r/toronto • • 1d ago

AMA [AMA] I’m David Cottrell, running for Toronto City Council in Ward 12, St. Paul’s, here to discuss affordability, transit, safer public spaces and what you want from City Hall October 14, 1PM

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Hi r/toronto! I’m David Cottrell, and I’m running for City Councillor in Ward 12, St. Paul’s.

My background spans federal politics, recruitment, consulting and running mid-size businesses. I’m campaigning on affordability, reliable transit, safer public spaces and representation that listens, responds and follows through.

Ask me about my proposals, my experience, why I’m running or what you think Toronto needs to do better. You don’t have to live in St. Paul’s to join the conversation, and tough questions are welcome.

Ill try to stay on for as long as feasible, if I do miss some questions then feel free to reach out to me or ask here and I will try to respond over the next few days. There will also be a debate coming up on the 20th, I will be posting that on my socials.

Looking forward to your questions!

Website: https://votecottrell.ca

https://votecottrell.beehiiv.com (Links to all social media platforms)

***I will continue to answer question on this thread up until the end of the election***


r/toronto • • 23h ago

Discussion 🚰/r/Toronto's Wednesday Water Cooler Chat - October 14, 2026

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We're trying something new for the r/Toronto community - Every Wednesday we'll be putting up one of these discussion threads where we can just chat with less structure than normally, so we can go off topic. Rules about civility and stuff still apply of course.

This is a trial run so if at the end of our trial it doesn't feel like its working out for the community we can get rid of it or adjust to make it better. But that is where you come in! We want your feedback and thoughts. Let us know if you have any ideas, either in the comments here or send us a modmail.

Got any plans for the weekend?
How about this weather we're having?


r/toronto • • 7h ago

Picture Arrest and confrontation on second night of Bloor bike lane removal protest

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Candice (p2) was arrested by TPS at around 8 pm near Gardenvale Rd / Bloor St, causing a large police force presence at the intersection and protester standoff.


r/toronto • • 13h ago

News One person has been arrested during a protest of the removal of bike lanes along a stretch of Bloor Street.

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r/toronto • • 7h ago

Picture Huge fire at DVP and Dundas - one of the car dealerships maybe?

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r/toronto • • 14h ago

Discussion Are there any plans for the City to improve the ugly walkway beside Union on York St?

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It’s always grey, dirty and dark whenever I walk through it and I can’t help but think for such a world class city we could make it look a little nicer… are there any improvements planned for this tunnel as a part of the Union station works?


r/toronto • • 11h ago

Discussion Thank you...ppls of Toronto

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@ Dundas and Kipling. I was running to work (the jobsite) this morning before sunrise. Thought I heard something drop on the pavement didn't think much of it figured it was coming from the construction. Come coffee break I couldn't find my car KEY!! Retraced all my steps and stuck my nose down like a bloodhound no luck I thought it dropped in the drains.

On my 4th attempt to find my car key/fob I looked up in despair and there she was!!

To the THOUGHTFUL SAMARITAN YOU ARE MY HERO!! Wishing you plenty of good karma with God's grace and blessings!! Theres a box of treats waiting for you at the bakery beside the Shoppers drugmart on Friday Oct 16.

Much love!!

-Ahmed


r/toronto • • 20h ago

News Protesters block Ford government’s removal of Bloor Street bike lanes in Etobicoke

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r/toronto • • 16h ago

News Toronto police chief warns bike lane protesters could face charges for blocking removal

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r/toronto • • 5h ago

News Man accused of sexually assaulting two students while identifying himself as Grade 12 student

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r/toronto • • 18h ago

Picture Yesterday's Sunset + Sunset from the last few days or so

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The sunset has been pretty beautiful lately. First two photos are from yesterday, the others from the last few days or so.

Shot on a Sony A7Cii + Tamron 20-40 f2.8 (mostly)


r/toronto • • 18h ago

News Toronto TTC riders saved $1.8M in first month of fare cap, agency says

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r/toronto • • 1d ago

Video Construction crews tasked with the first of Ford’s bicycle lane removals leave amid “get home safe” chants by protesters

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r/toronto • • 15h ago

History The Annex, late 90s, early 2000s...

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What a great fucking time in a great neighbourhood. Randomly posting this because I had this dream last night where I was drinking at Las Iguanas (I haven't had a drink in 2 decades) and I woke up remembering how fun Las Iguanas and The Tap were. And how you could go back and forth between the two bars via the back doors.

And the Green Room. Such an off the grid place. That wild patio surrounded by patios. Always wondered what it was like to live there.

Insomnia, Kilgour's, JJ Muggs, By The Way Cafe, Futures, that wild Hungarian place with the checked tablecoths and massive schnitzels.

Sigh. I get that I'm old and remembering the halcyon days and shit, but it was better before everything went digital and venture capitalist.

Any other peeps remember stores/things/people from back then? The strip between Spadina and Bathurst on Bloor.


r/toronto • • 10h ago

Picture Toronto Storefronts

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r/toronto • • 11h ago

Discussion Hoping to optimize Eglinton & Allen

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Hey everyone. I'm sure many people have experienced the terrible intersection of Eglinton and Allen. I drive and walk through this intersection on a daily basis, and I wanted to focus on optimizing the car throughput because the existing traffic light cycle sucks. I mostly come from the west going eastbound, trying to turn left onto Allen. The current problem I see is that the Allen N left turn light only turns green when the eastbound light at Allen S turns red. This makes it so that only ~100m worth of eastbound cars can get onto Allen in one cycle.

I remember that this wasn't a problem about a year ago, so I tried to recreate that optimized cycle to the best of my ability. Explaining traffic light cycles is really hard so I made a video showing one 120-second cycle of what I'm trying to propose. I used an old map as the background, it's from when I used to get emails about construction in the area.

If anyone has any feedback about the cycle or who I should send this to to get implemented, please let me know!


r/toronto • • 1d ago

News Happening now: Protest the Bike Lane Removal on Bloor St West

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Currently at a large protest on Bloor St West, in the Islington area. Not sure of the turnout, but it’s in the hundreds and has grown a lot within the past hour.

The Ford government has said they plan to start removing the bike lanes as of 8pm this evening. There are currently construction vehicles parked on Green Lanes, south of Bloor. Come out and occupy the lanes, and tell Doug Ford what you think.


r/toronto • • 12h ago

History 1904. The Aftermath of the 'Great Toronto Fire'.

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r/toronto • • 12h ago

Picture Sunbeams Illuminating Fall Leaves in North York

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r/toronto • • 3h ago

Discussion Urgent** hurt raccoon needs help

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Is there anyone that can help with a hurt raccoon, I heard two of them get into a crazy fight. I was able to shoo one away but the other one is just sitting in the middle of the road licking its paw. I don't want to stress it more than it already is. Any wildlife rescuers on here at this hour?? Located in parkdale.

TIA


r/toronto • • 14h ago

News Violent abduction targeting man’s crypto assets leads to arrest of 3 CAF members: Toronto police

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r/toronto • • 21h ago

News ‘Restore our classes’: Parents at Toronto alternative school concerned about triple-grade class

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r/toronto • • 11h ago

Discussion Retro Toronto.

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What do you think about when you think of Toronto or Retro Toronto? Or what are some of your legendary people or place in Toronto.

For me it’s things like.

- Sam the Record Man
- Cash for Gold Guy.
- Yonge and Dundas
- Skydome
- Nathan Phillips Square
- the Believe! Guy
- the car coming out of the much music building
- the raccoon memorial
- sneaky dees
- el mocambo
- Ontario place
- Trinity Bellwoods


r/toronto • • 1d ago

Discussion PSA: Reports of tacks being thrown into the bike lanes on both sides of Bloor St near the Crooked Cue.

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Many flat tires reported, be aware and be safe.

From the Cycling in Toronto facebook group.

More photos of tacks and tires.

If you were affected, please take the following steps:

1) Call Toronto Police non-emergency number to report your damage and debris purposely thrown in the the bike lane. 416-808-2222. You can also report online. Obtain a report number.
2) Email your councillor and the mayor's office with the report number and respectfully follow-up with them to ensure that the matter is being investigated.

The more people report this the better chance that the City and police will take action.


r/toronto • • 1d ago

Picture A new Ghost bike has appeared at the corner of Sterling and Dundas

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