They are also continuing to campaigning for free TTC on days of smog alert.
http://www.humanizetoronto.org/smog.html
http://www.humanizetoronto.org/
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At The Star - July.2003
- Airport's opponents vow to oust supporters
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David Smaller in Ward 14 - July.2003
   I'm emailing to introduce myself. My name is David Smaller. I am offering a progressive, environmentally friendly alternative in Ward 14 - Parkdale-High Park.
   I invite you to check out my web site - www.davidsmaller.ca - to find out more about the exciting campaign already well under way.
  If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.
David Smaller
Candidate, Ward 14
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Miller Slams Deal with Port Authority
From the miller campaign
   June 12, 2003, Toronto, Ontario – Toronto Mayoralty Candidate David Miller today called on City Council to reject the Toronto Island airport expansion and vehicle bridge construction because the terms of the deal have radically changed.
   “City Council’s original approval of the airport expansion was explicitly tied to the condition that there be no public money put into the project,” said Miller, the only Toronto mayoralty candidate to oppose the airport expansion.
   Under the terms of the proposed settlement, Council will be voting to pay $48 million of taxpayers’ money to the Port Authority, an agency of the Federal Government, so that it can subsidize the airport expansion project, explained Miller, who voted against the proposal when it came to Council last November.
   “It was never a good deal for the City or for the revitalization of the waterfront and now it is simply wrong,” Miller said. “We are fighting SARS. We don’t have money to maintain our roads. We don’t have money to support our transit system, to create more affordable housing, to maintain our child care spaces or community services because of cuts made by the other two senior levels of government. But we have $48 million to shell out to the Port Authority of Toronto, an agency of the Federal Government.”
   Miller added that it’s ridiculous to be talking about any airport expansion when airlines around the globe are in economic collapse; Air Canada is operating under court protection; reduced air traffic is causing major financial woes for Pearson Airport; and the Federal Government has finally agreed to finance a rapid-transit link between downtown and Pearson.
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A MESSAGE FROM ROCCO ROSSI, Campaign Manager for John Tory for Mayor: June.15.2003
   John officially resigned his position as Chairman and CEO of Rogers Cable on May 30 and he is now on the campaign trail full time.  His calendar is packed with events that reach every one of Toronto's 44 Wards and he's meeting with members of our many communities every day.
   This past week alone, John has joined members of the Portuguese community in the Portugal Week parade, spoken at the S'port for Kids Gala, marched with the Canadians Against Anti-Semitism and given St. Lawrence Market visitors a taste of Toronto Deserves Better Barbecue Sauce. He also met this week with residents of several Scarborough neighbourhoods to discuss issues facing their community.
   The week ahead includes a fundraiser with hundreds of women supporting JohnTory, a debate organized by Councillor Michael Walker, and the Toronto Argonauts Season Opener, which John has been encouraging people around the city to attend. More information on all these events can be found at www.johntory.ca/events.php
   On Wednesday, May 28, the lights went on at the John Tory Campaign Headquarters at 10 St. Clair Avenue West (at the North West Corner of Yonge & St. Clair).  This mid-town, accessible location provides us with a great meeting place for our close to 1,000 volunteers who have already joined the John Tory campaign. It is also a terrific drop in spot where we are already welcoming people from all across Toronto who are asking for more information about John Tory for Mayor. Stay tuned for the official opening party.
JOHN TORY'S POLICY:
   John Tory is the candidate of substance. The news section of the website has details all of his views. Please visit www.johntory.ca/news.php.
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Eight Open Council Races Could Reshape City Hall – June.7.2003
   Incumbent councilors are very difficult to unseat, and if all the incumbents ran again this election would be a bore.
   In 2003 there are now eight wards to watch.
   Councillor Mario Silva of Ward 18 Davenport has announced he won’t be running again. He’s seeking the federal liberal nomination in that riding.
   Brad Duguid of Ward 38, Scarbourough Centre is getting out of municipal politics to run for MPP in that riding. He will run as a liberal.
   Betty Disero of Ward 17 is retiring from politics while Jack Layton has left in Ward 30 Toronto-Danforth.
   David Miller is running for mayor leaving an open race in Ward 13 Parkdale-High Park.
   In the last election there were three councilors that didn’t win by wide margins.

     Numerous arguments against the airport expansion are listed in the Community Air flyer.
-         Every few minutes 78 planes will land and take off, adding to smog and noise in the city.
-         The bridge opens the way for conversion of the island to parking lots.
-         The airport is next to a bird sanctuary and migratory bird paths. To keep the birds away cannon shot noises will go off continually.
-         Mature trees and dune eco systems are being bulldozed by the Port Authority.
-         Polluted wastewater from plane deicing and runway cleans goes straight into the water near the water filtration plant and swimming areas.
-         Taxpayer subsidies run the Federal Port Authority and the airport expansion will be another loser. Every passenger flying out of Island Airport is subsidized 50 dollars per ticket.
-         The Portlands redevelopment site will be under the main flight plan.
-         The expansion of Pearson Airport and the rail link to it from Union Station will make the Island Airport redundant.
 To help oppose the island airport expansion
Contact info@communityair.org    
http://www.communityair.org   
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At the Star - May.25.2003
- Mayoral race turns nasty: An audience of young people booed mayoral candidate Tom Jakobek yesterday
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Mayoral Discussion Outlines Smart Growth – May.7.2003