public to increase

If you would like to write, publish or edit articles, visit www.wikinews.org Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Wikinews Page 13 convenience and reduce costs. In Panels to better control the quality found politics to be an intriguing late 2007 the City will launch its 3- of the architecture in our city is and engrossing endeavour. I firmly 1-1 Telephone system which allow one of the exciting new initiatives believe that every citizen has an residents to call City Hall 24 hours that will begin in 2007. obligation to engage in the political a day/7 days a week and always In Ward 5 the comprehensive process to some degree. be greeted by a live Citizen Service review of all city lands, public After graduating from the Representative who will be able to transit, infrastructure, new University of Toronto with a degree take a complaint, generate a work parkland and community services in Architecture and working in order, or answer a question. Again in the Etobicoke City Centre area is architecture, design, and the goal is to increase convenience the greatest challenge and development I realized the to residents, reduce costs, opportunity the community faces. fundamental link between the increase efficiency, and boost The future of the Six Points shape and form of our cities and productivity. interchange, Westwood Theatre the political process at the I have opposed the Councillor pay lands, Islington Subway station, municipal level. raise and if re-elected will move to and Etobicoke Civiv Centre has the I first ran for City Council at age reopen the matter and have the potential weave neighbourhoods 25, and was first elected at age raise rescinded. I have consistently together into an even stronger 28. I believed then, and still do voted to reduce Councillor’s office community with better public today that I can make a positive budgets. spaces and much need facilities. impact on the quality of our built As a member of the Budget The fision for this community environment. Beyond that I have Committee I fought to reduce includes office employment, better also found public service to be a costs, control spending, cut staff, retail, enhances streetscapes, and very fulfilling and meaningful and contract out services to the a major community recreation vocation. Helping one’s neighbours private sector wherever possible. I facility. and fellow residents with their supported the successful extension Similarly work on The Queensway daily problems, and plan for the of the contract to pick up garbage will improve the street, create new future is an extraordinary in Etobicoke by a private and enhanced parks and public opportunity to contribute to contractor. facilities and bring new mid-scale society. We need a comprehensive plan to residential developments. deal with our waste decades in to New zoning by-laws for Dundas Q: Why do you want to represent the future. We must expand and Street between Royal York Road this particular ward on council? improve recycling and composting and the Humber River will ensure A: This is my home. I live in Ward programmes, particularly to multi- new development will be in greater 5, and I have lived in or within a residential buildings. We must also harmony with the existing stable few hundred metres of the ward’s develop a long-term solution to residential neighbourhood. current boundaries my entire life. I dealing with our waste. I believe grew up and was educated in area energy from waste must be a Q: What one election issue do you schools such as Islington Junior significant component of that feel is most relevant to your ward Middle School and Etobicoke solution. in this election? Collegiate. I want to protect the Providing a Vision and Planning for A: Protecting our quality of life is neighbourhoods in Ward 5 and I the Future: Whether looking at the the most fundamental issue a City want to shape the future of the Waterfront, the Gardiner Councillor has to address. parts of the Ward that are in Expressway, Nathan Phillips Therefore all of those elements transition because I plan to Square, or in Ward 5 the City- which I have explained in the continue to live here. owned lands in the Etobicoke City previous question are the most Centre planning for the future is relevant issues which affect the Q: How are you currently involved central to what local government daily lives of my neighbours in in the community? must do. Ward 5. A: As the current City Councillor I Ensuring that the Portlands are am intimately involved with all developed as a cohesive Q: Why have you chosen to involve parts of the community, and the community with great public yourself in the political process? entire range of issues that our spaces, parks, and access to the A: I became involved in election area faces. water is aone priority. campaigns as a teenager, at age Implementing Design Review fourteen in fact. I have always Q: What does Toronto mean to

If you would like to write, publish or edit articles, visit www.wikinews.org Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Wikinews Page 14 you? mayor. Among Toronto's ridings is into good citizens who will earn A: Toronto is my home. This is a Etobicoke Centre (Ward 3). One salaries and pay taxes. City with wonderful greenery and candidate responded to Wikinews' Lastly, there needs to be more space. The waterfront (in requests for an interview. This fiscal responsibility through better Etobicoke) provides us with an ward's candidates include Doug planning with our tax dollars, the escape from the congestion of the Holyday (incumbent), Peter money is there. Toronto is one of City with views that stretch to the Kudryk, Lillian Lança, and Ross the main engines driving a horizon. I can find rest and Vaughan. booming Canadian economy. relaxation here and also great However, our infrastructure is excitement and activity. 53-year-old Lillian Lança is an deteriorating while taxes keep Our city is a city of great Office Assistant, Department of increasing. This is not good for opportunities, it is open and free. Astronomy and Astrophysics, business. Our public services are Within our borders we can Faculty of Arts and Science, being eroded while our experience all that the world can University of Toronto. communities are suffering. Upper offer through cuisine, language, levels of government have been and interaction with people from Q: Describe the three most downloading responsibilities onto all over the globe. important issues in your campaign. municipalities while decreasing Toronto is still a city of great A: Ward 3 in Etobicoke Centre, has funding, without allowing untapped potential. Our people one of the largest populations of municipalities a voice in the continue to demonstrate ingenuity seniors in Canada. There are many decision-making process. This and creativity and our city is yet to issues unique to seniors. Many needs to change. find its final form. seniors are on fixed incomes and are often property rich and cash Q: What one election issue do you Q: Which council decision (since poor. A better method than the feel is most relevant to your ward the 2003 election) do you feel the present property tax assessment in this election? city/your ward should be most could be explored for collecting tax A: While ward 3, Etobicoke Centre, proud of, and which was least dollars easing seniors’ financial has one of the oldest populations desirable? burdens. Some other ideas such as in Canada, the demographics of A: The decision I am most proud allowing seniors to work part-time this ward are gradually changing. of, and I spearheaded, is the without the government clawing Ward 3 is becoming more approval of development of the 3- back benefits would enable more ethnically diverse particularly with 1-1 Telephone service. This is seniors to remain in their homes. a growing Somali community. This designed for residents’ An improved TTC system would ward needs to be ready to convenience and to improve the maintain seniors’ independence. accommodate these new quality of service everyone will Community safety is an issue Canadians with programs and receive from the City. It will also facing most urban communities, facilities that will better integrate drive efficiency and productivity not just ward 3. We need to keep them into the mosaic that is gains in the municipal workforce. our children in school, off the Canada. Housing, English as a Everyone will be able to access streets and away from gangs. Second Language, health care, City Hall services 24/7 and be Parks and recreation, and after and so importantly, jobs are only a connected to a live person. This is school programs need to be few of the ingredients needed to a huge step forward in expanded and more accessible. I enable them to become active modernizing government. have learned of mentoring and participants in making this country The worst decision has been the tutoring initiatives in conjunction great. lack of decision on a truly long- with community organizations, term plan to deal with all of our businesses and institutes of higher Q: Why have you chosen to involve waste. learning that have proven yourself in the political process? successful in reducing drop-out A: I have been interested in Canada's Etobicoke Centre rates and absenteeism. A culture politics even as a child. There were (Ward 3) city council of achievement should be often good political discussions at candidates speak encouraged for our children. our dinner table. I have lived most On November 13, Torontoians will Keeping our youth in school will of my life in Etobicoke, graduating be heading to the polls to vote for turn potential delinquents, from what was then, Royal York their ward's councillor and for criminals and welfare recipients Collegiate and after graduation,

If you would like to write, publish or edit articles, visit www.wikinews.org Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Wikinews Page 15 spent a number of years traveling organization in South Africa called responsibility, money needs to be extensively. After marrying, I lived ‘Mother’s Love Foundation’. This spent wisely, to maintain our in Portugal for five years with my foundation feeds breakfast to infrastructure and to keep our husband and began our family. children orphaned by AIDS. As communities clean and safe. During this time of traveling and well, this foundation brings women living abroad, I realized more and together and provides them work Q: What does Toronto mean to more how much I loved my in beading beautiful, colourful you? country, Canada, warts and all. South African jewelry and artifacts A: Toronto is my home. I was born Upon returning, our family moved available for sale, while at the and raised in Toronto. Toronto is back to Etobicoke and I gradually same time providing these women the home of my family. I want to became more interested and with invaluable information keep Toronto great. It saddens me involved in politics. Now that our regarding AIDS prevention and the to think of how Toronto once was children are old enough to manage ability to feed their families and and yet am inspired to think how themselves I thought the time was become financially independent. great Toronto can once again be. right to give back to my Toronto will continue to be my community. I am convinced that Q: Which council decision (since home for a long while yet. politicians can once again be the 2003 election) do you feel the trusted to contribute to society city/your ward should be most Canada's Etobicoke Centre and to think beyond themselves. proud of, and which was least (Ward 4) city council Perhaps I am somewhat naïve, but desirable? candidates speak I have good energy and believe A: I am most proud of the On November 13, Torontoians will that I, one woman, can at least decisions this City Council made be heading to the polls to vote for begin to make a difference. towards making our city ‘greener’. their ward's councillor and for Toronto has received many awards mayor. Among Toronto's ridings is Q: Why do you want to represent from organizations and cities Etobicoke Centre (Ward 4). One this particular ward on council? across North America for candidate responded to Wikinews' A: I’ve lived in Etobicoke most of environmental achievements requests for an interview. This my life. I’ve married and have brought by this Council, including ward's candidates include Shane raised two sons in this community. the pesticide by-law, the private Daly, Gloria Lindsay Luby We are living in a changing ward tree by-law, the Deep Lake Water (incumbent), and Sam Mehta. and, I understand what work Cooling Project, the purchase of needs to be done in Ward 3 to new hybrid diesel-electric buses 45-year-old Sam Mehta is in sales keep it great. I also believe that it and the implementation of the and marketing. is time for a change and that Ward green bin. I would want to 3 deserves better representation continue to make Toronto the Q: Describe the three most at Council than at present. 'greenest' city in North America. important issues in your campaign. Although I support the purchase of A: See my plateform. (sic) Q: How are you currently involved the new subway cars from in the community? Bombardier, and thereby keeping Q: What one election issue do you A: A number of years ago, I was many jobs in Canada, I believe it feel is most relevant to your ward involved in what was then called could have been conducted more in this election? the Youth Line. The Youth Line transparently. A: Youth Engagement phone number was broadly posted and was available to young people Q: If you were elected as a Q: Why have you chosen to involve wanting to talk about anything "rookie" councillor, What would you yourself in the political process? from pimples to suicide. Later, as bring to the table beyond the A: I feel our community deserves my sons were growing and incumbent? better attending Eatonville Public School, A: I would bring to the table, a I became involved in the Eatonville better understanding of the Q: Why do you want to represent PTA as secretary, organizing Fun realities of ward 3. I would this particular ward on council? Fairs, Pizza Days, Hot Dog Days, establish a constituency office and A: Lived in this ward 4 for more and all those events that brought make myself available and than 11 years fun and finances to the school. accessible to the constituents of Presently, I am involved with an ward 3. While I believe in fiscal Q: How are you currently involved

If you would like to write, publish or edit articles, visit www.wikinews.org Tuesday, October 31, 2006 Wikinews Page 16 in the community? income redistribution the priority from voting by Congolese army A: Actively, member of 24/7 group of his first four years in office. troops, who blockaded roads and that helps people in distress demanded money from voters Lula campaigned on a platform of going to the polls, in the north- Q: If you were elected as a championing the cause of the eastern Ituri district. "rookie" councillor, What would you country's poor, highlighting a 19 bring to the table beyond the percent decrease in poverty, Polling was open between 6:00 incumbent? minimum wage increases and a.m. local time and 5:00 p.m. A: See my platform, specially millions of new jobs. (0500 GMT to 1600 GMT) in the Some of my specific actions. west, and one hour earlier in the Voting ends in landmark Congo east. Polling was extended beyond Mehta did not answer the election the closing time in some areas. questions "What does Toronto The final round of voting has mean to you?" or "Which council ended in the first free elections in 80,000 police personnel and decision (since the 2003 election) the Democratric Republic of Congo 17,000 U.N. peace-keepers backed do you feel the city/your ward (DRC) in over forty years. by 2,000 E.U. troops were should be most proud of, and deployed to secure the polling. The which was least desirable?" The runoff is between incumbent peace-keepers staged "flag- President Joseph Kabila and Vice- marches" in Kinshasa and other Lula re-elected as President of President Jean-Pierre Bemba, who cities. Brazil led a field of 33 candidates in the Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula first round of polling held on July Over 1,000 international and da Silva has been re-elected with 30, but failed to achieve the 40,000 Congolese observers more than 60% of the votes required majority vote. The voting monitored the elections in the against Geraldo Alckmin in has been largely peaceful, though 50,045 polling stations. Counting Brazilian general elections, 2006. isolated incidents of violence and is to begin immediately, but voting fraud have been reported. provisional results are not 61-years old Lula received expected before November 19. 58,295,042 votes while Alckmin Voting was largely peaceful, with received 37,543,178 votes, or isolated incidents of violence in the Kinshasa was reported as "tense", 39.17%. north-east. Two people were with over 5,000 armed supporters reported killed amidst protests of Kabila and 600 fighters loyal to Lula was the candidate of Partido over alleged irregularities in Bemba reportedly present in the dos Trabalhadores (PT) with polling. Turnout is expected to be capital. Both Kabila and Bemba support from 5 other parties, the lower than in the last round. voted in Kinshasa, but did not Partido Comunista do Brasil speak to reporters. A joint (PCdoB), Partido Republicano Thunderstorms and a five-hour statement issued by their parties Brasileiro (PRB), Partido Liberal spell of rain dampened early called for people to vote "in a (PL), Partido Socialista Brasileiro morning voting in the western Bas calm, orderly and peaceful (PSB) and Partido Progressista Congo province and the capital manner". (PP). Kinshasa. Mineral rich Congo has remained Acklin was the candidate of Partido Bemba supporters protested largely undeveloped, despite da Social Democracia Brasileira against alleged ballot-stuffing in posessing rich reserves of gold, (PSDB) with support from three Lisala, and looted polling stations diamonds, coltan and Uranium. other parties. and burnt ballot boxes in Bumba. Two people are reported killed and Following independence from In a victory speech, Lula said he four others injured when "naval Belgium, Congo underwent a would govern for all Brazilians and forces" and police fired on the turbulent political history, enduring intensify efforts to alleviate protestors. a 32-year dictatorship under poverty during his second four- Mobutu Sese Seko. The 1994 year term. Silva promised a much A Human Rights Watch observer Rwandan genocide sparked strive better second term than the first. estimated that between 15 to 25 in neighbouring Congo, and Sese The President-elect has made thousand people were prevented Seko was overthrown by Laurent

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Kabila in the First Congo War. James Horwitz, Chairman of the living in Clermont-Ferrand, will still UTA Department of Physics and be working closely with Wales, who Kabila was challenged by Rwanda UTA physics professor Kaushik De will assume the title of 'Chairman and Uganda backed rebels, but found that the new balls are Emeritus'. drew on support from troops from tackier when dry, but become Zimbabwe, Angola, Namibia, Chad, much more slippery than leather Death sentence to Santosh and Sudan. The resulting Second balls when they get damp. Singh in Priyadarshini Mattoo Congo War, the deadliest conflict Traditional leather basketballs case since the Second World War, killed provide more grip when they are The Delhi high court awarded the an estimated four million people slightly wet. death sentence today to Santosh and displaced another five million. Kumar Singh, who was convicted The synthetic balls bounce 30% of rape and murder of a 23-year A peace accord was signed in 2002 more sporadically, possibly due to old Delhi University law student, and a transitional government set deep embossing, and are less Priyadarshini Mattoo on January up, with Joseph Kabila as President lively than leather basketballs. 23, 1996. and two of the rebel leaders, including Bemba as Vice Some of these issues could be The order by the High Court Presidents. A new constitution was fixed with a variety of methods, Division Bench comprising Justices approved by referendum held in including modification of the R. S. Sodhi and P. K. Bhasin came February this year and the first embossing, increasing the air after three-hour long arguments multi-party elections began on July pressure in the balls beyond the by defence lawyers and 30, 2006. regulation 8.5 psi, and constantly prosecutors over the quantum of drying the balls with towels during sentence. Singh, Matoo's senior in A UN peace-keeping force, MUNOC the game or frequently replacing the law faculty of Delhi University, has been deployed in Congo since them with fresh basketballs, say was convicted on the rape and 2000 and was charged with Horwitz and De. murder charges by the Delhi high keeping security during the court on October 17, 2006. elections. The elections are Wikimedia chair Jimmy Wales conducted by the Independent steps down The court said, "Santosh Singh Electoral Commission, and has Following the Wikimedia had been given many chances to been funded by $460 million of Foundation's retreat in Frankfurt reform by the police when international aid. am Main, Germany the Foundation Priyadarshini had complained that made changes to the organization he was stalking her. However, he Kabila has won the support of third of the Board of Trustees. The didn't mend his ways and and fourth placed candidates, board, which consisted of Jimmy eventually raped and killed her at Antoine Gizenga and Nzanga Wales, Tim Shell, Michael Davis, her Vasant Kunj flat in Southwest Mobutu - the son of Mobutu Sese Florence Nibart-Devouard and Erik Delhi." Seko, following the first round of Möller voted unanimously to elect elections. Clashes between Kabila board member Nibart-Devouard as The Bench further observed, "We and Bemba supporters have left at the new Chair of the Wikimedia are of the opinion that a case of least 23 people dead, following the Foundation. this kind in which the crime is announcement of the results of the committed in a pre-meditated last round of elections. Founder Jimmy Wales said, "I approach and grotesque manner, nominated Florence to be the Chair the convict deserves nothing other Concerns arise about the new, of the Foundation in recognition of than death penalty." synthetic NBA ball her outstanding service for the Studies conducted by a team of past few years and her Brown promises Britain will physicists at the University of unsurpassed passion for our goals. lead world in fight against Texas at Arlington (UTA) conclude Having such a trusted community climate change that new synthetic NBA basketballs representative elected as our new UK Chancellor Gordon Brown are less lively, more slippery when chair demonstrates the growth and promises that UK will lead the damp, and bounce more erratically strength of our organization." world in the fight against global than the traditional leather balls. warming. Nibart-Devouard, 38 and currently

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The Stern Review, the first about development of low carbon energy of carbon trading is urgently the economic effects of climate sources, curbing deforestation and needed. change, is published today. supporting adaptation in poorer Commissioned by the British countries by developing crops Charlie Kronick, Greenpeace - now Government and prepared by Sir appropriate to the changed the government must act and, Nicholas Stern, former top climatic conditions. among other things, invest in economist at the World Bank, it efficient decentralised power forecasts that, if action is not The Stern Review shows that the stations and tackle the growth of taken now, the world will suffer an scientific evidence for global aviation. economic disaster on an warming is “overwhelming”, said unprecedented scale. 100 million Prime Minister Blair. Chancellor Concurrently with the publication people will be refugees from floods Gordon Brown said that Britain will of the Stern Review, the United caused by rising water levels, take the lead in persuading the Nations reports that emissions drought caused by the melting of world of the seriousness of the from the industrialsed world are glaciers will affect 1 in 6 of the problem. All the major political still rising. There has been a 2.4% world’s population, up to 40% of parties in Britain have been increase in emissions across 41 present wildlife species will discussing climate change. industrialised countries in the first become extinct and the world four years of this century. Britain, economy will shrink by 20%. The Review is attracting a great France and Germany are near to deal of media attention. Salient achieving their Kyoto Protocol Sir Nicholas claims that these among the views being reported targets, but the US is the biggest forecasts are based on the best are those of a number of experts polluter and its emissions have available scientific evidence about including the following: been increasing. the extent and effects of climate change. He does not claim Professor Bill Mcguire, Benfield The Kyoto Protocol calls for a absolute certainty, only a high UCL Hazard Research Centre who reduction of 5% of pollutants degree of probability that the says that Stern has greatly below 1990 levels. There has been world is facing economic underestimated the effects of a reduction of 3.3% since then but catastrophe if action is not taken global warming. this has been the result of the immediately. An expenditure of collapse of industry in Eastern just 1% of the world’s wealth now Martin Livermore, The Scientific Europe which has counterbalanced could avert it. Spending £1 now Alliance asserts that "climate is not the increases in the rich countries. could save £5, or even more, in driven primarily by human use of The Stern Review suggests that the future. fossil fuels" and that the money to the Kyoto targets are too modest. be spent is unlikely to have much The effects of global warming can effect: it would be better spent on Winner of New Zealand Idol be contained, says the Review, if the world's poor. announced about 1% of the world’s GDP is The winner of the third series of invested in reducing the emissions Pia Hansen, European Commission New Zealand Idol was announced of greenhouse gases. This Spokeswoman says doing nothing by host, Dominic Bowden during a investment must take place over is not an option, we must act now. live two hour special at a packed the next 10 to 20 years otherwise Saint James thearte and the the effects of climate change could Simon Retallack, UK Think Tank winner was Matt Saunoa from be disastrous on a scale IPPR - this (Review) removes the Levin, 21-years-old, who cried comparable to the great wars and last refuge of the "do-nothing" when the announcement was the slump of the first half of the approach on climate change, made. last century. There has to be particularly in the US. action at national, regional and Matt beat other finalist, Indira international levels. Tom Delay, The Carbon Trust - The Moala from North Shore, Auckland, Review offers a hugh business who is also 21-years-old. The Review concludes that the opportunity. actions to be taken include Matt Saunoa receives more prizes emissions trading, doubling Richard Lambert, CBI Director than the other two idols before investment in research and Genera says that a a global system him, including NZ$50,000 cash, a

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Daihatsu Terios car and a Deadly Typhoon Cimaron old child in Aurora province. Their recording contract which includes a makes landfall in Luzon hut was swept away by the guaranteed single release. October 30, 2006 powerful currents.

Matt said: "I just want to thank Cimaron making landfall The power in Aurora province was everyone so much. I didn't think I out since Sunday night, but would make it past the first round Typhoon Cimaron, known to those whether or not the electricity has and I won the competition." Matt in the Philippines as Typhoon been restored is unknown. was lucky to make it past the first Paeng, made landfall today in round one of the judges, Frankie Luzon at around 1:00 UTC. Winds Three more people drowned in the Stevens, only allowed Matt to of 160 mph (1 minute sustained town of Kasibu, Neuva Vizcaya progress on in the competition winds) were recorded shortly province. after Matt assured Stevens that he before landfall. Already, it has would win the competition. He also killed at least fifteen people, A four year old girl was killed by a didn't make it past the first round injured 18, and may have left landslide in Bugias, Benguet in the first season of NZ Idol. another two missing. province, as was a man of 53 years of age in Kalinga province. Before the announcement Indira So far, five people have been said: "I had no idea I'd make it reported to have been drowned or In Baguio City, a house with a this far. You have no idea how killed by falling trees in Dinapigue, mother and her two daughters was excited I am. Whatever happens Isabela province. A further 15 buried in landslide, injuring all of tonight I'm going to rock it out." people were injured there. 90% of them, according to fire official And then Matt said: "If you make the houses were damaged in the Senior Superintendent Carlito me New Zealand Idol I will work town of 5,000 residents said Mayor Romero. my ass off to make sure there are Renato Candido. singles and albums out there that The cause of the fifteenth reported do it justice," referring to past One of those deaths may have death is unknown, only that fifteen winners, Ben Lummis and Rosita been when waves spawned by people died. Vai who both had no commercial Cimaron swept away a 19 year old success. female student, identified as The the country's Department of Clarissa Otrera, while swimming Agriculture has said that up to Centrebet, online betting service, near the shore, drowning her. Her 30% of rice and corn harvests may said that their odds on Matt were two companions, one 18 years old, have been ruined and destroyed, $1.90 while Indira's were at $1.80, the other 20, were also swept possibly causing up to $400 million the first time Matt hadn't been away, and are still missing. pesos, or $8 million United States favoured since September 18. Another girl, Gretchen Bautista of Dollars. The estimates may be 15 years of age, was also swept over exaggerated and revised The Prime Minister of New into the open ocean along with later. Zealand, Helen Clark, made an Clarissa. appearance and applauded the Other reports of damage include success of the two for getting this Otera and Bautista were rescued uprooted trees, fallen electrical far in the competition. And the rest right away and taken to Magsingal posts, and numerous blackouts in of the final ten also made a brief District Hospital, where Otera was Luzon, all of which likely totaled up appearance. declared dead. to less than $20 million pesos in damage, says Defense Secretary TVNZ, the broadcasters of NZ Idol, A search and rescue is under way Avelina Cruz. This is if the rice and are yet to confirm a fourth NZ Idol for the two missing students. corn harvests damage isn't even though the ratings were included. excellent. TVNZ will be speaking to A farmer of 29 years of age South Pacific Pictures of the future drowned when his boat overturned of NZ Idol. in Isabella, police said. At 1800 UTC October 30, the JMA reported the center of Typhoon In addition, a 28 year old woman Cimaron to be near 16.9°N was killed along with her 6 year 118.1°E. It had maximum 10-

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