As polls close at 8:00 p.m. on November 4, 2024, The Local has live results from the Don Valley West by-election. Refresh your browser for real-time results for all candidates.
Rachel Chernos Lin Wins Don Valley West By-Election
The Toronto District School Board chair beat out former right-wing columnist Anthony Furey in a fiercely partisan battle.
Recent Stories
At Toronto’s Catholic Schools, Students Twice as Likely to Opt Out of Mandatory Measles Vaccine
In the midst of a measles outbreak, data analysis by The Local finds that 15 of the 20 schools with the highest vaccine exemption rates are in the Catholic boards.
Understanding the TDSB’s Budget Woes in Five Charts
The province says the school board has a spending problem. The board says it’s chronically underfunded. We sort through the numbers.
The Local Earns CJF Jackman Award Nomination and Six Digital Publishing Award Nods
Nominations include recognition for General Excellence in Digital Publishing for the fifth consecutive year.
The Local Earns 8 Nominations at the National Magazine Awards
Our nominations, tied for the third most overall, recognize stories on everything from life expectancy to encampments to waste management to the bereavement industry.
Toronto Stays Red, But Conservatives Make Inroads in the GTA
The Liberals take the GTA, and the country, as the Conservatives improve on their 2021 performance.
Conservative Candidates Aren’t Talking to the Press. That’s a Problem.
Across ridings, and across media outlets, local candidates from one party are refusing to speak with the media.
More from this issue
At Toronto’s Catholic Schools, Students Twice as Likely to Opt Out of Mandatory Measles Vaccine
In the midst of a measles outbreak, data analysis by The Local finds that 15 of the 20 schools with the highest vaccine exemption rates are in the Catholic boards.
Understanding the TDSB’s Budget Woes in Five Charts
The province says the school board has a spending problem. The board says it’s chronically underfunded. We sort through the numbers.
The Local Earns CJF Jackman Award Nomination and Six Digital Publishing Award Nods
Nominations include recognition for General Excellence in Digital Publishing for the fifth consecutive year.
The Local Earns 8 Nominations at the National Magazine Awards
Our nominations, tied for the third most overall, recognize stories on everything from life expectancy to encampments to waste management to the bereavement industry.
Results from The Local’s Annual Diversity Survey
Every year The Local conducts a diversity survey among staff and contributors. See how we did in 2024
‘It’s Never-Ending’—Another By-Election in Don Valley West
Candidates for TDSB trustee in Ward 11 are up against winter weather and election fatigue in a ward that will have four votes in less than a year.
Have You Thought About Becoming a Board Member for a Local Organization?
We are looking for motivated and thoughtful individuals to join our volunteer board of directors.
The Local Journalism Fellowship 2025
Now in its fifth year, the program provides training and mentorship to aspiring and emerging journalists from communities underrepresented in Canadian media. Applications are now open.
The Battle Over a 475-Metre Bike Lane on Marlee Avenue
In Toronto, even the most modest bike lane proposal is met with outsized anger and fear.
The Local’s 2024 Year in Review
Gather ‘round the warm glow of The Local Slack channel as we chat through our favourite stories of the year.