Politics Archives - Birch Cliff News

10 Aug 2018

Crawford and Holland on changes at city hall

October 15, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
City Council, election, Gary Crawford, Gerard Arbour, Michelle Holland, Premier Doug Ford, Ward 35, Ward 36

By Hedy Korbee A political showdown appears to be looming in southwest Scarborough between veteran city councillors Gary Crawford and Michelle Holland, who both support the provincial government’s controversial plan to cut Toronto City Council...

19 Jun 2018

News, Politics

Ms. Begum goes to Queen’s Park

October 15, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
Chelsey Devito, Doly Begum, MPP, Queen's Park

By Chelsey Devito Doly Begum, the newly elected MPP for Scarborough Southwest, was among scores of rookie politicians who went to Queen’s Park on Monday for training on everything from the legislative process to running...

14 May 2018

News, Politics

Election race in Scarborough Southwest

October 15, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
candidates, David Del Grande, Doly Begum, Gary Ellis, Lorenzo Berardinetti, Ontario election, Scarborough Southwest

By Hedy Korbee It was a busy weekend of campaign office openings and door-to-door canvassing for candidates running to represent Southwest Scarborough in the provincial election on June 7. Voters in the riding have a slate...

15 Aug 2017

News, Politics

Catching up with MP Bill Blair

By Hedy Korbee Bill Blair strolls into The Birchcliff Coffee Bar wearing blue jeans, a plaid shirt and sandals, a decidedly casual look for an interview, but fitting for a Member of Parliament who’s on...

08 Aug 2015

News, Politics

Premier assists Blair campaign

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
Bill Blair, federal election, Kathleen Wynne, southwest Scarborough

By Hedy Korbee Scarborough Southwest federal Liberal candidate Bill Blair opened his campaign office on Saturday with some high-profile help from Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne. Wynne was invited to the event by Blair, who said he’s...

20 Jun 2015

News, Politics

Dan Harris campaign launch

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
Bill Blair, Dan Harris, election, NDP, Scarborough Southwest

By Hedy Korbee If Scarborough Southwest New Democrat MP Dan Harris is worried about running against Liberal star candidate Bill Blair in the upcoming federal election he’s not showing it. Harris opened his campaign headquarters in...

13 Jun 2015

News, Politics

Blair wins nomination

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
Bill Blair, Liberal Party, Scarborough Southwest

By Hedy Korbee Former Toronto police chief Bill Blair will represent the Liberal Party in Scarborough Southwest in the federal election expected to be held in October. Blair won the party’s nomination at a meeting held...

25 Apr 2015

News, Politics

Bill Blair to run for Liberals

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
Bill Blair, Dan Harris, Liberals, Scarborough Southwest, Tim Weber

By Hedy Korbee Former Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair is expected to announce tomorrow that he’s running for the federal Liberal nomination in Scarborough Southwest. Blair’s official candidacy was confirmed to Birch Cliff News by two independent sources...